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Home My WebLink About1991-02-20 Council MinutesKENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR NEXTINA FEBRUARY 20j, 1991 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 noncontroversial 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. 8. ECSEDUwED PUBLIC COS (10 Minutes) 1. Resolution No. 91-5 - Transferring $4,000 in the General Fund for Communications Department overtime. 2. Resolution No. 91-6 - Transferring $10,000 in the General Fund for Payment of the Insurance Deductible Relating to a Lawsuit. 3. Ordinance No. 3.417-91 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $26,000 in the General Fund for Lobbying the U.S. Government in Obtaining Funding for Construction of a Helicopter Cold Water Recovery school in Kenai. 4. Ordinance No. 1418-91 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $25,000 in the Council on Aging, senior Day Care Fund for Purchase of a van. 5. Ordinance No. 3.419-91 - Amending Kenai Municipal Code 14.20.240, Prohibiting Future Storage of Mobile*Homes Within the City of Kenai. 6, Ordinance No. 1420-91 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $2,221 in the Council on Aging Senior Employment Fund. -1- 7. *1992 Liquor License RonAwal - Casino Bar, Beverage Dispensary/Casino Liquor Store, Package Store*, 8. *1991 Liquor License Reneval No *a. Pizza Paradisos - Beverage Dispensary *be Kenai Joe's - Beverage Dispensary *c. Pizza Paradisos - Restaurant/Eating Place *d. Kenai Country Liquor - Package Store *e. Thai House - Restaurant/Eating Place *f. Don Jose's Restaurant and Cantina - Beverage Dispensary. D. tLPORTB it. 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 February 6, 1991. 1. Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified 2. Purchase orders Exceeding $1,000 3. Discussion - Airport Commission Recommendations a. Pay Parking b. Float Plane Basin Regulations/Building specifications. 4. Approval - Contract for Lobbyist Services/Robertson, Monagle & Rastaugh, Inc. I. AD-NXNZ I* Mayor 2 City Manager Attorney 4. city clerk S. Finance Director 6 Public works-birector 7. Airport Manager I*Citizens 2. Council M3- S1CUSI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING I NBRUARY 20, 1991 MAYOR JORN J. WZLLtAMBi BRESIDING Mayor Williams called the meeting to order at approximately 7:05 p.m• in the Council Chambers in the Kenai City Hall Building. •mac _. • - � 1 . •, . Mayor Williams led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance. A-2. Roll was taken by the City Clerk. Present were: MaComsey, Smalley, Williams, Walker and Swarner. Absent was Measles. A-b. Monfor, Mayor Williams requested the following changes to the agenda: ADDS 8-2, Eric Weatherby - Indoor Ice Rink. I-3,, MayorIs Report - 2/11/91 Textron Marine Systems letter regarding proposed Ferry Boat Terminal, MOTIONS Councilman McComsey MOVED for approval of the amended agenda and Councilman Smalley BECOND$D the motion and requested UNMIMOvo CONGM. There were no objections. go ORDERED. A-$ . Mayor Williams requested the following changes to the Consent Agenda: ADDS C-8a, b, a, d - 1991 Liquor License Renewal - Kenai Peninsula Borough non -objection letter regarding Kenai Joe's Bar, Kenai Country Liquor and Pizza Paradisos. C-8e - 1991 Liquor License Renewal - Thai House/Kenai Peninsula Borough non -objection letter. C-Of - 1991 Liquor License Renewal - Don Jose's Restaurant and Cantina - Beverage Dispensary/Non- objection letter from the Borough. 8-6, •1991 Games of Cbanoe and Contests of skill Kermit Applioation/Ducks Unlimited, Inc. SKENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 201 1991 PAGE 2 MOTION: Councilman Smalley MOVED for approval of the Consent Agenda as amended and Councilman McComsey SECONDED the motion and requested UNANIMOUB CONSENT. There were no objections. 00 ORDERED. ITEM s3. ECBEPAIR PUBLIC a-QNKBHT Eric Weatherby - Indoor Ice Rink, Mayor Williams stated that he understood that the group of people attending the meeting were there due to a statement that he made and was heard on the radio. The statement was that there was no interest in the community for the building of another hockey rink. The statement was misconstrued. Mayor Williams stated that the City had formed a committee which is chaired by Councilman Measles to study the possibilities and feasibilities for building a multi -purpose building for use as, among other things, a hockey rink. The committee is awaiting cost information, etc. Mayor Williams added the Council had placed the hockey rink on the CIP list and requested $500,000. When speaking with the legislators, the Mayor has been told that if the City can get other sources of revenue to build the building, they indicated that they will match the amount received. The Mayor suggested that perhaps the City could put up $500,000, the Borough $500,000, the North Peninsula Recreation Area $500,000, etc. Mayor has been told that the NPRA has declined. They have other priorities for monies which they may receive from the legislature. Mayor added that the ice rink is not a first priority for the City. Eric Weatherby - He has been a member of the Kenai Peninsula Hockey Association for over five years. Mr. Weatherby stated that the KPHA is very interested in the building of another ice rink. Mr. Weatherby informed Council of the ice scheduling problems which occur at this time. Also, Mr. Weatherby stated that the KPHA have 251 participants in their program. There are approximately 170 participants from Soldotna, 62 from Kenai., and 19 from Nikiski. Outdoor rinks do not give strength to the hockey program. The KPHA has been in existence for 17 years. Mr. Weatherby stated that there is definitely support in the community for another hockey rink. Mr. Weatherby informed Council that during the Thanksgiving Hockey Tournament, the economic impact to Soldotna was • EBNAI CITY CODliCIL M88TI11A 1IIIi0TL8 S88RUARY 20p 1981 8A88 3 approximately $131,797 in expenditures during a four -day weekend. He believes a multi -purpose building would be wise. With another building, there could be two state tournaments held at the same time which would impact the economy of the area. Mayor Williams stated that the cost projection of a multi building could be approximately $3M for a standard -sized rink, 48, 00o sq. ft. building. Councilman Smalley stated that ice skating is a life -time activity. Smalley believes that a recreational community -use facility needs to be pursued. Smalley asked if the the use of the facility will pay for the construction. Answer, not. Smalley stated that if . probably other funding should be reviewed. Ifothereais not enough then the project should not proceed. g Brest, Councilwoman Monfor stated that supportive forward. The Council needs to know the Nikiskile nnumbeed erscare there. The City could take money from the General Fund for construction of the building. The City owns the land, so there is not that expense. Mayor Williams suggested placing a proposition on the ballot in October to construct a multi -purpose building. The cost could be borne by raising the mill rate by approximately one mill. Mayor Williams asked the public attending the meeting if they thought enough support could be gathered to bond for the project. Answer was yes. Mayor Williams stated that he will ask Councilman Measles to continue discussions and the Council will take under consideration the possibility of placing on the October ballot the question of a General Obligation bond which will obligate the citizens to pay for the building. There is a possibility that the cost of the whole project would not need to be bonded. Clerk Freas was requested to review the structure of the committee with Councilman Measles and have KPHA represented on the committee. Councilman Smalley stated that perhaps the Clarion and Times could help inform the public to promote feedback to Council so is they will have a better understandin of the project. g t he public interest in RENAI CITY CODNCIL MEETING MINUTES FEBROARY 20, 1991 PAGE 4 BREAK -r 7845 PDX. BACK TO ORDER - 5:10 P.M. C-1. Resolution No. 91-5 - Transferring $4,000 in the General Fund for Communications Department Overtime. NOTION: Councilwoman Monfor GLOVED for approval of Resolution No. 91-5 and Councilman McComsey SECONDED the motion. Councilwoman Monfor requested UIWINOUS CONSENT. There were no public or council comments. There were no objections. 80 ORDERED. C-2. Resolution No. 91-6 - Transferring $10,000 in the General Fund for Payment of the Insurance Deductible Relating to a Lawsuit. MOTION: Councilman Smalley MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 91-6 and Councilman Walker SECONDED the motion and requested .UNANINOV8 CONSENT. There were no public comments. Mayor Williams asked Attorney Graves if the Coity could sue Mr. Cole for attorneys fees. Attorney Graves stated that he discussed this with the attorney handling the case for the insurance company. That attorney stated that it would be unlikely. However, he has sent Attorney Graves information regarding the case. Attorney Graves will review and will report back to Council. VOTE: There were no objections to the request for 0NANIMOUS CONSENT. 80 ORDERED, C-3. OrdinaaoO No. 1417-91 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $26,000 in the General Fund for Lobbying the U.S. Government in obtaining Funding for Construction of a Helicopter Cold Water Recovery School in Kenai. • • RENRI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 20, 1991 PAGE 5 MOTIONa Councilwoman Monfor MOVED for approval of Ordinance No. 1417-91 and Councilman McComsey SECONDED the motion. There were no public or Council comments. Mayor Williams referred Council to a copy of a letter from Governor Hickel.to senator Stevens 'voicing the Governor's support for the project. VOTES Monfor: Yes Smalley: Yes Swarner: No MOTION BRBBED. Measles: Absent Williams: Yes McComsey: Yes Walker: Yes C-49 Ordinaaoe'No. 1418-91 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $25,000 in the Council on Aging, Senior Day Care Fund for Purchase of a Van. MOTION: Councilman Smalley MOVED for adoption of Ordinance No. 1418-91 and Councilwoman Monfor B8CONDED the motion. There were no public or Council comments. VOTE: Monfor: Yes Smalley: Yes Swarner: Yes Measles: Absent Williams: Yes . MOTION PROBED UNRNIXOUSLY. McComsey: Yes Walker: Yes 0-5• Ordinance, No. 1419-93. - Amending ?Kenai Manicipal Code 14.20.240, Prohibiting Future Storage of Mobile Homes Within the City ' of Kenai. MOTION: Councilwoman Monfor MOVED for approval of Ordinance No. 1419-91 and Councilman Smalley SECONDED the motion. There was no public comment. • RMMI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES 7E920ARY 20, 1991 PAGE 6 MOTION TO AMENDS Councilman Walker MOVED to amend Ordinance to subparagraph (b), ...for use in the City a ° e area after the effective to Monfor 88CONDED the motion. No. 1419-91 by adding of Kenai In a date.... Councilwoman Councilman Walker stated that the way the mobile homes would not be allowed at a Mobile hence is stated, Additionally, in subparagraph Mobile home sales office. With the trailer when r is h (d) what Would a trailer owner do would have to remove their trailers from theonstruction company companies need to be able to keep their traileCity- Construction Mayor Williams re r in the City. quested that the ordinance be removed from the agenda until the attorney can review any conflict With HUD and federal laws lict it may have protective covenant is There is the possibility that unless a may not have the ri ht written in a subdivision, a municipality standards. g prevent mobile homes built under HUID Attorney Graves stated that Councilman McCo they had not heard of any conflicts. Councilman contacted that he spoke with his congressman from oilman McComsey. stated Dtesdnd looking into the PossibilityColorado and they are They will be sending him inorYpahey had An t heard of it either. that he has not heard of this t Attorney Graves stated type of conflict either. Council Planninga& Zoning leyommiss that the possibilit Commission a ordinances. y'. The original MOTIONS the question came before the t one time and they had reviewed ordinance was written from other Councilman Walker MOVED to withdraw his notion tion and MOVED to Councilwoman Monfor stated that the amendment 1419-91 is to clean u nt in Ordinance No. Prevent modular unitsinthecity.which the intent is to intent in black and white. Y This amendment puts the Councilman Walkers a She does not have a problem amendment. If a mobile home -burns, ittca be replaced with another mobile home. If originally been written with this intent the ordinance had cannot , the problem with the • • RENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 20, 1991 PAGE 7 modular unit in Thompson Park would not have happened. She does not have a problem with tabling this ordinance, but does not want it to affect the ordinance already in the Code. Councilman Smalley stated that he ordinance is a good idea. If the HUD or the federal government, the Williams stated that tabling this original ordinance already in the MOTION TO AMEND: does not think tabling the ordinance is in violation with City will be notified. Mayor ordinance would not affect the Code. Councilman Walker MOVED to amend Ordinance 1419-91 subparagraph (b), adding the words "in a residential -zoned area" between "City of Kenai" and "after the effective date of this ordinance." Councilwoman Monfor SECONDED the motion. VOTE ON AMENDMENT: Monfor: Yes Smalley: Yes Swarner: Yes Measles: Absent Williams: Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. VOTE ON AMENDED MOTION: Monfor: Yes Smalley: Yes Swarner: Yes Measles: Absent Williams: Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. McComsey: Yes Walker: Yes McComsey: Yes Walker: Yes 0-6. Ordinance No. 1420-91 - increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $2,221 in the Council on Aging Senior Employment Fund. MOTION= Councilman Smalley MOVED for approval of Ordinance No. 1420-91 and Councilwoman Monfor SECONDED the motion. There were no public or Council comments. 0 0 1MNAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 20, 1991 PAGE 8 VOTE_ Monfor: Yes Smalley: Yes Swarner: Yes Measles: Absent Williams: Yes MOTION PASSED UM ZKOUSLY. McComsey: Yes Walker: . Yes C-7. 1991 Liquor License Renewal - Casino Bar, Beverage Dispensary/Casino Liquor Store, Package Store. Approved by Consent Agenda. C-99 1991 Liquor License Renewal - C-ea. Pizza Paradisos - Beverage Dispensary Approved by Consent Agenda. C-eB. Renal Joe's - Beverage Dispensary Approved by Consent Agenda. 0-80. Pizza Paradisos - Restaurant/Eating Place Approved by Consent Agenda. C-84. icenai Country Liquor - Package store Approved by Consent Agenda. C-8e. Thai House - Restaurant/Eating Place Approved by Consent Agenda. C-8f, Don Jose's Restaurant and Cantina - Beverage Dispensary. Approved by Consent Agenda. . KXNhI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 201 1991 PAGE 9 D-1. Council on Aging Councilwoman Swarner reported that the "Stuffed Heart" Valentine pins were distributed to the Legislature while she was in Juneau. There was a poem included with the Valentine. These were part of the lobbying effort for the congregate housing project. D-a. Airport Commission Airport Manager Ernst reported that the Commission met last Tuesday. The minutes will be available in the next packet. The next meeting will be the second Thursday in March. Mayor Williams stated that he talked with Colonel Carroll while in Juneau in regard to the T-33. The plane can be dismantled, but there is a problem transporting the plane to Alaska. A mission is trying to be scheduled to bring a plane back through the southwest and bringing the T-33 with it. D-3. Harbor Commission Councilman Walker stated that he was not at the last meeting. However, the minutes are included in the packet. The next meeting is scheduled for March 11, 1991. D-4, Library Commission Councilwoman Monfor stated that the book sale was very successful. D-S. Parks i Recreation Commission No report. The minutes are included in the packet. Mayor Williams asked Director McGillivray if full-sized lockers can be placed in the Rec Center. Director McGillivrry stated that he is gathering price information. D-6. Planning i Zoning Commission Councilman Smalley stated that the Commission's last meeting was canceled due to a lack of business. Minutes of the January 23, 1991 meeting were included in the packet. • C7 • RENAL CITY COUNCIL MELTING MINUTES FEBRUARY 201r i991 8AGN 30 ' D-70 miscellaneous ooamissions and Co mtittees Councilwoman Swarner stated that the Beautification Committee met but did not have a quorum. No business was conducted. The Committee is in .need of members. Councilwoman Monfor stated that she will present names for membership to the Mayor upon his return from Juneau. Regular Meeting of February 6, 3.991. Approved by Consent Agenda. There was no correspondence. There was no Old Business discussed. M-1. Bille-to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified MOTION: Councilman Smalley MOVED to pay the bills and Councilman McComsey sBCONDED the motion. There were no objections to the motion. so ORDERED. 8-2, BurObAss Orders Exceeding $1p 000 MOTION$ Councilman Smalley MOVED to pay the purchase orders over $1,000. and Councilman McComsey ORCONDED the motion. There were no objections. 80 ORDERED. • 1EllAI CITY CODNCIL ffiB8'PINO lIINOT88 F88&UBRY 20p 1991 PAGE 31 8-3. Discussion - Airport Commission Recommendations 8-3a. Pay Parking A memorandum to Council from Airport Manager Ernst was included in the packet. The memo stated that the Airport Commission discussed pay parking plans for the long-term parking area of the airport at their February 14, 1991 meeting. The Commission recommended that Council should proceed with the envelope -and drop -box -pay -parking system suggested by Manager Ernst. Manager Ernst added that funding for the implementation of the pay parking plan is included in the new year's budget. The pay parking plan would begin after July 1, 1991. Mayor Williams suggested that a public notice be made prior to July 1 in order that the public is forewarned. 8-3b. Float Plane Basin Regulations/Building Specifications. Manager Ernst stated that the Commission also recommended the building specifications included in the packet for the Float Plane Basin be introduced as part of the Float Plane Basin Regulations. Manager Ernst stated that the intent is to have continuity with the buildings, etc. along the Float Plane Basin. The specifications are minimal guidelines. MOTION: Councilman Smalley MOVED to adopt the building specifications for the Float Plane Basin as submitted and Councilman McComsey SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. 80 ORDIRRSD. 8-4. Approval - Contract for Lobbyist Services/Robertson, Monagle & Eastaugh, Inc. Councilwoman Swarner asked to whom in the City is the law firm responsible. Answer: City Manager Brighton. Attorney Graves added that the contract form is taken from the Ashley Reed contract. There are some changes to the contract which are specific to the needs of the lobbying effort. . EZWII CIRY CODlCIL HBETINO BIgOTsB YlAROURY Z0, 1891 87WA 12 NOTIONS Councilman McComsey M0VXD to approve the contract with Robertson, Monagle & Eastaugh, Inc. and Councilwoman Monfor SECONDED the motion. Councilman McComsey requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. There were no objections. so oAD1M=,, Clerk Freas was requested to contact Mr. Gilman and inform him that the contract was approved by Council. If he requests changes to the contract, those changes will require Council approval. Attorney Graves will forward the original contract for signature. 8-s. Approval - Trading Bay/Granite Point - Installation of Water Main, Public Works Director Kornelis explained that Mr. Norville, the 16 developer for the new Carr's Mall, requested that the City install a water main as part of the Granite Point Road extension. The new water main will serve the City -owned property that the City is leasing'for the new shopping mall. A total estimated cost of the project is $30,000. A proposal from Wince-Corthell- Bryson for the design services for additional work on the Trading Bay/Granite Point project was included in the packet. The bid is for $900.00. MOTIONS Councilman Smalley MOVED that the City of Kenai amend Wince- Corthell-Bryson's Trading Say/Granite Point contract by adding the design of a water main on Granite Point extension and increasing their not -to -exceed amount by $900.00. Councilman McComsey SECONDED the motion. Councilman Walker stated that he understands the validity in designing this project, but hesitates to see going forward with the project until the groundbreaking for the new mall. VOTES Councilwoman Swarner requested objections. so ORDERED. �J CONSENT. There were no XIMAI CITY CO dMELTING MYNVTEB FEHR�TARY 200 39 9 99, i PAGE 33 ADMTNIST �TTI>�j� RgPORTB ='z• Mayor Mayor Williams reported the following: g a Textron Marine Systems _ Mayor Williamsnet-representative and Dick Systems on February 1S, 199i, tative of Textron Marine hovercraft vehicles for both the Textron develops and applications. The port b tart and commercial a Cook inlet Ferry Anchorage has requestedmmercfal include Kenai. Y Service which will have entinatio�s tale for probably A landing area will be required in Ken o weatherproof -type b by the Sewer Treatment plants Plus ai• Landing fees have notbbeenidg to protect waiting perhaps a known at this time how broad at this timepatrons. representative from Textron wasIt is not Aeration this will be. The the RFP. There may here to take pictures an Y be other companies answeringthe d answer b. _ e �'P also. hire the engineering Launch Mayor Williams suggested avenues firm Nottingham Peraich that the City launch. Nottingham Peratg permit to place the pursue other the near future, rovich will be forwardinopaB r boat idea. Councilman Smalley stated that it ma a o encouraged to Coumgeested that those Y be a and walk the permit decision -makers be good Williams will ask Mr. Nottingham to boat launch area. forward a proposal. Mayor c• Debrief of Juneau Trip our legislators were visited b - Mayor Williams reported that during his trip, He attended Y either him or councilmembers, the legislature to continue d AML meetings. AML is retirement• p assistance and dpdeebsouring I'a* City Manager ' No report. 1-3• Attorney Attorney Graves stated that he will be argument on the APUC matter on Thursday, the oral S 9:00 a.m. The Dean v Y, February February 25, 1991• Brack trial is to begin oMonday91 at ZMNAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTMs FEHROARY 20v 1991 PAGE 14 • MOTIONs Councilman Smalley, referring to a confidential letter from Attorney Graves which was distributed to the Council,prior to the meeting, MOVED to go with the Attorneys recommendation, Councilwoman Monfor sECONDRD the motion. There were no objections. so ORDERED. I-4. City Clerk Clerk Freas referred to a memorandum include which she requested to attend the 1991 Alask Institute in Juneau from March 10-15, 1991. objections to her attendance. Finance Director No report. I-6. Public Works Director No report. i-7. Airport Manager d a in the packet in Municipal Clerks Council had no Airport Manager Ernst reported that he has received notification from the FAA in which they state that the City must obtain an environmental assessment for the safety zone drainage project, even though the City has already received a Corps permit -for the project. Because of this, Manager Ernst does not believe the project will get started this year. Hopefully the funds will be allocated this year. Manager Ernst will be returning to Council with an amendment to the Wince-Corthell-Bryson contract for the additional work. Manager Ernst stated that the application was before FAA the middle of December and he has just received this notification. He hopes to receive tentative approval as soon as possible. Manager Ernst stated that airport.lessees have requested to place yellow ribbons inside and.outside the airport. Council had no objections. 0 . R6MAI CITY QODNCIL MEETING MIN01'88 BSHRDARY 20* 1993 rAGs is J-1. Citizens No discussion. %7-2. Council Councilman Walker - While in Juneau he was told by legislators that money will be hard to get this year. In regard to the Eastside Setnetters, legislators see no changes to be made this year. Councilman Walker spoke with Colonel Carroll regarding the Armory's use for community functions. The Colonel did not think there will be a problem in getting approval for community use. COunoilMoman Swarner - Reported that she visited Sitka on her way to Juneau. While in Sitka she was able to visit their convention center which is also used for community dances, etc. In Juneau she spoke with legislators and commissioners from the Governor's office. Councilwoman Monfor - Asked if the new street light on Poplar has been placed yet. Director Kornelis answered no. HEA is missing some materials to place ft. Director Kornelis will check on the progress of the project. Councilwoman Monfor also thanked Police Chief Ross for the Police Department report. Chief Ross added that Council should not compare 1990 statistics with 1989. The oil spill caused people to be working out of town and therefore there was not the same amount of police activity. Councilman McComsey - No report. CGUUCilman Smalley - Attended a conference in Monterey, California for the School District. He was impressed by the amount of conference business this private industry handles. He handed out Bicentennial information also. 0 6 • KWA2 CI'PY COQNCIL MEETING MIlIOTffiB YmB8U71RY 20t 1991 BII0s as Meeting was adjourned at 9:10 p.m. Minutes transcribed by: v,........ t.Es�.�r/ Carol L. Freas, City- Cler (2/26/91) APPROVED BY COUNCIL