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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-02-18 Council MinutesAGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 18, 1987 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 Minutes) 1. Roger Boyd - One Stop Liquor, Liquor License Renewal 2. Bob Summers - Vetexiu's Aemorial C. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Ordinance 1190-87 - Amending KMC Title 21, adding a new chapter and forming an Airport Commission. a. Substitute 2. *Renewal of Liquor License Kenai Merit Ina Kenai Joe's 3. Liquor License Renewal Little Ski -No Drive Inn Runway Lounge Pizza Hut No. 9 4. Ordinance 1180-86 - Amending Title 16 of the Kenai Municipal Code, Adding a new section providing for supplemental assessments for special assessments. D. COMMISSION REPORTS 1. Planning & Zoning 2. Harbor Commission 3. Recreation Commission 4. Library Commission E. MINUTES 1. *Regular Meeting, February 4, 1987 L �- L CORRESPONDENCE OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS 1. Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified. 2. Requisitions Exceeding $1,000. 3. *Ordinance 1185-87 - Amending XMC Title 3, Animal Control Provisions. 4. *Ordinance 1193-87 - Increase estimated revenues and appropriations - Senior Dap Care Fund donations, $998. 5. *Ordinance 1191-87 - Amending Chapter 14.25, Landscaping/Site Plan Regulations. 6. Boat Facility, Change Order No. 1, Piling Substitution. 7. Boat Facility, Change Order No. 2, Floating Dock. 8. Discussion - Cemetery Sexton ADMINISTRATION REPORTS 1. City Manager 2. City Attorney 3. Mayor 4. City Clerk 5. Finance Director 6. Public Works Director 7. Airport Manager PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD (Five Minutes) ADJOURNMENT KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING, MINUTES FEBRUARY 18, 1987 - 7:00 PM KENAI CITY HALL MAYOR JOHN i. WILLIA14S PRESIDING PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Williams noted this is Patriotism Week A. ROLL CALL Present: Art McComsey, Chris Monfor, Sally Bailie, Measles, Tom Ackerly, John Williams, John Wise Absent: None A-1 Agenda Approval Agenda approved by unanimous consent. A-2 Consent Agenda Mayor Williams asked that item C-3 be added to the Consent Agenda, but the Runway Lounge decision be postponed to the March 4 meeting. MOTION: Councilman Ackerly moved, seconded by Councilwoman Bailie, to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. Motion passed by unanimous consent. ADDITION: Ray At this time a representative from the Hospice Program served a pie to Mayor Williams. B. PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD B-1 Roger Boyd - One Stop Liquor, Liquor License Renewal Mayor Williams explained he had conducted an advisory vote of Council to postpone action on this item till the Feb. 18 meeting. Mr. Boyd explained, he thought a lot of testimony made regarding this request has been emotional in nature and not the facts. He was very careful with the application when he made it. He worked with Alcoholic Beverage Control Board. Regarding posting of legal descriptions, it was the recommendation of the ABC to put it on the milepost. ABC also said it had to be posted on the property. ABC sent investigators down and interviewed him. They found no problems. ABC granted the license because it is better able to serve the public need than clustering them all down town. The 7-11 Store protested because they wanted it themselves. They dropped their protest before it was heard by ABC, because there were no problems. He lost a year in the process. The people in the area have objected. He feels they have no substance. The neighbors that have objected are in a one -block area with 3 houses. These houses are on lots that have been zoned commercial for many years. Just because they do not want it does not mean they can stop business. He has not asked for a special variance. It is in agreement with the Comprehensive Plan. He has proposed a convenience store, gas station and liquor store. He found Council objection to be inconsistent. wRM�,=""':9 it KENAI CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 18, 1987 Page 2 They have given land to HEA and FAA, they had a special meeting to get a car dealership and asked ABC to grant a liquor license that was revoked. What he has done so far has been scrutinized by the dealership of the company, the neighborhood and ABC. They have found nothing. His project has been slowed down by the economic slowdown but is on track now. ABC has granted a time extension but he will lose it if this is done now. The objection has been from neighbors that have built on commercial property. He asked the City to grant him a chance to work and develop a business. City Manager Brighton asked, if he was granted a license, does he have the ability to sell it without ever having been ir.. business? Answer - no. MOTION, Reconsideration: Councilman Wise moved, seconded by Councilman Measles, to reconsider the action of the Feb. 4 meeting regarding One Stop liquor license. Councilwoman Bailie asked why it took six days for the letter to be drafted. Mayor Williams replied the Clerk was on vacation and the Acting Clerk did not do it. Councilwoman Bailie asked if all the letters to ABC were late. Clerk Whelan replied, she did not know the dates of mailing, but they were all late. Councilwoman Monfor said she talked to ABC, when a package liquor is proposed, they have neighborhood meetings to discuss it. This did not take place. Mr. Boyd was not singled out, but she has a problem with a developer clearing trees and not building. Because he was not able to build the store we have not had sales tax. An extension request was put in the packet, that is when Council should have done something. Councilman McComsey said he voted to rescind because there had been no construction. He did not think the economy would be any better next year. VOTE (failed): yes: McComsey, Measles, Wise No: Monfor, Bailie, Ackerly, Williams B-2 Bob Summers - Veterans' Memorial Mr. Summers noted Added Item A-2, the right and ability to throw a pie in the Mayor's face is one of the benefits of living in the United States. He introduced Jim Thebaut, chairman of the Veterans' Memorial Committee. Mr. Thebaut explained the committee was formed to get a veterans' memorial built in the City. They have had this in their hearts for a long time. It is not just for veterans, but for non -veterans, business people, etc. The idea is not just for fallen veterans, but for all veterans deceased, living and future veterans. The City is building a memorial park, this has been discussed with veterans' organizations and social organizations. They felt the Memorial Park was the best place. The City has always been helpful with the veterans. It is not just a gift to the City, but to the Borough and the State. They are not asking for money, if they are going to have a memorial, they should build it. All of the community will be involved. They have started a design contest, it has been overwhelming. The schools will be involved. They went to the City Beautification Committee and had a lot of support. They are asking for permission to build in the Memorial Park. They have contacted construction E -your KENAI CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 18, 1987 Page 3 people and will contact an architect. They will work closely with the Beautification Committee for theme and location. They have two possible dead lines, Memorial Day or July 4. This is their way of paying back other people for what they have received from the City and their country. Councilwoman Bailie noted the Beautification Committee is in agreement with this, as long as they keep in touch with the committee. MOTION: Councilwoman Monfer moved, seconded by Councilman McComsey, that the veterans be able to place a memorial in the Memorial Park, subject to approval by the Beautification Committee and without cost to the City. Motion passed by unanimous consent. C. PUBLIC HEARINGS C-1 Ord. 1190-87 - Amend. KMC - Airport Commission a. Substitute Ord. 1190-87 MOTION: Councilman Ackerly moved, seconded by Councilwoman Monfor, to adopt the substitute ordinance 1190-87. Atty. Rogers asked that section 21.25.020 be amended to change the words "Ordinance 1161-86" to "KEC 1.90." He further requested that the last sentence of section 21.25.020 be deleted, explaining that Council is taking away their own discretion by including this. The Code says Council may exempt people, this says they will. Councilman Ackerly asked, what happens if we cannot find anybody that meets the requirements as listed? Atty. Rogers replied, Council does not have to. MOTION, Amendment: Councilman Ackerly moved., seconded by Councilwoman Bailie, to amend the ordinance as requested by Atty. Rogers. VOTE, Amendment: Motion passed by unanimous consent. Councilwoman Bailie asked if Harbor Commission had the same verbiage regarding residency requirements. Atty. Rogers replied, that has been taken out. Mayor Williams explained, by accepting the nomination of Council, the exemption was accepted. There was no public comment. VOTE, Main Motion as Amended: Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. ADDED ITEM: Mayor Williams noted Item I-3, Airport Commission recommendations. He has asked Ron Malston to serve as temporary chairman of the Commission. Councilman wise asked if the terms will be staggered. Clerk Whelan replied, that is required by the Comm/Comm Code. Councilwoman Bailie noted there are no female representatives. Several airport leases are by women, KENAI CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 18, 1987 Page 4 the Hertz lease is in the wife's name. Mayor Williams replied he had not received any applications from women for this or the Harbor Commission. One of the reasons he had asked for people outside of the City is that he had difficulty finding people to serve. Councilwoman Bailie noted that not all those selected had submitted applications. She suggested putting two at -large members on the commission. she added, women bring a different view -point. We should not have all -women commissions either. Mayor Williams replied he will search for new appointments. MOTION: Councilman Measles moved, seconded by Councilman Ackerly, to accept the members for the Airport Commission as assigned. VOTE (Passed): Yes: McComsey, Monfor, Measles, Ackerly, Williams, Wise No: Bailie C-2 Renewal of Liquor License: Kenai Merit Inn Kenai Joe's Approved by Consent Agenda. C-3 Renewal of Liquor License: Little Ski-Mo Drive Inn Runway Lounge Pizza Hut #9 C-4 Approved by Consent Agenda, with Runway Lounge postponed to March 4 meeting. Ord. 1180-86 - Amend. KMC - Providing for Supplemental Assessments for Special Assessments Councilman Ackerly expressed appreciation to Finance Director Brown for the memos. MOTION: Councilman Ackerly moved, seconded by Councilwoman Bailie, to adopt the ordinance. There was no public comment. Councilman Wise objected to the ordinance, explaining there are portions of the City that are not eligible for FHA financing because of subsurface problems and the flood plain. We are creating 150% escrow for an unknown sum. Councilman McComsey asked, how often will this be used? Finance Director Brown replied, the need has never arisen. He did not anticipate it happening often. If used on Inlet Woods, it may be a long time before it is used again. He added, he will have information put on public notices, etc. stating a claim has been made and there may be a supplemental assessment. MOTION, Amendment: Councilwoman Monfor moved, seconded by Councilman Ackerly, to amend the ordinance to add "Section 16.10.180 (e) The sum of all supplemental assessments VVWAT rTW COUNCIL FEBRUARY 18, 1987 Page 5 in any one assessment district may not exceed 20% of the initial approved assessment roll." VOTE, Amendment: :_ Motion passed by unanimous consent. Mayor Williams said sometimes AHFC will agree with things other institutions will not. He hoped we do not restrict further development. He asked if there was a Lp method to apply this ordinance only to Inlet Woods. Atty. Rogers replied we cannot have special = legislation. Councilman Ackerly said we do not want to t,- burden all taxpayers for one district. Councilman Wise said the ordinance means every future assessment district will be subject to supplemental assessment roles. Councilman Ackerly asked, when we create an assessment district, can we put a deadline on the right it is by to protest? Atty. Rogers replied yes, covered the contract document. Public Works Director Kornelis explained, regarding Inlet Woods. The Code oes no ,:.. allow us to get involved with utility companies. The claim is the contractor's problem. The utility r,:..,. companies have no contract with the City. The City "4x feels they have no liability. VOTE, Main Motion as Amended (Passed): Yes: McComsey, Monfor, Bailie, Measles, Ackerly, o Williams No: Wise D. COMMISSION REPORTS p D-1 Planning & Zoning None .Y.. ,-_, .: • . D-2 Harbor Commission Councilman Ackerly noted there will be a work session Feb. 19. D-3 Recreation Commission None D-4 Library Commission Councilwoman Bailie noted the list of goals set by the Library Commission is appreciated. ADDED ITEM: Councilwoman Bailie asked if the Council on Aging could be added to the Commission Reports. Council agrded to the suggestion. E. MINUTES E-1 Regular Meeting, Feb. 4, 1987 Mayor Williams asked that page 12, item I-3 (9), the Economic Development Committee meeting. Change the word "first" to "regular." Mayor Williams asked, regarding page 12, item 1-3 (7). Is Enstar paying their franchise fees? Finance C r— "WAi UVXX U Uu'Molu FEBRUARY 18, 1987 Page 6 Director Brown replied yes, the controller said they will make this year's payment. ADDED ITEM: Mayor Williams suggested Council does not need the entire financial report each month, the monthly budget report is sufficient. Council agreed to the su%:3stion. ADDED ITEM: Mayor Williams noted there are two or three areas above budget at this time. Shops and Streets are 74% over 58%. The Library situation is under control, but over budget. F. CORRESPONDENCE None 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 Measles moved, seconded by Councilwoman Bailie, to approve the requisitions as submitted. Motion passed by unanimous consent. H-3 Ord. 1185-87 - Amend. KMC - Animal Control Provisions H-4 Ord. 1193-87 - Increas. Rev/Appns - Senior Day Care Donations - $998 H-5 Ord. 1191-87 - Amend. KMC - Landscaping/Site Plan Regulations Approved by Consent Agenda. H-6 Boat Facility - Change Order #1 - Piling Substitution MOTION: Councilman Ackerly moved, seconded by Councilwoman Monfor, to approve the change order. Councilwoman Monfor asked, is this a zero amount and will stay zero? Public Works Director Kornelis replied yes, this will be better. He had discussed this with Council. He thought we could extend the floating dock, he asked them to fill in removal piles at no cost to the City. They wanted us to buy the piles, he said no. The engineering firm sa-d they would be willing to pay $1,600 extra. This will not cost the City anything. There will be heavier steel piles and existing floats t.J K"— ?, I CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 18, 1987 Page 7 extended. Mayor Williams asked if he was sure the grade will be equal or better than the original. Answer - yes. Mayor Williams asked if there was any way of knowing. Engineer Nelson replied, we will get a certificate of compliance. Mr. Kornelis added, we have quality control testing done. Motion passed by unanimous consent. H-7 Boat Facility - Change Order #2 - Floating Dock MOTION: Councilman Ackerly moved, seconded by Councilwoman Bailie, to approve the change order. Mayor Williams asked if there was sufficient money in the contract, what are the available funds? Public Works Director Kornelis replied, $106,000 above contract. This will reduce it by $17,650. Motion passed by unanimous consent. H-8 Discussion - Cemetery Sexton Councilwoman Bailie explained she asked that this be on the agenda. We have not set up a contract for a sexton and someone to dig the graves. It has been one year. The City should accept the responsibility. Mayor Williams asked, who opens the graves? Councilwoman Bailie replied, the morticians do. We took over the responsibility over a year ago. The morticians are doing the job for us. If a mortician goes to Homer, all is done for them. Why has nothing been done? City Manager Brighton replied he did not know. Public Works Director Kornelis reviewed the cemetery rules. The cost to open and close is listed. We may not need a contract, just find someone who will do it. Councilwoman Bailie said she just wanted to know why it has not been done. The City is taking the responsibility for this. The contract has been reviewed but has not been done. City Manager Brighton said it will be resolved by March 4 meeting. Mayor Williams reviewed the background: The cemetery belongs to the City, we charge for the plot. Cemetery Committee chairman Wisniewski asked, are the graves to be dug by hand? Mr. Kornelis replied, it is not in the contract. Mr. Wisniewski noted it should be done by hand. ADDED ITEM: Councilwoman Monfor said there is a possibility Kenai Elementary will be closed. If they do that, it will sit empty for 1-2 years. It is owmed by the Borough. They feel a need for it down the road. It is in the core of the City, and is a detriment to be closed. S suggested a resolution be prepared for the March 2 School Board meeting saying we do not support closing the school. Councilwoman Monfor also suggested a resolution to th Legislature asking for bond indebtedness to 80%. If they do not, it will affect our mill rate and the Borough mill rate. We have the biggest bond indebtedness because of the six new schools. Councilman Ackerly said he would support never openin Swires school, or putting the school offices in Kenai r vwwp,-r e%TTV rn11NCTL FEBRUARY 18, 1987 page 8 Elementary. Councilwoman Monfor said they will not put the offices there if they see projected enrollment need in the future. City Manager Brighton said he attended the School Board meeting, 7-8 of 10 of the people there were connected with the schools. They decided not to vote on closing Kenai Elementary till the next meeting. They are building a large school in Hope when they have one already. There was no discussion regarding Holt Rd. school or K-Beach school, just Kenai Elementary. The schools are a major addition to the social and economic community. They coo not have room where they are (for offices). They wanted to add to the Borough building to take additional school people. Kenai Elementary is in the center of the City shopping area, Swires and Sears are not. Councilman wise suggested the resolution state if Kenai Elementary is closed, it be incumbent on the Borough to dispose of the property to the best use of the Borough as a whole, by sale or lease. It would have to be heated and maintained if it is closed. Councilwoman Monfor said the resolution should say the school must remain open. If it cannot, because of dwindling enrollment, it should be used for something else. Councilwoman Bailie said if we encourage them to keep both schools open, it will increase costs. If they close Kenai Elementary, we need to vehemently encourage them to use it for some other purpose. She suggested a work session with Council and School Board. Councilwoman Monfor replied she wanted to leave Kenai Elementary open and not open Swires. Councilman Ackerly noted he was surprised the Kenai Chamber of Commerce has not been vocal. Mr. Brighton replied it will probably be discussed at the next Chamber Board meeting. Councilwoman Bailie said we should offer alternate solutions. It could be used for a community center, that could be vacated at short notice if it is needed. Councilman Ackerly said the resolute -Ion should be worded in a positive manner and state it is our economic future. Councilwoman Monfor said we cannot remodel Kenai Elementary because of the asbestos. Mayor Williams asked Architect Gintoli if there is an asbestos problem at Kenai Elementary. Mr. Gintoli replied he did not know. Mayor Williams said he had thought of congregate housing or elderly housing. 36 units would be $4.6 Million to build new, $2.6 Million to rebuild 36 units. He suggested asking that it be sold to the City for $1 for other uses. Councilwoman Monfor noted if we say nothing, they will feel we do not care. Mayor Williams noted there are over 500 people waiting for senior citizen housing. A lot could be brought to Kenai from Anchorage and that would open the Anchorage home. we could fill 36 spaces. We have the Lutheran Home Health study regarding home health care. Councilwoman Bailie suggested we should make a positive statement regarding taking over the building. She noted we are being accused of coming out at the last minute objecting to school costs when we were the only municipality that said anything. Councilwoman Monfor noted we have to have the resolution by March 2. She will work with Administration to prepare it. Council agreed that Administration will prepare a strongly worded letter regarding closure of the schools. Mayor Williams noted $88,000 sales tax would exceed the property tax if Kenai Elementary was used for congregate housing. Councilwoman Bailie asked that someone from the City be at the March 2 meeting to read the statement and give additional testimony. She also asked if Kenai and Nikiski Chambers could be there. Council agreed the KENAI CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 18, 1987 Page 9 resolution regarding 80% funding was not necessary, that the Borough resolution was sufficient. I. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS I-1 City Manager City Manager Brighton spoke. a. There will be a local constituents' meeting 2-21 and a Borough Caucus meeting 2-21. b. City Manager Brighton said Borough Assemblyman Johnson has said there will be Borough Finance Committee meeting March 17 at the Borough at 4:00 PM. He has invited Council to attend. They will discuss taxes: increased sales taxes, uncollected sales taxes. Mayor Williams noted the new tax ordinance will affect laundromats, candy machines, license fees for garage sales and rewards for turning in violators. I-2 Attorney Atty. Rogers spoke. a. He referred to item I-2, City vs Ferguson and urged Council to review the item. The Court said the City was entitled to increased rent, not at the highest and best use, but at actual use. That is better than no increase, as requested. We still have to resolve attorney fees and who is prevailing party. This is the first of three court decisions to come down. They were all argued at Supreme Court this Fall. There were issues addressed that have never been addressed before. Councilman Ackerly noted the FAA has required we receive the highest amount. Atty. Rogers replied this will be forwarded to them. He added, we will have to be careful what we put in the leases. There is nothing we can do about the old leases. I - 3 Mayor Mayor Williams spoke. a. He noted the brochures from Kenai Peninsula Community College, distributed this date. b. The TAPS environmental impact statement will be filed in April. It is available at City Hall. They are moving in a timely manner. C. He noted the letter from Rep. Swackhammer distributed this date regarding accidents on the Spur Hwy. The figures are appalling for a 12 mile road, and reiterate the City's emphasis on up -grading. d. At the Chamber of Commerce board meeting on 2-20-87 the State will present a proposal for the Kenai River wildlife viewing station. The proposal will be to trade some of our wetlands. e. He suggested going out for RFP's for a profile of the City, showing the City's assets and government buildings. Councilwoman Bailie suggested using the video that was prepared for the Olympics proposal. Council agreed to go out for RFP's. f. There have been proposals made to put a gift shop in the airport terminal. He suggested preparing RFP's. Councilwoman Bailie explained Council had KENAI CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 18, 1987 Page 10 decided they would wait till the terminal was remodeled before they chose a location for the gift shop. Atty. Rogers added, we are waiting on FAA, it should be about one more year. Mayor Williams suggested the Airport Commission review. The gSoldotnawinlbe Junehaving (item 1-3)randate haveoaskedion in the City to place an ad in the convention booklet. 1Y41 •ic Councilman Ackerly moved,. seconded by Councilwoman Monfor, for the City to advertise in the convention bookl:.:, and take out a full page ad. Motion passed by unanimous consent. h. Councilman Ackerly suggested a proclamation be prepared for Jennifer Lynn, Alaska's Jr. Miss, from Kenai. She is on the Recreation Commission. Council agreed to the suggestion. i. The Airport Commission will attend the Chamber luncheon March 18, and be sworn in at the March 18 Council meeting. Councilwoman Bailie volunteered to be the Ad Hoc representative. I-4 City Clerk Clerk Whelan spoke. a. A petition was received from residents of Inlet View for street lights, distributed this date. City Manager Brighton suggested this be put on hold till we hear from the State on funding. He noted we have put a hold on the HEA lights, but want $6,000 for engineering. He will bring the bill to the March 4 meeting. MOTION: Councilman Wise moved, seconded by Councilwoman Bailie, to pay only the engineering costs (HEA lights). Motion passed by unanimous consent. Councilwoman Bailie suggested including the petition with those already on line. Council agreed to the suggestion. City Manager Brighton said he would write a letter to the petitioners. b. Clerk Whelan explained the Jr. Miss candidates visit City Hall every year. She distributed a letter from the Jr. Miss candidates thanking the City for the tour. I-5 Finance Director None I-6 Public Works Director a. Council expressed appreciation for the report from Public Works Director Kornelis (item I-6). b. Councilwoman Bailie noted page 4: Juliussen, Ames, etc. Could Engineer LaShot do the review of the drawings? Mr. Kornelis replied, he could, but it could be done as a package with the inspection. C. Mayor Williams asked about page 5, water line to the Eagles. He thought that was under control. KENAI CITY COUNCIL tataonrtt�sav 9 Q 10017 Page 11 Mr. Kornelis explained, construction will not start till Spring. He sent a follow-up letter. I-7 Airport Manager a. Councilwoman Bailie said she had read that an FAA representative was discussing abolition of FSS in the State. Thev will re -assess the situation in 1991. Where does this leave us with the FAA building? Airport Manager Ernst replied he had not heard about it. Councilwoman Bailie said they were going to consolidate from 26 to 3. City Manager Brighton said originally they had 61 flight service stations. He was told FAA will not be able to take active consolidation because there is a back log on equipment. He will follow up on this. b. Mayor Williams noted Friendship Air will be starting service 2-23-87 with a ribbon -cutting. C. Mayor Williams said the Airport Commission will be reviewing the possibility of the City acquiring a small Air Guard for rescue, two C-130's and two helicopters, about 30 men. J. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD a. Carmen Gintoli, Kenai. Regarding the possibility of closing Kenai Elementary. There was a meeting from Sears, K-Beach and Kenai Elementary people. The decision was made to send a letter to the School Board stating they would rather have three schools instead of four and leave it up to the School Board. If the City sends a letter, they should know this. He added, it would be a $200,000 cost savings if Kenai Elementary is closed. b. Councilman Wise suggested Administration prepare an ordinance for P&Z regarding flood plain areas not eligible for State and Federal financing. We should be in the Kenai Borough flood plain. Council agreed to the suggestion. C. Councilman Wise asked Police Chief Ross about the annual report distributed this date from the Police Dept. regarding resolution of arrests. Police Chief Ross explained, arrests are unreliable statistics. It is stated in the report that disclaimer is made. A resolution is whenever we determine who is the culpable party. The courts may determine different dispositions. With DWI arrests we have a high disposition -as -charged rate. He added, it is more important regarding the increase in juvenile problems, etc. Resolutions do not mean much. d. Councilwoman Monfor asked if the Council chairs could be fixed. e. Councilwoman Monfor commended the City personnel who painted the City Hall. f. Councilwoman Bailie suggested everyone look at the new carpet at the Senior Center. g. Councilwoman Bailie asked if the Classification Study could be reviewed prior to budget sessions. Council had agreed to look at it at budget time. City Manager Brighton said the committee agreed three things should be adopted. Councilwoman Bailie noted if a new person was hired, we would have no way to classify them. Although we did not agree with all of the plan, elements were there. Rather than throw the whole plan out, we could use most of the plan for writing ours. r KENAI CITY COUNCIL Z=AUARs io, ilii Page 12 h. Councilwoman Bailie asked about the work session for the Comprehensive Plan. City Manager Brighton said he would have to re -schedule it. J. Councilwoman Bailie suggested we honor the City volunteers, perhaps by putting their nair4s in the paper. Mayor Williams said he planned a "Break -Up" party for recognition. J. Councilwoman Bailie asked if we were pursuing the "All America City" award. City Manager Brighton said he has asked the Chamber of Commerce for help. k. Councilman Ackerly said, regarding the land trade on the flats. He hoped we do not lose sight of the Old Town property, that is valuable. 1. Councilman Ackerly said we should pursue keeping the Recording office Li Kenai. m. Councilman Acxerly noted the reply from Sen. Murkowski regarding tue Alaska Seafoods name being used by an Arizona firm. n. Mayor Williams noted the Bicentennial Constitution Committee has been accepted as a National group, one of three in the State participating. 1.(contd) City Manager Brighton noted, regarding the Recording Office. He has written the Legislators to have the City take over the Recording District from the State. The cost to the State is $60,000. p � _ \ _IAZ+M�F Meeting adjourned at -a^t 10: 35 PM. A Janet Whelan City Clerk APPRO 7 ® By COUNCX ?.�a4.� ©ATE CJTY CSC