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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-10-02 Council MinutesAGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING October 2, 3.991 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. '1= i. Resolution No. 91-60 Bicentennial Visitors Additional Materials (10 Minutes) Transferring $3,000 in the and Cultural Center Fund for and Laboratory Testing. 1. Council on Aging 2. Airport Commission 3. Harbor Commission 4. Library Commission 5. Parks & Recreation.Commission 6. Planning & Zoning Commission 7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees 1. *Regular Meeting of September 16, 1991. go OZD, RVAINN-80,. 0 $. Nn NVAINNSS 1. Sills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified 2. Purchase Orders Exceeding $1,600 3. *Ordinance No. 1466-91 ... Amending Kenai Municipal Code Land Use Table, General Commercial (CG); Light. Industrial (IL); Heavy Industrial (IH); Uses. 4. *ordinance Ito. 1467-91 - Amending Kenai Municipal Code Land Use Table, Suburban Residential •- 2 (RS-2); Uses. 5. Discussion - Thompson Park Water & Sewer/1992 No. 1 Priority/Legislative Request for $3 Million W Draft Resolution, 6. Discussion - Review of Airport Parking Lot Fees and Procedures. T. MINISTRATION-REPORTA 1. Mayor 2. City Manager 3. Attorney 4. City Clerk 5. Finance Director 6. Public Works Director 7. Airport Manager J. DI MOZON 1. Citizens (five minutes) 2. Council • �1_ti �I_Y_ �J RENAI CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING NINOTRO O0t0b4r 2, 2991 Rwax CITY BALL MAYOR JORN J. WZLLIUe,9 p1tL"SID1Ug Mayor Williams called the meeting to order at approximately 7:30 p.m* in the Council Chambers in the Kenai City Hall Building, Mayor Williams led those assembled in the Fledge of Allegiance, A-20 Roll was taken by the City Clerk, present were: Smalley, Walker, Swarner, Monfor, McComsey, Williams and Measles. Mayor Williams apologized for the delay in starting the meeting. A-s. AGENDA APPROVAL There were no changes to the Agenda. !NOTION $ Councilman Smalley MOVED for approval of the Agenda as presented and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Councilman McComsey BBCONDRD the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDBRBD. A-6 • CONSEN AG E► No Changes. 0-10 Resolution No. 91-60 - Transferring $31,000 in the Bicentennial Visitors and Cultural Center Fund for Additional Materials and Laboratory Testing. MOTION: Councilman Smalley MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 91-60 and Councilman McComsey SECONDED the motion. b KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 21 1991 PAGE 5 There were no comments from the public. Councilman. Walker asked what requires testing. Public Works Director Kornelis stated that for this project, the City is responsible for the -cost of testing. The testing includes clump in concrete, asphalt gradation, etc. The City pays Northern Test Lab directly. $6,000 had been budgeted for the project. VOTE: There were no objections to the motion. 80 ORDERED. D-1. Council on Aging No report. D-a. Airport Commission No report. D-3. Harbor Commission No report. The Commission is lacking one member. The next meeting is scheduled for October 7, 1991. D-4. Library commission No report. Next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 8, 1991. The Library calendar was included in the packet. D-59 Parks 8 Recreation Commission No report. Next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October S. A student member is needed. D-6. Planning i Zoning Commission Councilman Smalley reported that the minutes of the last meeting were included in the packet. An encroachment permit was set aside until more work is done.by the applicants. A draft ordinance amending KMC 14.22,030 was held by the Commission for clarification by the City Attorney. The amendment is in regard • KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 2, 1991 PAGE 6 to eliminating common areas from the 30% requirement of home occupation apace for day cares only. The Commission requested a clarification of the length of stay (night care/day care), adult care or strictly day care. D-7. Miscellaneous Comnissious and Comittess No reports. E-1. Regular Meeting of September is, 1991. Approved by Consent Agenda. 6 None. IT.. None. I'1' NMI* MOTION$ Bills to be Raid, Bills to be Ratified Councilman Smalley MOVED to pay the bills and Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion. There were no objections to the motion. 80 ORDERED. 8-29 Purchase Orders Exceeding $1,000 MOTION$ Councilman Measles MOVED for approval of the purchase orders • exceeding $1,000 and requested MOXXXO08 CONSENT. Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. 80 0RDZRBD. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 21 1991 PAGE 7 R-3. Ordinaays No. 1466-91 - Amending Kenai Land Use Table, General Commercial (CG) Industrial (IL); Heavy Industrial. (IH); Approved by Consent Agenda, Municipal Code Light Uses. Ordinanoo Ho. 1467-91 - Amending Kenai Municipal Code Land Use Table, Suburban Residential - 2 (RS-2); Uses. Approved by Consent Agenda, B-50 Disoussion - Thompson Park Water & Sewer/1992 No. 1 Priority/Legislative Request for $3 Million - Draft Resolution. A draft resolution was included in the packet which declares the �., providing of water and sewer services to Thompson Park Subdivision the City of Kenai's 1992 number one priority and requests from the legislature $3 million to accomplish the project. Mayor Williams stated that he would like to present the resolution for action at the next meeting. Williams wanted Council to review the resolution and offer any additions, corrections, etc. Monfor asked if there will be work sessions scheduled in order to discuss Capital Improvement Projects. Monfor added that she feels strongly that there are roads needing paving also. However, she has spoken with a Thompson Park resident, Mary Ann Tweedy, who has, since the last work session regarding Thompson Park, had to replace her septic system again, and drilled a new well. Williams stated that there will be more work done on the CIP list to present to the legislature. However, the Borough Mayor is formulating their list and the resolution needs to be forwarded to be included in their discussions. Cost of the project was estimated a few years ago at $3 million. Kornelis feels that the cost will be higher now. Kornelis is to bring a more up-to-date estimate for the next meeting. The project will include an interceptor from Lawton to Thompson Park and feeder lines within the subdivision. to KENAI CITY OCTOBER 2, PAGE 8 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES 1991 Williams stated that the resolution will include a signature page for all the council to sign. Brighton stated that if this project is requested at a cost of $3 million, there will probably not be funding from the State for any road projects. McComsey suggested another whereas to state the project is needed regarding health hazards, lot sizes, and genuine need. Walker suggested a whereas be added stating that wells have gone bad and have needed to be redrilled, and the water quality has dropped considerably. Walker agrees that the project should be the City's No. i priority. Discussion - Review of Airport Parking Lot Fees and Procedures. • Williams stated that he and other council members have received complaints regarding the airport parking fees. That is why he requested the topic be added to the agenda. Monfor stated that she has not received any phone calls. Monfor stated that compared to the Anchorage costs, Kenai's is incidental. Anchorage has raised their long term parking to $5.00 per day. Long term parking fees allows more protection of cars parked at the airport. There is no charge for short term parking. Smalley agreed with Monfor. Also, there are now parking places to be used. The lot is now cleaned out of vehicles be stored there by individuals. Williams stated that he has received requests for special parking costs for senior citizens and special rates for travel businesses. Also requests for stickers at one cost for more than one vehicle. Williams added that he has received complaints that. the towing fees are too much and that there is no equality in the basis for towing. Monfor stated that the system was put into place due to the use, and abuse by people using the parking lot for their individual storage. People took advantage of the situation and have no one to blame but themselves. Josh xnopper - Owner of Affordable Towing. Knopper stated that he objected to the exclusive contract with Jackson's for the towing of vehicles. Knopper would like an opportunity to bid on • RENAI CITY CQUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 2, 1991 PAGE 9 1 4 the contract. Knopper stated that the contract allows Jackson to charge whatever he likes. Knopper believes the contract should have gone to bid. Attorney Graves stated that in accordance with the Code, a bid was not required. The contract is for less than $10,000 and does not require a bid. Jackson is not paying the City. Airport Manager Ernst reviewed towing costs in the area and Jackson's costs were in line with others. Ernst stated that he reviewed other towing costs. Affordable's rate was $45.00 flat. Ernst stated that he must be aware of the public's welfare. Measles as if the contract puts a limit on Jackson's rates. Ernst stated no. The contract does not mention rates. Graves added that the contract is a contract at will. They did not want to get into setting fees and rates. There is a clause in the contract that allows change if the City is not happy with Jackson's performance. Graves added that Jackson is required to carry liability insurance, and hold the City harmless to any damage done to towed vehicles. It was determined that Affordable Towing has the proper insurance, etc. Jackson's rates were reviewed. They are $60 for the initial call -out fee, $15 for impound fee, and an additional $15 for special equipment needed. There was no desire to change the towing procedures at the airport. However, Williams stated that perhaps the procedures should be reviewed annually. Williams suggested to Knopper that he forward information of his business to Ernst. Walker suggested that written proposals from towing companies be reviewed by Brighton and Ernst to determine they are in order. 1-1. Mayor 1. Food Bank -- Williams informed Council that he received a request from the Food Bank for the City to donate property on which to build a building for the Food Bank use. The . Homebuilders Association has offered to build a building if a site can be acquired. Williams added that the property could be leased for $1.00 per year. • i • KENAI CITY OCTOBER 2, PAGE 10 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES 1991 Kantor stated that although she believes the organization is good, if the City does this for one organization, it would have to do it for any others. Measles agreed. If this is approved, it will be hard to say no to the next organization asking for a donation. Measles added that there are hundreds of worthy non- profit organizations in Kenai. There is'not enough land to donate to all of them. 2. Court Rouse •- Williams reported that he, Finance Director Brown, and City Attorney Graves will travel to Anchorage on October 3, 1991 to meet with representatives of the Court System. 1-2, City Manager No report. I-3 . Attorney Graves reported that on Friday, September 27, a brief and motions were received from Peloza requesting the Court to stop the October i election. Graves and Legal Secretary Craig worked on Sunday to draft replies. The reply was telecopied to the Court in Anchorage on Monday. Monday afternoon the Court telephoned and stated that all Peloza's motions were denied. Councilman Smalley asked if more attorneys fees will be requested. Graves stated they would be.- t-�. City Clerk Freas reported that the Canvassing Board will meet on Tuesday to count absentee and questioned ballots. The election should be certified at the October 16, 1991..council meeting. I-5, Finance Director No report. s-6. public Works Director Kornelis referred Council to Information 11, the Harbormasters Conference information packet. Kornelis invited council members to attend. y , w • KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 21 1991 PAGE 11 I-7. Airport Manager Ernst reported that the news of the moose gate has brought telephone calls from all over the world. Ernst, by telephone, has been on talk radio shows from Australia to Vancouver, British Columbia. Also, a CNN newscast carried the story, as well as a, question regarding the gate may be on the quiz program, INJeopardy . 1' Reference was made to the letter included in the packet from Peninsula Fence Company. A bid proposal was requested from Peninsula Fence and Frontier Fence. Peninsula Fence states in its letter that it does not like the location picked for placement of the fence due to the soil. Ernst stated that Peninsula Fence did not bid on the project. Frontier Fence did. Ernst will review the area again and if needed, he will choose another site and re -bid the project. ITEM is DISCUS8=ox J-1. Citizens None. J-a. Council Walker - Asked Kornelis if there has been any correspondence, etc. from DEC or EPA in regard to the boat launch. Answer: No. Baarner - No report. Monfor - Will not be in attendance at the next Council Meeting. Measles - No report. MaComsey - Asked when the new Council chairs would arrive. Monfor stated they are coming. Smalley - Stated that PH and Council have nearly completed the Comprehensive Plan. There are a few re -writes that will need to be reviewed again. • Williams - No report. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OCT OBER 2, 1991 PAGE 12 AD ssau Meeting was adjourned at 8!01 POMO Minutes transcribed and submitted bY: (10/3/91) •