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AGENDA
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KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 29 1966 - 7l00 PM
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-controvereial by the Council and
will be approved by one motion. There will be no
sepersto 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.
Be PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
1, Bobbie Wiggins - Renewal of Ft. Keney Leaser Kenai
Co -Op Preschool
a. Representative of Mayor's Council on Aging - Ft.
Keney
2. Joanne Buzzell - Replacing Vegetation - MAP Project
Assessment District
3, Jill Burnett - Replacing Candlelight Ext. when Golf
Course Lease is in Effect
co PUBLIC HEARINGS
1, Ord. 1121-86 - Increasing Rev/Appns - HAS Project -
$153 0568
a. Wm. Nelson Contract Amendment for Additional
Design & Inspection Services (New Work) -
$20,800
b. Wm. Nelson Contract Amendment for Additional
Inspection Services (Original Contract Work)
$25 0 548
2. Res. 86-28 - Acquisition of Land for Float PLane Basin
30 Res. 66-29 - Authorizing Participation in State Day
Care Assistance
4. *Transfer of Liquor License -
Peninsula Moose Lodge 91942
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MINUTES
1. *Regular Meeting - March 19t 1966
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CORRESPONDENCE
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1. *Rep. Andre Marrou - Keeping School Bond Interest in
Municipalities
2. *AK Dept. of Administration - Municipal Aid Funding
3. *AK Dept. of Public Safety - Highway Safety Plan
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4. *AK C&RA - Day Care Assistance Application - FY 187
S. *AK DNR - Preliminary Draft - Kenai River Plan
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OLD BUSINESS
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NEW BUSINESS
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1. Bills to be Paidq Bills to be Ratified
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2. Requisitions Exceeding $19000
3. *Ord. 1123-86 - Amending Kenai Municipal Code - Exits &
Emergency Escapee`
4. *Ord. 1126-86 - Amending Zoning Map
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Haller/Evergreen/McKinley
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So Disc. - Landscaping - Airport Way Triangle Strip
6. Disc. - Spenard Building Supply - Tie Into City Storm
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REPORTS
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1. City Manager
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2. Attorney
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3. Mayor
4. City Clerk
5. Finance Director
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6. Planning do Zoning
7. Harbor Commission
Be Recreation Commission
9. Library Commission
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PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD`-;
ADJOURNMENT
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KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING, MINUTES
APRIL 29 1986 - 7s00 P.M.
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KENAI CITY HALL
MAYOR TOM WAGONER PRESIDING
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A. ROLL CALL
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Presents Chris Monfort John Wise, Tom Wagoner, Tom Ackerly,
sally Bailie, Jose Hall
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Absents Ray Measles (excused)
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A-1 AGENDA APPROVAL
a. Mayor Wagoner asked that item 8-1 - Renewal of Ft. Kenny
lease, Co-op Preschool - be ds.leted.
b. Mayor Wagoner asked that a presentation by Dale Sandahl
Thompson Park convenience store - be added as item B-1.
c. Mayor Wagoner asked that a presentation by Liz Shubert
Senior Day Care Center - be added as item B-4.
d. Mayor Wagoner asked that item G-4 - Ordinance 1124-860
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amend zoning, HEM - be postponed to the April 16, 1986
meeting. Attorney Rogers explained it would give enough
time for a Board of Adjustment appeal to be prepared.
Council agreed to take it off the Consent Agenda for
discussion.
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Agenda was approved as amended.
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A-2 CONSENT AGENDA
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MOTION:
Councilmember Monfor moved, seconded by Councilmember Bailie,
to approve the Consent Agenda with the deletion of item G-4
Ordinance 1124-06 •
Motion paused by unanimous consent.
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8-1 Dale Sandahl - Convenience Store - Thompson Park
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Dale Sandahl. Kenai-�
Mr. Sandahl explained a group of Thompson Park residents have
concerns regarding the commercial property on Late 69 7, and B:-.>,.`=:.
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convenience store will have a gas station in front. He
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distributed some material. He has 70 signatures to have a
rezone; 60X of the signers are commeraial property owners in
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that area. They understood if it went to P & Z, 51% was
required. They see it s a public nuisance. Three roads
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surround the property - Lupine (a narrow residential road),
S ur, and Thompson Place (a small road). Their concerns aret
a� there is a real hazardous access to the business, it will be
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open more than the average business time; b) large trucks will
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be parked there making it difficult to serve; c) what will the
gas station do to insurance rates in the area? d) at the+:F
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Landscape Board meeting, it was aeked if there was adequate
buffer zone on three aides, ( the trees in front were removed by
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the City last summer, e) Mr. Sandahl suggested an irregularity
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-Thompson Place was completely screened by trees and the
entrance was at an angle. The City asked to gain a portion to
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straighten the road. They cleared the trees and said it would
greatly enhance the property. It enhanced it for the
commercial venture. f) Alcoholic Beverage Control floard was
contacted. The owner said he notified the people in the area.
The people present this date were not notified. g) It is to be
located at mile 5.4. When questioned one of the partners
Indicated it was to be in Beaver Creek Road. That would be a
perfect location and it is for sale. h) When a person applies
for a liquor license they have to poet notice. At the
Landscape Board Meeting the owner said the sign was visible.
It was on a enowmachine trail and was not visible. The
Alcoholic Beverage Control Board said it was not their problem.p
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He did not hear of a public hearing held in the area. i) How
does this fit into the comprehensive plan? J) If DOT does not;,
allow access on Spur because of the number of feet between''
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Thompson Place and Lupine, there will be access on two aide
roads. Is that the kind of safety conditions the City wants tohave
in a commercial area? k) The Landscape Board asked the
residents in attendance what they thought was an adequate
buffer zone. He felt it varied with the type of business. One
that was open day and night requires more buffer zone. Unless
something is done in short order, the building can be started
when the building permit is obtained. He asked if he could go
back to P 8 Z and asked if Council would review the problem.
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Spencer DeVito, Mile 5.5. Kenai (Box 317. Soldotna)
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The City sent him a letter asking for 287 square feet variance
of his property. He was concerned with losing the buffer. He
was assured it would be a safer entrance. There would be
planting and they would do planning for drainage. They lost
all the State trees plus his and exposed him to the highway,
it did not benefit him. He would be willing to donate
property to keep this from coming in. It wee only possible to
use this access because he gave up this property. Mayor
Wagoner said the place for this is P 8 Z.
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8-2 Joanne Buzzell - Replacing Vegetation - MAP Project Assessment
District
Joanne Buzzell. 416 McCollum, Kenai
She hoe heard the City has a machine that will dig up trees and
plant them. Would Council be willing to replace the trees in
her area? Mayor Wagoner said it would have to be reviewed by
Administration and the Recreation Committee. He had thought
the revegetation there was to be grass. He noted it was not on
her property, but on the right of way. Mrs. Buzzell explained
It denuded the neighborhood. The trees protected them from
noise and duet, and shaded them. Mayor Wagoner said all City
projects are reviewed by Council in the Springs they will plan
on looking at it. He added the equipment was first used last
years they do not know the survival rate.
8-3 Jill Burnett - Replacing Candlelight Extension When Golf Course
Lease is in Effect.
Jill Burnett. Box 1022, Kenai
They are still looking for access past the golf course lands.
They thought they reached a solution at a work session, but it
seems they have not. Mayor Wagoner reviewed the letter from
Administrative Assistant Gerstlauer. He explained the City
looked at the property on the Swires end. There would be room
on City Property for a right-of-way easement but we would need
Corps of Engineers approval because it is wetlands. There is
no problem with the State, the problem is stated in Attorney
Rogers' letter of August 17, 19839 we have not received
approval from the Secretary of Interior. The only access we
would have is through the for end of Swirea. Mrs. Burnett said
she had a letter from Land Manager Labahn that says Larry
Gordon of the State said they will not require the City to
dedicate replacement lands. Candlelight is already dedicated.
If the City builds a road from the northeast corner of Lot 1
into wetlands on the section line, they will need a permit.
The City could build along the bottom of the golf course with a
minimum of permits and hassle. If the City comes in from the
west end, they have to arose wetlands. To come in from Swires
they would be running into swamp. If the City honors their
lease to Dick Morgan (for the golf course) they have to give
access to the Burnetts. Attorney Rogers stated he would take
exception to all Mrs. Burnett's statements and asked for a copy
of the memo from Land Manager Labahn. Mayor Wagoner asked Mrs.
Burnett if she used Candlelight for access# how did she plan to
go across the ravine? Mrs. Burnett replied originally they
planned to continue Candlelight along the ridge and bridge the
gulley. The golf course hoe br!dged it. Mayor Wagoner asked
If Windsor Drive was the section line, answer - no. Mayor
Wagoner noted if we give access we may be in violation of
Department of Interior requirements. Attorney Rogers explained
It can be worked out, but the access may be a street in the
middle of the golf course MroL Burnett s id the had
established grandfather rights rot a road from ye�irs efore.
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Councilmember Wise sold the Bureau of Outdoor Rocreation
passed# in totop rights to Division of Parke and Department of
Natural Resources, The Secretary of Interior cannot sign off.
Attorneyr Rogers suggested he would ascertain legal access. He
will oblsin legal statue from a title company. He understood
the City wee not going to incur costs of up-greds. Mrs.
Burnett agreed, but if the City covered it For a golf course,
they do not went to fix it up. They cannot do a final plat or
sell portions because of this. Helen 3onee gave the road to
the City with the understanding the City would maintain it. It
was not recorded. Councilmember Monfor noted the golf course
will only be open four months a year and Burnette had it long
before we did. Mayor Wagoner asked if we deny access on
Candlelight would there be a right-of-way for Burnette to build
a road or would the City build the road? Councilmember Monfor
asked why this was not solved before we gave the lease to Mr.
Morgan. Attorney Rogers explained the City was acquiescent to
public eaeementp not to the Burnette. Council agreed to
Attorney Rogers' suggestion to obtain legal statue Pnd
requested Council and Mrs. Burnett recieve copies when
received.
B-4 Liz Schubert, Senior Citizen Day Care
Me. Schubert is the program coordinator for the adult day care
center. They have been operating for one month and have five
people. They hope to have 12 on a regular basis and serve 20
people. The purpose is to help them stay at home ea long as
possible; 95% of the people are on Medicare. This provides
respite for the families, enhances their quality of life and
shows the needs of the elderly are not forgotten. Anchoregep
Juneau, Ketchikan, Fairbanks and Chugiak have programs.
Councilmember Beilie noted the program is for one year, $809000
grant. One month in a retirement home is $59000 per person.
If 12 people were in a retirement home it would be very
expensive. Me. Schubert noted that it is herd to institute
loved ones; if the family to choose, they prefer to leave them
at home.
C PUBLIC HEARINGS
C-1 Ordinance 1121-06 Increasing Revenues and Appropriations - HAS
Projectp $153,569.
C-1A Wm. J. Nelson Contract Amendment for Additional Design and
Inspection Services (new work) $209000.
C-10 Wm 3. Nelson Contract Amendment for Additional Inspection
Services (original contract work) $259S48.
MOTIONe
Councilmember Ackerly moved# seconded by Councilmember Wise, to
adopt the ordinance.
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A. Waldo Coyle asked where the project Is. Mayor Wagoner
RWAI CITY COUNCIL
PUBLIC COMMENTS
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A. Waldo Coyle asked where the project Is. Mayor Wagoner
explained.
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Irving Crane, 1510 Bumblebee c Kenai. He Is concerned
regarding numbleadee Ine vast andp in spite of what the
engineer sayev will have to be higher than the plan shows.
It should be the some grade as Davidson, They have
freeze-up problems there. The ditches have to be filled
in. He can see the water running In a different direction
then the grade of the road* He suggested building up the
east and vast and of Bumblebee and filling in the ditches.
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Bill Nelson g Engineer on the Pro4ect. He agreed partly
with Mrs Crane. it Has been reviewed. The original
project had 4 1/2 feet ditches. The reason being that they
were not parallel to the streets. They do not have to
parallel. The build up at the end of Bumblebee can be done
regarding the ditch depth* Ditches 2 1/2 feet will have no
room for snow storage in winter. it will allow siltation
and run-off. It can be made two feet or 18 incheal it will
not cost a lot of money compared to raising the road
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tne peopie-in the area is raising the ditches and bringing
Bumblebee Street up. The pipes have been freezing down
there. Councilmember Monfor said at the lost meeting the
City discussed paving the road. She asked Mr. Nowell If
he had talked to his neighbors regarding shared
assessments. Mr. Howell said that he had spoken to some
but not all.
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Charles Woodcock, East Allsk Kenai, It had been discussed
that the roads woula oe within one Toot of grade before
this was started. Mr. Nelson replied for the most part
that this was true. Mr* Woodcock sold that a letter sent
last year to the residents stated that water and sewer
would be on all new lots* His was missed. City Engineer
LaShot said that he has not forgotten it. Mr, Crane asked
If this road would entail curb and gutter or just road
width. Mayor Wagoner replied that It would be up to the
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people of the assessment district. Councilmember Ackerly
asked if they understood that they would have to petition
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the City* Mayor Wagoner said yes. Mr. Woodcock asked If
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the petition would be from land owners or centers. Mayor
Wagoner replied that It would have to be property owners.
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Detween Linwoso and candleTTgnto 3ne asked If the streets
would need raising and If the ditch would be made more
shallow. Mr. Nelson explained that section is within one
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foot of the prior road grade. They may have to raise the -
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bringing the roads to within one foot of the road at the
beginning of the project# not the on igal- road. It could
be done but It would take a tremendous amount of gravel and
would be expenaive. Mr. Nelson said he would check on the
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driveway at ;ace's house. Me. Pace asked about the houses
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between her house and Linwood. Mr. Nelson said he would
look at those also. An unnamed lady from the audience
asked about the corner of Aliak and Highbush. Mr. Nelson
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said he would check on that also.
VOTE:
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
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HOTIONs
Councilmember Bailey moved, seconded by Councilmember Monfor
for approval of the contract amendment for $209800.
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Councilmember Ackerly asked if the 23 day extension applied to
the contractor. Mr. Nelson replied that it did.
Motion passed by unanimous consent.
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Contract Amendment, $259548.
MOTION:
Councilmember Monfor movedg seconded by Councilmember Bailey
for approval of the contract amendment.
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Motion passed by unanimous consent.
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Motion Amendment.
Councilmember Nice movedq seconded by Councilmember Bailey, to
amend the resolution in the now therefore clause, last line,
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after the word Council, add "and FAA financing."
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Motion passed by unanimous consent.
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- MAIN MOTION AS AMENDEDt
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Discussion on Attorney Rogers' Memo.
Attorney Rogers stated his recommendation is the slow -take. Me
explained that if we have the slow -take we would not have the;;:-•-
proposal until the and of the proceedings. If we take the
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quick -take we would have the property immediately, but would
not know what it costa until perhaps the end of the litigation;
you will be obligated to buy it. If at the conclusion of the
proceedings the judge decides the price is wrong, the Council
has the option not to proceed. He could initiate a slow -take
and switch if we are in a time crunch. We can not do it at the
feet -take. Airport Manager Ernst reported that the
pre -application wee filed in November; it has not been approved
subject to the feasibility study, but it appears imminent. The
transcript of the public hearing has been sent with the agency
submittal. Mayor Wagoner suggested we take 60 acres of the 160
on a quick -take and get the rest on a slow -take if needed.
Attorney Rogers explained that you can only take as much as is
needed by condemnation. It has been deemed that 80 acres are
needed. Councilmember Wise stated that it was his impression
that to proceed with the Float Basin Pre-App approval we
must have an environmental impact statement and control of the
land. Airport Manager Ernst replied that he is not sure that
we need control as much as the process of acquiring the land.
Councilmember Wise stated that the project has been delayed
until next year with the slow -take it would be even longer.
Mayor Wagoner stated that was his assumption. He asked Airport
Manager Ernst how much engineering was required by FAA. Mr.
Ernst replied FAA would want to review our design and approve;
the rough preliminary is done. He has worked closely with FAA
and has indications that they went it done this year. They
have back-up with 1984 monies so they could start in mid -summer
and continue into the winter. Mayor Wagoner asked if we had
requested transfer of ramp extension funds. City Manager
Brighton replied that we did not have it in writing. Airport
Manager Ernst reported that he had talked to Me. Holland,
Coordinator of Grants; she will meet with the project director
of DOT. They heard the money will be reallocated by the
Legislature; they will try to get it. It will be a monumental
task, we already have the money and it will be hard to get it
back from us. They will get letters from the DOT director that
we have the money, he will talk to them again. Councilmember
Monfor asked Airport Manager Ernst how the public hearing came
out. Airport Manager Ernst replied that there were 18
attending; five spoke, all said yes. He added that we had
►iuney from the airport fund, if we need money we can use that
money to secure the property. We can get an advance on next
year's funds. Councilmember Hall noted that we would have to
contact the owner. Attorney Rogers replied that he has an
Indication that they will not accept this. Councilmember Hall
asked that the Council be notified which way it goes as soon as
possible, then we will make decision on the quick or slow take.
Council agreed to this suggestion.
PUBLIC COMMENT#
Ruby Coyle. Kenai - A point of order was noted, she asked if
unanus cont could be used for a $120,000 allocated rather
than a vote of each individual. The Mayor explained that this
was just for administration to make a S120,000 offer to the
owners. If they accept. administration will come back for an
appropriation. Mrs. Coyle noted that when you give an attorney
the authority to make an offer, you are tying up the money.
Mayor Wagoner explained that until the Council votes there is
no money tied up. Mrs. Coyle asked who did the appraisal.
Airport Manager Ernst replied by FAA requirements they had two
appraisals and one review; Frykholm and Warfle did the
appreieale, Alaska Evaluations did the review. Alaska
Evaluations Is an MAI appraiser.
C-3 Resolution 86-29 - Authorizing Participation in State Day Care
Assistance.
NOTION:
VOTE:
Councilmember Monfor moved, seconded by Councilmember Hall,
for approval of the resolution.
Councilmember Bailey asked how many day care centers were in
Kenai, including the one that closed. Councilmember Wlee
stated that one will reopen. City Manager Brighton replied
that is important, the money received is based on the number of
spaces available.
Motion passed by unanimous consent.
C-4 Transfer of Liquor License, Peninsula Moose Lodge 81942.
-Approved by Consent Agenda.
D MINUTES
D-1 Regular Meeting, March 199 1986, approved by Consent Agenda.
E CORRESPONDENCE
E-1 Representative Andre Marrou - Keeping School Bond Interest in
Municipalities
E-2 Alaska Department of Administration - Municipal Aid Funding
E-3 Alaska Department of Public Safety - Highway Safety Plan
Update
E-4 Alaska C b RA - Day Care Assistance Application - FY 1987
E-g Alaska DNR - Preliminary Draft - Kenai River Plan
Approved by consent agenda.
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G NEW BUSINESS
April 2. 1986
G-1 Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified.
MOTIONe
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Councilmember Hall moved, seconded by Councilmember Monfor, to
approve the bills as submitted.
Motion passed by unanimous consent.
G-2 Requisitions Exceeding $19000.
MOT ION:
VOTE:
Councilmember Hall moved, seconded by Councilmember Monfor, to
approve the requisitions as submitted.
Councilmember Bailey noted Eagle Eye Visione. She would
like to see more of hie work. City Manager replied that we
would be seeing this work, he is waiting for them to show us
what they can do. We will get it when it is complete.
Councilmember Bailey suggested Information Item 2 said there
maybe one for Kenai and one for Soldotna. We could put them
together.
Motion passed by unanimous consent.
C-3 Ordinance 1123-86 - Amending Kenai Municipal Code - Exits and
Emergency Escapee
Councilmember Hall noted that this item passed on the Consent
Agenda for introduction.
MOTION - FOR SECOND READING
Councilmember Hall moved, seconded by Councilmember Bailey, for
second reading for Ordinance 1123-86 on this date.
VOTE - FOR SECOND READING
Motion passed by unanimous consent.
MOTION - FOR ADOPTION
Councilmember Hall moved, seconded by Councilmember Bailey, for
adoption of Ordinance 1123-86.
Motion Amendment - Councilmember Hall moved, seconded by
Counoilmember Monfor to adopt the substitute Ordinance 1123-86
as submitted by the Building Inspector in the packets
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Notion Addition Councilmember Hall moved, with consent of
aecondp to make this an emergency Ordinances
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AMENDMENT
Notion passed by unanimous consent.
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PUBLIC COMMENT-'
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Building Inspector Hackney was asked to explain the substitutes
Mr. Hackney explained we could not do our Uniform Building Code
this year because the State was Blow in getting theirs done.
The State amended from 4411 to 48" and we followed* This year,
the State adopted by Administrative Code and left the
measurements at 44". In order to comply we had to do the same.
At the last minute, the State changed their mind and went to
48". We passed our Ordinance at 44", now if we let the
Ordinance go through as is, it will be May 16 before it is
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adopted. We will have 4 then 44"g then 48".
VOTE
- MAIN NOTION AS AMENDED:
Notion passed by unanimous consent.
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Ordinance 1124-86 - Amending Zoning Map Haller, Evergreen,
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Discussion Landscaping Airport Way Triangle Strip
Architect, Carmen Gintali explained that they were the
consultants to Wines-Corthell-Bryson for upgrade of Airport
Way. The time th:Bproject was started they had Suzanne Little
in the offices 6 utification Committee has reviewed three
schemes for this area. They felt this one so proposed is the
best.
Suzanne Little reviewed the proposal to the Council. The land
area is flat with strong winds from the north. She suggested
cribbing two to three feet high around the perimeter, of
railroad tie material. A retainage wall would be used to hold
up eight foot berms and planting on tope There would be a
sidewalk on the perimeter. There would be a turn -around for
airport access and a sign stating the types of plants. A dry
creek bed In the center with river rock. Walkways would be
covered with 0-1 crushed gravel. An evergreen forest would be
on the north and deciduous would be on the south to bring In
sunshine* The open areas would be seeded with native flowers
and native gross. There would be banners along the edge with
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two viewing platforms. We felt this park should be accessible
to the people rather than just a view park. There will be a
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hotel, HEAP and other major buildings adjacent to this.
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Wagoner suggested retainage board on the path so the material
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would not drift. Counoilmember Ackerly asked how big the trees
are initially. Me. Little replied six to eight feet.
Councilmember Ackerly noted that it will take 15 years for them
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to grow. Mayor Wagoner asked if all the plants were native.
Me., Little replied, majority are notuatiVe but grow well here.._:
She has proposed a one-year maintenance contract put into the
proposal.
Regarding the Cost - If the City could acquire a fill, it would
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decrease the initial $969000 cost. Mayor Wagoner asked how
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much of this could be done by our summer crews. Mr. Gintoli
noted that this was supposedto go out to bid with the Airport
paving. City Manager Brighton stated that if we are going to
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spend that kind of money we should have a Landscape artist.
Mayor Wagoner noticed a Landscape artist just advisee, he does
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not do the work. City Manager Brighton replied that City crews
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do this, we have no guarantee.
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No action was taken by Council.
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Discussion - Spenard Building Supply tie into City storm
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drains.
City Engineer LaShot explained information on this is in the
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packet. Spenard Building Supply could do this but it would not
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be as easy as they thought. They would have to run a storm
drain across Redoubt. The one they wanted to use was a
sanitary sewer. City Manager Brighton asked if we had heard_
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from Spenard Builder Supply. Answer, no. Mayor Wagoner noted
this does not have to come back to Council.
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REPORTS
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City Manager
City Manager Brighton spoke:
s. There will be a Legislative Conference April 39 1986,
regarding campgrounds in the Municipalities.
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b. At the April 16, 19869 meeting we will have proposed
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budgets and an agenda for work sessions.
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Attorney
Attorney Rogers spokes
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a. The Katmai lawouit (item H-x). We were able to keep our
loose to a minimum. There may be similar occurences at
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other businesses in the City.
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b. Fisherman's Pecking (item H-2). There has been a denial of
an extension.
H-3 Mayor
Mayor Wagoner spoke:
a. Lt. Governor McAlpine will be here April 39 19869 at 10$30
a.m. in the Council Chambers.
b. He would like to have a work session regarding the
pre-school and the Senior Citizen Day Care use of Fort
Kenay. He would like to have Council and the two groups
meet. Councilmember Monfor suggested this could be worked
out by administration. She noted that kids were more
flexible then the seniors. Councilmember Bailey stated
when we accepted the grant for the Senior Day Care we said
we would provide a place; the Recreation Center to not
acceptable. She suggested that this could be done
administratively. One problem in the Teen Center is that
the materials from Little League are in the store room.
Recreation Director McGillivray, City Manager Brighton and
Councilmember Bailey went into the facility. The prob;ems
with the Senior Citizen Day Care using the Roc Center are
the posters are a problemp the surroundings were upsetting
them. They would work better in a cozy environment.
Preschoolers need more room and a more central location.
Preschool is more closely associated with Toone that would
be using the facility. The Seniors will have to have
transportation Thursday and Friday of this week. That is
difficult for them. She also asked if we wanted to lease a
non-profit organization such as preschool. It was
tentative at the beginning. Councilmember Hall noted that
the work session would give the Council a chance to hear
both sides. Council agreed to a work session on April 8p
19869 at 600 p.m. Councilmember Ackerly asked that a
standard for Commissions and Committees alsu be discussed.
Councilmember Bailey asked if Council could discuss if we
want to Jesse to private, non-profit organizations.
H-4 City Clerk
Clerk Whalen spoke:
a. Telephone Poll wee taken on March 199 19869 for loader
repair work in the amount of $1111
410. Five Council members
said yeep two were unable to be reached.
b. The Elected Officials Handbook has been distributed to the
Council.
as The report on the Clerks' Seminar is in the packet. She
noted the Federal Voting Rights Act was discussed with the
Clerks. A representative from the U.S. Department of
3ustice was requested to review with the Clerks had
planned on going$ but at the last minutes explained that it
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was too far away and would not come. She distributed a F"
booklet for our user printed by the Divisions of Elections
For the State oP Alaska
d. She will be on vacation from April 159 1966 to May 1t
1986.
H-S Finance Director
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H-6 Planning and toning
None
H-7 Harbor Commission
Mayor Wagoner asked about the preliminary Harbor design.-'.
Engineer LeShot replied that it is underway; it Is in the
permit process.
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H-8 Recreation Commission
Recreation Director McGillivray spoke.
9. Regarding camping in the Municipal Parka, he will be having
public hearings. It was presented to the Recreation " -
Commission; their recommendation was to leave the ordinance
as is until the City or private entity comes up with e
camping area. The State told him that there was no problem - -
if Council wants to close the parks or limit to day use
only. He just noted that if we charge the locale we can
only charge two times that amount for out-of-town campers.
He noted that the Chamber of Commerce is advertising in
National Magazines that the City has a Municipal Park for
camping. Councilmember Bailey noted Soldotne hoe 61 camp
sites in their park with a manager on site. She suggested
a similar proposal for us. Recreation Director McGillivray '=
was requested to check into their program. City Manager -
Brighton reported that we have 28 spaces in the City Park. ''..
Mr. McGillivray noted a lot of those do not have cooking or
a pad for camping.
b. Councilmember Monfor asked if Mr. McGillivray had receivedyo-::: f ::
a letter from Mr. Lucky regarding the ball field at section
36. Answer, yea. �¢
c. Councilmember Monfor asked about the trees blown down in
the City Park. Recreation Director McGillivrey replied
that they are being used for firewood. He will check on
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Item "a" continued.
April 2. 1986
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Council agreed to proceed with Public Hearings regarding = I^
camping in the perk. :.
Item "b" continued.
Recreation McGillivray reviewed Mr. Lucky's letter. Their
plan is not to set up bell diamonds, but to clear and plant
with portable fencing. It would not be just for ball
field. They would need a perimeter fence to keep vehicles
out. They could use movable mounds. Mayor Wagoner asked--
about the status on the Junior High baseball cooperative
agreement. Mr. McGillivray said he has not talked to him
yet. Councilmember Bailey noted that they have a bell
field at the Junior High that they could use for these
facilities. Mr. McGillivray noted if they move the T
believe to the High School, it would eliminate many
problems. He thinks we can handle this. The "T" boilers
can go to a smaller field. They are in a learning process,
they do not play, they do not use the fields on Saturday.
Councilmember Wise asked if Section 36 ball field area has
been platted and dedicated. Mayor Wagoner stated that he
is not going to support funds to develop Section 36 until`
we get the cooperation from the school district. We could
get joint utilization. Mr. McGillivray said he has talked
to them{ lest summer they put in the fields by the High:
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School. They said the Junior High fields would be done.='
this year. Mayor Wagoner said we could develop those with
our money if we could use them. We should propose this to
The High School is
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the schools, it is a better location.
fenced. Mr. McGillivray noted that the two High School
fields are too close together to plaY1 just for practice.
He said he would contact Don McCloud regarding the Junior
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High. The High School will have first choice on summer
use. Mayor Wagoner asked for something in writing to Mr.
McCloud with copies to Mayor Stan Thompson and Mr.
Pomeroy.
H-9 Library Commission
None
I PERSONS PRESENT, NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
a. Father Targonsky, Russian Orthodox Church
A letter from the United States Department of the Interior 'Q:u.
Is in the pocket ( Item - Info 7) . He agrees with the Parka n =- ��:: ;�= .= x......_
Service Statement. The City is preparing for their ZOOth
anniversary. The most important part of the celebration is .�
the Russian Church. This is a national historical
landmark, the only one in Kenai. There is a danger if we
accept Mr. Keeprisin's plan, the designation would be
revoked by the Department of Interior. The Old Town.;;.
Committee is working on this situation and they will
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present decisions to Council. One proposal to to leave the
Church as is, with no plaza. Mayor Wagoner asked if he was s..'
speaking to the total plan or just to the Church area.
Father Tergonsky replied$ just the church property, but
other changes have been proposed in the plan.
b. Assemblyman Joe Arnees 1.
He had just come from a waste committee meeting at the s
Borough. Mayor Thompson has instructed the committee to -
begin searching for a consolidated landfill for both Kenai
and Soldotne. There will be a work session April 14, 1986 - =-
at the Borough. They are inviting people to review and
help them decide regarding a site. He is formally inviting
Council to attend. He noted there will be more hearings.
City Manager Brighton asked if they are actively pursuing
incineration. Mr. Arnees replied Mayor Thompson directed
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both areas. The rim
considered for bo Y
will be cone P
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Is recwested by June let. Mayor Wagoner noted that the
Incineration will produce electricity from waste heat.
They will need a substation or will it be just incineration
and burial. Mr. Arnees replied that the Mayor's intent Is F -
that it could potentially be an incineration site. He
feels that the notion of heating buildings with steam is
gone, so he is looking for an HEA substation area. He
noted incineration or some sort of compacting or shredding
is coming. A landfill is expensive.
c. Ruby Coyle, Kenai.
She asked for the priority list on the Capital Improvemen!
Projects. This was given to her. She asked where Bambara
Drive is. Mayor Wagoner noted that it is number 3. It will Js
be done this year if we get enough money from the State. "
Mrs. Coyle stated she was concerned about BerAbora., There
was a contractor to do snow shoveling this year and it has j
not been done for some time. The grader has knocked
1/2 inch off the road. There are holes two feet deep from
ice. She suggested City crews should maintain this road. .P.:
Mayor Wagoner explained the administration Is handling this '.
problem with the contractor. r
d. Councilmember Monfor asked about the care parked for sale _
at the Katmai. Can we do anything about it? City Manages
replied that it is private property. Mayor Wagoner noticed
that some are at the bank also.
a. Councilmember Bailey reported the Community Center will be
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meeting at 7t00 on April 14, 1966.
f. Councilmember Bailey reported the Hospital Board will be
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meeting April 3, 19960 at 700 p.m.
g. Recreation Director McGillivray asked if the public hearing
on municipal parka would be for just the City arks or for
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all municipal parks. Council agreed that it should be for
all municipal parka.
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h. Counciimember Ackerly noted, regarding Mrs. Coyle's
r erke that hie road to in the worst condition it has
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been since he moved there. Mrs. Coyle asked the Council to
come and take a look at
her road.
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