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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-02-04 Council MinutesAGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 4, 1987 - 7:00 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE A. ROLL CALL 1. Public Hearing - Appeal of Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning Commission - Request for Vacation, 634 ft. Between Angler Dr. and Kenai R., Anglers Acres - by D. McKechnie, J. Foster, G. Foster, S. Foster, D. Brown 2. Agenda Approval 3. Consent Agenda *All items listed with an asterisk M 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 i-tem 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 HEARDA 10 Min.) 1. HEA Representative, Alaska Power Authority Representative-- Report on Bradley Lake Project C. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Ordinance 1133-86 - Amending Kenai Municipal Code - New Townsite Historic Zone a. Substi =e Ord. 1133-86 Delete Ordinance 1186-87 - Increasing Rev/Appns - Physical Exam for Senior Citizen Employee - $50 Ordinance 1187-87 - Increasing Rev/Appns - State Grant and Donations - Library - $3,383 Ordinance 1188-87 - Amending Kenai Municipal Code - Encroachment Permits Ordinance 1189-87 - Amending Kenai Municipal Code - Landscaping/Site Plan Resolution 87-5 - Supporting Kenai Peninsula Community College Resolution 87-6 - Bradley Lake Project and Intertie a. Support of Bradley Lake b. Support of Intertie r c. Support of Both �? 'F�i113��s �•F���'�.{'f r' { arrii - 9. Resolution 87-7 - Opposing Recording of Trade Name Alaska Seafood Co. to Arizona Firm lo. Resolution 87-8 - Awarding Bid, Baggage Conveyor - Trico Const. - $24,500 11. Renewal of Liquor License - Pizza Paradisos Elks Lodge #2425 American Legion Post 20 12. Renewal of Liquor License - The Rig Bar Italian Gardens Little Ski No Drive Inn 13. *Renewal of Liquor License - Oaken Reg #58 Kenai Country Liquor 14. Renewal of Liquor License - Larry's Club Kenai Merit Inn Peninsula Oilers One Stop Liquors Uptown Motel, VIP Restaurant & Lounge windmill Restaurant D. COMMISSION REPORTS 1. Planning & Zoning 2. Harbor Commission 3. Recreation Commission 4. Library Commission E. MINUTES 1. *Regular Meeting, Jan. 21, 1987 F. CORRESPONDENCE 1. *National League of Cities - Thanks for Contribution to Legal Center 2. *Kalifornsky Beach Fire Dept. - Thanks for Mutual Aid Call at Robinson's Grocery Fire 3. Sitka Mayor Keck - Urging State to Maintain Trooper Academy 4. *Sen. Stevens - Funding Moving of FAA Towers G. OLD BUSINESS H. NEW BUSINESS 1. Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified 2. Requisitions Exceeding $1,000 3. *Ordinance 1190-87 - Amending Kenai Municipal Code - Form Airport Commission 4. Selection of Auditor 5. *Games of Chance & Skill - Eagles #3525 Auxiliary L L I. J. 6. *dames of Chance S Skill - Emblem Club #05 7. *dames of Chance & Skill - Pioneers of Alaska #16 '= } 8. *dames of Chance & Skill - Kenai Chamber of Commerce � 'y:�- FP,�: 7' eta.. •�.. 9. *Games of Chance & %kill - American Legion #20 +°mot.:r�� r ,n t t, '.` 10. *Games of Chance & Skill - American Legion m Auxiliary 11. Consent to Assignment of Lease - CIIAP - Federal -> Savings & Loan to 1st Federal ADMINISTRATION REPORTS 1. City Manager;, 2. City Attorney 3. Mayor `- 4. City Clerk ,.y- 5. Finance Director 6. Public Works Director 7. Airport Manager PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD (5 Min.) ADJOURNMENT L L KENAI CITY COUNCIL NESTING MINUTES FEBRUARY 4, 1987 KENAI CITY HALL MAYOR JOHN J. WILLIAMS, PRESIDING PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE A. ROLL CALL Present: Ackerly, Williams, Bailie, Monfor, Wise, McComsey Absent: Measles A QUORUM IS PRESENT. A-1 PUBLIC HEARING - Appeal of Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning Commission - Request for Vacation of 634 feet between Angler Drive and Kenai River, Anglers Acres. Appeal made by D. McKechnie, J. Foster, G. Foster, S. Foster and D. Brown. Mayor Williams informed the audience of the rules of the appeal hearing, i.e., the Council Meeting will recess during the appeal as it acts as an Appeal Board. After the appeal is concluded, the Council Meeting will reconvene. Each witness will be sworn in by the Clerk. There were no questions from the Council or audience. Mayor Williams explained that minutes of the Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning & Zoning Commission; City of Kenai Planning & Zoning Commission; letters of recommendation from the State of Alaska Department of Fish & Game, etc. were included in the packet. MOTION: Councilman Wise MOVED that the minutes of the Kenai Peninsula Borough and City of Kenai Planning & Zoning Commissions be admitted as evidence. Councilwoman Bailie SECONDED the motion. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Mayor Williams requested speakers from the appeal group to begin. Mr. Steve Foster was sworn in and spoke for his group. Mr. Foster stated that because of the amount of negative feedback that they have received with regard to their proposed project, they want to withdraw their appeal at this time. They would like to re-evaluate their proposal and restructure it so that it will be acceptable for everyone involved. They will submit their restructured proposal to the City of Kenai Planning & Zoning Commission. Mayor Williams asked if any of the other petitioners would like to speak. There were no others. Mayor Williams closed the matter and the Appeal Board was adjourned. Councilman Wise MOVED to vote on the issue. Councilman Wise stated that he felt that action should be taken on the appellant's request. Attorney Rogers submitted that because the appellants withdrew their appeal, it would not be appropriate to vote on the issue at this time. With the withdraw of the appeal, there is nothing on which to vote. If the Appeal Board voted on the issue at this time and the appellants resubmitted their proposal to the Planning & Zoning Commission .and were turned down, the Appeal Board would be prejudiced at the time it would hear the appeal again. Mayor Williams stated that there was nothing to argue and so, nothing on which to vote, but would hear a motion if stated. There was no motion. Matter closed. 429 1 An unidentified gentleman from the audience who attended the appeal in order to speak asked if he and others attending for that purpose Mould have to come back to another meeting and Mould not be heard at this time. Again, Mayor Williams explained that since the appeal was withdrawn, there was nothing more to hear. The gentleman asked if he would be able to speak at the and of the Council Meeting under "Persons Present Not scheduled to be Heard." Answer was yes. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECONVENED. A-2 AGENDA APPROVAL. Mayor Williams requested the following changes in the agenda: 1. That Item C-8, Resolution 87-6, Bradley Lake Project and Intertie be moved to Item C-1. 2. Items C-1, Ordinance 1133-87, amending Kenai Municipal Code, New Townsite Historic Zone; C-5, Ordinance 1188-87, amending Kenai Municipal Code, Encroachment Permits; and C- 6, Ordinance 1189-87, amending Kenai Municipal Code, Landscaping/Site Plan, be removed from the agenda pursuant to a memorandum distributed to the Council prior to the Council Meeting. All three ordinances are needing work and will be resubmitted to the Planning & Zoning Commission, then sent back to the Council. 3. Move Item H-4, Selection of Auditor to Item B-1. MOTION: Councilman Wise MOVED to approve the Agenda as amended and Councilwoman Bailie SECONDED the motion and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. SO ORDERED. A-3 CONSENT AGENDA. Mayor Williams requested that the following items be added to the consent agenda: 1. Item C-11, Pizza Paradisos, Elks Lodge #2425 and American Legion Post 20, Renewal of Liquor Licenses. 2. Item C-12, The Rig Bar and Italian Gardens, Renewal of Liquor Licenses. 3. Item C-13, Oaken Reg #58 and Kenai Country Liquor, Renewal of Liquor Licenses. 4. Item C-14, Larry's Club, Peninsula Oilers, Uptown Motel, VIP Restaurant & Lounge,and Windmill Restaurant, Renewal of Liquor Licenses. 5. Item C-12, Little Ski Mo Drive Inn and Item C-14, Kenai Merit Inn be moored to February 18. 1987 Council Meeting. 6. Councilwoman Monfor requested that Item C-14, One Stop Liquors be removed from the Consent Agenda in order to discuss the matter. 7. Councilman Wise requested that Item H-3, Ordinance 1190-87, amending Kenai Municipal Code, Form Airport Commission, be removed from the consent agenda in order that the ordinance be discussed. 2 y G N r; i . _ __� - - - -mod 7��'l• MOTION: Councilman Wise MOVED for approval of the Consent Agenda as amended and Councilwoman Monfor SECONDED the motion and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Thera were no objections. SO ORDERED• :.' ITEM B. PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD. B-1 (Moved from H-4) SELECTION OF AUDITOR. Mayor Williams stated that the Council would be choosing the auditor for the City of Kenai for years 1987, 1988, and 1989. He referred to a memorandum in the packet by Charles A. Brown, Finance Director. Mayor Williams asked Mr. Brown which firm would be the better choice in his opinion. Mr. Brown stated that he felt they Were both very good firms, but that Peat, Marwick, Mitchel would be who he prefers due to their being the auditors for the past years and they are well acquainted with the City of Kenai's financial records and procedures. Peat, Marwick, Mitchell was represented at the meeting by Kathy Porterfield. Ms. Porterfield spoke to the Council on her company's behalf saying that she felt their service to the City should stand for itself and that there would be extra cost to the City if they chose a new firm to do the work. Mr. Bill Coghill represented his firm, Mikunda, Cottrell. He spoke to the Council and explained that though their cost a,r= would be more for the first year, it would subside over the `,z.x next three years. He spoke of the company's qualifications and other entities that they audit. He explained that all their employees are Alaskan people and during their time as z._ auditor to the City, 75% of their employees working on the City's audit would be people from the Kenai area. Councilman McComsey asked if Mikunda, Cottrell had audited for the City of Kenai before. Answer: No. Mr. Coghill stated that his firm submitted a bid three years ago, but .-;Y.. Were not successful in acquiring the work. t " MOTION: Councilwoman Bailie MOVED that the bid for the audit service for the City of Kenai for years 1987, 1988, and 1989 be awarded to Mikunda, Cottrell for $49,500. Councilwoman "' .4 :: - Monfor SECONDED the motion. ---`t= Discussion: Councilwoman Monfor stated that she felt that the City should support the local firm, that the City should keep as much money as possible in the local area. Councilwoman Bailie agreed. Vote: Wise - Yes McComsey -Yes Monfor —Yes Xz„_ Bailie - Yes Measles - Absent Ackerly - Yes Williams - Yes PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. ,,,,te�ee 3 i . A -1 - - - - y ' .. _ -..r- ......+.t B-2 KRA Representative, Alaska Power Authority Representative - Report on Bradley Lake Project. Mr. Lee Nunn, Chairman of the Board of the Alaska Power Authority was introduced and spoke to the Council stating the position of the Power Authority and what they feel are advantages to the Bradley Lake Project and Intertie. He discussed the costs of the Bradley Lake over coal and gas plant proposals and the overall savings that the Bradley Lake Project would bring to the State. Mr. Nunn requested the City of Kenai's support in the Bradley Lake project. Mr. Kent Nick, Manager of the Homer Electric Association discussed the impact that the Bradley Lake Project would have on power supplies. He discussed the expected future growth and needs of power and past growth. Mr. Nick supports the Bradley Lake Project and also requested the City of Kenai's support in the project. ITEM C. PUBLIC HEARINGS. Mayor Williams suggested a short recess while Council had a chance to read over the several proposed Resolutions 87-6 (A through C) and a new proposed (D) which he submitted to the Council this evening. Recessed at 8:00 p.m. 8:10 p.m. Council Meeting called back to order. C-1 (Moved from C-8) RESOLUTION 87-6, Bradley Lake Project and Intertie a. Support of Bradley Lake b. Support of Intertie C. Support of Both d. Support of Both u�. NOTION: ,f.>< Councilwoman Bailie MOVED to adopt Resolution 87-6-D in 4 support of the Bradley Lake Hydroelectric Project/Railbelt Energy Intertie System and SECONDED the sr motion. Councilwoman Bailie requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. s:3 No Objections. SO ORDERED. C-2 Ordinance 1133-87, Amending Kenai Municipal Code, - New Townsite historic Zone -- REMOVED FROM AGENDA. C-3 Deleted C-4 Ordinance 1186-87, Increasing Revenues and Appropriations, Physical Exam for Senior Citizen Employee, $50. Councilman Ackerly MOVED for adoption of Ordinance 1186-87 and Councilwoman Bailie SECONDED the motion. Vote: Wise - Yes Mccomsey - Yes Monfor - Yes Bailie - Yes Measles - Absent Ackerly - Yes Williams - Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. C-5 Ordinance 1187-87, Increasing Revenues and Appropriations, State Grant Donations, Library, $3,383. Councilman Ackerly MOVED for the adoption of Ordinance 1187- 87 and Councilwoman Bailie SECONDED the motion. No comments from Council or audience. Votes Wise - Yes McComsey - Yes Monfor - Yes Bailie - Yes Measles - Absent Ackerly - Yes Williams - Yes PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. C-6 Ordinance 1188-87, Amending Kenai Municipal Code, Encroachment Permits -- REMOVED FROM AGENDA. C-7 Ordinance 1189-87, Amending Kenai Municipal Code, Landscaping/Site Plan -- REMOVED FROM AGENDA. C-8 Resolution 87-5, Supporting Kenai Peninsula Community College. Councilwoman Monfor MOVED for approval of Resolution 87-5 and Councilwoman Bailie SECONDED the motion and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. No questions from Council or audience. No objections. SO ORDERED. C-9 Resolution 87-7, Opposing Recording of Trade Name Alaska Seafood Company to Arizona Firm. = Councilwoman Monfor MOVED for adoption of Resolution 87-7 and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Councilwoman Bailie SECONDED the motion. There were no comments and no -;, objections. SO ORDERED. C-10 Resolution 87-8, Awarding Bid, Baggage Conveyor, Trico Construction, $24,500. Councilman Ackerly MOVED for adoption of Resolution 87-8 and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. There were no questions or comments. SO ORDERED. C-11 Renewal of Liquor License - ADDED TO CONSENT AGENDA. C-12 Renewal of Liquor License - ADDED TO CONSENT AGENDA, except Little Ski No Drive Inn. C-13 Renewal of Liquor License - ADDED TO CONSENT AGENDA. C-14 Renewal of Liquor License - ADDED TO CONSENT AGENDA, except . Kenai Merit Inn. One Stop Liquor was removed from the Consent Agenda. Discussion opened. Councilwoman Monfor stated that she objected to the renewal of this liquor license due to the store not being built as yet and the manner in which the license was acquired from P the beginning. Councilman Ackerly agreed. Since the store ' has not been built as pet, the liquor license has not been in use. Mr. Ackerly suggested a letter of objection be sent to the ABC Board. MOTION: Councilman Ackerly MOVED to have a letter of objection sent to the ABC Board and Councilwoman Bailie SECONDED the motion. Discussion: Councilman Wise stated that he felt the motion should be amended to include the grounds for the objections. AMENDED MOTION' Councilman Ackerly MOVED to amend the motion and include the following reasons for the letter of objection: 1. The method of the posting of the property where the package store license was going to be used. Z. Other parties interested in the license could have been in business at this time if the license had been awarded to someone else. The City is not receiving any revenues from the license. 3. Disruption of the entire neighborhood. 4. Property value lost of homes and property from the clearing of the lot for the store and baring the homes to the highway. Councilwoman Monfor SECONDED the motion to amend. Roll Call Vote was taken. Vote on Amendment to Motion: Wise - Yes McComsey - Yes Monfor - Yes Bailie - Yes Measles - Absent Ackerly - Yes Williams - Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Vote on Main Motion: Wise - Yes McComsey - Yes Monfor - Yes Baiie - Yes Measles - Absent Ackerly - Yes Williams - Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. D. COMMISSION REPORTS. D-1 Planning A Zoning - Minutes in packet. D-Z Harbor Commission - Meeting set for February 5, 1987. Will be swearing in the new members of the Commission. D-3 Recreation Commission - Meeting Tuesday, February 10, 1987. D-4 Library Commission - Chairperson Linda Swarner reported to the Council on the number of volunteers and their hours working at the Library. She also reported that at their 6 tkr�„ 'A M last meeting, the Commission set out their goals and objectives for the coming year. These will be included in the minutes of their meeting and in the next packet. February Library calendars were passed out to the Council. °'.-. E-1 Regular Meeting, January 21, 1987, approved by Consent Agenda. F. cosaasposoaacs F-1 Approved by Consent Agenda. F-2 Approved by Consent Agenda. �tfi; t dY F-3 Mayor Williams stated that he felt that Item F-3, Sitka Mayor Rock, Urging State to Maintain Trooper Academy requires an answer. MOTION: Councilwoman Monfor MOVED that a resolution be introduced at the next meeting supporting Mr. Keck's letter regarding the retainage of the Alaska Public Safety Academy in Sitka and Councilwoman Bailie SECONDED the motion. Councilman Ackerly requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. F-4 Senator Stevens letter regarding funding for moving of FAA `. towers. Mayor Williams reported that he and Bill Brighton met with Senator Stevens and discussed the moving of the x antenna farm. They did not receive much encouragement. .fs�s Senator Stevens suggested that the City of Kenai use its money on this project. As there is a potential for the Air National Guard to locate in Kenai there may be some chance of the moving of the antenna farm to be included in their budget. The subject of moving the antenna farm will be discussed again in the near future. Mr. Brighton reported ' that he had written a letter to Senator Stevens and included Q.: a list of projects of which the antenna farm was one. The -r� letter in the packet was an acknowledgement of his letter z from Senator Stevens. G. OLD BUSINESS There was no old business. H. NEW BUSINESS H-1 Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified. MOTION: Councilwoman Bailie MOVED for approval of the bills to be paid and bills to be ratified and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Councilwoman Monfor SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. H-2 Requisitions Exceeding $1,000. MOTION: "Y. Councilwoman Bailie MOVED for approval of the requisitions exceeding $1,000 and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Councilwoman Monfor SECONDED the motion. There were no z� _ z__!3: ,1iswMi ��• QA A4Tfl4@f1 =tea 7 9-3 Ordinance 1190-87, Amending Kenai Municipal Code - Forming Airport Commission. This Ordinance was pulled from the Consent Agenda. MOTION: Councilman Ackerly MOVED for introduction of Ordinance 1190- 87 and Councilwoman Bailie SECONDED the motion. Discussion: Mayor Williams stated that he has not Yet made a final decision of who he will place on the Commission, but will have made a decision by the next Counci.& Meeting where he plans on introducing those members to the Council. He explained that he kept Ordinance 1190-87 short so that the Commission can write the parameters and concept of what the Commission is to be. Councilman Wise stated under 21.25.010, he would like the Commission to be limited to airport aeronautical lands. He also suggested that in subparagraph (2) of 21.25.010, the `f word "investigate" should be changed to "monitor." He added =� rf that the Commission should be aware of what is going on at Z1.the airport and should receive a monthly report from the • ,.'.k, = airport manager. Mayor Williams again stated that ordinance was written loosely so that the Commission the can write the parameters and concept. Councilman Wise asked if - the ordinance will then go through the City Attorney for his ?s okay. Answer: Yes. Councilman Ackerly asked what the composition of the Commission members would be. Mayor Williams stated that at this time he has a F'BO representative; terminal lease representative; at large representative; Civil Air Patrol representative; Air National Guard representative and representative from business sector of the community. Mayor Williams added that Senator Stevens has envisioned the Air National Guard situating in Kenai and he will be speaking with Senator Stevens in Juneau regarding this matter this week. Councilman Wise asked who would be re -working the ordinance prior to it being brought back to Council at the next meeting. Mayor Williams answered that he and the Acting City Clerk would be working on it. Vote on Motion: Councilman Wise requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT for introduction of Ordinance 1190-87. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. H-4 Selection of Auditor - Moved to B-1. H-5 Games of Chance & Skill - Eagles #3525 Auxiliary. Approved by Consent Agenda. H-6 Games of Chance & Skill - Emblem Club #455, Approved by Consent Agenda. H-7 Games of Chance & Skill - Pioneers of Alaska #16, Approved by Consent Agenda. H-8 Games of Chance & Skill - Kenai Chamber of Commerce, Approved by Consent Agenda. H-9 Games of Chance & Skill - American Legion #20, Approved by Consent Agenda. 8 t 9-10 Games of Chance & Skill Approved by Consent Agenda. H-11 Consent to Assignment of Loan to First Federal. MOTION: - American Legion Auxiliary, Lease - CIIAP - Federal Savings & Councilman Wise MOVED for approval of the Assignment of Lease, CIIAP, Federal Savings & Loan to First Federal and Councilman Ackerly SECONDED the motion and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. 1. ADMUNTRATION RSPORTB I-1 City Manager Suggests scheduling a Work session with the Borough for February 16, 1987 regarding the comprehensive plan. The City of Kenai has not decided whether to adopt it or to amend it. Consensus of the Council was to make it early, perhaps 6:00 p.m. City Manager will set it up. City Manager stated that there is a veteran's group from the area that is interested in placing a veterans memorial within the City. Councilwoman Bailie suggested that the group meet with the Beautification Committee and work together on this proposal. Perhaps the veterans memorial could be placed within the Memorial Park which is being developed. Mr. Brighton reported to the Council that there had been a suggestion at a Council Meeting to discuss with Jill and Wm. Burnett the possibility of a land trade in order that they will have accessibility to their property. Mr. Brighton stated that he told the Burnett's that the trade would be on a value for value basis. The Burnett's are considering the trade and will be in touch with Mr. Brighton. Mr. Brighton discussed with the Council a fish tax bill passed by the legislature which would give back 50% of the fish tax paid by the fish processor and 50% of the fish tax would go to the State of which a portion will return to the City. Salamatof Seafoods has applied. City Attorney Rogers is studying the legislation. City Manager stated to the Council that the state is now in absolute turmoil in regard to the budget. He encouraged the Council to consider putting on hold some of the projects that are not absolutely necessary until a time when the oudget is more certain, such as painting and carpeting City Hall, the Memorial Park, new street lights. There was some discussion regarding the street lights and whether this project could be put on hold. Public Works Director Kornelis stated that the purchase orders have been issued and whether HEA has put out work orders and scheduled the work is unknown to him. He will check into this and if the project can be put on hold, he will report. Mr. Brighton stated to the Council that he has already met with all of the department heads, etc. and impressed upon them to be conservative in their budgeting for the next year and if possible, cut back what has been budgeted for this year. Councilwoman Bailie suggested Barabara Drive paving project be put on hold. There was discussion of whether the money appropriated from State monies could be placed in the general fund or could be diverted. 9 r� Mr. Brighton reported that word came from the State today that the Recording Office at the Court House Mould be closed. There will be other recording offices in the state closed also, leaving only Juneau, Anchorage and Fairbanks offices open. MOTION: Councilman Ackerly MOVED to direct Administration to contact REA and alert them to our situation and ask if the project can be put on hold. Councilman McComsey SECONDED the motion. Vote: Wine - Yes McComsey - Yes Monfor - Yes Bailie - Yes Measles - Absent Ackerly - Yes Williams - Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. MOTION: Councilwoman Monfor MOVED to take money from Barabara Drive project and divert it to Aspen (she was not sure of the name, but the street going along side the Malston home going back to Mahurin home) and Councilwoman Bailie SECONDED the motion. Discussion: Finance Director Brown was unsure of whether this could be done as he is not sure of what the ordinance placing the "0 money in a fund for the Barabara Drive project says. Be i will check. Mr. Brighton asked Mr. Kornelis if the project is being done on an alternate basis. Answer: Yes. Mayor Williams asked Attorney Rogers his thoughts. Mr. Rogers stated that he though caution should be taken with more input before designating the monies to something else. On a legal standpoint he has some reservations without having a public hearing, etc. Councilman Ackerly stated that he had no problem with putting the project on hold, but had a problem with reappropriating. Councilwoman Monfor added that she is worried about losing the monies if not used. Mr. Kornelis stated that he is supposed to receive the final plans this week. The project is set to be bid as soon as possible. He suggests going ahead at this point, and changing later if necessary. Councilwoman Monfor retracted her motion. QUESTIONS TO CITY MANAGER. Councilwoman Bailie asked if the City Manager could report back at the first April meeting how the financial picture looks. Mr. Brighton answered that he would be able to report on that in early March. Councilman Ackerly asked if perhaps the Municipal League could be asked to write to the State and encourage them to notify the affected governments prior to April 15, 1987 of what their funding level will be. Mr. Brighton answered that he did not feel it would be a good idea at this time. The State will address the funding in good time, and he does not think it would be good to force the State. Councilman wise stated that about three months ago Administration was requested to structure a proposal for an effective tie -down plan at the airport and asked if the proposal had been put together. Airport Manager Ernst answered that he had met with persons from Merrill Field because of the Council members impressions of their operation in Anchorage. He has information on file, but did not realize that it was requested for February. He will have the proposal to the Council by the end of February. Councilman wise requested that it be sent through the City Attorney for his opinion. I-2 City Attorney Report. Attorney Rogers reported first on the float plane basin, explaining that he is awaiting an order from the Court granting possession of the property. Wildwood Development is not protesting the taking of the property, however they are protesting the worth of property set by the appraiser. He will keep the Council informed of any offers made. He expects that there will be trial at some point, however the airport manager will be able to finish his applications, etc. Due to the load at the Court House, it may be some time before the order for possession will go through. Mr. Rogers stated closing documents in first position. to the City. that the City Manager had signed the on the D&A (steinbeck) sale. The City is $40,000 represents the D&A indebtedness Mr. Rogers advised the Council that attendance at the March 3, 1987 meeting, assistant will sit in for him. he will not be in however the legal Mr. Rogers also advised the Council that due to cuts in law enforcement in the Attorney General's office, they should be prepared to see municipalities handling more collections and prosecution of misdemeanor actions. The State will be looking for ways to lessen their caseloads and will be looking toward placing burden on municipalities. Hopefully municipalities will be able to work together to prevent this. I-3 Mayor Report 1. Matter of Sallie Bailie requesting to be a delegate to the Resource and Development Conference in Anchorage on April 2 and 3, 1987. Mayor Williams would also like to attend. It is a two-day conference and the money has been budgeted. 2. The Alaska Municipal League is needing nominations for one at -large board member. Mayor Williams asked the Council if they had any nominations. Councilman Ackerly nominated Mayor Williams to directorship and Councilwoman Monfor seconded the nomination. Mayor Williams accepted the nomination. Decision will be made by Alaska Municipal League. 3. Mayor Williams also reported on the closing of the Recording Office. He spoke with Representative Navarre already and impressed upon him the importance of not closing this office and the effect the closing will have on the area, i.e. title companies, City business, banks, etc. 4. Possible closing of one of the elementary schools in Kenai. Possibilities for using the Kenai Elementary School might be to use part of the building for the School District Adsinistrative Offices and the other portion of the building as elderly housing; use the building for civic functions; or dispose of the building by sale. The School District will be making the decision. S. There are vacancies on some of the commissions. He will be filling the seats as soon as possible. 6. The Bicentennial Committee has suggested that the City contact all the remaining Charter Committee to be involved in the celebration. They are gathering pictures of all past mayors also. 7. Mayor Williams asked if the franchise fees were paid by Marathon and anion Oil. Finance Director Brown answered KUSCO paid for the use of the right-of-ways. Enstar paid under protest last year and have not made a payment this year. 8. Mayor Williams reported that the Economic Development Committee had discussed the relocation costs. Mr. Rogers stated that the question has not cleared the Courts at this time. 9. Mayor Williams reported that the Economic Development Committee had their -first meeting February 3, 1987. They discussed mill rates and budgets. I-4 CITY CLERK REPORT. There was no report. I-5 FINANCE DIRECTOR. I-6 I-7 NP There was no report, however Councilwoman Monfor asked about the status of Friendship Air. Mr. Ernst answered that they are still waiting on insurance coverage. PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR. There was no report. AIRPORT MANAGER. There was no report. PERSONS PRESENT NO SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD 1. Mr. John Cook spoke to the Council regarding the appeal of the vacation of the right-of-way on Angler Drive. He did not have objections to the vacation until the prior evening when he was questioned by reporters and learned that their proposal included a RV park. He is concerned that this proposal may have been allowed by the Council without other property owners being notified and allowed to speak to the matter. He was assured by the Council that the RV park portion of the proposal had not been before them before -and they would not act on such a proposal without hearing from the property owners. Mr. Cook stated that there had been an ordinance passed in 1984 allowing developers to open a gravel pit for development later. Councilman Wise interjected that it had been a conditional use permit. Mayor Williams directed the Acting City Clerk to find the conditional use permit in regard to this gravel pit development and include it in the packet as an informational item for the next meeting. 12 a. Father TargoAsky spoke to the Council regarding the letter of protest they had directed to be written earlier in the evening for the One Stop Liquor store. He stated that he understood the license was being transferred to Omni Foods and had questions regarding the statutes involved. Mayor Williams stated that they would not be involved in knowing whether the license was being transferred. He suggested that Father Targonsky direct his questions to the ABC Board. A question was asked why there were objections to the Kenai Merit Inn and the Little Ski No Drive Inn liquor license renewals. City Attorney Rogers answered that the Kenai Merit Inn asked that they be moved to the February 18, 1987 meeting and because there were objections from the Borough regarding taxes paid or not paid by Little Ski No necessitated them being moved to the February 18, 1987 meeting. 3. Clarence Ladd spoke to the Council regarding the amount of members on the Mayor's Council on Aging and the apparent conflict their by-laws have with the Standard Procedures for Boards, Commissions and Committees (allowing only seven members). Mayor Williams asked the City Attorney to review this matter. :Us ` comu n nom TH3 COUNCIL 1. Councilman McComsey stated that he has been requested by the Frontier Training Center to ask the Caucus to write a resolution to the Governor to request that $90,000 be put ?�`Y back into their budget. Frontier Training Center is a training center for severely handicapped persons. He would like the City to write a resolution saying that they support the caucus's efforts. It was suggested that the City supports their efforts for monies being returned to'the Frontier Training Center's budget at a level commensurate with the State cuts. 5 Mr. McComsey also suggested that Mr. Larry Simmons, Borough Treasurer speak to the Council. Mr. Williams stated that �. Mr. Simmons was scheduled to speak to the Economic + ._, . Development Council on February 18, 1987 and perhaps Mr. Simmons could, after speaking at that meeting, come to the Council meeting and be heard. It was suggested that perhaps ✓;rjY.. Mr. Simmons could come to the work session scheduled for X February 16, 1987 instead. Administration will check with Mr. Simmons. Mr. McComsey requested a letter be written to Jan Faiks and relate the City's views on placing the terminus in the Kenai area. Mayor Williams stated that he planned on meeting with Ms. Faiks while in Juneau. <jF a. Councilwoman Monfor suggested to the Mayor that a ``"=` steering committee be formed in r9gard to the 200th birthday of the City of Kenai as it would be something positive the City could do in working with the Chamber. She also .;.... suggested that Alan Boraas be requested to be involved in the committee. Councilwoman Monfor asked Mr. Kornelis about the ongoing " + problem with street lights out on the Spur Highway. Mr. .51 Kornelis stated that those lights are the State's r<� responsibility. Councilwoman Monfor asked the Recreation Director about the << r snow machines that have been running over the property at - 13 63 the recreation on to Chief information is ordinance. center. Mr. McGillivray passed the question of Police Ross. Chief Ross stated that being circulated on the new off -road vehicle 3. Councilwoman Bailie spoke to the Council regarding the information sent to them by Mrs. S.D. Henderson and her appeal to the Liquor Control Board to regain her liquor license. MOTION: Councilwoman Bailie MOVED that a letter be written to the Liquor Control Board on behalf of Mrs. Henderson, supporting her efforts and ask that all restrictions and stipulations be removed from her liquor license. Councilwoman Monfor SECONDSD the motion. Councilwoman Bailie requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. MEETING ADJOURNED at approximately 10:30 p.m. 14 APPROVED BY COUNCIL DATE CITY CLERK