HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-04-05 Council MinutesKENAI CITY COUNCIL — REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 5, 2006
7:00 P.M.
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ITEM A: CALL TO ORDER
Pledge of Allegiance
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.
ITEM B: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (10 minutes)
1. Jess Carlson -- Eagle Project/Mile Signs on Kalifornsky Beach Portion of
the Unity Bike Trail.
ITEM C: UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 minutes)
ITEM D: REPORTS OF KPB ASSEMBLY, LEGISLATORS AND COUNCILS
ITEM E: PUBLIC HEARINGS
Ordinance No. 2153-2006 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $35,000 in the General Fund Shop Department for
Fuel Purchases.
2. Resolution No. 2006-13 -- Transferring $9,700 in the General Fund to
Purchase Equipment for Fire Department.
Resolution No. 2006-14 -- Approving the Sale of Lot Four (4), Block Two
(2), Evergreen Subdivision, Kim Addition.
4. Resolution No. 2006-15 -- Approving the Sale of Twenty-six lots in Inlet
Woods Subdivision to Hall Quality Builders, Inc. (With a 10% Discount
for Cash) for $317,700.
5. Resolution No. 2006-16 -- Transferring $7,168 in the General Fund
Building Department for Exterior Stripping and Repainting of the
Recreation Center.
6. Resolution No. 2006-17 -- Awarding the Bid to Hansen Painting, Inc.
for the Kenai Recreation Center Exterior Stripping and Painting - 2005
for the Total Amount of $67,550.
7. Resolution No. 2006-18 -- Awarding a Contract for $31,400 to Medronic
Physio-Control Company for Two Life Pak 12 Cardiac Monitors.
8. Resolution No. 2006-19 -- Supporting the Inclusion of the Two Cook
Inlet Lease Sales in the Federal Minerals Management Service's Outer
Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program of 2007-2012.
9. *LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWALS
George's Casino Bar, #204 -- Beverage Dispensary
Katina's Greek & Italian Restaurant, #4533 -- Restaurant/Eating Place
ITEM F: MINUTES
*Regular Meeting of March 15, 2006.
ITEM G:
ITEM H: NEW BUSINESS
1. Bills to be Ratified
2. Approval of Purchase Orders Exceeding $15,000
3. *Ordinance No. 2155-2006 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $24,000 for Utilities for the Challenger Learning
Center (Challenger Center) of Alaska.
4. *Ordinance No. 2156-2006 -- Rezoning From Rural Residential (RR) to
Recreation (R) that Land Described as Tract A, Ballfield Subdivision and
Those Portions of the NE 1/a and the NE IA NW '/4 Which Lie Northeasterly
of the Kenai Spur Highway and South and West of ASLS 79-57 Amended
and North and Northwesterly and Southwesterly of Ballfield Subdivision,
Containing Approximately 39.53 Acres.
5. *Ordinance No. 2157-2006 -- Increasing estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $4,073.11 in the General Fund to Replenish Police
Department Overtime Depleted by The Arctic Winter Games.
6. Approval -- Vacation of Cricket Drive, a 60-Foot Public Right -of -Way
Dedicated by Baron Park Subdivision No. 5 (Plat KN 86-165); and
Associated Public Utility Easements and the 20' Utility Easement
Between Tract C and Lot 1; All Within Section 33, Township 6 North,
Range 11 West, Seward Meridian, Alaska, the City of Kenai and the
Kenai Peninsula Borough; KPB File No. 2006-032; Petitioner: Charles M.
Kopp, Acting City Manager of Kenai, Alaska; Location: City of Kenai.
7. Approval -- Consent to Assignment of Lease -- Jacqueline Ann Swanson/
Lot 6, Block 5, General Aviation Apron.
8. Approval -- Consent to Assignment / Amendment of Lease -- Timothy
and Linda Mitchell to Franklin G. Wortham / Lot 5, Block 5, General
Aviation Apron.
9. Discussion -- Permit Between Chagachmuit and the City of Kenai to
Perform Hazardous Fuels Reduction Services.
10. Discussion -- Community Purpose Property Tax Exemption
ITEM I: COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Council on Aging
2. Airport Commission
3. Harbor Commission
4. Library Commission
5. Parks & Recreation Commission
6. Planning Ss Zoning Commission
7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees
a. Beautification Committee
b. Alaska Municipal League Report
C. Stranded Gas Committee
ITEM J: REPORT OF THE MAYOR
ITEM K:
1. City Manager
2. Attorney
3. City Clerk
ITEM L: DISCUSSION
1. Citizens (five minutes)
2. Council
— None Scheduled
ITEM M:
KENAI CITY COUNCIL -- REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 5, 2006
7:00 P.M.
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MAYOR PAT PORTER, PRESIDING
MINUTES
ITEM A: CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Porter called the meeting to order at approximately 7:00 p.m. in the Council
Chambers in the Kenai City Hall Building.
A-1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Porter led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
A-2.
ROLL CALL
Roll was taken by the Contract Secretary. Present were:
A quorum was present.
Also Present: Les Krusen, Student Representative
A-3. AGENDA APPROVAL
MOTION:
Council Member Massie MOVED to approve the agenda and requested UNANIMOUS
CONSENT. Council Member Moore SECONDED the motion. There were no
objections. SO ORDERED.
A-4. CONSENT AGENDA
Council Member Moore MOVED approval of the Consent Agenda and requested
UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Molloy SECONDED the motion. There
were no objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM B: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS
B-1. Jess Carlson -- Eagle Project/Mile Signs on Kalifornsky Beach Portion of
the Unity Bike Trail.
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Mr. Carlson was not present.
ITEM C: UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS -- None
ITEM D: REPORTS OF KPB ASSEMBLY LEGISLATORS AND COUNCILS
-- None.
ITEM E:
E-1. Ordinance No. 2153-2006 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $35,000 in the General Fund Shop Department for
Fuel Purchases.
MOTION:
Council Member Molloy MOVED for approval of Ordinance No. 2153-2006 and Council
Member Swarner SECONDED the motion.
There were no public comments. City Manager Koch reported the Shop as the only
department with the shortage and all others had been able to work within their
budgets.
VOTE:
*Student Representative Krusen: Yes
Massie
Yes
Ross
Yes
Molloy
Yes
Boyle
Yes
Porter
Yes
Moore
Yes
Swarner
Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
E-2. Resolution No. 2006-13 -- Transferring $9,700 in the General Fund to
Purchase Equipment for Fire Department.
MOTION:
Council Member Molloy MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2006-13 and requested
UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Swarner SECONDED the motion.
There were no public or council comments.
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There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
E-3. Resolution No. 2006-14 -- Approving the Sale of Lot Four (4), Block Two
(2), Evergreen Subdivision, Kim Addition.
MOTION:
Council Member Swarner MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2006-14 and
requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Moore SECONDED the motion.
There were no public comments.
Council Member Boyle expressed concern with what he believed appeared to be a
trend with the City selling residential property at a price lower than assessed value
Council Member Moore requested clarification it would be a cash sale and City
Manager Koch replied it would be cash.
MOTION TO AMEND:
Council Member Moore MOVED to amend the first WHEREAS in Resolution No. 2006-
14 by changing the word "terms" to "cash." Council Member Swarner SECONDED the
motion.
VOTE:
*Student Representative Krusen: Yes
Massie
Yes
Ross
Yes
Molloy
Yes
Boyle
Yes
Porter
Yes
Moore
Yes
Swarner
Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
VOTE ON MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED:
There were no objections to UNANIMOUS CONSENT. SO ORDERED.
E-4. Resolution No. 2006-15 -- Approving the Sale of Twenty-six lots in Inlet
Woods Subdivision to Hall Quality Builders, Inc. (With a 10% Discount
for Cash) for $317,700.
MOTION:
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Council Member Moore MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2006-15 and Council
Member Swarner SECONDED the motion.
Bob Peters, Old Town, Kenai -- Referring to Council Member Boyle's comments
regarding the sale of City property, noted he felt the concern was not with retaining
the property for the future but for getting a fair deal. Peters indicated he came before
Council previously to say it was not a good idea to sell all the property in Kenai but
rather keep it for the next generation. Peters added he felt the property may be ideal
for an assisted living facility.
There being no other public wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed.
Council Member Swarner stated she disagreed with Peters and noted her pleasure the
lots would be out of City ownership and onto the property tax rolls. Swarner recalled
the costs to the city in getting the properties back.
Swarner expressed concern with the clause stating "with a 10% discount for cash" as
it appeared the price of $317,000 would be reduced by ten percent (10%) if paid by
cash. Attorney Graves stated the price of $317, 000 was inclusive of the ten percent
discount and suggested the clause be changed to "which includes a 10% discount for
cash."
MOTION TO AMEND:
Council Member Swarner MOVED to amend Resolution 2006-15 to change the clause
"with a 10% discount for cash" to "which includes a 10% discount for cash." This
clause is found in the first, second, and last paragraph of the resolution. Council
Member Boyle SECONDED the motion.
VOTE ON AMENDMENT:
*Student Representative Krusen: Yes
Massie
Yes
Ross
Yes
j Molloy
Yes
Boyle
I Yes
Porter
Yes
Moore
Yes
Swarner
I Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
Moore made the following comments:
• He received a lot of input on this resolution and the one positive note was
that when sold it would put the property on the City's tax rolls.
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He is concerned there was not a more recent appraisal for the property.
It was noted the value of the property was based on an appraisal made in 2000.
Based on the last appraisal date, he questioned whether or not the
asking price for the lots was realistic and felt the City should wait to sell the lots until
a new appraisal is acquired.
He noted the previous sale to this developer of property in the back
portion of the subdivision was made with conditions utilities be installed which may
have been done. However, no other development had been made and he would hate to
see the front lots go undeveloped for any extended period of time.
He indicated those in the neighborhood want to see the lots developed as
it would increase their property values.
He would not support the resolution, however, did not want to vote it
down.
Council Member Ross agreed with Moore related to the appraisal and added, he would
not support the resolution without a more recent appraisal.
MOTION TO TABLE:
Council Member Moore MOVED to table Resolution 2006-15 until a current appraisal
on the subject property is available to review. Council Member Ross SECONDED the
motion.
VOTE ON MOTION TO TABLE:
*Student Representative Krusen: Yes
Massie
Yes
Ross
Yes
Molloy
Yes
Boyle
Yes
Porter
Yes
Moore
Yes
Swarner
Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
E-5. Resolution No. 2006-16 -- Transferring $7,168 in the General Fund
Building Department for Exterior Stripping and Repainting of the
Recreation Center.
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Council Member Moore MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2006-16 and requested
UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Swarner SECONDED the motion.
There were no public or council comments.
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VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
E-6. Resolution No. 2006-17 -- Awarding the Bid to Hansen Painting, Inc.
for the Kenai Recreation Center Exterior Stripping and Painting - 2005
for the Total Amount of $67,550.
MOTION:
Council Member Ross MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2006-17 and requested
UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Swarner SECONDED the motion.
There were no public comments. Discussion followed with Council comments
including:
• The project was scheduled for this year.
• The difference in the budgeted figure of $8,000 and the bid total of
$67,550 was explained by the Building Official, i.e. the $8,000 in the budget referred
to the five-year projected maintenance program and was the cost to only paint the
building; the bid amount of $67,550 represented stripping and painting.
• The Recreation Center would not have to be closed during stripping and
painting, however, some coordination will probably be necessary.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
E-7. Resolution No. 2006-18 -- Awarding a Contract for $31,400 to Medronic
Physio-Control Company for Two Life Pak 12 Cardiac Monitors.
MOTION:
Council Member Swarner MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2006-18 and
requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Molloy SECONDED the motion.
There were no public or council comments.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
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E-8. Resolution No. 2006-19 -- Supporting the Inclusion of the Two Cook
Inlet Lease Sales in the Federal Minerals Management Service's Outer
Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program of 2007-2012.
MOTION:
Council Member Swarner MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2006-19 and Council
Member Molloy SECONDED the motion.
There were no public or council comments.
Swarner stated she requested the resolution because Program would affect the
economy within the City of Kenai and its residents.
VOTE:
*Student Representative Krusen: Yes
Massie
Yes
Ross
Yes
Molloy
Yes
Boyle
Yes
Porter
Yes
Moore
Yes
Swarner
Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
E-9 *LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWALS
George's Casino Bar, #204 -- Beverage Dispensary
Katina's Greek & Italian Restaurant, #4533 -- Restaurant/Eating Place
Approved by consent agenda.
ITEM F: MINUTES
F-1. Regular Meeting of March 15, 2006 -- Approved by consent agenda.
ITEM G: UNFINISHED BUSINESS -- None.
ITEM H:
H-1. Bills to be Ratified
MOTION:
Council Member Molloy MOVED to ratify the bills and requested UNANIMOUS
CONSENT. Council Member Swarner SECONDED the motion.
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VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
H-2. Approval of Purchase Orders Exceeding $15,000
MOTION:
Council Member Massie MOVED to approve the purchase orders exceeding $15,000
and Council member Moore SECONDED the motion.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
H-3. *Ordinance No. 2155-2006 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $24,000 for Utilities for the Challenger Learning
Center (Challenger Center) of Alaska.
Introduced by consent agenda.
H-4. *Ordinance No. 2156-2006 -- Rezoning From Rural Residential (RR) to
Recreation (R) that Land Described as Tract A, Ballfield Subdivision and
Those Portions of the NE 1/4 and the NE 1/4 NW 1/4 Which Lie Northeasterly
of the Kenai Spur Highway and South and West of ASLS 79-57 Amended
and North and Northwesterly and Southwesterly of Ballfield Subdivision,
Containing Approximately 39.53 Acres.
Introduced by consent agenda.
H-5. *Ordinance No. 2157-2006 -- Increasing estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $4,073.11 in the General Fund to Replenish Police
Department Overtime Depleted by The Arctic Winter Games.
Introduced by consent agenda.
H-6. Approval -- Vacation of Cricket Drive, a 60-Foot Public Right -of -Way
Dedicated by Baron Park Subdivision No. 5 (Plat KN 86-165); and
Associated Public Utility Easements and the 20` Utility Easement
Between Tract C and Lot 1; All Within Section 33, Township 6 North,
Range 11 West, Seward Meridian, Alaska, the City of Kenai and the
Kenai Peninsula Borough; KPB File No. 2006-032; Petitioner: Charles M.
Kopp, Acting City Manager of Kenai, Alaska; Location: City of Kenai.
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Ross indicated the vacation was approved by the Planning 8a Zoning Commission and
no action was required by Council unless it was negative. No action was taken.
H-7. Approval -- Consent to Assignment of Lease -- Jacqueline Ann Swanson/
Lot 6, Block 5, General Aviation Apron.
MOTION:
Council Member Moore MOVED to approve Consent to Assignment and requested
UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Swarner SECONDED the motion.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
H-8. Approval -- Consent to Assignment / Amendment of Lease -- Timothy
and Linda Mitchell to Franklin G. Wortharn / Lot 5, Block 5, General
Aviation Apron.
FUCURON
Council Member Molloy MOVED to approve the Consent to Assignment/Amendment of
Lease with the requirement that all delinquent taxes be paid prior to the transfer.
Council Member Swarner SECONDED the motion.
VOTE:
*Student Representative Krusen: Yes
Massie
Yes
Ross
Yes
Molloy
Yes
Boyle
Yes
Porter
Yes
Moore
Yes
Swarner
j Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
H-9. Discussion -- Permit Between Chagachmuit and the City of Kenai to
Perform Hazardous Fuels Reduction Services.
Tom Hines, Chagachmuit Corporation -- Mr. Hines reviewed the information
included in the packet and identified different work areas and indicated the extent of
work to be performed. Comments included:
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• The areas with a P would have a full hazardous fuels reduction treatment
involving the removal of all dead trees, all live trees would be limbed up to a height of
approximately ten feet, and all slash disposed of.
• In the C areas, only the dead trees would be targeted.
• The P areas will look like parks when the project is complete.
• The trees would be felled, limbed and topped and consolidated into burn
piles, when there is adequate snow cover they will be burned. The logs will be left in
place on the ground with the exception of one area by Episcopal Church where would
be removed.
• The project is funded nationally by the Bureau of Indian Affairs and
would take more than one year project as other areas needing attention will be
identified.
• A crew of approximately 16 will be based out of the National Guard
Armory and in addition to the hazardous fuels reduction work, they would also be in
an intensive physical training as they belong to a fire crew based out of McGrath.
Consensus of council was to proceed with the hazardous fuels reduction project.
H-10. Discussion -- Community Purpose Property Tax Exemption
Molloy noted a conflict of interest and would abstain from any discussion or action as
some of his clients were listed in the memo.
Discussion followed in which comments included:
• Several communities were included in the property tax exemption even
though it was not specifically adopted in their codes. The Borough treated every
community the same.
• The listing in the memo indicated Economic Development District (EDD)
and Kenai Peninsula Opportunities. It was noted, Kenai Peninsula Opportunities or
Blueberry Development was leasing space from the EDD and it was uncertain why
they were listed as a property owner.
• It was questioned if the value put on the Oilers was from the baseball
field or the property in Old Towne.
Direction was given to Administration to bring back more information. Attorney
Graves stated he would include follow-up information in the next meeting packet.
ITEM I•
I-1. Council on Aging -- Reported the next meeting would be held on April 6,
2006.
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I-2. Airport Commission -- Council Member Massie (covering for Council
Member Swarner) reported the meeting summary was included in the packet.
I-3. Harbor Commission -- Council Member Massie reported the next
meeting would be held on April 6, 2006.
I-4. Library Commission -- Council Member Moore reported he attended the
meeting for Council Member Molloy. The meeting was highlighted with a power point
presentation from Klauder & Company who provided architectural renditions and
studies of a possible library expansion. Klauder & Company would like to make this
presentation to Council at the April 19th regular meeting.
I-5. Parks & Recreation Commission -- Council Member Moore reported the
April meeting had been cancelled.
Student Representative Krusen reported there was discussion of putting some sort of
artificial surface under the ice in the multi -purpose facility to allow for other sport
practices, i.e., Little League, football, soccer, etc. He suggested, the revenue could be
handled much like that with hockey. Mayor Porter suggested Krusen discuss the
issue further with members of the Parks & Recreation Committee.
I-6. Planning & Zoning Commission -- Council Member Ross reported the
minutes from the March 22nd meeting were in the packet and gave a brief summary of
action taken.
Mayor Porter reported only two people applied for appointment to the vacant seat on
the Planning & Zoning Commission. She recommended Ronald E. F ullinck be
appointed. There were no objections.
I-7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees
I-7a. Beautification Committee -- Swarner reported the minutes were in the
packet and the next meeting would be held on April 1 lth. Swarner reminded Council
planting day had been scheduled for the first Saturday in June.
7b. Alaska Municipal League Report -- Swarner reported she made contact
with Senator Wagoner regarding SB-247 (Revenue Sharing) and encouraged other
council members to send e-mails. Swarner also noted a teleconference would be held
at 10:00 a.m. on Land Use and Economic Development.
I-7d. Stranded Gas Committee -- No report.
BREAK TAKEN: 7:55 P.M.
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ITEM J: REPORT OF THE MAYOR -
Mayor Porter reported the following:
• Asked if Council had any objection to writing a letter of support to
designate funds to the United State Coast Guard budget for a navigational risk
assessment of the Cook Inlet. Moore expressed concern that inviting the study may
affect the community. There were no objections to signing the letter.
f There is a new business in Kenai called Kenai Restorations; they will
repair antique furniture and are located in the old Napa building. An open house is
scheduled for April 6th from 4 to 7 p.m. to which Council was invited.
• Asked if there were any objections to scheduling a work session with City
Manager Koch to discuss the direction of the City of Kenai. Swarner suggested it be
scheduled for 6 p.m. prior to the next Council meeting on April 19th. There were no
objections.
• There have been several people off Angler Drive very concerned about the
LID issue and the fact they have to go through so much effort to get a petition readied
and after six months have it expire. Administration indicated the six months was not
dictated by ordinance and was merely a policy of the City. Attorney Graves noted,
although there was no deadline for a petition, because of property turnover, it had
always been six months and work will begin on rewriting the LID portion of the code to
modernize it and one issue that will be dealt with is providing better guidance on the
duration of a petition. Porter suggested the duration be changed to one year.
• Requested a report related to an event center and Public Works Manager
La Shot noted, a proposal would be forthcoming from the Denali Commercial
Management, Inc.
• She has been working with Kaleidoscope, an elementary school for arts
and science, who are interested in putting a revolving art display in City Hall or in the
Council Chambers,
ITEM K: ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
K-1. City Manager -- City Manager Koch reported the following:
• The draft budget has been provided to Council.
• No deal has been worked out between Copper River Seafoods for Crane
Station #3 at the dock. The bid package is being reworked and it should be finalized
before the next Council meeting.
• The rewrite of KMC, Title 21, Chapters 5 through 10 related to airport
leasing was forwarded to the Airport Commission for their review and comments. It
was also reported, copies of the amendments were also forwarded to the Kenai
Economic Development Strategy (KEDS) for review.
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• He will contact Tim Dillon with the Arctic Winter Games to arrange a
meeting with their Board of Directors to discuss the possibility of being reimbursed for
the overtime expenses incurred by the City during the Games.
• He has not had the opportunity to look at the property damage on bluff,
however, he reviewed the paperwork and planned to prepare a report for the next
council meeting.
• Letters sent to the federal and state delegation regarding congressional
grant requests were included in the packet.
• He received an email regarding SB-247 and it appeared to be the vehicle
with the most traction for Municipal Revenue Sharing and it also deals with PERS.
The revenue sharing seemed to be the same in all of the bills that are out there and it
would mean about $75,000 to the City of Kenai.
• He made contact with Senator Green's office, the Co -Chair of Finance,
and was informed that SB-247 would not be scheduled for a couple of weeks. PERS is
handled differently in this piece of legislation and the dollar numbers might change
but the logic behind it would not. A brief discussion took place related to the bill and
the unfounded liability.
• An accounting of empty buildings would be taken and letters sent to the
building owners.
• He met with Environmental Conservation in Anchorage and they stated
support of finding new wells rather than providing treatment to current wells.
K-2. Attorney -- Attorney Graves reported:
• The changes to Title 21 that went to the Airport Commission and KEDS
deal with the property in the Airport Reserve. He is now working on Chapter 15 which
is the airport property outside the reserve. The changes to Chapter 15 will not be as
comprehensive as Title 21 and these changes should be distributed to staff late next
week. These items were separated so they were more manageable. Council will be
provided an information copy.
K-3. City Clerk -- No report.
ITEM L: DISCUSSION
L-l. Citizens -- None
L-2. Council --
Moore -- • The Library is conducting a community survey and he encouraged
Council to participate.
• Has no problem with extending the life of a petition but is concerned
about the length because of situations where property owners have changed and the
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new owners may be unaware of an assessment for an LID on their property. The City
needs to be aware of that if it extends out beyond a year.
Swarner -- • Will not be able to attend the Airport Commission meeting on April
13.
• The Point, a new restaurant in the old Katmai, is opening on April 12.
• Gave a brief report on her trip to Russia and showed the gifts received.
The Russian group plans to visit Kenai the end of June.
Massie -- No comments.
Krusen -- No comments.
Ross -- • Thanked staff for the quarterly report information included in the
packet.
• Congratulated Sgt. Sandahl on his successful completion at the National
Academy.
Molloy -- No comments.
Boyle -- In light of recent events he stated he was in awe and overwhelmed with
the reaction of the community and the outpouring of warmth, love and kindness to
him and his son. He expressed sincere appreciation.
-- None Scheduled
ITEM M: ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Council, the meeting adjourned at
approximately 8:35 p.m.
Minutes transcribed and prepared by:
Barbara Roper, Contract Secretary
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