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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-02-17 Council Minutesl\ I AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING t FEBRUARY 17, 1988 - 700 PM 1, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE '. A. ROLL CALL 1. Agenda Approval -- - =. 2. 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. _.._ B. PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD (10 Min.) C. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Ordinance 1248-88 -Increasing Rev/Appns - Fish rz Display Case in Airport Terminal - $2,500 x; 2. Ordinance 1249-88 - Increasing Rev/Appns - Senior. i Citizen Title 111 - $2,693 _ 3. Ordinance 1250-88 - Increasing Rev/Appns - Senior - Day Care - $3,611 4. Resolution 88-6 - Transfer of Funds - Finance Dept. Computer - $10,000 ` 5. *Renewal of Li ,. quor License Kenai Country Liquor Pizza Paradisos D. COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS 1. Planning & Zoning - 2. Harbor Commission --_=-=--`-- 3. Recreation Commission _ 4. Library Commission 5. Council on Aging -- 6. Airport Commission 7. Economic Development Commission S. Kenai Bicentennial Commission ,f.. .. 9. Misc. Comm/Comm E. MINUTES *Regular Meeting, February 3, 1988 r, F. CORRESPONDENCE a:.i .1 1. *Eadie Henderson - Appreciation for Support G. OLD BUSINESS H. NEW BUSINESS 1. Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified - 2. Requisitions Exceeding $1,000 3. &Ordinance 1251-88 - Increasing Rev/Appns - Senior - Citizen, Borough Special Revenue Fund - $3,885.90 - 4. *Games of Chance & Skill - Club #455 ::Emblem 4 5. Assignment of Lease - D. Pitts to Kenai Airport Fuel Service Inc. - FBO S/D - y 6. Approval - Return of Land Purchased from City - B. Kline 7. Discussion - Airport Terminal Renovations 1. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS 1. City Manager _.:.:. 2. Attorney .•. 3. Mayor �, .. 4. City Clerk . .`; 5. Finance Director is 6. Public Works Director 7, Airport Manager J. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD (5 Min.) o ADJOURNMENT "ZiM . •.yam, .. .. (- ,'� .. Lj •Y l KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING; - MINUTES FEBRUARY 17, 1988 - 7s00 PM KENAI CITY HALL MAYOR JOHN J. WILLIAMS PRESIDING Pr,EDGE of ALLEGIANCE ! _ A. ROLL CALL Presents Art McComsey, Chris Monfor, Marj O'Reilly, Linda Swarner, John Williams, Tom Ackerly Absents Ray Measles lexcused) A-1 Agenda Approval MOTION: Councilman Ackerly moved, seconded by Councilman McComsey, to approve the agenda as submitted. Motion passed by unanimous consent.-.:--.:- A-2 Consent Agenda MOTION:. Councilman Ackerly moved, seconded by Councilman McComsey, to approve the consent Agenda as submitted. Motion passed by unanimous consent. B. PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO HE HEARD Mayor Williams requested Architect Carmen Gintoli be added to the agenda under item B-1, to review the Congregate Housing proposal. Council approved the request. B-1 Architect Gintoli. He asked to change the site for the Congregate Housing. The original site was Lot 1 behind the Senior Center, he requested it be changed to Lot 3. The Congregate Housing will be an addition to the senior Center. Paving will have to be taken out -if it is in Lot 1. if they locate next to the Center there will be a south side and view area. There is one problem, he stopped McLanes Surveying two weeks ago, they have done $2,5there,is0worth of work. $9,0 0 bvailable.Heitswill ked ,:-..,. that they be paid, - - _-_.._. have to be platted. Platting was included in the proposal, the survey was not. Councilwoman Xonf or -- asked, what do the seniors think of this? Mr. Gintoli — - - - - -------- replied-,- he talked -to- Program -Director -Porter --and -Betty--------._---- Warren, Council on Aging. They agreed to it. Councilwoman Swarner asked if they are adding the Congregate Housing to the existing Center. Mr. Gintoli replied, it would be an addition. Some people will take meals at the Center, it does not make sense to have them walk outside. There was a meeting this date in soldotna and there will be one in Kenai Feb. 18 - f regarding Congregate Housing. Councilman Ackerly asked k if there was room on the bluff side. Mr. Gintoli j replied, the Center is 60 ft., there is 150 ft. allowed from the bluff. Councilman McComsey asked if water & sewer had to be added. Mr. Gintoli replied, it comes in the right of way, it can be attached to the building. Councilwoman Monor said she thought it would have its own dining facility. Mr. Gintoli explained,_ there will be a common area in the Congregate Housing but it will be an addition to the KENAI CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 17, 1988 PAGE 2 Center. Program Director Porter said the Committee has not had a chance to review this with Mr. Gintoli. She has talked to Mr. Murray of Lutheran Homes, but not about the plans. This is the better side because of the view. She asked if it had to be done right away. Mr. Gintoli replied no, Mr. Murray had felt this was the best idea. Mrs. Porter said it may be premature at this point. it should be what the seniors and the Committee want. City Manager Brighton asked if there would be a physical attachment to the existing building or an enclosed walkway. Mr. Gintoli replied, either one, but it will be a physical link. Mayor Williams noted earlier they discussed two aspects: it should have physical covered access to the Center and the dining facility is at full capacity, the -kitchen is not. He asked if there were sufficient funds for the over -run. Answer - yes. Public Works Director Kornelis noted we will have to contact the State with the change. Councilwoman O'Reilly noted, if the committee decides on the alternative, the extra $3,000 may be made up in paving costs that will not be expended. Betty Warren: She liked the new lot. We have the finest Center in the State, we may as well go for the gold. The parking area is over -full, she would hate to lose any parking area. ADDED ITEM: Mayor Williams suggested appointing Lou Schilling to the council on Aging. The Senior Citizens have started a fund raiser with bingo, Mr. Schilling has offered to oversee the project. He has to be a member of the organization requesting it. Council agreed to the appointment. C. PUBLIC HEARINGS C-1 Ord. 1248-88 - Increas. Rev/Appns - Fish Display Case in Airport Terminal - $2,500 MOTION: Councilman Ackerly moved, seconded by Councilwoman O'Reilly, to adopt the ordinance. There was no public comment. Councilwoman Swarner asked, when will it be completed? .-Airport Manager Ernst replied, not more than two weeks. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. C-2 Ord. 1249-88 - Increas. Rev/Appns - Senior Citizen Title III - $2,693 MOTION: Councilwoman Monfor moved, seconded by Councilwoman Swarner, to adopt the ordinance. There was no public comment. Motion passed unanimously by roil call vote. C-3 Ord. 1250-88 - Increas. Rev/Appns - Senior Day Care - $3,611 MOTION: L 7. - - --- :=-.-,1 , I KENAI CITY COUNCIL - FEBRUARY 17, 1988Ai _ PAGE 3 Councilman McComsey moved, seconded by Councilwoman Monfor, to adopt the ordinance. There was no public comment. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. -, C-4 Res. 88-6 - Transf. of Funds - Finance Dept. Computer - $1,0,000 ... MOTION: .. ... F Councilwoman O'Reilly moved, seconded by Councilwoman _--_._- - -"--------'--_- --.---�" Swarner, to adopt the resolution. -- ----------- —�--- ------ - There wRs no public comment. Finance Director Brown explained, he will probably buy <<, ' 1 or 2 micro computers and a compact portable with :... „ printers. City Manager Brighton explained, the money °. - - `- has been appropriated. It was designated for training, -- but was done in-house. It will be transferred for t additional equipment. Councilman McComsey asked if - this tied in with the rest of the system. Finance Director Brown replied, one can tie in. Both could, ..._.: >�`. but he will not tie in the second one. Mayor Williams asked if the City was tied into a mini main frame now. Answer -yes. Mayor Williams asked if he was asking for one extra terminal and one extra computer. Answer - ", yes. Mayor Williams noted if the money is not uued for this it will revert back to unappropriated Federal Revenue Sharing funds. Councilman McComsey asked if he would price them and come back for approval. Mr. Brown ---- - replied yes. He explained we have enough computers to function now but there are some needs where an extra ;:. �.- computer and terminal will make us more efficient. Councilwoman Swarner asked, if he needs more computers, does he need more employees? Answer - no. City ' Manager Brighton noted the computers are cheaper than bodies. Councilman McComsey asked, if the main frame has enough memory, why do we need this? Mr. Brown replied, there are special assessments and leases that are cheaper to write programs for than to buy programs. VOTE (Passed): Yess McComsey, Monfor, O'Reilly, Swarner, Ackerly No: Williams C-5 Renewal of Liquor Lfcense: -_,.- Kenai Country Liquor „ - -Pizza Para sos - ---- - - - - - - -- - i Approved by Consent Agenda. D. COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS D-1 Planning & zoning None is D-2 Harbor Commission tl; r i Councilman Ackerly reported there was a meeting 2-15-88. Doug Coughenhower discussed the possibilities of a study of the fishing industry in the City and "f surrounding areas. They hope to have a resolution for funding at the March meeting, probably about $5,000. _2 Councilwoman Monfor asked if the Harbor Comission was _ _ _ A. 1. . ,r yv, looking into the feasibility of an industrial park. Councilman Ackerly replied, it is being looked at in conjunction with the Economic Development Comm. Councilwoman Monfor noted the Borough publication on trends and forecasts has nothing about the fishing industry in relation to economic development. Councilman McComsey said when Chairman Quesnel spoke to Council he thought Mr. Coughenhower's services were free. Councilman Ackerly replied it is paid by the Vniv. of Alaska. There will be mailing costs, transportation, etc. The original was a smaller amount but they think it should be fast tracked. They are looking at 9 months. This would be the high number. Mayor Williams explained, it is a joint effort of Harbor Commission and Economic Development Comm. Mr. Coughenhower did one on lower Cook Inlet. It would be a larger area than just the City. Councilman McComsey asked if Homer paid for their study. Answer - no. Mayor Williams explained, we are not buying his time, he is a State employee. He noted Harbor Comm. and Economic Devel. Comm. have the funds for printing. Councilman Ackerly said they OW not have to make a decision tonight. ADDED ITEMS Mayor Williams asked Finance Director Brown to start putting a report in the packet on the percentage of budgeted funds spent by department as was done in the Past* D-2 (contd) Councilman Ackerly added, regarding the industrial approval hfor this weere is not ustill will ch ynot ere. If we get have much. D-3 Recreation Commission Recreation Director McGillivray said there will be a joint meeting with Beautification Committee Feb. 23, D-4 Library Commission Councilwoman Monfor said the book sale was a success. D-5 Council on Aging - -.. one-_- -- - - --D-b -- Airport -Commission - -- -- -- -- ----- -- Councilwoman O'Reilly reported there was a meeting Feb. 9, there will be a work session March 10. D-7 Economic Development Commission Mayor Williams reported there was a joint meeting with the Harbor Commission Feb. 15. There will be a special meeting Feb. 29. They will be meeting at the library from now on. He asked that staff provide minutes and an agenda before the meetings. They have had good speakers. D-9 Misc. Comm/Comm Mayor Williams noted the Beautification Committee met Feb. 9 and 17. KENAI CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 17, 1988 PAGE 5 E. MINUTES E-1 Regular Meeting, Feb. 3, 1988 Approved by Consent Agenda. F. CORRESPONDENCE F-1 Eadie Henderson - Appreciation for Support Approved by Consent Agenda. G. OLD BUSINESS None H. NEW BUSINESS H-1 Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified MOTION: Councilman Ackerly moved, seconded by Councilman McComsey, to approve the bills as submitted. Motion passed by unanimous consent. H-2 Requisitions Exceeding $1,000 MOTION: Councilman Ackerly moved, seconded by Councilman McComsey, to approve the requisitions as submitted. Councilwoman Monfor asked if the Kenai Medical Center bill was done the same as every year. Answer - yes. Mayor Williams asked about the contract. Finance Director Brown replied, it -is $500 per month. There is no contract, they do a PO each month. This is for the rest of the year. Mayor Williams asked if we will have a raport during budget sessions regarding appropriation of this. Answer - yes. Motion passed by unanimous consent. H-3 Ord. 1251-88 - Increas. Rev/Appns - Senior Citizen, Borough Special Revenue Fund - $3,885.90 H-4 Games of Chance & Skill - Emblem Club #455 Approved by Consent Agenda. H-5 Assign. of Lease - D. Pitts to Kenai Airport Fue Service Inc. - FBO S/D MOTION: Councilman Ackerly moved, seconded by Councilman McComsey, to approve the assignment of lease from Pitts to Kenai Fuel. Councilwoman Swarner asked if the lease was current. Answer - yes. Mayor Williams asked for comments from Administration. Atty. Rogers replied he has not reviewed this. Motion passed by unanimous consent. H-6 Approval - Return of Land Purchased from City - B. Kline -KENAI CITY COUNCIL - FEBRUARY 17, 1988 PAGE 6 Councilwoman Monfor asked if this means we will be taking everything back. City Manager Brighton said in a case where an individual cannot pay fQr 7�hatever reason, if he becomes delinquent and we dd not take it back, we will go to court to take it back. if they are current, we should take it back. -"go took one back from Vic Tyler, we were rdceivinfq money into the land program and have the property back. Councilwoman Monfor asked, why can't they make an effort to sell it before we take it t!+ck? Mr. Brighton replied, if he could sell it on the open market, he would. Councilwoman Monfor said he did not try, if he did she has not heard about it. Mayor Williams said he has requested purchase of 2 lots. The original lot is vacant, but he wants to purchase 2 other lots. Are they vacant? if he is giving one back and purchasing 2, he will buy 4. The properties are in 2 different areas - one behind Country Foods and the other by the City yards. He has not made a payment since 1987. He suggested we not take it back till he pays back the $3,000 he owes us. Councilwoman Swarner asked if we could take the lot back and put the money he owes us onto the lots he wants to buy? Councilwoman O'Reilly said she finds it difficult to be taking property back from someone who purchased it and selling him additional property. Mayor Williams noted regarding the Friendship Air lease. To buy out of his lease was part of doing business. The profit from the other job was part of cancelling the lease. MOTION: Councilman Ackerly moved, seconded by Councilwoman O'Reilly, that the City be willing to accept the property back contingent on his being current. Mayor Williams said because the action we are taking is denying him his request unless he pays, we should allow him to be heard. He suggested action be tabled for the March 2 meeting. Councilwoman Swarner noted she would not be at the March 2 meeting. Mayor Williams replied whether she was here or not has no bearing. Councilwoman Monfor said they could vote and if he does not like it, he can appeal. VOTE (Passed): Yes: McComsey, O'Reilly, Swarner, Williams No: Monfor, Ackerly H-7 Disc. - Airport Terminal Renovation Councilwoman Monfor asked if the Airport Commission had reviewed the material. Answer - no. Councilwoman Monfor asked if there was a hurry to act. Mr. aintoli replied, only if there are changes. Mayor Williams asked, what was the original cost? Mr. aintoli replied, $400,000 to $500,000. Mayor Williams noted it is now $792,000 to $932,000. Mr, aintoli explained the detailed estimate made changes, no one single item made t the increase. Mr. Brighton suggested we should not 3 encumber any more expenses till Council meets with the Airport Comm. Airport Manager Ernst explained, this is before Council this date because there is a time frame regarding the ordinance, etc. it was necessary to get the bid documents ready for the May 1 date. Councilman Ackerly asked if Council could see a work sheet with this to see if the money is there. He also asked if the rental was based on cost. Airport Manager Ernst +��1118Bi KENAI CITY COUNCIL - FEBRUARY .7, 1988 PAGE 7 replied, they charge square footage rates as flat rate and percent. Councilman Ackerly noted the value of the airport will be increased by $1 Million. Therefore everything in the airport would increase in value. Mr. Ernst replied he reviewed buildings in town to set the rate. Mayor Williams asked, how much money is in the fund for this? Finance Director Brown replied there is $250,000 in the airport terminal fund. We can use airport lands money, that is $2.6 Million. Councilman Ackerly asked if we don't do this, what other projects would or could we do at the airport? Mr. Ernst replied he has -not looked at anything also, The restaurant and bar are on extended leases till June 30. Mayor Williams suggested the Airport -Commission review. He asked for a financial picture of total funds vs airport funds, how much this will cost, etc. Airport Manager Ernst explained, at the last meeting he distributed a memo to Council asking that we use airport land funds, not terminal funds. Council agreed to a work session regarding airport renovation on Feb. 24, 1988 at 700 PM. I ADMINISTRATION REPORTS I-1 City Manager City Manager Brighton spoke. a. Customs Port of Entry. Homer, Soldotna and Seward have passed resolutions committing their share of money. He will have a resolution for the March 2 meeting. b. He attended a meeting regarding a Hovercraft pilot program. They need an $800,000 subsidy from the State. Borough Mayor Gilman and Mr. Brighton told them the City and the Borough would be interested in participating but would not help lobby* if this gets started there will be opposition from aircraft and trucking industries. c. FAA was looking for a contract to provide weather data for them. Administration computed costs and discussed with FAA. They said they could do it cheaper. it was $190,000 on one time schedule &. $175,000 on the other, and hold the City harmless. They will get tower people during their hours and hire part time. a.(contd) Mayor Williams asked if Council would agree __.-.-. tq the_$15-,000_figure. Mr. Brighton explained, the cities did not appropriate the money, it -is - ----- -- - - --- ------ -- not needed till Oct. Kenai may not even get the - - -designation.--Councilman-Ackerly-noted-the-Borough- had said they would get more information on this. Mr. Brighton explained, one of the prerequisites for a free port is a customs port of entry. Also they can store large amounts of personal property to be used somewhere else on a tax free basis. It would create jobs. I-2 Attorney Atty. Rogers spoke. a. info #11 (Regulation of Gambling & Establishing Gambling Bd.). Sec. 05.15.030 regarding notification of municipalities states opposition may be considered by the Board. He suggested Council object to this item. L�. KENAI CITY COUNCIL 1 ' FEBRUARY 17, 1988 PAGE B b. He suggested Council review item #12 (Utility ?-' Relocation). Info #13 (Cable TV). There will be opposition, ii .... c. they are looking for a free ride. d. Info (►14 (Municipal Procurement of Architectural, Engineering & Land Surveying Services). This will require municipalities to comply with State >'„. Statutes. It will be burdensome. He suggested - :.:: Council oppose this. e. Info $16 (Treatment & Care of Intoxicated & Incapacitated Persons Taken into Protective be ----- Custody). He has 2 recommendations. It could - a financial burden to cities. f. info N18 (Costs Incurred by APUC in Regulating ---- ----- _________'._ X...r>'., Utilities & Pipelines). He asked Council to review. He has no g. He is tracking the other bills. recommendations. Councilman Ackerly noted there ., are 3 or 4 that the City should send letters on. Atty. Rogers said he would draft letters for :-- _:-- Council approval. a. (contd) Mayor Williams noted municipalities have a - broad range of control over gambling. It must be by the voters. Atty. Rogers replied it -. approved �.."°..": should preserve local option. g. (contd) Council agreed to have Atty. Rogers prepare letters for Council approval. h. councilman Ackerly asked if there was any news regarding utility relocations. Atty. Rogers .. `..__ replied no, we will probably file even thought e ; _r• court has not taken action on them. I-3 Mayor Mayor Williams spoke. a. He noted the legislative hearing Feb. 22 regarding Nikiski Borough incorporation. He suggested Council attend. City Manager Brighton noted L'_!':: -.___ ...:.". - ...=_'- -= ,- according to law, they cannot do this without permission of Kenai. They are going to ask Kenai = to join with them in an attempt to withdraw from �..• :.: - o„ .:.. the Kenai Borough. We need answers to questions regarding bonded indebtedness we would take with us, bonded indebtedness on service areas, do we want to move the hospital, etc. b. Roger Holl is not a resident of the City and will ' ,. . be unable to serve on P&Z. He suggested Dave �..,. --Brown. -Council --agreed--to..-the -appointment•.--- - He suggested Amy Holmes for Library Comm. Stu ent ----- ------ -- -- - - - -�-�- --- - - ---- -------- - representativQ� _ council --agreed to the suggestion. -- d. HB-423 regarding tourism &recreation- appropriations (info #2O). There is $350,000 _ available. We should keep aware of this because of the Kenai River viewing station. The Landscape Bd. need 2 members, he will review " e. this. f. The Resource Development Council will be having a =-` conf. in Anchorage Feb. 26 & 27. The Borough Economic Development District. They 4 are pursuing development of the dock facility with Kenai participation. They have been in touch with . a Fedl. Econ. Devel. Admin. representative that ' will speak to Council. There will be a meeting Feb. 22 in Soldotna. We put up $1-1/2 Million for ' FAA, this would be similar. Councilman Ackerly " said he is opposed to building the facility without having substantial tenants. Mayor Williams noted we have a long term tenant, but he t j' i. 7 KENAI CITY - COUNCIL - -- --- - — .- FEBRUARY 17, 1988 PAGE 9 t requires bonding. Councilman Ackerly noted we have a critical need for property. Mayor Williams suggested the second item on the Feb. 24 work session be a meeting with Stan Stedman of the Kenai Borough and Bernie Richert of the Fedl. Economic Development Admin. to discuss this item. h. Regarding the Air National Guard. A review team was in Anchorage but did not come to Kenai. The Air Guard wants them at Kulis APB to be closer to r rescue at Elmendorf. Communications between Kenai or Kulis would be the same. The size of manpower from Kenai was a concern. They could buy the planes now. There are those that feel we should start a frontal approach. He noted thh military , is run by civilians and the President. They said no to an air wing but asked us to settle for an engineering wing. If we can get to the Guard Bureaucratic level and our legislators, we need to. Fairbanks was done against military wishes. He suggested City Manager Brighton contact them while he is in wash. D.C. There is $30 Million --- - ;-- involved. Mr. Brighton noted Mayor Williams was j more familiar with this. 1-4 City Clerk Clerk Whelan spoke. a. She asked for names of these attending the Resource Devel. Council Conf. Feb. 26 & 27. She noted Council will have to transfer funds to cover - the cost as the misc. budget does not have - sufficient funds. b. She reminded Council of the March 9 work session with Rec. Comm. and P&Z regarding R/V ord. c. She noted the election report in the packet (item I-4) regarding voter lists, they are on microfiche now and there is a microfiche reader in the office. I-5 Finance Director None - I-6 Public Works Director None _ ...__ _ .... I-7 Airport _Manager_- - _ .. - -- -- - ------------ -- -- -- -- -- - None--- - - -- - ------ J. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED Tao BE HEARD a. Councilwoman Swarner. How many plane tie -down spaces have been rented? Airport Manager Ernst replied none, he is making a list, he has 10 names. He has between 15 & 40 available. Councilman Ackerly asked if the public was aware that they are available. Mr. Ernst replied no, - aircraft tie -downs were advertised, he had one request. b. Mayor Williams. He suggested Council review the "Juneau Report" included in the packet. a.(contd) Councilman Ackerly suggested we let people know the spaces are available* b.tcotoodMayoorilliams for thereport councilwoman O'Reilly s on hissed pJuneauion trip. - -- -=; KENAI CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 17, 1988 PACE 10 Co Councilman Ackerly asked if there would be a report on the citizen questionnaire. d. Mayor Williams asked for a head count on those attending the EDD meeting in Soldotna. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned at 9:50 PM. Janet Whelan City Clerk aw 5R ..