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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-04-01 Council MinutesAGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING APRIL 1, 1992 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Roll Call 3. Agenda Approval 4. Consent Agenda are considered *All items listed with an asterisk.(*) thewilCouncil and to be routine and non -controversial by will be approved by one motion* be no separate discussion of these itemsunlessnless a Council ill be Member so requests, in which case nconsidered in from the Consent Agenda and consider removed General normal sequence on the agenda asp :`. orders. �? 8 ECKI4DULED P HLIC COM�E�iT (10 Minutes) 1. Sue Carter - Additions/Kenai Bicentennial visitors Cultural Center. 1. Ordinance No. 1479-92 - Amending Title 4 of the Kenai Municipal Code Entitled, "Uniform Building Code" to Adopt and Incorporate by Reference the 1991 Editions of Certain Codes. 2. Ordinance No. 1460-92 - Increasing Estimated Revenues by $4,960 in the Council on Aging - and Appropriations Borough Fund. 3. Resolution Noe 92-17 - Transferring $67,384 in the Fund for Installation of a Fueling Airport Land system system at the Float Plane Facility. 4. Resolution No. 92-16 - Concerning oil spill Responder'® Limited Immunity and House Bill 5400 5. 1992 Liquor License ROnoNal - Rainbow Bar & Grill/Beverage Dispensary - PROTEST, 6. *1992 Liquor License RenoMal - Larry'e Club/Beverage Dispensary. 7. •1992 Liquor license Renevai - Peninsula oilers/Recreational Site. -1- • D. F. a. I. J. 8. *1992 Ganes of mane and CORUOU of Skill Permit Applivation - Fraternal Order of.the EAg1es Auxiliary. 03525. 9. *1992 O"es of SM21 Monte Carlo Reza t APglioation American. Legion Post 20,, COMl�tI88I0�1 jCO��nRr��e �� � .. 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 1. *Regular Meeting of March 18, 1992. 1. Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified 2. Purchase orders Exceeding $1,00o 3. Discussion - Kenai Peninsula Caucus 1992 Membership Dues - $632,70. 1. Mayor. 2. City Manager 3. Attorney 4. City Clerk 5. Finance Director. 6. Public'Works Director 7. Airport Manager . 1. Citizens (five minutes) 2. Council ..2- REMI CITY COUNCIL REGULAR RESTING AIRIL 1, 1992 KENAI COUNCIL CIO MBERS MAYOR JOHN J. WILLIAMS $' IRINOIDING Mayor Williams called the meeting to order at approximately 7:01 p.m. in the Council Chambers in the Kenai City Hall Building.. Mayor Williams led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance. A•� . �i^' LL �CA� Roll was taken by the City Clerk. Present were: Walker, Swarner, Monfor, Measles, Smalley and Absent was McComsey. aaADaw► ApBR VAL Mayor Williams requested the following changes to the agenda: ADD= R-•4, Discussion - Kenai Congregate Housing - White Interior Doors MOTION: Councilman Smalley xovzD for approval an as amended objections.dandcouncilwoman Monfor SECONDED the motion. There were ORDERED. Councilwoman Swarner asked if Larry'scadditionslub was uorent in changes fotheir taxes . Answer was yes. There were no the Consent Agenda. BC WDt1LBD P LIC Comm Sue Ca=ter - Additions/Kenai Bicentennial Visitors & Cultural Center. Ms. Carter thanked the Public Works Department for moving the museum in the Bicentennial Building. Carter requested have the dedication of the building on April 25, atf122:000dNoon a•. rk Freas and she will information. Carter st council is to advise Clated that she is waiting to hear if Senator Stevens will be attending. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES April 1, 1992 Page 2 Carter stated that in 1990 there were 252 visitor inquiries answered. In 1991, there were 299. At this time in 1992,.1,804 visitor inquiries have been answered. Carter stated that their expanded advertising and the celebration of the Alcan Highway has had influence on the numbers of inquiries. Carter referred to a letter (included in the packet) written to Public Works Director Kornelis in regard to additional requests that the Bicentennial Committee are requesting to be added to the Bicentennial Building. Those are: Corner guards be added to the walls (architect advisement, $332); window coverings for the two offices and the conference room (two prices offered, $1,840 or $1,039); shelf and cabinets to hold a copy machine, fax, and phone recorder ($1,225). Williams stated that he believed the blinds were needed as the sun may bleach the carpet in those areas. Williams added that even if the blinds could not be purchased with the grant funds, Council should still consider purchasing them as they will benefit the facility. Carter stated that she did not think any more additions will be needed in the new building. Carter stated that there are two other items, costing $529 and $2,270 she will discuss with Council at a later date. Administrative Assistant Howard stated that she checked with the Finance Department prior -to the meeting and there is $28,751083 left in the contingency fund for the project. Howard added that Finance Director Brown spoke with Paul Weldon of RDA and was told the blinds were not grant eligible. Williams stated that perhaps there is a misunderstanding regarding the type of blinds. These blinds will be specific for specific windows and will stay with the building. Williams added that the blinds should be purchased and any disagreement with the grant office could be worked out later. Measles noted that there were two different prices for the blinds. Carter stated that either are adequate for the use and are consistent with the rest of the decor. Measles noted that of the $28,751,83 in the contingency fund, one-half is the City's money and one-half is grant money. Howard stated that information was not in Brown's notes. Sw arner asked if there are any outstanding bills or differences of opinions with the contractor, etc. Kornelis stated that there • 6 KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES April 1, 1992 Page 3 should not be any more costs coming in. There is outside work be done when the snow melts, however, those items are included to the contract. ded in MOTIONS Councilman Measles MOVED for a tems requested by the Bicentennial Visitorsroval o& Conventionf the three s Bureau the blinds to be purchased will be those for $1,039.e Smalley SECONDED the motion. Councilflan Smalley noted that the motion did not state what to do if the blinds are not covered by the grant funds* that if they are not covered, the blinds should stillbepurchased, Williams asked if that was a friendly amendment. Affirmative. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. e. Carter stated she will present the other two items at a later date. --01 P-UBL=C xrmz g C-1. Ordinance NO. 1479-92 - Municipal Code Entitled, Adopt and Incorporate by Certain Codes, MOTION= Amending Title 4 of the Kenai "Uniform Building Code" to Reference the 1991 Editions of Councilman Smalley MOVED for adoption of Ordinance No. 1479-92 and Councilman Measles SECONDED the motion. There were no public or Council comments. VOTES McComsey: Absent Smalley: Yes Walker: Yes Swarner: Yes Measles: Yes MOTION PASOND UNANIMOUSLY. Williams: Yes Monfor: Yes KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES April 11 1992 Page 4 C-2. Ordinance No. 1480-92 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $4,960 in the Council on Aging Borough Fund. MOTION: Councilman Smalley KOVND for adoption of Ordinance No. 1480-92 and Councilwoman Swarner 8ECOND20 the motion. There were no public or Council comments. VOTE: McComsey: Absent Smalley: Yes Williams: Yes Walker: Yes Swarner: Yes Monfor: Yes Measles: Yes MOTION PA86ED MANIMOVBLY, C-3. Resolution No. 92-17 - Transferring $67,384 in the Airport Land System Fund for Installation of a Fueling System at the Float Plane Facility. MOTION: Councilman Smalley MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 92-17 and Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion. There was no public comment. Measles asked Airport Manager -Ernst if this was for single fuel .and Ernst answered yes. If jet fuel is needed, it would be brought to the plane. Walker asked if this item was put to bid.. Ernst stated no, this resolution only sets the money aside. The item will go to bid as soon as the specifications are completed, VOTE: Williams asked if there were objections to UNW9098 CONBWT* There were no objections. 00,00 D. 0 • KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES April 1, 1992 Page 5 C�4• ReaolUtion NO* 92-18 Limited Immunity and NOTIONS - Concerning Oil Spill Responder's House Bill 540. Councilman Walker MOVED for approval off Resolution No. 92-18 and requested MmINOIIB CONSENT. Councilwoman Swarner OXCoND11D the motion. There was no public or Council comment. There were no objections to the request for unanimous consent. SO ORDBRED. Clerk Freas was requested to send copies of the resolution to the legislators by telecopier. 0-5• 1992 Liquor License Renewal - Rainbow Bar & Grill/Beverage Dispensary - PROTEST. Measles asked Attorney Graves if last yearls protest has not yet �. been decided by the ABC Board, will Council's protest of the liquor license renewal shut down the business.Graves answered that the 1991 protest will be heard in April and then if a protest is issued by Council on the 1992 renewal, it will not be heard possibly for another year. This protest will not shut the bar down until after the ABC hearing. Measles asked what would happen if the taxes are brought current before the 1991 protest hearing is held. Graves stated that the owner called him and stated that he is currently paying the sales tax as accrued. The owner stated that the account will be brought current prior to - the hearing on the 1991 protest. The owner is currently trying to move the 1991 hearing ahead sixty days. If he is current prior to the hearing, there will be no reason to continue the 1992 protest. • Measles noted that at this time, Council has provided the one allowable thirty -day extension and the Code states that Council must protest or find that the taxes are current. Councilman Measles MOVED to submit a letter of protest to the Alcoholic Control Board in regard to the 1992 liquor license renewal for the Rainbow Bar & Grill and Councilwoman Swirrier SECONDED the mot ion . There were no objections. 8o OitDER1RD. Clark Freas was directed to send the letter of protest. w 0 •�r William stated that the Borough will have an ordinance introduced to amend their Code in regard to bar sales tax payments. The amendment would allow bar owners to pay their owed taxes on a payment schedule. Attorney Graves stated that the Kenai. Municipal Code would not dovetail the Borough's I code. The Borough's changes would not change the City's.code. Measles added that according to.the Kenai Municipal Code, if an' .'owner makes payments, the situation still would be to protest.. To change that would require an amendment to the City's code. Graves answered yes. C-6. 1992 Liquor License Renewal - Larry's Club/Beverage Dispensary. Approved by Consent Agenda. C-7. 1992 Liquor license Renewal - Peninsula oilers/Recreational site. Approved by Consent Agenda, C-8. 1992 games of Chance and Contests of Skill permit Application - Fraternal Order of the Eagles Auxiliary #3525. Approved by Consent Agenda, C-9. 1992 games of Chance mad Contests of Skill Monte Carlo Permit Application - American Legion Post 20. Approved by Consent Agenda. Council on Aging Councilwoman swarner stated that there has not been a recent meeting. The sign-up day for congregate housing is tomorrow. D-2. Airport Commission Councilman Measles stated that there has not been a meeting since . the last Council meeting. The next meeting will be held on Thursday, April 9, 1992. ,Airport Manager Ernst noted that the, airport restaurant opening will be held on April 3 from 12:00= 3:00 p.m for all City and airport employees*'. D-3. No report. D-s. No report. Harbor Comission Library COma18814n D-s. Parka a Rearoation Comission No report. D-6. Planning i Boning Commission is Councilman Smalley.stated that the minutes of the last meeting were included in the packet. Smalley stated that the Commission recommended that the letter.(included in their packet) to RPM's should be sent. Smalley noted Commission's approval of a conditional use permit to replace an old trailer along Seaver Loop Road with another trailer. The trailer is used for security purposes on that particular property. Smalley added that.the Habitat for Humaanity is looking for . property on which to build homes for people not able to purchase homes. They have investigated Mental Health property on Linwood/Kiana, but are aware that Mental Health.lands are hard to acquire. Habitat for Humanity will be talking to the City in regard to.foreclosure property and whether it can be used. Smalley stated that the Commission will be holdinga work session at 8:00 p.m., April 8,'1992 following their -meeting. The work session will be in regard to Townsite Historic Zone. Council, as well as the public is invited. D-7. x1seellaneous Comissions and. .Consititoos a.' Al-l-America City Task Force. Councilwoman Monfor distributed copies of a draft. of the All: -America City Award . Application. The final will be forwarded to the National Civic League on Monday. Monfor added that she is very excited about iKENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES April 1, 1992 Page E • the application and that lots of thought and'effort went into the writing of the application. Williams added that it was extremely well written. Williams added that he has discussed briefly with Brighton the possibility of travel for acceptance of the award. Brighton is enthused and recommended levels of funding for the trip. b. Congregate Rousing Taak Force., Williams requested that a final meeting be held by the Task Force to tie up loose ends. Then the Task Force can be sunsetted. E-I. Regular meeting of Rash Ie, 199E . Approved by Consent Agenda, XTEN 7-8 G0RRZJJPoRDSRg8 None. None, 8-I. Bills to be Raid, Hill* to be Ratified NOTION $ Councilman Smalley MOVED to pay the bills.and Councilman Measles 8200IIDND the motion and requested M=tKOVB CONOWT. There were no objections. 80 ORDERED. .44 • • KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES April 1, 1992 Page 9 H-a. Purchase orders Exce*dimg $l,000 MOTION: Councilman Measles MOVED for approval of the purchase orders exceeding $1,000 and Councilman Smalley SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. 80 ORDER80o 8-39 Discussion - Kenai Peninsula Caucus 1992 Membership Dues - $632.700 Williams stated that the Caucus members had a long discussion regarding the monies available to operate. There are expected to be caucusing efforts made this session and next. The Caucus chose to determine membership dues at $.10 per capita for municipalities involved. chambers of Commerce will remain at $25.00 per year. Swarner asked why there but have been for 1992. hosting municipality had are conference calls. MOTION: was no telephone costs budgeted in 1991 Williams answered that until then, the absorbed the costs. The telephone costs Councilman Measles MOVED to pay the 1992 membership dues to the Kenai Peninsula Caucus in the amount of $632.70 and Councilman Walker 88CONDED the motion. There were no objections. 80 ORDERED. H-4. Discussion - Kenai Congregate Housing - White Interior Doors. This item was added at the beginning of the meeting. Williams stated that a meeting was held with representatives of Livingston -Slone (architects), Gaston b Associates (contractor), city administration, and himself to discuss problems existing with the congregate housing project. During this joint meeting, the interior doors were discussed. The doors had been discussed previously by Council when a.letter was received by the contractor stating that they would charge $27,000 to paint the doors white. Council, during that meeting, decided not to have the doors painted. The contractor was ' requested to contact the supplier and find out if they could • KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES April 1, 1992 Page 10 order white doors and if they could be put in the same manufacturing position as they were with the plain oak doors. The contractor contacted the supplier and found that they could get factory white enamel painted doors for an additional $8,000 and not lose their place in the manufacturing line. MOTIONS Councilwoman Monfor MOVED to pay the $8,000 and have the doors painted white and go with the Committee's recommendation. Councilman Smalley BECONDRD the motion. Measles asked if the original doors have arrived. Answer was no. Walker stated that a lot of items have been added to the project, most of which were deserving and good items. However, Walker stated that he did not think Council should spend the $8,000 for painting of the doors. VOTE: MCComsey: Absent Smalley: Yes Williams: Yes Walker: No Swarner: Yes Monfor: Yes Measles: yes MOTION PABBED. HREAKi 7t44 P.M. RACK TO ORDER: 7:58 P.M. _.� A_DMINIBTION R PORTB Mayor a. Old Kenai Mall - A meeting is trying to be called between Carr-Gottstein, EDD, and the principals to discuss the future of the mall. There are possibilities for use of the mall for People Count, EDD, the Alternative School, etc. Also the Mental Health Association is looking for a place for their Forget -Me -Not program. Williams stated he would meet with the principals or with Council and the principals. The City would act as a facilitator. Williams added that there may be a with the Open Meetings Act. The meeting would be open to pro press as well. The date for the meeting will be set soon. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES April 1, 1992 Page 11 Measles stated that he did not think it is wise to discuss this until it is known what the retail people will be doing. Williams stated that the developers of the other mall have stated they are looking for a retail involvement for the new mail. If the existing retail business expands, there will not be much left in the old mall. Williams stated that he does not believe this meeting would be premature. Measles stated that he does not think Fred Meyer knows what they will be doing. If the Fred Meyer moves out of the building, the value of the building will decline. Measles stated that he is interested in what happens with the building for the sake of the City, but not interested in helping Carr-Gottstein with their problem until they have done everything they can to resolve the problem. Measles stated he does not think the City should get involved at this time. Williams stated he will keep the Council updated. b. Hospital - Williams stated that he has been informed that the Central Peninsula General Hospital is outgrowing its building and has no where to expand. Williams is interested in finding out what the long-term issue would be for an ancillary unit of the hospital placed in Kenai. Williams asked Council for permission to write and briefly ask for suggestions of what direction to go. Measles stated that the Lutheran Homes has a lot of information on file in regard to long range planning, etc. c. Repair/Maintenance Facility - sky carver - Williams stated he spoke with Sky Carver in the past few days. Mr. Carver is interested in moving his repair and maintenance facility and is looking at the potential of a recycling center. Williams stated that he told Carver that he did not know if the City would be interested in the recycling, but might be in the maintenance, and operation of Peninsula sanitation. Williams stated he showed him a plat of property on Marathon Road. Williams stated he advised Carver that the City was looking at a larger operation for disposal of junk cars. d. PTI - Williams stated he spoke with PTI. They are looking for property on which to build a new facility. Williams showed them a plat of 13 acres located behind the King's Inn, behind HEA. Williams added that the property could be subdivided into five lots for commercial development. PTI has stated that the City's site is very good. PTI took the plat as a marketing tool to discuss the matter with other executives. J!� KENAI CITY COUNCIL April 1, 1992 Page 12 MEETING MINUTES e. Junk Car study - Williams stated that he spoke with Tom Ackerly of Mike Navarre's office. They discussed Navarre's bill which would raise the registration fees of which, a portion of those monies would be returned to the municipalities. There appears to be many in favor of the bill. If it goes through, the potential pool of money would be $1.2 to $1.8 million in two years. A revenue bond may be investigated for the preliminary cost estimates of the junk car facility. It will be a major industrial operation which could employ up to 50-60 people. f. Prince William sound science and Technology Institute - Williams stated he received a letter requesting the nomination of two individuals from our community to serve on the Advisory Board for the Oil Spill Recovery Institute. The Governor will then submit a list of eight nominees to the Secretary of Commerce who will hen appoint four citizens to the Board for two-year terms. The names need to be submitted by April 22. Williams asked for suggestions from Council. g. CIRCAC - Williams stated he is still looking for someone to appoint to CIRCAC. Williams added that he would like someone from pro -growth and not pro -environment. =-2. City Manager No report. I-3. Attorney No report. I-4. City Clerk Reminded Council that the Student Government Day has been scheduled for April 15, 1992. I-5. Finance Director No report. I-6. Public Works Director a. Doak Sid/station 2 and 3 - Kornelis reported that the pre -bid conference was held today and the bid opening has been set for April S. The bid award will be made at the April 15 • KENAI CITY COUNCIL April 1, 1992 Page 13 MEETING MINUTES meeting. A minimum: bid of $12,000 has been required. This amount is lower than in the past due to the lack.of fish. A copy of the lease is available for review upon request. b. Fire station - Plans will be available on April 8 and the bid opening has been scheduled for April 30. c. Court Hou/e - The architect is working on the plans and specifications. 'There was a user meeting last week with judges, etc. d. Congregate Housing - There are problems and they are trying to be resolved. There will be a proposal at the next meeting from Livingston -Slone as to how to proceed. The building is 49% complete, e. seller Treatment Plant - There are some problems with the controls and the architect and engineers are working to resolve them. Kornelis added that this discussion may be brought to Council at the next meeting. They are chlorinating now. The unit must operate seven days before substantial completion can be given. I-7, Airport manager a. Restaurant - The restaurant opening has been scheduled for April 3, from 12:00-3:00 p.m, b. v*nding Xftohine RBP - The pre -bid conference is scheduled for April 3 and the bid opening is set for April 14, 1992. c. Conveyor Modification - The resolution was approved two meetings prior. The work should -be completed in approximately 20 days. d. AIP Mdo Funds have been approved in Anchorage for the drainage and safety zone project, the electric gates, Alpha 3, and the grader. All applications have been sent to Washington, Dice Allocations are expected to be approved. e. Fire station Addition - the pre -bid conference has been scheduled, plans will be available on April S. The new fire truck should be here on April 30. Kornelis added that the new sweeper has arrived and is working. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES April 11 1992 Page 14 ITEM DIBc088ION J..1. citizens Jerry Hanson - 107 Paula Street, Kenai, AK. Re uested c versa with the former fire fighting training grounds n soil. Hanson stated he spoke with Brighton last summer and was told that soil would be stockpiled from the arr'seves tjob he cand could ost w would be placed this spring. Hanson stated he el be modest to place the soil. Hanson stated that he would be willing to organize citizens to plant trees. Williams asked McGillivray if the Parks Department had plans for that area. McGillivray stated not at the present time- stated Williams stated that he would investigate the propo that the University may have some obligation for clean-uprIs Mall wasthe site. Kornelis stated that the top soil from private enterprise. Williams stated he would work with Kim Howard on the possible obligations of the university. Monfor suggested that this item bea�s�hesed areatneedstime cleaninq and budget hearings. Smalley agreed th this would be a worthwhile project if it can be done. Patricia Porter, Senior Center - Thanked concilkfor the what white doors. Porter added that she wanted Council to wonderful employees the City has. Each department that she has worked with are quick to respond and Council should be very proud of then. J-2. Council Walker - Nothing. ewarner Noted Information 1, the draft of the Intergovernmental Cooperative Agreement between the City of Kenai and the ai Peninsula Borough for developing ubliclfield for use swarner askedyifhthis School District and the general p item should be discussed in regard to the Borough's liability and the hand-written notes on the form. McGillivray stated that he received the form from Curtis Bernam who works at the Borough. This ballfield has been discussed for some time. McGillivray had stated before that theCity Would not is plant grass on thefield McGillivray toreview. McGillivray eig fenced. agreement was sent • KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES April 1, 1992 Page 15 forwarded it to Brighton and Brighton forwarded it to Graves. The agreement is not binding as it has not been signed. McGillivray added that he has not discussed the agreement with Brighton or Graves at this time. MOnfO= - Requested the vans at the back of Louis's which have been there through the winter be investigated. Kornelis stated he thought Howard Hackney had already checked on them. He will check again. Measles - Stated he returned from a trip to White Horse. Measles brought a packet of information that the Canadian government has Put together to promote the Alcan Highway celebration. Measles also congratulated the All -America City Task Force for their application. MOnfor - Requested a letter of recognition be sent to the KCHS Choir for their achievement of placing first in a Sacred Church Music Festival in Limerick, Ireland. Williams - Reported that he had an interesting visit with members of a Russian group of oil engineers and geologists from Magadan. Williams added that he has not heard from the Sakhalin group for. some time. He is now planning an agenda for when they arrive. They will probably visit for seven to ten days. 8=116y - Explained that the City of Kenai and two of its schools have a chance to share a Russian teacher from Magadan. Funding is trying to be found for the teacher to stay. Transportation and housing has been arranged. In order to get a Visa, there must be proof of financial funding. Williams - Stated that he received a complaint from someone whose vehicle had been towed from the parking lot. The person did not know who to contact when they returned and found their car gone. Williams requested a sign be placed at the airport stating who to contact when a car has been towed. The meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m. 0 r &%sacs I and submitted by: APPROVED by COUNCI