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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-02-19 Council Minutes• n • AGENDA ZZMAI CITY COUNCIL - REG03= MEETZXG VMMUJMY 19o, 1992 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 6_CXXD_n2D RVALIC-99(10 Minutes) 1. Ordinance No. 1477-92 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $1,600 in the Council on Aging - Borough Fund. 2. Ordinance No. 1478-92 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $2,500 in the General Fund as a Result of a State of Alaska Grant for Emergency services. a. Motion for Introduction b. Motion for Second Reading (Requires a Unanimous vote) c. Motion for Adoption 3. *1992 permit Application/Gamos. of Chance a Contests of Skill - Kenai Child Development Center. 4. *1992 Pelnit Application/Dames of Chance 9 Contests of Skill - Kenai Chamber of Commerce. 1. Council on Aging 2. Airport Commission 3. Harbor Commission -1- me F. as 4. Library Commission 5. Parks & Recreation Commission 6. Planning & Zoning Commission 7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees 1. *Regular Meeting of February 5, 19926 1. Approval - Airport Terminal Restaurant Lease Proposal. 8 • = BD8INE8B 1. Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified 2. Purchase Orders Exceeding $1,000 3. Discussion - Offer to Sell Bluff Property - Dan Hakkinen. 4. Discussion - HB367/Possession of Controlled Substances. 5. Discussion - Kenai Representative/Cook Inlet Regional Citizens Advisory Council (CIRCAC). 6. Discussion - Additional Cabinets/Kenai Bicentennial Visitors and Cultural Center, 7. Approval - Airport Towing Concession, 8. Approval - Senior Center Housing Rental Rates, 9. Approval - Kenai Sewer Treatment Plant Disinfection Project - Nelson Inspection Increase - $6,420.00 I. AQMINZ82MIQN REpQRTB 1. Mayor 2. City Manager 3. Attorney -2- 4 • 4. City Clerk 5. Finance Director 6. Public Works Director 7. A►irport Manager 1. Citizens (five minutes. 2. Council -3- KENAI CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MI NUTES FEBRUARY 191 1992 KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERB JOHN J. WILLtAMBi PRESIDING Mayor Williams called the meeting to order at approximately 7:00 p.m* in the Council Chambers in the Kenai City Hall Building, A -is PLEDGE OF ALLEDIANQz Mayor Williams led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance. A -a. Roll was taken by the City Clerk. Present were: Smalley, McComsey, Monfor, Swarner, Measles and Williams. Absent was Walker. A-S. AGENDA APPROVAL • Mayor Williams requested the following changes to the agenda: ADD= 2-1 - Jan Cowan, Rooms - Flooring, wallcoverings, etc. for Congregate Housing Project. B-2 - Bid Naurer - Cross -Country Ski Trails. Discussion - Kenai Elementary School Renovation. H-11 - Discussion - Automobile Recycling Center. H-12 - Discussion - Rental of Kenai Senior Center for North Peninsula Chamber of Commerce. Information Item #19 - 2/19/92 HH memorandum regarding parking availability at Fort Kenay, MOTION: Councilman Smalley MOVED for approval of the agenda as amended and Councilman McComsey SECONDED the motion. Smalley requested ONANIMOUB CONSENT. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. A-6. COn-MR AGEli1DA There were no changes to the Consent Agenda, The Consent Agenda stood as presented. • KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 19, 1992 PAGE 2 ITNK as DCHSDULED PUBLIC CQ 8-1. Jan Cowan, Rooms - Flooring, wallcoverings, etc. for Congregate Housing Project, Senior Center Director Porter introduced Ms. Cowan and stated that the Design Committee had received the color selections for the flooring, tile, wallcovering, etc. from the Architect. They were very disappointed in his choices. They were wanting a warmer atmosphere for the facility. They felt that the selections presented by the architect would make the facility look too much like an institution. Porter and Councilwoman Swarner met with Jan Cowan, owner of "Rooms" who is a decorator. Cowan reviewed the specifications, of what is required by code and made recommendations. Cowan presented those recommendations to Council. toPorter stated the Design Committee would like Council's approval of the recommendations of Cowan and to direct the architect to place these materials in the facility instead of those selected by his firm. Williams referred Council to Information Item No. 14 which was a letter from the architect (Livingston -Slone) in which they discussed the status of their hourly construction administration services budget. The letter states that this budget will be depleted by the end of January. The architect is to submit an estimate of what their services will cost until the end of the project. Kornelis stated that the architect forwarded his color selections to be reviewed. Council is not usually involved in color selections. The architect is adamantly opposed to the changes recommended by the committee. Kornelis stated the architect is concerned they will be held liable for the changes. Kornelis stated he told the architect to write to the Council and state those concerns. The City will then be aware of their concerns and their liability will be over. Kornelis added the City is the owner of the building and it is their choice. Monfor questioned the letter from the architect (Info Item #14). Kornelis explained that there have been many changes made and the contractor has asked many questions. This involves more time of the architect and then uses the funding budgeted up faster. Kornelis stated that many of the problems have come from the ,_ z . RENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FFBRUARY 190 1992 PAGE 3 architect's subconsultant, but are the thresponsibility inspection is subconsultant. Kornelis added that e being done by Wince-Corthell-Bryson. Cowan stated that she selected new carpet architoctwallpaper. added other items were the choices from the that she sent the architect the specifications of the carpet she selected. The carpet she selected is in the same price range as that the architect selected. Her choice is a Lee's carpet which has been used in hospitals. It takes clear water to clean and has a much better residential wi th excellentdra�iility kThis aube approximately the same price Cowan stated the wallcovering she selected w reereviewed closely to conform with what is required by thep nse This wallpaper could stay nice from 10-20 years. In that amount of time, new carpeting and wallcoverings may want to be selected to refresh the facility. When asked for recommendations, selectionsornelis becausethere are more designsstated there will be extra cost for Cow being used. one large order would cost less than numerous orders. Extra supplies of each material will be purchased and stored for future repairs. Specifications for those materials recommended by Cowan will be sent to the recommendedcbyto assure them Cowan should that they are acceptable. Material not delay the project as the architect's choices were just sent to the City for review. MOTION: Councilwoman Swarner MOVED to Warchitect wallcovering Council has chosen to proceed with the color selections made by the committee and that all the choices meet with the code requirements. Also, the Administration will allay any concerns the architect has in regard to the liability of the choices of color. Councilman Smalley ORCONDED the motion. Swarner requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. There were no objections. 80 ORDERED. Swarner added that the linoleum choices were those of the architect. 0 "-. • KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FBBRVARY 191 1992 PAGE 4 H-2. Bid Maurer - Cross -Country Ski Trails. Maurer stated he is the ski coach at the Kenai Middle School. Maurer distributed an information sheet to the Council. Maurer stated that cross-country skiing is a very healthy sport for all ages and is becoming more and more popular. Maurer pointed out many area schools which have access to trails that do not have any interference from motorized vehicles. The City of Kenai does not have any such area. There are areas on the golf course and behind the Oilers! park where cross-country skiing can be done. However, there is interference by motorized vehicles which is dangerous and also ruins the trail. Maurer suggested that a trail system be designated and signs and enforcement for the trail be placed; work with the leaseholder of the golf course property and suggest regulated use of snow machines on the golf course; and, purchase grooming equipment to break trails and keep them groomed. (This machinery consists of a snow machine and a track setter. Maurer added that the grooming could be done in conjunction with the ski groups in the area. Cost of the grooming equipment could be approximately $6,000.) Police Chief Ross stated that the Police Department is not equipped to regulate motorized vehicles on the trails. They would need a snow machine with which to do that and it would not be a high priority item. Council suggested Maurer and a committee from the cross-country skiing groups discuss the proposal with the Parks & Recreation Commission. C-1. Ordinance No. 1477-92 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $1,600 in the Council on Aging - Borough Fund. MOTION= Councilwoman Swarner MOVED for adoption of Ordinance No. 1477-92 and Councilman McComsey SECONDED the motion. There was no public comment. • RBNAI CITY COONCIL M88TING MINUT88 FEBRUARY 19, 1992 PAGE S MOTION TO AMENDS Councilwoman Swarner MOVED to amend Ordinance No. 1477-92 in third whereas to state: WHEREAS, the Senior Center Director asked that $1,600 be appropriated for the construction of ---a OF CABINETS IN THE SENIOR CENTER]. Councilman Smalley the motion. There were no objections. 80 ORDERED. VOTE ON AMENDED MOTIONS the has [BUILDING Walker: Absent Swarner: Yes Monfor: Yes Measles: Yes McComsey: Yes Smalley: Yes Williams: Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. C-2. Ordinance No. 1478-92 - increasing Estimated Revenues to and Appropriations by $2,500 in the General Fund as a Result of a State of Alaska Grant for Emergency Services. C-2a. Motion for introduction MOTION: Councilman Smalley MOVED for introduction of Ordinance No. 1478- 92 and Councilwoman Swarner 82CONDED the motion. Smalley requested tiN11NIIIOVB CONSENT. There were no objections. s0 ORDERED. 0-2b. Motion for second Reading (Regaires a Unanimous Vote) MOTION: Councilman Measles MOVED for the second reading of Ordinance No. 1478-92 and Councilwoman Swarner BECONDBD the motion. Chief Ross stated the reason for having to pass the ordinance. in one meeting was due to the need of the equipment to be fully operational for the Shaker III exercise scheduled for March 10, 1992. • • KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 191 1992 PAGE 6 VOTE: Councilman Smalley requested UNMINo08 CONSENT. There were no objections. so ORDERED. C-2c. Motion for Adoption. NOTIONS Councilman Measles MOVED for adoption of Ordinance No. 1478-92 and Councilman Smalley SECONDED the motion. There were no public or Council comments. VOTE: Walker: Absent Swarner: Yes Monfor: Yes Measles. Yes McComsey: Yes Smalley: Yes Williams: Yes MOTION PA88ED =ANX140V8LY. C-3. 1992 Permit Application/asses of Chance it Contests of Skill - Kenai Child Development Center. Approved by Consent Agenda. C-4• 1992 Permit Application/Games of Chance i Contests of Skill - Kenai Chamber of Commerce. Approved by Consent Agenda. BREAK: 8s00 pea* SACR TO ORDER: 9814 p.m. IT�s. CMI88I9N10O�I�1222,! „BEP,� = D-le Council on Aging Discussed at item B-1. D-2. Airport Commission Measles reported the minutes of the last.two meetings were included in the packet. Airport Manager Ernst stated that the • KENAI CITY COUNCIL AlEETINCi MINUTES FEBROARY 19v 1992 PAGE 7 Commission is working on a budget for the T-33 restoration. Williams stated it was not necessary as money was already budgeted for this purpose. Williams added that the pedestal has, been completed. The plane will be mounted on the pedestal prior to placement at the park. A contractor has been identified to paint the plane for $2,500. The National Guard will apply the decals. The plane will be placed at Triangle Park. There will be no removal of bushes or flowers to place the plane. D-S. Narbor Commission No report. Minutes of the last meeting were included in the packet. Kornelis stated that the Commission requested information in regard to purchase of property adjacent to the dock. Smalley asked if there has been any indication of approving the City's permit application for a new dock on the Kenai River. Williams stated there has not been any new developments. D-4. Library Cosmission Councilwoman Monfor stated the minutes from the last meeting were included in the packet. The book sale in the Mall netted approximately $1,700. D—Se Parks i Recreation Commission McGillivray stated the next meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 25, 1992. Councilwoman Monfor suggested that the hours of operation and activities offered at the Recreation Center be advertised, along with their telephone number. McGillivray stated there was enough money in his budget to run an advertisement once. D-64, Planning i Zoning Commission No meeting due to lack of quorum. The next meeting is scheduled for February 26, 1992. Smalley stated that Bannock has rescinded his resignation. r.� tr KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 19, 1992 PAGE 8 D-7, Miscellaneous Comtaissions and committees D-7a. Beautification Committee Swarner stated there was a work session on February 18, 1992 due to a lack of quorum. Williams asked Kornelis if he had inspected the lift truck he told him about. Kornelis stated that Shop Foreman Dave Reetz inspected it and that there were major problems. Kornelis stated he has located twelve other trucks to inspect in the northwest. Betty Warren - Discussed her dismay at the procedure of not using the sign-up list started long ago for those seniors interested in living in the Congregate Housing. Warren was unhappy that a time, place and date will need to be advertised and the seniors will have to line up to sign up for space at the housing #' facility. Smalley asked Attorney Graves if there was a legal reason for doing so. Graves stated that the Task Force unanimously approved the method of advertising. It will be a first -come, first -served basis. Graves added legal reason for this method that it protects the City from lawsuits. This facility is due to a major expenditure of public monies and the availability of space there requires major advertising to insure that all have a chance to sign up. Brighton added that Administration and the Task Force discussed this extensively. Advertisement must be done to insure that all have the same chance to rent space in the facility. Because the building was built with taxpayers' money, it must be done this way. Williams stated that the people on the old list would be notified of the sign-up day and time. Graves corrected Williams stating that the sign-up day and time will be advertised in the newspaper and on radio, etc. Warren stated the people on the old list need to be made aware of the date the sign-up will take place. Graves stated that the advertising will get the information to most people. There is no guarantee that all the people will get the information that way. D-7b. Hockey Rink Task Forme Williams stated that he has a meeting scheduled with Borough Mayor Gilman and will discuss the use of the property across from • KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 19, 1992 PAGE 9 the Kenai Central High School which is owned by the Borough. Williams asked for approval of those persons listed to be members. of the Hockey Rink Task Force, NOTION: Councilwoman Swarner MOVED for approval of those person listed to be members of the Hockey Rink Task Force and Councilman Smalley SECONDED the motion and requested UNANIMOUS CONBZ=* There were no objections. BO ORDERED. D-7c, All -America City Award Task Force Monfor reported that the Task Force met on February 6, 1992. The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, February 27, 1992• Members are to bring a rough draft of their particular portion of the application for review. A second draft is to be ready for review on March 12, 1992 and a final draft for April 2, 1992. E-10 Regular Meeting of February 5, 1992. Approved by Consent Agenda. Xmas • nmax None, 0-1. Approval - Airport Terminal Restaurant Lease Proposal. This item was tabled at the February 5, 1992 meeting to be heard again this meeting. NOTIONS Councilman Measles MOVED that the City approve the lease of the Airport Restaurant space to Mitchell Dorbrich of D&D Taco. Councilman Smalley SECONDED the motion. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 19, 1992 PAGE 10 ' Dobrich stated that he will serve American food which can be prepared quickly and simply. He expects to hire four to six employees. Hours of operation are to be 5:00-5:10 a.m. to 10:00 P.m. Dobrich will be open for operation in thirty days. Robert Ernst spoke in regard to Expresso, Inc. Ernst proposes a coffee shop which will provide breakfast and lunch specials, a meeting room for community groups to meet. Ernst believes that. the unique offerings of coffee specialties, etc. will work very well in this space. Williams stated that he will vote no on the issue of the restaurant. Williams stated that he does not believe the restaurant area should be open at this time. Williams stated he would like to leave the area vacant. VOTE: Walker: Absent Swarner: Yes Monfor: Yes Measles: Yes McComsey: Yes Smalley: No Williams: No MOTION PABBED. ITEM NEN HMU188 R-1. Bills to bs Paid, Bills to be Ratified XOTION= Councilman McComsey MOVED to pay the bills and Councilman Smalley SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. 80 ORDERED. R-20 Purchase orders Exceeding $1,000 MOTION: Councilman Smalley MOVED to pay the purchase orders exceeding $1,000 and Councilman McComsey 8ECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. 0 • 0 1� KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 19, 1992 PAGE 11 2*-3. Discussion - Offer to Sell Bluff Property - Dan Hakkinen.. Williams stated the offer to sell this bluff property was unsolicited. It was estimated the property was less than one- half an acre. There was no further discussion. 9-4, Discussion - HB367/Possession of Controlled Substances, Chief Ross was requested to state his opinion. Ross stated that the bill would close a loophole in the law. However, he did not see where it would make a big difference. The Alaska Police Chiefs Association does not think the passage of this bill will accomplish much. There was no action. N-s. Discussion - Kenai Representative/Cook Inlet Regional Citizens Advisory Council (CIRCAC). The resignation letter from James Carter, Sr. was included in the packet. Williams stated that he has had recommendations to appoint Councilman Walker. Williams discussed this with Walker. Walker was unsure if he wanted to be appointed. Council did not object to the appointment of Walker to CIRCAC if Walker wants to be appointed. N-6. Discussion - Additional Cabinets/Kenai Bicentennial Visitors and Cultural Center, Councilwoman Monfor stated that, as a member of the Bicentennial Board of Directors, she was unaware of this proposal. Kornelis stated that he did not have any further information on the request. Monfor stated she did not think Council should discuss the proposal without the Bicentennial Board of Directors first reviewing it. Monfor added that she did not think the kiosks would be appropriate in the facility. Williams suggested the Board of Directors should review the budget and decide their priorities. Then come back to Council for discussion. Monfor stated she did not feel comfortable spending any more money until the project is closed. The Board should then prioritize their wants and go from there. There was no action. • ICENAI CITY COUNCIL MSB'PING MINOTEB FEBRUARY 19, 1992 PAGE 12 R-ti.►pprorrai - Airport Towing Concession, NOTION: Councilman Smalley KOVED for approval of the airport towing concession. to Jova Enterprise®, Inc.. and Councilman Measles 88CONDRD the motion. Measles asked Knopper, owner of Jova Enterprises, if his towing equipment can handle all vehicles. Knopper stated it could handle anything in the parking lot up to a one -ton truck. Swarner asked Jackson, owner of Jackson's Sales & Service the same. Answer was they have the ability to tow a forty foot semi fully loaded. VOTE: • Walker: Absent Swarner: No Monfor: Yes Measles: Yes McComsey: Yes Smalley: Yes Williams: Yes LOTION VA88ED. Williams stated the concession was awarded to Jova Enterprises, Inc. for a one-year period. The concession will again be advertised in one year. 8-8. Approval - Senior Center Housing Rental Rates. NOTION: Councilwoman Swarner KOVED to approve the Senior Citizen Housing Rental Rates as proposed by Charles A. Brown, but include the basic cable charge, whatever it is. Councilman Smalley BECONDRD the motion. . Porter stated the rate of $13.00 per unit was proposed with all forty units included. Also, the security system to be included in the building is connected to the,cable. Tenants can see who is ringing their bell with the television/cable hook-up. Discussion followed as to how charges would be collected if a tenant wishes additional cable channels other than those offered by the basic package. Monfor suggested to ask the cable company.. if they will bill separately. . KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 191 1992 PAGE 13 NOTIONS Councilwoman Swarner MOVED to approve the housing rates and Councilwoman Monfor BECONDED the motion. Discussion followed regarding the rates. Monfor stated she felt the top rates were too high. Monfor suggested Williams or another property manager review the rates. Williams stated people may think he would be biased due to his business. Williams stated he feels the rents proposed are excessive. Brown stated that the rates were set for where the building is (an Inlet view), the size, etc. The rates were set regardless of who would be living there. The rates reflect a new building with a view. Monfor suggested the rates be kept between $425 and $55o. Monfor stated she felt these would be better rates in case the rates must be raised. Brown stated he did not want to have to raise the rates, but keep them at this rate for five years. • evening in Porter stated that a decision needed to be made this g order that the advertising for the facility can be done as soon as possible. Monfor stated that if the rates were this high, it may deter people from moving there. BRZRXI 9:40 p.m. SACS TO ORDERS 9:50 p.m• Brown presented new rates for Councils review that stayed between $445 and $565. They were: $445, $457, $469, $481, $4931 $5171 $529, $541, $553, and on asquare $565. These were factored s. Williams stated that places the rates above low-income housing and below the market projects. NOTION TO AMEND: Councilman Smalley MOVED to amend the motion to reflect the new figures which include basic cable and Councilman Measles BLCONDND the motion. There were no objections to WQNIMOUB CONBENT. BO • ORDERED. • RBNAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 19, 1992 PAGE 14 Kornelis stated that the building had not yet been wired for telephone. Kornelis is awaiting proposals from GCI. He has already received one price for $26,000, Kornelis stated he will be bringing this information to Council at their next meeting. E-!. !Approval - Kenai Sewer Treatment Plant Disinfection Project - Nelson Inspection Increase - $60420.00 MOTIONS Councilman Smalley MOVED that the City extend the contract for a not -to -exceed amount of $6,420.00 to Nelson & Associates and Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion. Bill Nelson spoke to Council and explained that at the time he wrote the letter, he had to make some estimate of how much extra money to request. This project is about 40% over the original time limit. He expected the project to be completed by this time. He is not inspecting there every day for as many hours. There are some issues not resolved that are delaying the project. There have been additional alarm controls put in the project which were beyond the additional plan. Nelson stated this amount is his best estimate. Nelson added that he will be using up this budget. Kornelis stated that the City has asked for a safer alarm system in light of the problem in Soldotna. The electrical engineer stated he will not be charging more for this additional work. Williams asked what the balance was on the project. Brown stated that at the last billing in January, the DEC grant money was depleted. Any spending now is City monies from the water and sewer balance. Approximately $250,000 was put in the account from the water and sewer account. Much of that is being spent. Brown added that the water and sewer fund has approximately $805,000, excluding what was appropriated out. VOTES There were no objections. 80 ORDERED. 8-10. Discussion - Kenai Elementary School Renovation. Williams referred Council to a letter he received from representatives of the PTA in regard to the renovation of the Kenai Elementary School. Williams stated that he and Brighton • RENAI CITY COUNCIL MES'PING MINUTES FEBRUARY 19, 1992 PAGE 15 met with representatives. The representatives requested a letter of support from Council for the reopening of the school. Williams stated that he and Brighton discussed Title 29 and the responsibilities of the City and the State with regard to this subject. Williams stated that he and Brighton suggested that Council write a letter of support with the caveat that any funding from the State would not be taken from that which would come to the City of Kenai. The PTA representatives stated that it will take approximately $3 million to reopen the school. Measles stated that he could support the concept. Smalley stated the building belongs to the Borough. Williams stated that the group is frustrated because they are not getting any support to reopen the building. The Assembly wants the question to go to the voters of the Borough. Smalley stated he has no problem with suggesting that the City supports it because the school is in the • City. However, it should not be done at the expense of the losing money which should come to the City of Kenai. Revenue sharing and Assistance will soon be depleted. Brighton stated that the City is maintaining the ice rink at the Sears Elementary School, which is a school responsibility. The City clears snow off the tracks, cleans up bonfire remains, volunteers the firemen to oversee the bonfires, etc. Brighton stated that the City is putting itself in a box doing things for the school district and they do not do for Kenai. Williams stated that the people will be asked to support the - building of an ice rink. Smalley stated that there will be many other community groups which will support the ice rink. Monfor stated that the other side of the discussion is the fact that the school is situated in the middle of Kenai. Monfor does not want to see it further destruct. It is not maintained at this time. If the City supports, it will at least have some control of the school. Williams suggested sending a letter of support to the Assembly and request the question of a bond issue be put on the ballot. Monfor stated she felt it would have a better change with a bond issue than getting money from the Borough. 0 E KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 19, 1992 PAGE 16 MOTIONs Councilman Smalley MOVED to issue a letter of support to the Borough Assembly to place a Borough bond issue on the ballot. Councilwoman Monfor SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. s0 ORDERED. 9-11. Discussion - Automobile Recycling Center. Williams referred Council to a large packet of information distributed to them at the beginning of the meeting. Williams advised Council that the information was a proposal to take to Representative Navarre to fund a feasibility study to place an automobile recycling center in Kenai. Williams stated he has discussed the proposal with Mayor Gilman and they feel it would be appropriate to co-sponsor the request. The proposed study will cost approximately $51,000. The Legislature will be requested to fund $25,000. The City of Kenai is being requested to fund approximately $2,500 and the Borough $7,000. Williams added that he is requesting permission from Council to travel to Juneau to talk with Navarre in regard to this proposal. Williams stated that he will be in Juneau on other business. Williams believes the proposed facility is worthwhile considering the amount of junk automobiles on the Peninsula and over the State. Williams stated that Navarre has increase the cost of licenses an to the area from where the car is increase of funds to the City of MOTION: d a bill introduced will return those registered. This Kenai. which will extra amounts will be an Councilman Smalley MOVED that the Council, through the City of Kenai, draft a letter to Navarre supporting HB309 and in Williams' travels to Juneau, he look into the nature of this proposal for monies to implement a project as set out in Item H- 11. Councilman McComsey BECONDED the motion. Swarner stated that Navarre's bill is somewhat like the one introduced by Gail Phillips. Swarner feels Phillips' bill should be supported also. Williams stated Phillips' bill increases license costs by $2.00 which will not do much. • KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 19, 1992 PAGE 17 VOTES There were no objections to the motion. 00 ORDERND. MOTIONS Councilwoman Swarner MOVED to send a letter of support for Gail Phillips' bill if it is still as originally proposed with a $2.00 surchArge for derelict automobiles. Williams requested Freas to write letters to Navarre and Phillips regarding their bills and a cover letter for the recycling proposal. M-12. Discussion - Rental of Kenai Senior Center for North Peninsula Chamber of Commerce. Williams stated that the North Peninsula Chamber of Commerce will have their annual meeting in March. Their keynote speaker will be Governor Hickel. They wish to hold their meeting at the Kenai Senior Center and are requesting a decrease in the rental cost for this purpose. Williams stated he believes it will be an excellent opportunity to show the Governor the congregate housing facility and supports the decrease. Williams suggested the cost be paid from the Legislative Miscellaneous Budget. Monfor stated that it was decided a long time ago that the cost would be the same for every one with no exceptions. Swarner agreed. Measles stated it would be hard to allow a decrease for one and not for everyone. .. ADMINIATRA'��.O�it RBPQ t-10 mayor Williams referred to added Information item No. 18 regarding parking at Fort Kenay. Monfor stated she still has a problem with it. (The information was submitted after receiving a request from Central Peninsula Counseling Services to lease the premises for their office/counseling service space.) Brighton stated that he, Porter and Kim Howard retrieved the old lease for Fort Kenay. The lease states the building must be used • • • KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 19, 1992 PAGE 18 for historical purposes. Brighton will speak with Gilmore and tell him that the City cannot lease it to his group for that purpose. Measles stated that they had discussed returning Fort Kenay to the Church. Brighton suggested that should be done. Monfor stated to speak with Bishop Gregory. MOTIONt Councilwoman Swarner MOVED to return Fort Kenay to the Russian Orthodox Church and Councilman Smalley BECONDBD the motion. There were no objections. 80 ORDMtED. Williams informed those assembled of the "Meet Your Judges" program to be presented by the Court System in the Council Chambers on February 25, 1992 at 7:00 p.m. a-20 city Manager No report. I-3. Attorney No report. t-4. City Clerk Clerk Freas referred to a memorandum included in the packet which informed Council that the May 20, 1992 Council Meeting date is also the night of graduation. There are three Councilmembers who will be attending the ceremonies. Clerk Freas will also be attending the graduation ceremonies. Freas asked Council if they wished to change the date of the meeting. Council determined to change the meeting date to May 190 1992 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Finance Director No report. I -so Public Forks Director No report. 4 • RENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUT83 FEBRUARY 19, 1992 PAGE 19 LJ 1-79 Airport Manager Ernst reported that the moose gates work. J-10 Citizens None. J-2. Council Walker - Absent Swarner - Requested that advertisement of the congregate housing renting be done as soon as possible and the date for the sign-up be after April 1. Swarner also requested that the time for sign- up be set for early afternoon which will give those wish to sign up time to get to town. Swarner stated she probably will not attend a Legislative Committee meeting in Juneau next week. Nonfor - Thanked Airport Manager Ernst and Police Chief Ross for their reports which were included in the packets. Measles - Nothing. xecomsey - Nothing. Smalley - Nothing. Williams - Nothing* nPProv4ro BY couwcR y�i�7s Dfi±6 TY Cl= The meeting adjourned at 10:50 p.m. Minutes transcribed and submitted by: 40 &aotz - % Carol L. Freas, City Clerk (2/26/92)