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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-06-19 Council Minutesu • A. 8. C. AGENDA RENAL CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR HRZTYNG JUNE 190 1991 CALL To ORDER 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Roll Call 3. Agenda Approval 4. Consent Agenda *All items listed with an asterisk (*) areconsidered, 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. OCNEDULED BUBLIC CONNED (10 Minutes) 1. James NeCubbins - Eagle Scout Project 2. Bill Rluge - Change order No. i (Additional concrete) at Bicentennial Center. RUBLIC xsARrNas 1. Ordinance No. 1439-91 - Increasing.Fstimated Revenues and Appropriations by $1,360 in the General Fund for Framing Artifacts at the Museum. 2. ordinance No. 1440-91 - Increasing.Estimated Revenues and Appropriations in the Council on Aging Title III Fund by $12,024, and Decreasing Estimated -Revenues and Appropriations in the Senior Employment Fund by $10206. 3. Ordinance No. 1441-91 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $110,000 in a New Capital Project Fund Entitled "Airport Sweeper." 4. ordinance No. 1442-91 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $4,133 in the Council on Aging Borough Fund. a. Motion for Introduction b. Motion for Second leading (Vote must be. unanimous.) c. Motion for Adoption --1- C� • 5. Resolution No. 91-39 - Approving the' Exchange of Lots 1 & 2, Block 11 Cook Inlet Industrial Air Park, which are owned by the City, for Lot 8, Block 1, Etolin subdivision No. 3, which is owned by Alaska USA, Federal Credit Union. 6. Resolution No. 91-40 - Approving the Exchange of Lot 6, Block 41 Fidalgo Commercial Center, which is owned by the City, for Lot 3,'Slock 4, Fidalgo Commercial Center, which is owned by Jeffrey and Pamela Jefferson. 7. Resolution No. 91-41 - Amending -Airport Regulation 6.05.010 to Allow for Commercial Parking on the Loading Only Area of the Terminal.Side of the Loop. 8. Resolution No. 91-42 - in Support of the Incorporation of Nikiski as a Second -Class City. 9. *Liquor License Transfer - From Pizza Paradisos to Kenai Golf Course Cafe, Inc. D. SMUMNLOMMMITTRE 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 a F. a. I. *Board of Adjustment Hering of June 5, 1991. 2. *Regular Meeting of June 5, 1991. OLD BUSINEBB 1. Ryan's Drive/8pur view Drive Change of name. -2- . - .. .. _.ice. ,._... �. � ..�• � � .. • 8. 40 • 1. Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified 2. Purchase Orders Exceeding $1,000 3. *ordinance No. 1435-92 - Adding a New Chapter to the Municipal Code Providing for a Hotel/Motel Room Tax. t. 1. Mayor 2. City Manager 3. Attorney 4. City Clerk S. Finance Director 6. Public Works Director 7. Airport Manager J -0 DBCOA_8.10N, 1. Citizens (five minutes) 2. Council -3- RENAI CITY C01JNCIL MEETING MINUTES JQNE 190 1991 JOHN J. WZLLIAMB, PREBIDING Mayor Williams called the meeting to order at approximately 702 p.me in the Council Chambers in the Kenai. City Hall Building. n1pon OF ALLSGIANCB Mayor Williams led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance. A-Z . ROLL CALL Roll was taken by the City Clerk. Present were: Williams, Mccomsey, Smalley, Measles, Swarner, and Walker. Absent was Monfor. A -so AGENDA APPBgm Mayor Williams requested the following changes to the agenda: ADDS D-a , 6/17/91 L. Harvey memorandum regarding Fraternal/Civic Organizations, Signs at the Airport Terminal, ADDS X-2, Purchase Order to Air Tek, Inc. for the hanging of banners and installation of new hardware, etc. M-a, Purchase Order to Kenai Air for Helicopter Rental for Moose Roundup (memorandum of explanation included). H-Z, Purchase Order to Telephone Utilities of the Northland for the telephone extension to the Fire_ Training site in regard to the Marathon Road improvements-1991 project. Not -to -Exceed $6,000.00. ADDS 8-4p Discussion - Re -Opening of the City Campground. ADDS I-1, 6/17/91 JJW letter to WA.F. Gunderson of Peratrovich, Nottingham & Drage, Inc. regarding the Proposed Kenai River Boating Facility. ADDS i-3, 6/17/91 JJW letter to Sam McLane regarding Kenai River Carrying Capacity Study, ADDS I-6, KK memorandum with update of projects. • 1tMX CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JUNE 191 1991 PAGE 2 MOTIONS Councilman Smalley MOVED for approval of the Agenda as amended and asked for UNANIMOUS CON8EyT. Councilman McComsey 8ECONDED the motion. There were no objections. 80 ORDERED. A-6 0 Mayor Williams requested the following change to the Consent Agenda: SUBSTITUTE$ 8-31 Ordinance No. 1435-910 Adding a New Chapter op to the Municipal Code Providing for a Hotel/Motel Room Tax. The primary purpose of the substitute is to clarify the percentage value of the tax. The effective date and everything else remains the same. There were no other changes. MOTIONS Councilman McComsey MOVED to remove Ordinance No. 1435-91 from the Consent Agenda. Mayor Williams asked if it was McComsey's intention to place the ordinance on the regular agenda. McComsey stated that he wanted to discuss the ordinance. Councilman Walker SECONDED the motion. Councilman Walker requested a friendly amendment to hear Ordinance No. 1435-91 after the Scheduled Public Comments making it Item 8-3. Mayor asked if there were any objections to hearing Ordinance No. 1435-91 as Item 8-3. Councilwoman Swarner and Councilman Measles objected. VOTE ON MOTION: (Removing the ordinance from the Consent Agenda.. and placed on the regular agenda as Item H-3.) Measles: No Williams: No Monfor: Absent NOTION FAILED. McComsey: Yes Walker: Yes Smalley: No Swarner: No (The ordinance remains as a Consent Agenda item.) • KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES DUNE 191 1991 PAGE 3 NOTIONS Councilman Measles MOVED for approval of the Consent Agenda as amended with the Substitute H-3. MOTION: McComsey asked to have Ordinance No. 1435-91 removed from the Consent Agenda and discussed as Item C-1o. Councilman Smalley SECONDED the motion. Swarner and Measles stated their desire that the ordinance remain as New Business and discussed there. McComsey requested that the substitute Ordinance No. 1435-91 be removed from the Consent Agenda and placed on the regular agenda at H-3 (where it originated on the agenda). There were no objections from the Council. VOTE: Councilman McComsey MOVED to approve the Consent Agenda as amended and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. 80 ORDERED, 8-1, James MoCunbins - Eagle Scout Project. McCubbins stated that he is working toward an Eagle Scout Project and would like to make a sign to replace the sign presently situated at the north end of the city limits. McCubbins requested support from the City for costs and help to replace the sign. • Williams stated that McCubbins spoke with him a few days ago. McCubbins presented a material list for costs and spoke with Public Works Director Kornelis. Williams asked McCubbins if he had discussed the project with the State Highway Department. Answer: No, not at this time. Williams stated further that McCubbins needs a preliminary approval of the project from the City prior to his presenting the project to the Boy Scout Council. If the Boy Scout Council approves the project, • REN►x cxTx COUNCIL samr:xo KsNoTne JWii 19, 1891 S71AE 1 McCubbins, will then return to the City Council for an official approval of the project. The estimated cost of the project is $710. Kornelis stated that McCubbins spoke with him. Kornelis does not have objection with providing the manpower, etc. requested if Council approves the project. Swarner stated her concern in regard to the watering of the hanging baskets. Mccubbins stated that he lives near where the sign will be placed and will probably water the flower baskets. Swarner asked how much money the City donated toward the last Eagle Scout project done in connection with the City. Brighton suggested $500.00, Williams stated .that a motion is not necessary at this time, however, a preliminary approval needs to be on the record. MOTION= Councilman Measles MOVED for support of the proposed Eagle Scout project presented and asked that McCubbins move ahead. Smalley BL"CONDBD the motion. There were no objections. 80 ORDERED. Smalley asked for administrative help for McCubbins in handling the required encroachment permit. Kornelis stated that he would help. 8-2. Hi11.R1ugt - Change order No. i (Additional concrete) at Bicentennial Center, Mr. Kluge read a memorandum he distributed to the Council. Kluge stated that he feels the Council should redefine its views of a change order. Flexibility to make changes is an important part of the construction process. Unexpected contingencies always develop. Kluge is in receipt of a letter from Kornelis requesting that the mechanical engineer pay for the additional 1/2 inch of concrete. (The additional concrete was requested in his Change order No. 1 the Council discussed at the June 5, 1991 meeting.) Kluge stated that in his letter requesting the change order, he explained that it was a structural engineering decision to use additional concrete. Wm. J. Nelson, the structural engineer, noticed that they were 1/8" shy of the desired thickness, but felt.that it was nothing with which to be concerned. Kluge recommended that additional concrete be used to • KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES ATE 190 1991 PAGE S 40 assure a quality end product. Kluge stated that it is unreasonable for the City to expect the architect to pay for materials used to improve the quality of their building. Kluge added that he personally donated over $10,000 in billing rates, along with assisting the City to stay within its budgets by trimming his company's proposed fee by over $19,000. They also continued to work on the bidding documents until they were complete, even though their negotiated design fee was exceeded. Kluge asked that he not be expected to pay for materials on the Cityls project. Walker stated that the wall thickness should have been noted. Kluge stated that he is recommending that they use 1/211 of concrete. if the City wants to go with less, he will do so. However, he as a professional, suggests using 1/2" for the thickness. Kluge showed Council two different sizes of pipe and their thicknesses. Williams stated -that there was a lack of information. The Council is trying to control cost on the project. The material brought to them this evening was not brought to them at the last meeting. Kluge stated that he does not believe there will be a problem keeping the contingency within five percent. Change orders have to be expected on a construction project. Williams stated that there have been change orders brought to Council that were blatant mistakes. Kluge stated that those errors were not made by his design. Williams stated that the - Council wants the extra concrete, but also wants to know where the responsibility lies for the mistake. The Council may reconsider their actions. Smalley requested that this discussion be continued later in the meeting in order that the Council may have time to think about it. Williams suggested to discuss it more during New Business. MoComsey asked what the dollar amount is for the extra concrete. Answer, approximately $2,543. Kluge added that a fair amount of contingency is approximately $708000. Williams added that of that amount, $35,000 is City funds, the other federal. Swarner stated that there were two change orders brought before Council and that they were not appreciated. Kluge stated that he thought the oiled bronze fixtures were more aesthetically appropriate for the building. He made his recommendation based on experience. . IIBMI CITY CODICIL MEBT21T0 IIIli0T88 JW18 198 1991 PAGE s Williams stated that the bill was paid and the letter was sent out. Council needs to decide whether to retract their letter or not. Kluge stated that the letters go first to the architect. He will then have to take the subcontractor to court to receive payment from him. Kluge restated that he wanted to improve the product. Kluge added that it was the structural engineer's responsibility, not the mechanical engineer's. Williams stated that the discussion would continue as Item H-5, I' 4'- - zMzQ HEARINaB Ordinance No. 1439c-91 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $1,360 in the General Fund for Framing Artifacts at the Museum. MOTION$ Councilwoman Swarner MOVED for approval of Ordinance No. 1439-91 and Councilman Smalley SECONDED the motion. There were no public or council comments. VOTES Measles: Yes Mccomsey: Yes Smalley: Yes Williams: Yes Walker: Yes Swarner: Yes Mon'►f or : Absent NOTION TABBED UNANIMOUBLY. C-E. Ordinance No. 1440-91 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations in the Council on Aging Title III Fund by $12,024, and Decreasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations in the Senior Employment Fund by $1,206. MOTION: Councilman Smalley MOVED for approval of Ordinance No. 1440-91 and Councilwoman Swarner BECONDED the motion. There were public or council comments. 0 • 6 KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JUNE 190 1991 PAGE 7 VOTES Measles: Yes McComsey: Yes Williams: Yes Walker: Yes Monfor: Absent MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Smalley: Yes Swarner: Yes 0-3. Ordinano• No. 144i-91 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $110,000 in a New Capital Project Fund Entitled "Airport Sweeper.$$ NOTIONS Councilman McComsey MOVED for approval of Ordinance No. 1441-91 and Councilman Smalley SECONDED the motion. There were no public or council comments. VOTE: Measles: Yes Williams: Yes Monfor: Absent McComsey: Yes Walker: Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Smalley: Yes Swarner: Yes C-4, Ordinance No. 1442-91 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $4,133 in the Council on Aging Borough Fund. C-4a. Motion for Introduction MOTIONS Councilman Smalley MOVED for introduction of Ordinance No. 1442- 91 and Councilman McComsey SECONDED the motion. , VOTE: Measles: Yes Williams: Yes Monfor: Abserit McComsey: Yes Walker: Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Smalley: Yes Swarner: You KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JUM 190 1991 PAGE a C-4b. Motion for Seoond Reading (Vote must be unanimous.) MOTION: Councilman Smalley MOVED for approval of the second reading of Ordinance No. 1442-91 and Councilman McComsey 6ECONDED the motion. UNMHOUS CONSENT was requested. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. C-40. Motion for Adoption MOTION: Councilman Smalley MOVED for adoption of Ordinance No. 1442-91 and Councilman McComsey SECONDSD the motion. There were no public comments. Walker asked why the Senior Center needs its own lawn tractor. Director Porter answered that it is basically because the Parks & Recreation Department is very busy. If they have their own mower, the seniors can now it. Also, this tractor can be used to move the snow from under the canopy at the Center in the winter. This is something none of the City's vehicles can do. They are enclosing a picnic shelter for extra storage. There is a ramp to the shelter and the tractor can be driven and parked there. The machine also has a grass catcher and is on sale. Walker asked Attorney Graves if it is legal for the seniors to be driving City equipment. Graves stated that with any volunteer labor, the City is accepting liability for any injuries, etc. Porter added that if it were not for the volunteer labor at the Center, it would not be cost effective to run the facility. 'COT$: Measles: Yes McComsey: Yes Williams: Yes Walker: Yes Monfor: Absent MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. • Smalley: Yes Swarner: Yes KENAt CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JUNE 190 1991 PAGE 9 C-8. Resolution 9To. 91-39 - Approving the Exchange of Lots 1 & 21 Block 1, Cook Inlet Industrial Air Park, which are owned by the City, for Lot 80, Block 1, Etolin Subdivision No. 3, which is owned by Alaska USA Federal Credit union. NOTION: Councilman Smalley MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 91-39 and Councilman McComsey BSCONDBD the motion. There were no public or council comments. VOTE $ There were no objections to the motion. 80 ORDERED. C-6. Resolution No. 91-40 - Approving the Exchange of Lot 61 Block 4, Fidalgo Commercial Center, which is owned by the city, for Lot 3, Block 4, Fidalgo Commercial Center, which is owned by Jeffrey and Pamela Jefferson. MOTION: Councilman MCComsey MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 91-40 and Councilman Measles SECONDED the motion. There were no comments from the public or the council. Councilman McComsey requested II MZXOU8 CONSENT. There were no objections. 80 ORDERED. C-7. Resolution No. 91-41 - Amending Airport Regulation 6.05.010 to Allow for Commercial Parking on the Loading Only Area of the Terminal Side of the Loop. MOTION: Councilman Walker MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 91-41 and Councilman Smalley SECONDRD the motion. There were no public comments. Councilman Walker stated that he wanted the word -"private" removed in order that all parking will be equal. As along as it is enforced fairly. Walker believes, the resolution is necessary to maintain parity between the people using the facility. • S8NAI CITY COUNCIL JCN8 180 1991 PAGE 30 MEETING MINUTES Airport Manager Ernst stated, as outlined in his memorandum in the June 5, 1991 packet, if the commercial and private vehicles would limit their time to 20 minutes there would not be a problem. This does not happen. There are only 18 parking spaces on the curb side of the building. He has directed the car rental agencies to have their customers bring cars back to their parking lot. There are -spaces for loading only on the curb side across from the terminal to accommodate expediters. There is one on the north end and one on the south end of the curb for loading only. He is not intending to pick out a particular group. Ernst wants the private vehicles to have space available for parking. Measles asked if Ernst has discussed with the -rental people to have them not use the curb side parking. Measles stated that he has seen the rental agencies bring vehicles to their customers and park them at the curb. Ernst stated he has a standard memorandum that he distributes to the rental agencies twice a year stating they are not to bring the vehicles to the door for their customers. It is not a service that they can provide. Ernst stated that when he is not at the airport, the rental agencies will bring cars to the front door. Ernst suggested that he have those vehicles impounded and towed away when he is not there. Smalley stated that a customer may bring the vehicle back and park it at the curb. Ernst stated that it is the responsibility of the car rental agency to tell their clients not to do that. Ernst added that modifications are being made to the parking lot by putting an entrance to Willow and using chain and post on the west side. That may help the situation. Walker again stated that he wants fair treatment of commercial vehicle parking along with private vehicles. Ernst stated that space has been set aside for truck loading and unloading. There is a difference of 50 feet to the terminal. Williams stated to continue to advise the car rental agencies of the rules. ears: Williams asked if there are any objections to unanimous consent. Smalley and Swarner objected. Measles: Yes Mccomsey: Yes Williams: Yes Walker: Yes Monfor: Absent MOTION PASSED. Smalley: No Swarner: No . KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES NONE 19, 1991 PAGE II • C-a. Resolution No. 91-42 - In Support of the Incorporation of Nikiski as a Second -Class City. MOTION: Councilman McComsey MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 91-42 and Councilman Walker SECONDED the motion. Comments from the Public: Gary superman - Nikiski. Superman thanked the Council for the opportunity to talk and placing the resolution on the agenda. Superman added that he has not had the opportunity to see the resolution before them, however it is probably what the Assembly tried to discuss at their meeting last night. Superman offered to answer any questions the Council may have. Superman stated that there was an attempt four years ago to detach and he realizes that there is a lot of stigma left over from that attempt. This proposal is very removed from the detachment attempt or the previous incorporation consideration of seven years ago. The support group for this attempt is much greater. A request for incorporation has been filed with the Department of Community and Regional Affairs. They are requesting incorporation as a second-class city and later will go forward with a charter and are trying to maintain local control. The borough is trying to consolidate service areas. At this time they are trying to find support. The support from other areas is not crucial, but it will be nice to get letters of support for the effort. Superman stated that a general public meeting will be held at Nikiski on June 20. Commissioner Blatchford will be in attendance. This is the first time the subject will b* out before the people. The meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m. at the People Count location in the Nikiska Mall. Mark $odgins - Basically they want to have the Nikiski area form its own local government. They want the people to decide whether a local form of government will work. They are finding that there are advantages to incorporation. They are asking for support and approval of the resolution for incorporation. Hodgins added that they would like the people of Nikiski to decide what they want. There are many hurtles to jump. They are wanting to form the least obtrusive government at this time. i • EEN11I CITY COUNCIL 1t6BTI1ni !lINOT88 JOMi 190 i991 PAGE SZ • Williams stated that he requested Finance Director Brown to talk with Borough Finance Director Kinney if there are any fiscal concerns. Brown stated that the Borough Vill lose $430600 of municipal assistance to Nikiski and also some fish tax. Kinney could not put an amount on the fish tax. The Borough believes there may be some savings with the incorporation. The Borough Mayor and Finance Director support the proposal. Williams stated that he believes the resolution should be supported so that they may proceed to the next step. The incorporation cannot take place without the permission of the Department of Community and Regional Affairs, VOTE: Measles: Yes McComsey: Yes Smalley: Yes Williams: Yes Walker: Yes Swarner: Yes Monfort Absent MOTION PABBED tJ ONINOUSLY. C-9, Liquor Lia*ase Transfer - From Pizza Paradises to Kenai Golf Course Cafe, Inc. Approved by Consent Agenda. BRNUI e:11 p.at. BACK TO ORDERt 5t25 p.m. D-lo council on Aging Swarner stated there was no report.. Williams stated that there are letters included in the packet which he wrote to Commissioner Keller with a five-year pro forma statement which he requested. D-2. Airport Comn:iseion Ernst stated the Commission met on Thursday. The Commission . included a recommendation in the packet.in regard to placing fraternal and civic organization signs in the terminal building.. Ernst stated that above the baggage claim area there is space available. other wall space is getting limited. Ernst stated • EENU1I CITY COUNCIL MBmmTINO ![II10T8B J0n8 190 1991 8Mi8 13 that he received the Anchorage Airport's regulations for signs such as these, however he has not had time to review them. Williams supported the idea. MOTION: Councilman Smalley MOVED to approve the recommendation and Councilman McComsey SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. BO ORDERED. , D-3. Barbor Commission Walker stated that minutes of the last meeting were included in the packet. The Harbormaster Conference is progressing real well. Walker stated that they discussed a "fishing hole." The Harbor Commission requested that he present the idea to Council. They would like to develop a fishing hole like in Homer. The Commission also discussed a mix-up of fuel which happened at the dock. Kornelis stated that two boats from CISPRI came in for fuel and did not tell the dockhand what type of fuel they wanted. The boats took on gas instead of diesel. The third boat came in about an hour later and asked for diesel. The problem was discovered and the dockhand asked the pilot of the third boat to contact the other boats. This was done. They told them they received gas instead of diesel. The other boats continued to operate for approximately two more hours. Kornelis stated that the hoses are marked. It is the responsibility of the operator of the boat to get the right fuel,. The boat operator handles the hose. The operators of those boats were notified that a mechanic would look at the boats. He sent out the shop foreman and mechanic and Precision Marine. There were no problems with the engines. They took back three or four barrels of fuel. There was lots of water in the fuel. Everything is documented. It has always been the boat operators responsibility. The dockhand is not always aware of what kind of fuel the operators want. The two boats were filled up at no charge with 300 gallons of fuel. Smalley asked if the caps on the hoses are labeled. Kornelis answered that the dockhands do not fuel the boats. They hand the hose down to the operator. Our dockhand does not believe the operators of the two boats told him what fuel they wanted. There is a brass tag on the hose that says "gas." • R8NAI CITY COONCIL MSETIN(i ![IIlOTH9 JONB 19t 1991 NAGS it 11 Smalley asked if the fishing hole would have a hatchery -type fish. Walker stated it has not been researched that far. He was asked to present it to Council for consideration. Williams stated that the Foster Brothers were working through the Aquaculture Association for a sockeye enhancement program. Walker stated that had not been discussed. Williams asked Rornelis to check on the progress of the Foster Brothers' fish enhancement program and RV park. Walker also stated that he has been approached and will investigate the possibility of damming sloughs to make a pond, etc. Williams suggested that Walker report to the Commission that he has don® some background work on a rehabilitation project by the skating park. He has not done much lately because of the Mental Health land issue. The preliminary plan is available upstairs. Williams stated not to get too involved until the ownership of the lands is decided. Williams referred to letters he mailed to Petratrovich, Nottingham & Drage in regard to the proposed boat harbor. He stated to them that the Council decided to shelve the idea until a carrying capacity study and plan is completed. D-&• Library Commission Library DeForest stated that the Commission did not meet, however the summer reading program has begun with 150 people registered. There are three story hours on Thursday and a summer film program everyday at 2:00 p.m. D-5. Barks i Recreation commission McGillivray stated there was no report. He is trying to get a quorum to meet next week regarding camping grounds and an ordinance for clean-up. Williams referred to a memorandum he included in the packet in regard to the Beautification Committee's inception. McComsey suggested that they make the Committee official. MOTION: Councilwoman Swarne410 r KOVBD to combine the Parks & Recreation Commission and the Beautification Committee and Councilman Smalley BSCONDBD the motion. • KENAI CITY CODICIL MBETIN3 1[I110TE8 JCNB 39F i991 HIDE 18 Swarner stated that she did not attend the Beautification Committee meeting yesterday. She is not aware of what was discussed. Williams stated that the Parks & Recreation Commission are a certified commission by ordinance. The ordinance establishes the membership. Williams suggested it would be a stronger commission if they are combined. Brighton suggested giving the responsibility of the Beautification Committee to the Parks & Recreation Commission. Walker suggested that P&R have a subcommittee of their group. That would eliminate one committee. There would be less paperwork. Measles stated that he does not remember how the Committee was established. He believes the Council established the Committee under the Parks & Recreation Commission. Brighton suggested they wait and have the Parks & Recreation Commission discuss this and make a recommendation. Swarner withdrew her motion. Smalley withdrew his second to the motion. Measles suggested that it should be one group. Smalley suggested that as membership on the Parks & Recreation Commission comes available, the positions be filled by Beautification Committee members. The Committee can still operate. Smalley suggested that Williams and Brighton speak to Parks & Recreation and explain. Williams stated that there is nothing on the books to explain. Williams requested that McGillivray inform him of the next meeting and they will discuss it with the Commission. Smalley suggested they request recommendations from the Beautification Committee instead. 6. planning & zoning Commission Smalley referred to actions taken at the last Planning & Zoning Commission meeting. They discussed signage in old Town which will be placed on historical buildings. An encroachment permit was approved and a day care center was approved. The Commission would like to set a Work Session with the Council to continue reviewing the Comprehensive Plan. They suggest • immediately after their June 26, 1991 meeting at 8:00 p.m. Swarner stated that she would be in attendance. Williams stated that the work session would not be set as an official work 0 O KZNhI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JUNK 190 1991 PAGE 16 session of the group. All who can attend, please be there. Williams stated that the work session will be advertised. D-7. Mieoellaneous Commissions snd Comtittees No reports. F. ..4 a.. — j _. R-1. Board of Adjustment Rearing of June S, 199i. Approved by Consent Agenda. R-Z, Regular Meeting of Juno S. 1991. Approved by Consent Agenda. None. Ryan's Drive/spur VieM Drive - Change of name. Mayor Williams referred to the memorandum.in the packet by Howard Hackney in regard to the history of Ryan's Drive. Hackney stated that a surveyor drew up the plat for Spur Subdivision, No. 4 and designated the street in front of the Uptown Motel from the Spur Highway to Frontage Road as Spur View Drive. The street from, Frontage Road to the Senior Center area -was also designated as Spur View Drive. Because of the cost involved in changing advertisements in international tourist publications,,stationery, telephone listings, and pressure from the post officie, Hackney recommends that both segments of Ryan's Drive be designated as Spur View Drive. In honor of Patty Ryan, Hackney recommends'a plaque be erected proclaiming the creek was named in honor of Patty Ryan. Williams related the story he heard from oldtimers in the is community. Ryan was a felon who came to Alaska to start a new life. An election was to be held for the position of Mayor. Ryan was told by Commissioner McGill that he could not vote b • xgN11i CITY CGIINCIL JW18 191 1891 PI1A8 17 0 MZZTING MIMT88 beta use he was a felon. An argument ensued ere gc diofioner and McGill killed Patty RThe townspeople w yan. They held a kangaroo Ryan were quite upset with what McGill had done. court in the local store. They conspired with il.fnursed him named back Charlie (who was befriended by XcGilshoteMcGi11, wounding him - to health) to kill McGill. McGill died from the McGill fell backwards and broke his sth wnechat he had done. Charlie fail. Charlie was distraught left and went across the Inlet where he was found some time later. Charlie committed suicide. NOTIONS to concur with the reciam�nodstur View Councilman Smalley MOVED nging the Hants of Ryan s Drivep Howard Hacknecha y. p Drive and erecting a plaque in honor of Patty Ryan. councilwoman Swarner suggested not erecting the plaque. l que. smalley let his motion stand as stated. Williams incorporation of the f a plaque investigate the cost o p � story of the creek. Councilman McComsey 88C0NDBD the motion. Councilman Walker stated that he understood the name that Couchancil as completed at the last mut notthe eelliams ting. qe of Hants to Ryan's Drive. agreed to part of it, b VOTES There were no objections to the motion. SO ORDRtiBD• g_1• Sills to be paid, Sills to be Ratified MOTIONS Councilman Smalley MOVED to pay the bills anCounNaOilOgD�gDCO�ey 8SC0ND8D the motion. There were no objections • RMMI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES am 190 1991 BARE l8 H-E, purchase orders Exceeding $1,000 MOTION: Councilman McComsey MOVED to pay the purchase orders over $1,000. Swarner asked who will be moving the portable dance floor around. Also, Swarner did not approve buying the dance floor with construction funds as discussed in Finance Director Brown's memorandum which was included in the packet. MOTION: Councilwoman Swarner MOVED to delete the dance floor from the list and look at a smaller floor. Williams stated that a larger floor would be better, not all of it would necessarily have to be used all the time. Swarner asked about storage. Porter stated that they are building a stora e room. Smalley asked for Porter's opinion in regard to the size. Porter stated that since they are renting the facility, there have been questions and requests for a dance floor. Some have rented one from 'the Sports Arena and set it up there and took it back after they were done. Others have danced on the carpet which is hard on the carpet. Porter does not believe it should be hers or her worker's responsibility to set up and take down. Williams stated that it would install easily. Smalley asked if an extra rent would be charged for its use. Porter stated that they charge for everything used. Porter was concerned that some renters may not take good care of it. Porter stated that people have also brought in pieces of particle board or plywood and that it not good for the carpet. It may be better to have something like this. Walker stated that he personally does not feel it should be paid for out of the construction funds. It was not a budget item. He would not support the purchase of a dance floor from this budget. MOTION: Councilman Walker MOVED to delete and remove the dance floor from the list and Councilwoman Swarner BECown the motion. R • SEMI CITY COUNCIL JVNE 190 1991 PAGE 19 VOTES Measles: Yes Williams: No Monfor: Absent MOTION BAILS. MEETING MINUTES McComsey: No Walker: Yes Smalley: No Swarner: Yes McComsey asked low payment should be made for the floor. MOTIONS Councilman Smalley MOVED that the purchase of the portable dance floor in the amount of $5,675.89 not be taken from the construction funds and the City investigate other areas for this - expenditure prior to it being spent. Brighton suggested the money be used from the Borough monies. Porter stated she was going to suggest that also. However, she would prefer purchasing a smaller, less costly floor. Brighton asked who will be erecting it and taking it down. Porter suggested bringing it back for Council's action at the next meeting. Brown agreed since they want to take the monies from other funds, Kornelis stated that there are many times furnishings and fixtures are taken from construction funds. These are general fund monies, not grant monies. Williams stated that the construction funds came from the general fund, however, the grant monies are other funds. Council does not want to use general fund monies for this purchase. Porter stated that she does not have any objection from taking the money from the five-year Borough funding. The City has been very generous to the Senior program. MOTIONS Councilman Smalley MOVED the $5,675.89 item, portable dance floor, be removed from the expenditures over $1,000 and to be brought back to the next meeting for Borough funds. Councilman McComsey SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. Smalley asked if the original motion included Air Tek, eta. • lI CITY COUbCIL MEETING lllilUTEB JONi 190 1991 BAOZ ZO ADDITION TO THE ORIGINAL MOTIONS Councilman McComsey added to his original motion to include Air Tek, Inc. for hanging banners for $2,700, and also the Telephone Utilities for improvements to Marathon Road for $6,000 and the purchase order to Kenai Air for the moose roundup for $1,500,00. Councilman Smalley 83CONDED the motion. Walker asked how the moose were getting in. Ernst stated that the gates are left open by people. Williams suggested cattle guards. Ernst stated that was discussed in their meeting. it did not seem feasible to have a cattle guard the normal size of a cattle guard. They are, however, looking into making it a wider one, perhaps 121. wide where a moose cannot jump across. He believes the best solution will be to place electric gates so that people are not relied upon to close the gates. This will be expensive and the FAA is not ready to pay for it with the City's level of security at the airport. The cost will have to come from the Airport Fund. Measles stated he felt the roundup is a temporary solution. Ernst stated that they are not sure that the moose will not return. MCComsey stated that the cost of the roundup will be cheaper than a body or lawsuit. VOTES There were no objections to paying the bills as amended. sO ORDERED. 8-3• Ordinance No. 1435-91 - Adding a New Chapter to the Municipal Code Providing for a Hotel/Motel Room Tax. Removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion. MOTIONS Councilman Measles MOVED for introduction of Ordinance No. 1435.091 and Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion. Williams stated that normally discussion is not held at this time. However, brief discussion should be held as there are people from the public in attendance who would like to speak. The public hearing will be held on July 31 1991. There were no objections from Council for comments from the public. • KFNAI CITY COUNCIL NEETING MINOTHB 190 2991 PAGE 21 0 Herman Fandel - Stated that this item is too important to be skipped over in a few minutes. Fandel handed out an aerial view of property he is selling in Nevada. He was thinking of investing the money in this area ($14 million). Fandel stated that he does not know of anybody that asked for this tax (second whereas). Also, if the third whereas includes hotel/motel operators, it should include lots of others. The Council is investigating raising sales tax for a skating rink, the Borough is raising taxes. These will all affect them. Fandel suggested charging a liquor, cigarette, car rental, restaurant, real estate agency, attorney, dentist, doctor, eye doctor, etc. tax. Fandel believes the room tax is ridiculous. He does not know how the hotel/motel business can add this tax on and compete. Fandel does not want the business the Visitors Bureau may send. He would, however, be willing to pay a commission for reservations made through them. Fandel believes the tax is an unjust solution and thinks it will end up hurting the community. Fandel added comments how he believes the tourist business has been hurt by the lack of king salmon in the Kenai River and how the eastside setnetters have hurt the run. Delores Crowley - General Manager of the Kenai Kings. Crowley reiterated what she stated at the work session. She and the owner object to the tax. They believe it to be unfair to new business owners. They have had no input. They are willing to give ten percent to the Chamber of Commerce or Visitors Bureau for anyone they send to their hotel. Crowley stated that they would rather maintain the number of employees they have. Crowley believes that the Council is making a serious mistake to impose a tax on a few businesses. Crowley suggested having rental owners pay a bed tax. Crowley stated that the owner sees a future here, but she is already being asked to pay more and more than anyone else is willing to share. They want to pay their employees, however they can lay them off. They hotel/motel owners have not been able to meet to discuss and investigate some other way to raise these funds. She hopes Council will share the burden with other businesses in the community instead of a select few. Smalley stated that there is no language in the substitute in regard to paying a set percentage rate for bookings. Williams stated he spoke with Attorney Graves. They are making an official statement of record that the intention of the Council, • xENAI CIT7 COUNCIL 1l88TIii0 MINUTES JOlIB 19F 1991 PAGE 22 if an acceptable substitute program comes before them before January i, they.would consider substituting this ordinance. There are other things on the horizon that may or nay not ha Economic indicators say the economy is healthy and better than ever. Sales tax revenue is higher than Soldotna. a» With Louie Schilling. Schilling stated that only ten percent spoke the sales tax he pays is from tourism. p ent of Smalley stated that one of the Kenai Kings comments at the work session was that they would work on developing a substitute. Smalley asked if the deadline could be moved from Januar l July I. Crowley stated that would be better. y to that the reason why he asked for the ordinance to bestaketated the Consent Agenda was to change the effective date to Jul °1, 1992. The Fire Training School will be on line at that timely Will bring more people to the area. The school will brin g people and f�rin all year around. Fandel stated he would like until July. Fandel continued that the Council developed the white elephant, Council can decide to pay for it. It was explained that the City will run thehow museum. The question is whether or not there will be a Visitors and Convention Bureau to helpbring there should be a Visitors anConvention ntioneBureau, to the the goner If public should not pay for it with general funds. If®thenf funding is not received, then there will not be a Visitors and Convention Bureau. onvention Williams stated that the Alaska Visitors Association and Economic Development District have received funding to rome tourism. That is a different situation* ors a ote Convention Bureau will be operated by the City with an emnd ployee answerable to the City Manager. Continuityis p °yee Council will be answerable to the guaranteed. The public if the program fails. Crowley stated that they are not asking the Visitors & Convention Bureau to do their advertising. Fandel stated he would lik answers to whose idea was the white elephant, who was to ae it, did they vote on it, who will be the director and w p e for payroll will that person be on. hose . Walker stated that what he is hearing is that the hotel mo bed & breakfast operators do not want the City to advertise f and them. They are asking to be left a e for not support the'introduction of the ordinance, if the ordinance does is going to be introduced, he suggests tabling it indefinitelyy, finitel. I . RENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JUNE 198 1991 PAGE 23 w • VOTE: Measles: Yes Williams: Yes Monf or : Absent MOTION VASSED. McComsey: No Walker: No Smalley: Yes Swarner: Yes Smalley asked when it would be appropriate to amend the enactment date. Answer, at the public hearing, July 3, 1991. Smalley added that in extending the date, if the hotel/motel operators bring an acceptable substitute proposal there may be no need for this ordinance.' Williams agreed that could happen. Williams added that it is his understanding that there will be a presentation from another group that may look at another form of tax which may also roll the Visitors & Convention Bureau into it. Williams would prefer to hold off until January 1 for the enactment date and take the next six months for exploration. N-4. Discussion - Re -opening of the City Campground, Eleanor Thomson, Executive Director of the Kenai Chamber of Commerce spoke to the Council and requested that the Forest Drive campground be reopened to tent camping. They were not informed of the citizen's request for Council to close the park and were not available at the time for comments. Advertisements have been printed, and they have had many people come to the cabin looking for the campground. The Chamber personnel have had to send them to Captain Cook Park, out of the City. She urged the City to explore a host/hostess program to maintain the park and a daily user fee be established. It has been difficult for her personnel to defend the fact that there is no tent camping in the City. The Coke cans and milk cartons are advertising the Bicentennial and promoting the town. The first thing they have to do is send them out of town. Thomson urged Council to reopen the park this year. Smalley stated that he has met several host/hostesses of parks, They are usually retired people that are very anxious to do this type of work. They generally have the first site in the park and no one can get in without driving past their site. They are generally paid $3.00 per day each. Smalley added that he drove through the park. He believes there are approximately 25 sites. He suggested the host/hostess idea before. McComsey asked if the City can put into effect the 10EN11I QI'PY COUNCIL JWiB 191 1991 P7138 24 NENTING MINQTld host/hostess program. Brighton stated. that he did not believe it would be necessary. The Parks Department can have someone.check the park every day and get names. What needs to be decided is if the campground is reopened, does the Council wish it to be for tent camping only. if Council decides to reopen the park, between the Parks Department and the Police Department, the park will be patrolled and controlled for the three months. Smalley stated he could support doing that. Smalley suggested barricading the end road using one entrance/egress. Discussion followed regarding the camping on the FAA fields and around the softball fields. It was explained that they were approved by the City Manager, which is defined by the ordinance. Brighton stated that the processors are now permitting their workers to camp on their property. Smalley asked if the Forest Drive Park were reopened and the City guaranteed policing and controlling regularly, and if the second road were closed and the camping be closed in the park effective September 30 every year, would the residents of the area be amenable to that. Melly Gifford— First requested the closure of the park. She feels it is unfair to ask the police to patrol. They have more important things to do. She would like the Council to find someone to move in as soon as possible. Their intent was to provide a safe environment for the community.. She likes the host/hostess idea. She would like the underbrush removed and grass planted for community use. Gifford offered to spearhead a committee to get working on the project. Gifford stated she has spoken with other residents and they like the host/hostess idea. Leslie Crumou - A resident of the area. Cruson stated that the park has ,been used.by campers longer than the 72.hours period allowed. His daughter was lunged at by a large restrained dog, which was left unattended. He called the Police and the Parks Department and were told they did not patrol that area. Cruson passed around pictures of the sign, dog, dogghouse, firewood and trash from a person living in the park continually.. He would like to make sure, if it is reopened, that the 72 hour limit is enforced. Smalley suggested asking the Wildwood Facility to have inmates • help clear the underbrush, etc. Williams stated that the City has been using the Wildwood services lately on the boardwalk. The superintendent may prefer not to do this work. • K6MhI CI'PY COUNOIL MBSTIM(i MINOT88 JpNE 198 1981 VAQs as Tan Lssenby - A resident of the area. Lazenby believes the best way to reopen the park is to use a camp host/hostess program. Her family does a lot of camping and State Parks charge $7.50 per night. Lazenby suggested using a portion of that charge to support the Visitors & Convention Center. She suggests tent camping only also. The problem campers are the ones that stay long periods of time. Bat Porter - Lived in RedoubtTerrace host/hostess hostessyears. Her program would beter also lives there. She feels / best. Older people take pride in their job. improvements are needed. The park needs to be able to be seen from the road. The underbrush, etc. needs to be cleaned out. Smalley stated that since the City spent Councilsizable should amount of money in advertising, etc., he believes reconsider their last action in closing the park and should reopen the park as soon as ble visitinidstate Parkscleaned Soidotna He will help. Smalley suggestedg to find out what they do in regard to the host/hostess program. He would want to close the far entrance. Williams suggested to reopen the park immediately, the sign could be removed that states no overnight camping and redo the ordinance. Smalley volunteered to chair a committee to investigate the use of camp host/hostesses. Smalley suggested that the park be closed to camping after a date in the fall. Williams suggested deciding that later. Williams stated to Council that if they desire to do so, they need to direct administration to take down the sign, rework the ordinance, nullify their action taken to close the park, and put the 72-hour sign back up. Clean up could be done in a few days. Finding caretakers will take longer. McComsey stated that it was previously discussed that a tent camping area be placed at the end of Willow toward the airport. Smalley stated that came up at P&Z a few years ago as a possible place for an RV and tent camping park. Williams stated that _he spoke with the McGillivray to find other places for camping in town. Smalley stated that there will be a meeting on Friday, at 2:00 p.m. at the Chamber to work on the park plans. 0 1KXNAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JUNN 19 P 1991 PAGE 26 MOTION: Councilman McComsey xOam to reopen the park, post a 72-hour camping sign.and have Councilman Smalley investigate the use of a host/hostess program. Councilman Smalley 88COND80 the motion. There were no objections. 80 OftD=gD„ 8-3• Disanssion - Kluge matter. Williams stated that since the Council agreed to pay the bill for the extra concrete (Change Order No. 1) at the Bicentennial Building, Mr. Kluge wishes to be relieved of the duty to be reimbursed from the mechanical engineer in court. MOTIONS y . Councilman McComsey MOVgD to rescind actions of the last meeting and go ahead and pay for the concrete and let it go at that. Councilman Smalley 88CON080 the motion. Smalley stated that at the last meeting Kornelis stated that this may not have been an error of the engineer and would have to be decided by a different body. The Council's message is that they do not like.to see the change orders. Some are inevitable, but they should not.come up because of errors. This is a small amount of money. He will support the motion. Smalley believes the message got across. Swarner asked who the structural engineer is. Answer, Bill Nelson. Swarner stated that Nelson felt it would be okay with 1/8" of concrete. Walker stated that Nelson thought it would be all right, but would it meet the code. Kluge stated that more concrete would make it a better quality product. Walker objected to the motion. VOTES Measles: Yes MCComsey: Yes Smalley: yes Williams: Yes Walker: No Swarner: No Monfor: Absent NOTI0N BABOBD. . REXAI CITY COUNCIL XZETING MINUTES JUKE 191 1991 PAQ8 27 0- 0 I-1. Mayor Williams reported that he met with Neil Johansen. A meeting is set for August. He, Brown, and Graves met with the bond bank in regard to the Court House project. He had a telephone call from Seattle First and they are interested, it will be a while yet before financing the court house. It is not possible to finance it with Alaska Bond Bank money as the State cannot lease from themselves. Meetings are continuing. The tri-signature letter came through for Snowden. This will be next spring's project. Williams spoke with Brad Gilman and two members of Stevens' staff. Gilman is working diligently on the Helicopter Cold Water Recovery Facility. Williams met with the EDA Director, Joyce Hampers. She came to view projects on the Peninsula. Bernie Richert, also attended. It was an interesting meeting. Williams received a telephone call from J.B. Spracher regarding the Merchant Marine monument for Memorial Park. Spracher stated that he did not realize it would cost so much money to make their monument. He has not been able to get much help to work on it either. Spracher requested Williams to speak to Council for money. Williams suggested that they install the anchor and mast and the City could pour the pedestal when pouring the sidewalks. Williams stated that Toloff can put the anchor in place and Spracher will put in the mast. Swarner stated as long as it does not cost money. Williams stated that Toloff will donate the crane to place the anchor. Walker requested a fiscal note for that before he gives his okay. Kornelis stated that he can add another bid schedule to the sidewalk project and then can see at the time the bid is awarded what the cost will be. Williams requested Council to keep Finance Director Brown's memorandum in mind in regard to placing the ice rink question on the ballot. Council needs to decide whether or not to do this. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JUNK 190 1991 PAGE 18 I -a. City Manager No report. I-3, Attorney No report. 1-4. City Clerk No report. 1-3, Finance Director Brown stated that if Council wishes to place any bond propositions on the ballot, a resolution needs to be brought for action by Council by the second August meeting. Prior to that the bond lawyers have to okay the proposition. They will need to to be hired before the second meeting in July. 1-6. Patio Works Director Kornelis distributed a brief summary of projects to Council prior to the meeting. There were no questions. 1-7. Airport Manager No report. J-1. Citizens a. Clarence Ladd - He would like the road treatment continued on to ,River View Drive. Kornelis stated they had not planned on doing a road treatment a second time this fiscal year. $40,000 was spent the first time. A list of the roads treated was given to the Council at the last meeting. Ladd stated River View Drive was missed. Ladd would also like to have the and of Main.Street cleaned. b. M. Targonsky - Asked about the progress of the republishing of the booklet he discussed before. Clerk Freas stated that she has investigated it. She was told that it was . EEl1AI CITY COUNCIL .7pp8 19, 1981 g71os 29 MEETING MINUTES 1f reprinted, copies ublic grant funds. Librarian published through p sold. Requested direction copieseofcthe booklet that cannot be is not DeForest stated -that there are stated that the City may have been copyrighted in the position to reprint the booklet. and ted reprinting it for the 8 i ee atvery good for Targonsky suggeB He believes it would b Chamber of Commerce. thinks it is appropriate to the tour Tar onsky providing on it. Williams stated thoante.ha will for the City to spend money be take a look at the book and see if a reprintan of the book. DeForest stated she would check on thecopyright J-2. Coyutoii edestai. He has found the pips for the T- 33 p Councilman Waller - sneer Lashot is working on a design. En Williams stated that g was appropriated t control. Kornelis stated that oilNon�an Swarner - Stated she thought money • Covu► t on streets for du It was suggested for treatment et for next year. money is in the new budget second application. Kornerhse C uncdil utilizing that money for since eats. gh has enough money for one e did not know there woul�r a enough more h has increased the number ast year* application as d new street lights are in and reported Swarner asked if all theKornelis street light on Walnut is on tared intoma.now agreement, that a s and HEA have en They take stated that the City for all the lights. The City receives one billing part of the monthly service requests and report them to There are two two or three fixtures hte is bill is for nai to an place in Woodland. Three streetg waiting to receive eat have not Yet been installed. pole on the corner oilman Measles - Reported a str ion gthneeds to be counle in Woodland Su of pine and Map ; replaced or repaired. Couaoiluan Mocom►sey - No report. lacing a recycling box for CounciXuall Smalley - Suggested p will not be at Coun cil's use in the Council Chambers• Smalley the July 3, 1991 Council Meet ng• lie • i RBUX CITY COONCIL NEETINO MINUTES JUNE 190 1991 NAGE 30 Mayor Williano - Reported a hale by the sewer manhole by the High School on Lawton. Also, Aliak needs attention. Councilman Walker added that he spoke with Kornelis last year about a dumping facility for RV's. Those at two service stations in town are inoperable!. If the City is.going to encourage tourists to bring their RVIs, this needs to be addressed. The meeting adjourned at 11:10 p.m. Minutes transcribed by: (6/28/91) COUNCI .d,,L