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. AGENDA
KENAI CITY COUNCIL - RAOIILAR XNETING
APRIL 17# 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 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.
8o s mBDULDD zusue Coin msim (10 minutes)
1. belly Gifford - City Park/Forest Drive
C. POD sC NIMIN2
i. Resolution No. 91-14 - Transferring $2,256 in the
General Fund for Lockers at the Recreation Center.
2. Resolution No. 91-15 - Awarding a Construction Bid in
the Amount of $1,362,000.00 to G&S Construction for the
Kenai Bicentennial visitors and Cultural Center.
3. Resolution No. 91-16 - Transferring $22,-000 in the
General Fund for Additional Money in the Shop Budget.
4. Resolution No. 91-17 - Supporting the Borough -Wide
Upgrade of the Present 9-1-1 Service to an Enhanced 9-
1-1 System and the Borough's Funding Request as a
Capital Improvement Program Through the Legislature.
5. Resolution No. 91-18 - Transferring $2,500 in the
General Fund for Additional Postage,
6. Resolution No. 91-19 - Transferring,$3,500 in the
General Fund for Police Operating Supplies.
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7. OrdiAaUGO No. 1427-91 -• Increasing Estimated Revenues
and Appropriations by $244,000 in the General Fund for
the Purchase of Property at the Site of the New
visitors and Cultural'Center.
8. *Transfer of Liquor License - The Upper Deck - From
Louis B. & Therese Schilling to Louies-& Terries, Inc.
Same Location.
i. 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 April 3, 1991.
1. Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified
2. Purchase Orders Exceeding $1,000
3. *Ordinance No. 1425 - Amending the Kenai Municipal
Code, Title 21 Chapter 15, Entitled "Conformity to.
State.Liquor Laws" and Chapter 20, Entitled "Sales on
Election Day."
4. *0Vdin4310e No. 1430-92 - Increasing Estimated Revenues
and Appropriations by $1,400 in the General Fund for
Library Books,
5. Approval - Application for Lease/Lot 10, Block 2, Cook
Inlet Industrial.Air Park.
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6. Discussion - Kenai Bicentennial Visitors and Convention
Bureau Request for Funding ($10,000).
7. Disaussion - Land Exchange/Lot 3,.Block 4, Fidaigo
Commercial Center and Lot 61 Block 41 Fidalgo
Commercial Center.
a. Disaussion - Appeal/etephenl.e Alaskan Originals -
Setting Board of Adjustment Hearing Date, Time, and
Place.
9. Discussion - "Blessing of the Fleet."
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1.
Mayor
2.
City Manager
3.
Attorney
4.
City Clerk
5.
Finance Director
6.
Public Works Director
7.
Airport Manager
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1. Citizens (five minutes)
2. Council
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KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
APRIL 17, 1991
MAYOR JOHN J. WILLIAMS; PRESIDING
Mayor Williams called the meeting to order at approximately 7:04
p.m. in the Council Chambers in the Kenai City Hall Building.
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Mayor Williams led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Roll was taken by the City Clerk. Present were: Williams,
monfor, swarner, Walker, McComsey anmeasles.
Absent
was Smalley.
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adm= APPROVAL
Mayor
Williams requested the following changes to the agenda:
ADD:
To 8-21, Purchase Orders Exceeding $i,0001- Purchase
for ua d 8e
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Order to Ridgeways�h�n�TP
Disinfection gaailitie�s. specifications for
ADD:
To U-91 Discueeion - appeal/Stephen's Alaelran
originals: 1. KMC 14.20.290, Appeals Board of Adjustment
(incorrect copy was included in the packet).
2. 4/13/91 S. Dunn letter.
3. 4/16/91 S. McLane, McLane & Associates
letter.
4. 4/10/91 D. Ames, USDI, National Park Service
letter.
5. KMC 14.20.1051 "Townsite Historic (TSH)
Zoning District."
6. 4/17/91 Mr. & Mrs. William K. Rupe letter.
ADDS
Item 8-10, Approval, petition to Vacate - Tract It Jack
1, T5N, RIIW, S.M., Alaska.
Webb Subdivision, Sec.
I-IPADD= Peratrovich RNottin Nottingham Drags, Inc. letter regarding
Peratroviah, N Q
Boat Ramp and Mooring Basin.
ADDS
Info Items:
S. 4/17/91 Bradley D. Gilman telefaxed Status
Report.
9. 4/15/91 Ashley Reed memo to WJB regarding
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10. 4/16/91 AML telefax, "Legislation Action
Alert". regarding operating budget deliberations.
11. 4/12/91 AML Legislative Bulletin.
REMOVES R-6, Bicentennial letter (it was discussed during Work
Session of 4/15/91.
A -so COMMENT Aaffi11D1►
Mayor Williams requested the following change to the Consent
Agenda:
ADD= C-0, *Transfer of Liquor License - The Upper Deck -
4/11/91 Borough letter of non -objection to the transfer
application.
MOTION:
Councilman McComsey MOVED to accept the Agenda and Consent Agenda
as amended and Councilman Measles BECONDED the motion. There
were no objections. so ORDERED.
Mayor Williams requested that Item H-8 be heard after Item B-1
due to the amount of public present for that portion of the
meeting. There were no objections.
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e-1. Rolip Gifford - City Park/Forest Drive
NO. Gifford stated that the Forest Drive Park cannot be used as a
family park because of the people that stay there. The people
using the park stay longer than the three-day limit. They move
from camping spot to camping spot in order to avoid the three-day
limit. Ms. Gifford would like the Council to close the
camping and allow only cookout-typepark to
that at a future time, half the eesscouldibeor moved andgerass planted to allow a play area where playground equipment could be
placed for family outings. Gifford stated that if Council
requires a petition in order to have the park closed to camping,
she feels sure that signatures would be easy to get. She knows
of many people who would like to have the park closed to camping.
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Councilwoman Monfor stated that she thought such a closing was
discussed about two years ago. Parke & Recreation Director
McGillivray stated that it had been discussed. However, since
this park was the only camping park available at the time,
Council decided to leave the park open to camping.
Mayor Williams suggested that one-night camping be allowed.
Gifford stated that she would rather not have anyone camping in
their subdivision. Williams stated that there are other problems
with the land and that the State will be making a determination
in the future. McGillivray was requested to check on any
advertising made by the Chamber or Bicentennial as to free
camping in the City and bring that information to Council for the
May 1, 1991 meeting. The subject is to be placed on the agenda
for discussion at that meeting.
8-8 Discussion - Appeal/Stephen's Alaskan Originals -
Setting Board of Adjustment Hearing Date, Time, and
Place.
Mayor Williams stated that Mr. Peloza made a request to Planning
& Zoning Commission to open an art gallery in old Town. There
has been lots of discussion in the community regarding P&Z's
decision. At the last Council Meeting the Council requested that
the Planning & Zoning Commission hear Mr. Peloza's request a
second time as Mr. Peloza discussed plans at the Council Meeting
that he wanted to include in his business which he did not
discuss with P&Z.
At that second hearing by the P&Z Commission, 16 members of the
community spoke: seven in favor, seven against, and two in the
middle. P&Z upheld their decision to Mr. Peloza's request to
open the art gallery based on what was stated on specific items
listed on his application (fence, sign and art gallery in the
building and use of outside easels). Two appeals have been
received by the Clerk's office of P&Z's decision.
After P&Z made their decision to uphold their previous
determination, persons present asked how they could appeal.
They were told that anyone can make an appeal to the Council.
They were told that an appeal could not be heard by Council in
April due to time restraints in allowing for notification of
adjoining property owners of the appeal. An appeal is made to
the Council acting as a Board of -Adjustment as stated in KMC
14.20.209. At this time, a date, time and place, must be
determined for the Board of Adjustment to hear the appeal.
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Attorney Graves stated that notification can be sent out to hear
the appeal by May 1, 1991. It was asked if the hoard of
Adjustment had to meet on the same evening as a Council Meeting.
Answer was no.
NOTION:
Councilman Measles MOVED to set a hearing for Tuesday.. April 30,
1991 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers and Councilman McComsey
8ECONDED the motion. There were no objections to the motion. 80
ORDERED.
The Board of Adjustment will meet on Tuesday, April 30, 1991 at
7:00 p.m.
There was no further discussion of this item. Williams thanked
those in the audience who were present. Williams acknowledged
that the Kenai Natives Association, Inc. presented their
Resolution No. 91-1 prior to the start of the meeting.
Resolution No. 91-14 - Transferring $2,256 in the
General Fund for Lockers at the Recreation Center.
MOTION:
Councilman McComsey XQVBD for approval of Resolution No. 91-14
and Councilman Measles 88CONDED the motion. Councilman McComsey
requested IINANXXOV8 CONSENT.
There was no public comment. Councilman Walker objected to
Unanimous Consent. Parks & Recreation Director McGillivray
stated that the lockers are full length.
VOTE:
Williams: Yes Walker: No Swarner: Yes
Monfor: Yes Measles: .Yes Mccomsey: Yes
Smalley: Absent
MOTION PAB88D.
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a z. Resolution Nos 91"15 - Awarding a Construction Bid i
the Amount of $1o362000.00 to G&S Construction for the
Kenai Bicentennial Visitors and Cultural Center.
x0TIONs
Councilwoman Monfor MOVED for* approval of Resolution No.
and Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion. Councilwoman 15
Monfor requested V�1!► rxoU8 CONS.
There was no public comment. Councilman Walker stated his
Objection to Unanimous Consent . Walker objects to that
Of money being spent on the project. quantity
VOTE:
Williams: Yes Walker: No
Monfo : Yes Absent Measles: Yes Swarner:. Yes
Yes
Smalley**Mccomsey.
XOTION PJWBED.
C'8* Resolution No. .. -
General Fund for Additional Money in Transferring
$22,000 in the
MOTIONS the Shop Budget.
Councilwoman Monfor KOVSD for approval of
and Councilman Walker asCONDED the motion.
or Council comments.. Councilwoman Monfor
CONB$M. There were no objections to the
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MOTIONS
Resolution No. 91-16
There were no public
requested V1mWXdVS
request. 80 41tDS;RED.
Resolution No. 91-17 - Supporting the Borough -Wide
Upgrade of the Present 9-1-1 Seto an Enhanced 9-
1-1 System and the Borough's Funding Request as'a
Capital Improvement Program Through the Legislature.
Councilman Measles Ii oM for adoption of Resolution No. 91-17
Councilman Walker 82CONDED.the motion. Councilman Measles and
requested TZM0V9 CONSENT. There were no public or C
comments. There were no objections. 80 ORDERED. °uncil
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C-S., R4801ution No. 91-18 - Transferring $2,500 in the
General Fund for Additional Postage,
MOTION:
Councilwoman Monfor MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 91-18
and Councilman McComsey SECONDED the motion.
There were no public comments. Councilman McComsey asked if this
amount of money will be enough for the rest of the year. Finance
Director Brown stated it would. Councilwoman Swarner asked about
the Caucus postage amounts. Clerk Freas stated that the amount
of postage depended on the size of the packets mailed. There are
approximately twenty packets mailed. Freas stated that she was
told by Soldotna City Manager Underkofler that the City can be
reimbursed for those charges. Freas has not requested
reimbursement as she had not been directed to ask for it. Freas
is is to check on whether reimbursement can be made.
VOTE:
There were no objections to the motion. 80 ORDERED.
C-60 Resolution No. 91-19 - Transferring $3,500 in the
General Fund for Police operating Supplies.
MOTION:
Councilwoman Monfor MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 91-19
and Councilman Measles SECONDED the motion and requested
UNANIMOUS CONSENT. There were no public or Council comments.
There were no objections to the motion. 80 ORDERED.
C-7. Ordinance No. 1427-91 - Increasing Estimated Revenues
and Appropriations by $244,000 in the General Fund for
the Purchase of Property at the Site of the New
Visitors and Cultural Center.
MOTION:
Councilman Measles MOVED for adoption of Ordinance No. 1427-91
and Councilman McComsey SECONDED the motion.
There was no public comment. Councilman Walker stated that he
does not support this ordinance. In checking the paperwork that
he could find and speaking with other people, there was never any
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mention to purchasing the property. The project is getting
bigger and bigger and more expensive for the City. He does not
support this at this time.
VOTE:
Williams: Yes Walker: No Swarner: Yes
Monfor: Yes Measles: Yes Mccomsey: Yea
Smalley,: Absent
NOTION PROBED,
C-0. Transfer of Liquor License - The Upper Deck - From
Louis B. & Therese Schilling to Louies & Terries, Inc.
Same Location.
Approved by Consent Agenda.
BREAK - 9:55 P.IL.
RETURN TO ORDER - s:Os P.M.
At this time Sue Carter of the Kenai Bicentennial Visitors &
Cultural Center presented a quilt that was presented earlier to
Mayor Williams during the Chamber luncheon. The quilt was made
by six Nikiski residents as a "gift of love." There will be
other quilts presented. One will be from the Kenai Senior
Citizens. Carter stated that there has been lots of positive
input from the area. There will be Bicentennial logos on Coca
Cola cans and on Matanuska Mail milk cartons in the near future.
She believes that the quilt represents recognition of the
Bicentennial by all.
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D-ss9 council on aging
Councilwoman Swarner reported that there was no meeting of the
Council on Aging. There was a meeting with the Architect for the
Congregate Housing project last Friday. The plans were reviewed,
along with the appliances and materials to be going into the
building. Kornelis has those plans in his office for review if
anyone is interested. Swarner stated that there are lots of
comments written in on the plans.
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D-Z . Airport Commission
Councilman Measles stated that a quorum was not available at the
Commission's last meeting time. No meeting was held.
D-3. Harbor Commission
Councilman Walker stated that he was unable to attend the Harbor
Commission meeting as he was out of town. Kornelis stated that
the Commission had no meeting as there was no quorum. only two
Commission members came for the meeting, plus the contract
secretary.
D-4. Library Cosmission
Councilwoman Monfor stated that there was no meeting as there was
no quorum. Monfor also stated that this is Library Week and next
week is Volunteer's Week. Also, the Library continues to be open
on Sundays through April.
D-se Parks & Recreation Commission
McGillivray stated that there was no meeting due to a lack of a
quorum. Williams referred to the resignation of Commissioner
Hansen from the Parks & Recreation Commission. Williams and
McGillivray are to confer regarding filling that vacancy.
Councilman Measles stated that there are two vacancies on the
Airport Commission. Williams is to endeavor to fill those
vacancies.
D-6. Planning & zoning Commission
Williams stated that Councilman Smalley was absent tonight. A
memo was included in the packet with regard to actions taken at
the P&Z meeting. Discussion had already taken place this evening
regarding the Peloza application.
D-7. miscellaneous Commissions snd Committees
Councilwoman Swarner stated there was no Beautification Committee
meeting due to lack of a quorum. Councilwoman Monfor brought to
the Council's attention banner designs which she received and
would like to order for placement this summer. Monfor reminded
Council that she requested that $7,000 be placed in the Parks &
Recreation budget for banners. These banners are very nice. The
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fabric is strong and different than those used before and should
be able to withstand the winds. The company name is High Flying
Banners.
Finance Director Brown stated that the money is in the account.
A "not -to -exceed" should be placed on the purchase order and the
purchase order can be done in-house, with Council's consent
without bringing it back to the next Council meeting. Monfor
stated that it will take approximately three to four weeks to
receive the banners. The hardware comes with the banners.
Councilwoman swarner suggested using wooden hanging signs from
Warning Lights of Alaska instead of banners. Their cost per sign
is $125.00 with brackets. Williams stated that he believed
Council•was moving toward banners instead of signs. Councilman
Walker asked that a resolution be brought back to the next
meeting.
NOTIONS
Councilwoman Monfor MOVED to approve a purchase order for a not -
to -exceed amount of $7,000 to purchase banners from High Flying
Banners. Councilman Measles SECONDED the motion. UNANINOVO
CONSENT was requested. Councilman Walker objected to that
request.
VOTE:
Williams: Yes
Monfor: Yes
Smalley: Absent
MOTION PASSED.
Walker: No
Measles: Yes
E-i. Regular Meeting of April 3, 1991.
Approved by Consent Agenda.
There was no correspondence.
Swarner: Yes
McComsey: Yes
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There was no Old Business.
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2-1, Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified
LOTION=
Councilman McComsey MOVED to pay the bills and Councilman Measles
SECONDED the motion and requested 9RAN XXOUB CONGRUT. There were
no objections to that request. 80 ORDXRZD.
8-2* Purchase Orders Exceeding $1,000
!LOTIONS
Councilman McComsey MOVED to approve the purchase orders
exceeding $1,000 and amend the list by adding the purchase order
to Ridgeway's, Inc. for $1,214.70. Councilman Measles SECONDED
the motion. There were no objections. 80 ORDERED.
9-39 Ordinance No. 1428 - Amending the Kenai Municipal Code,
Title 20 Chapter 15, Entitled "Conformity to State
Liquor Laws" and Chapter 20, Entitled "Sales on
Election Day."
Approved by Consent Agenda,
8-4. Ordinance No. 1430-91 - Increasing Estimated Revenues
and Appropriations by $1,400 in the General Fund for
Library Books.
Approved by Consent Agenda,
8-36 Approval - Application for Lease/Lot l0, Block 2, Cook
Inlet Industrial Air Park.
A lease application was included in the packet from Jova
Enterprises,, Inc., d/b/a Hertz for Lot 10,� ,Block 2, CIIAP. A
memo regarding this application was included with the
application. Mr. Knopper (Jove Enterprises) was in the audience
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to answer any questions. It was indicated that the Planning &
Zoning Commission unanimously approved the application.at their
April 10, 1991 meeting.
MOTIONS
Councilman Walker KOV20 for approval of the application for lease
of Lot 10, Block 2, CIIAP and Councilwoman Swarner 8ECONDED the
motion. Councilwoman Mgn'for requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. There
were no objections. 80 ORDERED.
H-6. Discussion - Kenai Bicentennial Visitors and Convention
Bureau Request for Funding ($10,000).
Removed from Agenda.
8-79 Discussion - Land Exchange/Lot 3, Block 4, Fidalgo
Commercial Center and Lot 6, Block 4, Fidalgo
Commercial Center,
Mayor Williams stated that this item was brought before Council
previously when discussing the proposed Court House. Prior to
that discussion, Mr. Jefferson asked the Mayor if he could
transfer Lot 3 for Lot 6. Williams suggests appraisals be done
by both the City and Mr. Jefferson and a swap, value -for -value be
done. This would put into play three lots that may become
available for the court house. Williams added that KMC 22.05.070
allows for land exchanges. A memorandum from Kim Howard was
included in the packet, as -well as a memo from Attorney Graves
and a letter of request from Mr. Jefferson,
Councilwoman Swarner stated that she sees no necessity to go
ahead with this exchange at this time.
MOTION:
Councilman Measles MOVED to direct administration to proceed with
the land exchange and Councilman McComsey BECONDED the motion.
VOTES
Williams: Yes Walker: No Swarner: No
Monfort Yes Measles: Yes McComsey: Yes
Smalley: Absent
MOTION PASOND.
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N-8• Discussion - Appeal/Stephen's Alaskan originals -
Setting Board of Adjustment Hearing Date, Time, and
Place.
Discussed after B-1 on Agenda.
8-90 Discussion - "Blessing of the Fleet."
Public Works Director Kornelis stated that the Harbor Commission
got involved with the proposed "blessing of the fleet." They
planned to have some of the local churches bless the fleet as
they proceed by the City dock. Kornelis referred to his memo, a '
proposed form letter from Barry Eldridge and a memo from Attorney
Graves which were included in the packet for background
information. The letter from Mr. Eldridge is an invitation to
fishing associations to participate in the "blessing of the
fleet." '
The Harbor Commission was unable to discuss the
attorneys memo due the fact that there was no quorum to have the
meeting. Kornelis suggested Council ask the Harbor Commission
and City to go ahead with the idea, do not go ahead with the
idea, or do not comment or discuss and drop the idea.
Williams asked if the Harbor Commission wants to participate
officially. Answer was yes. Williams suggested that the Harbor
Commission associate as an unofficial organization and arrange
with another organization to conduct the blessing. Attorney
Graves stated that he did not think the Harbor Commission can
unofficially organize the blessing. Williams stated that if the
members of the Harbor Commission and members of the community
choose to be at the harbor at a certain time, he did not think
any harm would come of that.
City Manager Brighton stated that Attorney Graves is not
objecting to the "blessing of the fleet," only the City's
involvement in it. Williams suggested that the Harbor Commission
contact him and he will send out the invitations on his own
letterhead. Williams was asked if his letterhead has his title
as "Mayor" on the letterhead. Answer was yes. Williams would
still be representing the City and could not use that letterhead.
Councilwoman Swarner suggested that the Bicentennial office send
out the invitation.
41 Councilman Measles suggested that the Harbor Commission contact
the fishing associations and have them organize the blessing.
Williams thought it a good idea to organize through the
Bicentennial office. Councilman Walker stated that he does not
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object to the "blessing of the fleet." Walker does not agree
with the opinion of the attorney. As the Ad Hoc member of the
Harbor Commission, he requested an official directive from
Council.
Williams stated that the Harbor Commission be informed that the
City of Kenai and the official Harbor Commission should not
participate officially in the "blessing of the fleet" and
suggests that the Harbor Commission members, individually,
discuss the matter with the Bicentennial office and make
arrangements in that manner.
Attorney Graves stated that the point of his memorandum is that
as long as the City does not organize, it is not getting involved
in a religious event. If the Bicentennial wants to organize the
event, that is their business.
Williams asked if the Council agreed. Answer was yes.
N-10. Approval - Petition to Vacate: Tract 1, Jack Webb
Subdivision, Sec. 1, TSN, R11W, S.M., Alaska.
This item was added to the agenda. It was noted by memo of
Administrative Assistant, Loretta Harvey, that the Planning &
zoning Commission made no recommendation and requested that this
item be discussed and approved by the Parks & Recreation
Commission prior to coming to Council for approval. Parks &
Recreation Commission did not make a recommendation to this
petition to vacate as there was no quorum for their meeting and
the meeting was canceled.
Mr. Huff of Kim-N-Ang Court (person requesting the vacation)
spoke to Council. Mr. Huff stated that the Borough Planning &
Zoning has no problem with the vacation. He added that the
Department of Fish & Game requested the Borough to withhold a
certain portion for a pathway to Beaver Creek for people going
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fishing. Huff stated that the City of Kenai has no property
within walking distance of the property. The nearby camper park
would use this area for fishermen to meet guides. Huff feels
there is no practical purpose for allowing the easement. The
property is wetlands on two sides, alder bushes and knee deep
mud would prevent use on another side. A person would have to go
on private property to get onto the easement and there would be
parking problems. Also, who would maintain the walkway. Huff
feels there are adequate points of access to the Creek in other
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places. Huff stated there are three other accesses to the creek
besides City property. Huff feels the easement for the walkway.
is not necessary or practical.
Councilman Walker stated years ago there was a trail to the
creek. Huff stated it was a BLM survey path and it is not really
a trail.
MOTION:
Councilman McComsey MOVED to approve the petition to vacate of
easement on Tract 1, Jack Webb Subdivision, Sec. 1, TSN, R11W,
S.M. and Councilwoman Monfor 8ECONDED the motion.
MOTION TO AMENDt
Councilman Walker MOVED to amend to approve the easement and at
the same time follow the Department of Fish & Game•s
recommendation for the Borough to provide a trail easement for a
foot path ten feet wide.
A1tgN KENT DIED DON ' TO LACK OF BECOND.
Councilman McComsey called for the question.
VOTE ON ORIGINAL MOTIONt
Williams: Yes Walker: Yes Swarner: Yes
Monfor: Yes Measles: Yes McComsey: Yes
Smalley: Absent
MOTION PA88ED UNARIMOUBLY.
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I-10 Mayor
Mayor Williams introduced plans submitted to him.by Peratrovich,
Nottingham & Drage in regard to a proposed Kenai Boat Ramp.
Williams stated that their plan centers around dredging the
wetlands instead of filling them. The proposal includes.a 100
slip wet boat basin, instead..of a large parking lot and ramp. It
is believed the Corps of Engineers will like this idea better.
Williams cautioned the Council saying there are two steps they
need to take. First, decide whether they want to pursue this
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type of arrangement. If yes, Council needs to prepare a
submittal to the Corps. If the Corps approves, funding for the
$1.5 million project will be needed. Williams suggested that the
funding could come from the federal government, city and state.
Williams asked if Council wants to pursue the application to the
Corps.
Councilman McComsey questioned the positioning of their proposed
project and the problem of siltation coming from the tides.
Williams staffed that Peratrovich addressed this concern by
developing a basin where the silt will flow in and out with the
tides. Williams added that many of these questions would have to
be answered by the engineer in the future. •
Councilwoman Swarner asked how much it will cost to acquire the
permit. Williams stated that Nottingham has stated in an
official manner in another arena that it could cost up to
$400000. swarner stated that she would like to know if the City
would have to pay for the work to acquire the �
ermit if the
permit,permit cannot be acquired. Monfor, and McComsey agreed.
Councilman Walker for clarification as to whether the City
intends to continue to pursue their other ramp at $250,000.
Walker believes this design is nice, but for lots of boats.
Councilman Measles stated that the design would not need to be
utilized as this. Measles stated that the design is to help get
around legal hassles of the permitting.
Kornelis stated that navigable rivers permit would also need to
be acquired as a navigable estuary will be created. Williams
stated that it is an interesting concept. Williams wanted to
point out that the design triples the proposed cost. Adding,
Council should keep in mind another potential development by Fish
& Game on the Oberts property.
Councilmembers McComsey and Measles stated this proposal by
Nottingham, Peratrovich & Drage should be pursued.
Mayor Williams is to find out what it will cost to pursue the
acquisition of the Corps permit and what it will cost if the
permit cannot be acquired.
40 I -a• City Manaq®r
No report.
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I-8. Attorney
No report. Attorney Graves will be taking a vacation late in
July and early August. Ile will not miss any council meetings.
I-4.
No report.
I -se
No report.
City Clerk
Finance Direator
I-6. Pgblic Works Director
Kornelis reported that they are advertising for bids for the
Sewer Treatment Plant upgrade. The bid opening is scheduled for
May 15. He will place a blank resolution in the packet and bring
the completed resolution to the meeting.
Kornelis reported that the building on Cook inlet Drive was
contracted out to have it torn down. The contractor has moved
out of state. He has sent a letter to the contractor. He hopes
to hear back from him soon.
Kornelis added that the street sweeper has been working for more
than a week.
I-7. Airport Manager
No report.
Mayor Williams asked Council if they wished to comment on
Information Item No. 6 regarding Echo Lake Lockers. ,Answer was
no.
47-1. citizens (five minutes)
No comments.
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1C�A1I CITY CppxCI11Ili0TJI8
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Walker - Referred to Information Item No.
Bulletin. luny of the iteras AML has # fo the
AMLre included in
Legislative
this Bulletin. lobbied 11 Walker was in Juneau last week r a
Legislative Committee meetin s. to attend
out of the Capital. Walker Statedhthatihenst much money coming
representatives regarding the Con poke with several.
response is that the City will Congregate Housing project. Their
He got the same response from admixbii�tranot get the money now.
Walker stated that during the meeting
to purchase of property, $1 million g $2was000 was appropriated
probably not needed that badly. More h for a building
roads, help is needed on the
8emrn*r - Reported that she was in Juneau last we
Legislative Committee meetings also, g week for
Wednesday and discussed the citywith he met with Navarre on
maps were distributed. She met ith R prese�taentennial mugs and
talked about congregate housing and Thom son patine Phillips and
with Phillips the first priority, municipal rk' she discussed
p 1 assistance.
City Manager Brighton asked if in meetingwith
Opinion of the Congregate Housingt Navarre, if his
stated it was the same as it has een. was the same. Swarner
and say he was or was not for the Navarre did not come out
spoke with Ashley Reed and he assured he ner stated she
money for the housing project. City will get the
Kantor - Stated that the $800,000 for the visito
federal grant money. Also, she believes the ro rs center is
compared to the Spur Highway. ads are great
x�asies - Requested a follow-
Highway project •schedule for wideniroir hasoc Kornelis if the Spur
stated no. There has been a change in the sunged. Kornelis
maintenance. Kornelis stated that soils sale pervisor of
started. He is not aware of the state approaching has been
owners regarding acquisition of p ing property
States project manager and checkonethye rooectlis will call the
Kornelis added that the State has plans to project
schedulin .
at Forest. It will be paid :for with federal a traffic signal
l safety monies.
MoCoa84y - No report.
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Williams" Reported he will be in Juneau next week to attend An
Board of Directors' meetings_. Will be meeting with the Chaim of
the Capital Finance portion of the budget on Tuesday and with
Ashley Reed.
T'he'meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m.
Minutes transcribed by:
Carol L. Freas,.City C erk
(4/24/91)
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