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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-10-07 Council MinutesAGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 7, 1987 - 7:00 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE A. ROLL CALL L 1. Agenda Approval 2. 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 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 (Ten Minutes) C. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Resolution 87-62 - Designating Deputy Clerk 2. Resolution 87-63 - Awarding Bid - Snow Removal - VIP, E. Kenai, Beaver Loop - D&L Construction 3. *Transfer of Liquor License: Larry's Club D. COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS 1. Planning & Zoning 2. Harbor Commission 3. Recreation Commission 4. Library Commission 5. Council on Aging 6. Airport Commission 7. Misc. Comm/Comm E. MINUTES 1. *Regular Meeting, September 16, 1987 2. *Special Meeting, September 23, 1987 F. CORRESPONDENCE 1. MFOA - Entrepreneurship Seminar 2. *Kenaitze Indian Tribe - Economic Development Comm. Representative G. OLD BUSINESS H. NEW BUSINESS L `; P. - .-tR__ r-t 1. Bills to be Pai.d, Bills to be Ratified 2. Requisitions Exceeding $1,000 3. *Ordinance 1237-87 - increasing Rev/Appns - Airport Terminal Renovation, South End - $50,000 4. *Ordinance 1238-87 - increasing Rev/Appns - State Grant, Library - $1O,810 5. Change Order - Leif Hansen Memorial Park - Blasy Construction - $1,490 6. Change Order - JABBA Project - Otece - Additional Seven Days - No Charge I. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS 1. City Manager 2. Attorney 3. Mayor 4. City Clerk 5. Finance Director 6. Public Works Director 7. Airport Manager J. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD (Five Min.) ADJOURNMENT L L .____, __-_-'� '- �°,-�f:+._t+a=ct•Y�3fi'=::aiLc,�Sf�:'a�s3-Q:i�4:a�'�`�a7�r`.�s-.�.x.a..a.:�:r,., .._ _..... _. .- �_---'e �-� -•- �---.. KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING - MINUTES OCTOBER 7, 1987 - 7:00 PM KENAI CITY HALL MAYOR JOHN J. WILLIAMS PRESIDING PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE A. ROLL CALL Present: John Williams, Tom Ackerly, Sally Bailie, RC Malston, Art McComsey, Ray Measles, Chris Monfor Absent: None A-1 Agenda Approval Agenda was approved by unanimous consent of Council. A-2 Consent Agenda MOTION: Councilman Measles moved, seconded by Councilman McComsey, to approve the Consent Agenda as submitted. Motion passed by unanimous consent. B. PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD None C. PUBLIC HEARINGS C-1 Res. 87-62 - Designating Deputy Clerk MOTION: Councilman Measles moved, seconded by Councilman McComsey, to adopt the resolution. There was no public comment. Councilwoman Monfor asked, when an employee serves as Deputy Clerk, does that person get compensation? City Manager Brighton replied, in the Code, if the.Clerk is gone for 5 days or longer, the individual receives hez pay. Less than 5 days, there is no compensation. Councilwoman Bailie explained, because of the overtime of the City Clerk and the Deputy Clerk being unable tc fill in when necessary, this was the reason for the appointment. It was not regarding the time absent. 7 there compensation with this? Mr. Brighton replied there is no compensation unless the Deputy covers for days or longer. Atty. Rogers stated the amount of compensation averages $1,500 to $1,600 per year. Legi Secy. Freas agreed. Mr. Brighton added, the Clerk is exempt from overtime pay. VOTE (Passed): Yes: Williams, Bailie, Malston, McComsey, Measles No: Ackerly, Monfor C-2 Res. 87-63 - Awarding Bid - Snow Removal - VIP, E. Kenai, Beaver Loop - D&L Const. MOTION: r-- KENAI C+Tw� COUNCIL OCTOBER 7, 1987 PAGE 2 Councilman Ackerly moved, seconded by Councilwoman Bailie, to adopt the resolution. There was no public comment. Public Works Director Kornelis explained, they have not worked for the City. They are from Cooper Landing, and have a shop on K-Beach. They have worked for the Borough School District and the Boroug'n. They just got a new grader. Councilman Ackerly asked if this is what we paid last year. Mr. Kornelis replied, last year's cost was the same as Ross bid this year. Motion passed by unanimous consent. C-3 Transfer of Liquor License - Larry's Club Approved by Consent Agenda. D. COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS D-1 Planning & Zoning None D-2 Harbor Commission Chairman Quesnel reported on the meeting of 10-5-87. The harbor and dock operated successfully. They had $14,776 income. They could not sell the fill, but will next year. There is $11,650 fuel inventory at the dock. Total income will be $26,000. The Commission recommended the City operate the dock next year. There will be a harbormaster's conference in Homer 11-3-87 to 11-6-87. The Commission recommended sending a representative. one member is going because of his business, he may not be able to go every day. The Commission also supports the Wildlife viewing Area. The cost of the conference will be $50 registration and $50 per night. They supply some of the meals. Mayor Williams noted the Harbor Commission has a budget for this. Councilman Measles replied, not according to the resolution. City Manager Brighton noted they would be in the 3rd Judicial District and do not need permission. MOTION: Councilman Ackerly moved, seconded by Councilwoman Monfor, to approve 2 Harbor Commission members to attend the meeting in Homer on Nov. 4 through Nov. 6. Motion passed by unanimous consent. Councilman McComsey asked that Harbor Comm. give a report to Council when they return. Mayor Williams asked Administration to report the cost of additional fill to expand the area in increments of 100 ft. D-3 Recreation Commission Councilman McComsey reported the soft ball fields are coming along. Councilwoman Monfor said she had asked for a report on plans for the women and children with the loss of community schools. City Manager Brighton replied he has not checked on it, but we do not have a program in the winter. Councilwoman Monfor explained the r- Y KENAI CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 7, 1987 PAGE 3 Community Schools are only in Soldotna. We do not want to have our children in Soldotna. There were over 100 activities available last year. When we lost Community Schools it left a void we need to fill. Recreation Director McGillivray explained, our biggest problem is: many of the programs will have many people, many will not. We will not have spaces for them. Also, we do not have anyone on staff to be responsible for this. Community Schools wanted $600 per hour, they have changed, but for us to have access to the schools, they want us to conduct the Community Schools program. Mayor Williams added, they want $10,000 also. Councilwoman Monfor noted People Count is going into Kenai E1 the end of October but they will not lease the entire school. There will be empty class room space. we should pursue this. Mayor Williams asked what programs were available now. Mr. McGillivray replied, aerobics, weight room, wally ball, racquetball, etc. But we cannot have class room programs. Mayor Williams asked if we had many requests. Councilwoman Monfor replied no, but it is not winter yet and they do not realize yet. There must be something we can do over the winter besides basketball. Mr. McGillivray replied, we have other programs. He noted if the Council tells him what they want he will set it up. D-4 Library Commission Commission Chairman Swarner reported the Trustee Work Shop is scheduled for 10-10-87. D-5 Council on Aging Mayor Williams noted there will be a change in the By Laws, how will they set their meeting times? Councilwoman Bailie replied, there will be one every 2 months. The problem with setting a time was not all could come. They will set a date that is agreeable to all and notify us. D-6 Airport Commission None D-7 Misc. Comm/Comm None E. MINUTES E-1 Regular Meeting, 9-16-87 E-2 Special Meeting, 9-23-87 Approved by Consent Agenda. F. CORRESPONDENCE F-1 MFOA - Entrepreneurship Seminar Mayor Williams noted this will be during the AML meetings, if anyone wants to attend, please contact Clerk Whelan. F-2 Kenaitze Indian Tribe - Econ. Devel. Comm. Representative Mayor Williams noted he attended the Kenaitze shareholder's meeting. -P . £'`s •. KENAI CITY COUNCIL OCT08ER 7, 1987 PAGE 4 G. OLD BUSINESS None H. NEW BUSINESS H-1 Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified MOTION: Councilman Ackerly moved, seconded by Councilwoman Bailie, to approve the bills as submitted. Motion passed by unanimous consent. H-2 Requisitions Exceeding $1,000 MOTION: Councilman Measles moved, seconded by Councilman Ackerly, to approve the requisitions as submitted. Mayor Williams noted, the Kenai Peninsula Caucus - we had asked what the dues would be used for and did not get an answer. Councilman McComsey said at the 10-3 meeting, they had a representative from the Borough and the School Board. He felt it was worth while. It is having trouble getting on its feet. Homer pulled out because it is "I" not "we." The Homer Chamber of Commerce will stay in; Seward, Funny River, Ninilchik Chambers will stay in. There were about 70 people there. Councilman Ackerly asked if the money went to pay travel and stationery costs. Councilman McComsey replied this is for lobbying efforts for school funding. They will pay room, board and plane fare. Betty Glick wants to go, she will pay her own way if we do not. City Manager Brighton noted Seldovia withdrew. Last fiscal year we appropriated the dues but were never billed. It reverted to General Fund. Administration proposed taking it out of Irtergovernmental Funds. He has one objection to the Caucus. Everyone in the Borough is a taxpayer. The Borough is paying for outside of the cities. Then the city residents pay for their cities. This means the city people pay 2 times. It is only $1,200 but the Borough has the philosophy that city tax payers do not pay taxes, but they do. Councilman McComsey noted the Borough has not paid their dues. Mayor Williams said he has attended the meetings and talked to Soldotna City Manager Underkofler. He said Soldotna has been carrying the load for stationery, material and printing. Mayor Williams noted we appropriated for 6 months' budget, $1,286 is one year. We owe 1/2 for what we have participated in. Councilwoman Monfor noted the surveying of Five Iron S/D and Alpine Rd. Where are they? Public Works Director Kornelis replied, Five Iron S/D is on Lawton. This is a survey Council requested to see if we are grading snow in a right-of-way. Motion passed by unanimous consent. H-5 Change Order - Leif Hansa; Memorial Park - Blazy Const. $1,490k MOTION: Councilman Measles moved, seconded by Councilwoman Monfor, to approve the change order. KENAI CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 7, 1987 PAGE 5 Councilman Ackerly stated that he cannot support this and asked why a gazebo has to be seismically constructed and why for earthquake? Councilwoman Bailie explained if there were an earthquake and it collapsed, we would have a law suit. Architect Carmen Gintoli: The problem is if there is an earthquake it will fall down. It is valued at $25,000. It was his error they did not do seismic calculations. What is broken down is Tom Blazy's cost, not 15% additionally that he could charge. It is value added to the construction, we will not have to tear it down and rebuild. It is necessary. They took the braces down on a windy day and it started to move, that is why braces are up. The highest cost is labor because it is "Davis -Bacon" construction. Mayor Williams expressed appreciation to Mr.Gintoli for accepting the responsibility for the error. Councilman Measles added we should pay it, we have strong winds, as well as the earthquake factor. VOTE (Passed): yes: Williams, Bailie, Malston, Measles, Monfor No: Ackerly, McComsey Councilwoman Bailie noted the fountain will be tested on Oct. 8, it will not be on for a long time if anyone wants to see it. H-4 Ordinance 1238-87 - Increasing Rev/Appns - State Grant, Library - $10,810 Mayor Williams: We appreciate Emily DeForest's entrepreneurial efforts for obtaining the grant. Approved by Consent Agenda. H-6 Change Order - JABBA Project - Oteco - Additional Seven Days - No Charge Keith Kornelis explained that once we set a time limit, if construction goes over that, we charge. The only time we do not is if it is justified. MOTION: Councilman Malston moved, seconded by Councilman Measles, to approve the change order. Councilman Ackerly asked if it was completed by Sept. 24 as specified. Answer - yes. VOTE: Motion passed by Unanimous Consent I-1 City Manager Report None I-2 Attorney Report Atty. Rogers spoke. 1. Regarding the dock complaint, the answer is not filed, it is in federal court. The cause of the complaint is denial of claim. We will litigate. 2. Regarding foreclosure of Lowry's supermarket, he received a check this date. Legal Asst. Sutcliffe V.- ---.- •• KENAI CITY COUNCIL ocwbim 1, 1987 PAGE 6 did a break down showing source. We accelerated the note on Tract F, not paying arrearages, but pay off. This is legal on the third time. He recorded the cost, it will "bust" his budget because when the money comes back it will not go back into the legal dept. budget. When Legal Asst. Sutcliffe was in Seattle, he culminated this at no cost to the city. I-3 Mayor's Report Mayor Williams spoke. 1. 2. 3. MOTION: Regarding the letter from Lt. Gov. McAlpine (item I-3). Jeff Jefferson will sit as Ad Hoc member on the Harbor Comm. He will also be with the Chamber of Commerce regarding the Wildlife Viewing Area. He hand carried to Anchorage the grant application for the Wildlife Viewing Area. They indicated we had a good chance. There were less than 6 applications, all for low amounts. We should get the full $129,000. The Chamber of Commerce is working on this, their half will start next summer. Councilman Ackerly noted Public Works Director Kornelis and others that assisted should be congratulated on the work. Mayor Williams added, it was well received at the AK Div. of Parks & Outdoor Recreation. Eadie's Frontier Club has requested a 2nd letter to ABC regarding renewal of her liquor license. Clerk Whelan reviewed the request. Councilwoman Bailie moved, seconded by Councilman Ackerly, to supply Eadie Henderson with an appropriate letter to take Oct. 21 to the hearing. Motion passed by unanimous consent. 4. He suggested Matt Raymond for the Airport Comm. to replace Tim Miller. Gloryann Harrington (item I-3) will be the next replacement. Councilwoman Bailie suggested Shannon Turner and Bob Bielefeld. Council approved the recommendation of Mr. Raymond. 5. He suggested Pat McComsey for the Beautification Comm. Council approved the recommendation of Mrs. McComsey. 6. 7. 8. tom,. He visited the Governor's office and discussed opening an office of the Governor in the area. The Legislative Affairs offices were suggested. He suggested Kenai City Hall. Councilwoman Monfor asked if we could have Legislative Affairs in City Hall. Mayor Williams replied they have a long term contract. He added, the State will hire someone to man the office. He visited General Schaeffer regarding the Air National Guard base. He has talked to Sen. Stevens. It is slow moving. Deputy Comm. Borg (Alaska Dept. Military Affairs) feels very positive that it will happen at some time. He suggested a work session with the new Council members. After a discussion, Council agreed this was not necessary. He suggested public hearings for the Capital Improvement Projects; and work KENAI CITY COUNCIL' OCTOBER 7, 1987 PAGE 7 sessions for Capital Improvement Projects, meeting with the lobbyist and meeting with the legislators. Council agreed to the followings - Oct. 22 - Work Session, CIP Oct. 23 - Work Session, CIP Oct. 26 - Public Hearing, CIP • Oct. 27 - Public Hearing, CIP Nov. 2 - Meeting with Lobbyist nt Nov. 6 - Meeting with Legislators ,r NOTE: Meeting with Legislators has been changed. 9. 10. 9. He would like to create a Kenai Bicentennial Commission for 1991. He hopes to sunset the Old Town Committee. He had a meeting with the Old Town Committee and the Kenai Historical Society. Council agreed to have an ordinance prepared for the Oct. 21 meeting. He explained a commission would be more meaningful than a committee, with better direction. There will be sub -committees with facets of the Bicentennial. Members of the commission will serve as chairmen of the committees: Lands, finances, needed structures, gathering cultural and historical data. It may cost $500,000 to $1 Million. He will ask for State and Federal grants. The Commission will take 3 months to prepare goals and objectives. It is also the bicentennial of the signing of the Bill of Rights. This will develop tourism. The City has taken several years to develop their buildings, it is time to move forward into other areas - towards the historical and cultural aspect of the City. Historical items in the area are gradually disappearing. It could be for the entire Cook Inlet basin. No one else is doing this. Peggy Arness (Stevens-Murkowski-Young office) said we have the backing of the Federal Legislators. Claire Swan said Cook Inlet Region Inc. (Native Assn.) is interested in joining. He felt the State and this city have yet to see their finest years. We have been so involved in Prudhoe Bay we have not done anything in: TransAlaska gas pipeline, ANWR, developing Westsak field (4,000 wells to be drilled), Beluga coal fields, Red Dog Mine, Green Mining Co. All will begin between 1991 and 1993. He noted the Homer "wish list" (Info #5) of $56.5 Million. We will not ask for this much, he would like to be in the $12-$15 Million category. (contd) Councilman Ackerly asked if there would be a residency requirement in the Kenai Bicentennial Comm. Mayor Williams replied he will ask to have it deleted. Councilwoman Monfor suggested asking Alan Boraas and Claire Swan to serve. Mayor Williams added he may ask for more than 7 members. Councilman Ackerly suggested having a local artist produce limited edition prints to sell. Council agreed to the preparation of an ordinance. 11. He suggested a tour of the City for the incoming Council members. I-4 City Clerk Clerk Whelan spoke. r— KENAI CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 7, 1987 PAGE 8 1. There was a telephone poll on 9-28-87 regarding Rawhide finish on the exterior of the Rec Center. Council voted 7-0 to approve Jay's Painting. 2. C&RA will be having a work shop for elected officials, clerks, exempt employees and service district employees approx. the end of October. She asked for a head count. 3. The election went very well, the absentee and questioned ballots will be counted Oct. 13, the election will be certified Oct. 21. Councilman Ackerly noted a 38% turnout is very bad. I-5 Finance Director None I-6 Public Works Director Public Works Director Kornelis spoke. 1. Councilwoman Monfor noted the light at Swires was not done. Mr. Kornelis replied he has pursued this every week. It takes 30 days after request, it was requested 9-2. They guarantee it will be in by November. 2. Councilwoman Monfor noted the One Stop liquor store at Thompson Pk. She asked Administration to check the signs and the landscaping. There are other signs in town that should be checked. 3. Councilwoman Monfor asked if trucks, boats and trailers are required to be off the road by Oct. 1. Mr. Kornelis explained, if we are moving snow we can move them. City Manager Brighton added, it is illegal to park after Oct. Mr. Kornelis said Administration will have notices placed on vehicles telling them of Code requirements. 1. (contd) Mayor Williams noted Info 14 regarding the light at Swires Rd. He noted Soldotna did not pay for their road, it was State money. 4. Councilman Measles noted the hole in front of his house has been repaired, is the hole on Redoubt (and Forest) the city's? Mr. Kornelis replied yes, it was installed by a local contractor and will be corrected. 5. Councilwoman Monfor asked if Aspen could have a sweep -over before winter. Councilman Malston explained that is not the City's fault, is is only 1/2 easement. 6. Councilwoman Monfor thanked Recreation Director McGillivray for fixing the cemetery sign. I-7 Airport Manager None J. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED To BE HEARD 1. Councilwoman Monfor expressed appreciation for the services of Councilwoman Bailie and Councilman Malston. Councilman Malston said he has enjoyed the past 3 months. 2. Mayor Williams noted Info 7, report on re -arming Alaska. Local resident Greg Daniels is mentioned. 3. Mayor Williams noted Info 16, commending Police Chief Ross. Meeting adjourned at 8:45 PM. Q� Janet Whelan, City Clerk Mr, 011 D 2Y COUNC&