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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-12-05 Council Minuteso, AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 5, 1984 - 7%00 PM WORK SESSION - 600 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 -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 C. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Ordinance 996-84 - Reappropristing $160,000 of 1983 Road Grant p1 for Desiqn of Street Projects on 1985-86 Capital Improvements List 2. Ordinance 998-84 - Amendinq Zoning Map by Rezoning Govt. Lot 69, Sec. 34 to Suburban Residential 3. Resolution 84-145 - Transfer $4,908 to Purchase a Hydraulic Personnel Lift for Maintenance of Gym 4. Resolution 84-146 - Establishinq Investment Policies for City Monies 5. Resolution 84-147 - Award of Combination Sewer do Cleaning Machine - Solberg Equipment 6. Liquor License Renewals -** Larry's Club; **Peninsula Moose Lodge 41942; Italian Gardenss Pizza Paradisos (**Pending OK by Borough) D. MINUTES 1. *Regular Meeting, November 21, 1984 E. CORRESPONDENCE 1. Letter from Gov. Sheffield on 1985-186 Capital Improvements 2. Letter from Borough on Solid Waste Incinerator F. OLD BUSINESS G. NEW BUSINESS 1. Bills to be Paid, Rills to be Ratified 2. Requisitions Exceeding $1,000 3. *Ordinance 999-84 - Increasing rev/appns $295,000 in Capital Project entitled "Marathon Road Relocation" 4. •Ordinance 1000-84 - Increasing rev/appns $100,000 for Award of a Construction Project on Library Addition 5. Discussion - Walter Church A Fred Parton - Bowling Alley - Compliance with Lease Application 6. Change Order #1 - Tikigag Construction, Inc. - Police Station Addition 7. Contract Change Order - Walker Lane Extension - Zubeck, Inc. H. Discussion - Goals for Fiscal Years 1985/86 9. Discussion - Lowry - Tract A Sprucewood Replat 10. Discussion - Approval of Assignment of Lease - Bob Borgen to Commercial nevelopment r..•ri r�Juwra:�ws<_ac�sssro,M�1I.W+allHra»v�..�_-= 11. Discussion - City Employee Meritorious Award 12. Discussion - Vacatlun of Utility Easement - Meeks Subdivision -• Evergreen Grove Addition 13. Discussion _ Lease Application - Lot 3, Baron Park Subdivision - Swenor/Roberts 14. Discussion - Security Proposal - Airport 15. Discussion - Breakfast at Merit Inn - Borough Assembly Reps. - 12/11/84 - (ten. 7 a.m.) H. REPORTS 1. City Manager 2. City Attorney 3. Mayor 4. City Clerk 5. Finance Director 6. Planning & Zoning 7. Harbor Commission 8. Recreation Commission 4, Library Commission 1. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ADJOURNMENT a i 1 i i i N! KENAI CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING, MINUTES DECEMBER 59 1984, 7sOO PM KENAI CITY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING MAYOR TOM WAGONER PRESIDING PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE A. ROLL CALL Presents John Wise, Tom Wagoner, Tom Ackerly, Sally Bailie, Jess Hall, Ray Measles, Chris Monfor Absents None A-1 Agenda Approval Mayor Wagoner asked that item G-9, Sprucewood Re -plat, be deleted from the agenda. Council approved the agenda as amended. A-2 Consent Agenda MOTIONS Councilman Measles moved, seconded by Councilwoman Monfor, to approve the Consent Agenda. Mayor Wagoner requested item G-4, Ord. 1000-84, be deleted from the Consent Agenda. Councilman Wise requested item G-3, Ord. 999-84, be deleted from the Consent Agenda. Clerk Whelan requested item D-1, Minutes, be deleted from the Consent Agenda. Mayor Wagoner declared the Consent Agenda motion moot, as there were no items remaining on the Consent Agenda. C. PUBLIC HEARINGS C-1 Ordinance 996-84 - Reappropriating $160,000 of 1983 Road Grant #1 for Design of Street Projects on 1965-86 Capital Improvements List MOTIONS Councilman Ackerly moved, seconded by Councilman Measles, to adopt the ordinance. There was no public comment. Notion passed unanimously by roll call vote. C-2 Ordinance 996-84 - Amending Zoning Map by Rezoning Govt. Lot 69, Sect. 34 to Suburban Residential NOTIONS Councilman Measles moved, seconded by Councilman Ackerly, to adopt the ordinance. There was no public comment. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. C-3 Resolution 84-145 - Transfer $4,908 to Purchase a Hydraulic Personnel Lift for Maintenance of Gym MOTION, Postpones Councilman Ackerly moved, seconded by Councilman Measles, to postpone action on this item to Jan 2, 1984. Y . ` i• i I 1 KENAI CITY COUNCIL f)VCFMRFR 5, 1984 Page 2 Mayor Wagoner suggested Recreation Director McGillivray look into receiving service from the Borough. VOTE, Postpones Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. C-4 Resolution 84-146 - Establishing Investment Policies for City Moneys MOTIONS Councilman Measles moved, seconded by Councilman Ackerly, to adopt the resolution. There was no public comment. Councilman Wise noted Kodiak collateralized their investments and still lost $2 Million. Finance Director Brown explained, it is permissable under current policy. With this resolution, market value has to be maintained. If it is default the City owns the collateral at market value. That should stop any lose. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. C-5 Resolution 84-147 - Award of Combination Sewer do Cleaning Machine - Sahlberg Equipment MOTIONS Councilman Ackerly moved, seconded by Councilwoman Bailie, to adopt the resolution. There was no public comment. Councilman Wise objected to the source of funding. Federal Revenue Sharing should belong to all the people. A utility is supposed to be self-sufficient and has a $1/2 Million fund balance. VOTE ( Passed) s Yost Wagoner, Ackerly, Bailie, Hall, Measles, Monfor Nos Wise C-6 Liquor License Renewals - Larry's Club, Peninsula Moose Lodge 81942, Italian Gardens, Pizza Paradisos Clerk Whelan requested postponing action on Larry's Club and Moose Lodge till taxes are current with the Borough. MOTIONS Councilman Measles moved, seconded by Councilman Ackerly, that a letter of non -objection be sent to ABC for Italian Gardens and Pizza Paradisos, and a request f,)r extension for Larry's Club and Peninsule Moose. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. D. MINUTES D-1 Regular Meeting, Nov. 21, 1984 Clark Whelan requested page 6, after the last paragraph, a paragraph be added, "Public Works Director Kornelis handed out the final draft of the 1985-86 Capital Improvements , 4 1, -., KENAI CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 5, 1984 Page 3 Projects brochure for Council to review and requested comments as soon as possible since it would be printed very soon." MOTIONS Councilwoman Bailie moved, seconded by Councilman Ackerly, to approve the minutes as amended. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. E. CORRESPONDENCE E-1 Letter from Gov. Sheffield on 1985-86 Capital Improvements Councilman Wise asked if the back-up had been prepared on the convention center. Mayor Wagoner replied it is being prepared. Public Works Director Kornelis added, the brochure will be started Dec. 6. E-2 Letter from Borough on Solid Waste Incinerator Mayor Wagoner said Borough Aseemblymember Glick attended the hearings. F. OLD BUSINESS None G. NEW BUSINESS G-1 Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified NOTIONS Councilman Measles moved, seconded by Councilman Ackerly, to approve the billo no submitted. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. G-2 Requisitions Exceeding $1,000 NOTIONS Councilman Measles moved, seconded by Councilwoman Bailie, to approve the requisitions as submitted, deleting the Up -Right, Inc. bill. Motion passed by unanimous consent. G-3 Ordinance 999-84 - Increasing Rev/Appns $295,000 in Capital Project Entitled "Marathon Road Relocation" NOTIONS Councilman Ackerly moved, seconded by Councilman Meaolos, to introduce the ordinance. Councilman Wise the projects relating to Marathon Rd. and Baron Pk. S/0 are "knoe-jerk" reactions. There wart a request for the land that woo rushed through, we have given the land to HEA and now are talking about access to businesses. He has not seen a plan regarding the lands. We should not spend airport funds without a plan. Mayor Wagoner said at the Nov. 21 meeting, Administration was asked to write to HEA regarding sharing road expenses. VOTE {Passed;; YesS Wagoner, Ackerly, Bailin, Hall, Mesolnn, Monfor Not Wise , IV; A . f �♦ L Ii, KENAI CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 5, 1984 Page 4 G-4 Ordinance 1000-84 - Increasing Rev/Appne $100,000 for Award of a Construction Project on Library Addition MOTION: Councilman Ackerly moved, seconded by Councilwoman Monfor, to introduce the ordinance. Councilman Wise said the project is a benefit to the City, but it should not comp out of Capital Improvement Projects. It should come out of general revenue sharing. Councilman Hall said the project was originally divided into 4 phases because we were concerned that we could not get the addition. He has mixed feelings about coming back with an additional $100,000. What if other projects did that? Now we have a land fund and will accumulate interest for these types of costs. We designed it so we could come in with parts of the project. Councilman Ackerly added, we will not get it any cheaper than it is now. He noted there was a disparity between the bid and the estimate. Councilwoman. Bailie said Council is serving the City now and in the future. Mayor Wa oner said we have gone $353,000 over budget, We aaid 8009000 was the maximum. The apace is a good buy for the dollar, but he questions the need for the space at this time. We are doubling the library now. There are other groups and needs that take money. The library is not the only thing in the community that needs money. He aoked Terry Stocker from Architect Gintoli's office, What other project of this nature has the recommended bidder (Gaston) done? Mr. Stocker replied, he did not know. They will check into this. They have done several large projects in Anchorage. VOTE (Passed): Yeas Wise, Ackerly, Bailie, Measles, Monfor No$ Wagoner, Hall G-5 Discussion - Walter Church & Fred Paxton - Bowling Alley - Compliance with Lease Application Mayor Wagoner said Council is concerned regarding the structure on this property. It is different then the one proposed when the lease was reviewed. Mr. Paxton explained, when they started, it was to be wood and black. The front had 20 lanes, the back had 12. They would add on the back later to be 20 lanes. There would be 2 rows of columns in the center. It would be a building that would not have the original appearance when it was added on to. This design will accommodate all 20 lanes under one roof. They did fail to consult with the City. He apologized and added, whatever they can do to enhance their credibility with Council, they will do. Jim Bradley, Mile 3, Rabbit Creek Rd., Anchorage. He reviewed the drawings. tie cxplained, an architectural style takes many things into consideration - cost, land use, etc. Site development is important. The lot blueprints did not have ANSI requirements. It was changad. This is a very comprehensive landscaping plan. The plan distributed this week should be part of the proposal. Councilwoman Bailie noted there was no reference to the otand of trees there now. Did he plan to remove them? Mr. Bradley replied, that _ is to be left ea is, with Mountain Asti added. Mayor Wagoner said the original plans were never submitted to Building Inspector Hackney for review or a building permit. They would have been denied if he had seen them, if there was no handicapped access. Councilwoman Bailie avid uhe checked with Fire Chief Winston regarding metal buildings. They are the most dangerouu nation-wide. In thin buildiny, the walls ®l KENAI CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 5, 1984 Page 5 will support the roof without trusses. It would be dangerous for the public and the fireman in case of fire. Mr. Bradley said the State Fire Marshall has approved these plans with certain restrictions. The roof assembly has clear span trusses. The roof has fire protection covering or sprinklers. Councilwoman Monfor said she was on P&Z when this came up. This is prime property in the City. The plan said there would not be a metal building. There wag a person who wanted a metal building at the same meeting and he was denied. This sets the City back 25 years. It is a quonset hut. There is much feeling in the City regarding this. Mr. Bradley said, because of improvements, these buildings are attractive. This is serving the function, it is a superior answer to a conventional building. Conventional buildings are subject to more weather pressure. The manufacturing standards for liability of the building are far beyond the architect's liability. Mayor Wagoner said the structure is not a concern. Had they come to the Council with this design, the property would not have been Issued. We have other property we would not mind this type of building on. He has not found anyone in support of this. Council is not discussing merits of either. They would have to go to the building inspector, fire marshall, etc. Either one would be acceptable, it is the location. This was done in circumvention of the original lease. Councilwoman Bailie said Mr. Paxton and Mr. Church should realize we want a bowling alley, we have made concessions to get it. But the integrity of Kenai is at stake. They have gambled with the City and lost. We would be derelict in our duty if we approved this. Councilwoman Monfor asked if they would be interested in putting it someplace sloe? Mr. Paxton replied they have several thousane dollars invested that cannot be moved. They could redecorate with wood siding. Mayor Wagoner said this type of structure is cheaper to build than the other one. People on the sides of this building have invested also and will be affected by this. Councilman Hall said the building was not approved. Looking at it that way, where do we sit as a Council? If we let them finish, the next one who leases will do the same thing. Esthetics have nothing to do with the structure, ghat plan would "de-quoneet" it? Mr. Paxton replied it could be done. Mr. Bradley said he would like conditional approval, subject to different architectural building. Councilman Hall said he is opposed to a metal building, but the style is where the flack is coming from. He could come back to Council with proposals. Mayor Wagoner said they should come back to P&Z first. He will not approve proceeding with construction pending approval. The entire concept of the project is changed. Mr. Bradley explained, he did not imply continuing, just a form subject to approval without continuing. Mayor Wagoner said there is nothing to approve. It will have to go to P&Z and back to Council. Councilwoman Bailie asked if they would be willing to consider some other area if they are set on this structure. People will seek out a bowling alley, they do not have to be on the main thoroughfare. Unless we can have the original building as presented, she would object to approval of the alterations. Councilman Measles said we should see what can be done with a "face-lift." Councilman Wise said he did not like the roof. The original plan had a flat roof. Council will entertain a change, but not necessarily approve it. Councilwoman Monfor noted, we want our bowlers "home." She has had over 70 people call her since the building started. We just want a building as good as the business will be. G-6 Change Order 01 - Tikigag Const., Inc. - Police Station Addition KENAI CITY COUNCIL OCCEMBER 5, 1984 Page 6 MOTIONS Councilman Measles moved, seconded by Councilwoman Bailie, to approve the change order. Motion passed by unanimous consent. G-7 Contract Change Order - Walker Lane Extension - Zubeck Inc. MOTIONS Councilman Measles moved, seconded by Councilman Hall, to approve the change order. Motion passed by unanimous consent. G-8 Discussion - Goals for Fiscal Years 1985/86 Mayor Wagoner said Fire Chief Winston asked to add one item. Councilwoman Monfor suggooted adding a camping facility for tourists and tent campers with toilets and dumpstelrs. Mayor Wagoner asked Council and Administration to list their goals and submit to City Manager Brighton. Even if we do not get them tone in the time stated, there will be guidelines. Councilman Wise suggested a 5-year capital plan, not based on State funding. We should have a maintenance plan of City facilities. Mayor Wagoner suggested a work session after Jan. 1 to discuss this. G-10 Discussion - Approval of Assignment of Lease - Bob Borgen to Commercial Development MOTIONS Councilman Wise moved, seconded by Councilman Measles, to approve the assignment of lease. Atty. Rogers said he had no problem with this, Commercial Development is Alaska Industrial Hardware. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. G-11 Discussion - City Employee Meritorious Award Councilwoman Bailie suggested recognition for volunteers, specifically the Library. G-12 Discussion - Vacation of Utility Easement - Meeks Subdivision - Evergreen Grove Addition NOTION# Councilman Wise moved, seconded by Councilman Ackerly, to approve the vacation. Councilman Hall asked to abstain, as this involves a close relative. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote, with Councilman Hall abstaining. G-13 Discussion - Lease Application - Lot 3, Baron Park S/D - Swenor/Roberts MOTION: Councilman Wise moved, seconded by Councilman Measles, to approve the lease application. t ` KENAI CITY COUNCIL E DECEMBER 5, 1984 Page 7 Land Manager Labahn explained, the first phase will be completed in August 1985, the second will be Sept. 1986. Mayor Wagoner said there are a couple of developments in the area with frontage space available. There will be food vendors in the area. He was concerned about the applicability of that lot. Land Manager Labahn said they wanted to build their own building, they are sub -leasing now. They have a visibility problem now. Chuck Swenor, Swenor's Specialty Subs. This location is behind the car wash. It has been a problem with the addition of the Vet Center, custom cabinet shop and large vehicles in the area. Also the water from the car wash is a problem. They looked at the area next door but it does not have water do sewer. The Baron Pk. location is ideal for their business. Councilwoman Monfor noted this is an expensive piece of property, they have had problems with the bowling alley. They are unknown to her. Mayor Wagoner said this is not Council concern. Mr. Swenor said he wanted a 55 i year lease, P&Z has approved this. Land Manager Labahn noted the 3 things listed in the memo should be in the motion. Finance Director Brown noted the lot phase is smaller, is this land available for sale? Could he convert to sale and not honor the rent of the agreement? Land Manager Labahn replied, the land is for sale and could be bought if he has substantially completed the lot phase. The Code does not define substantial completion. Councilman Hall asked, if phase 1 was completed and not phase 2, what do we do? Atty. Rogers replied he would be in technical violation. If the parcels are not severable, we would have a forfeiture. He suggested, to ensure phase 2, forfeiture could be in the documents. Land Manager Labahn said he asked them if they wanted 2 separate lease agreements, but they have a shared facility. Mr. Swenor said there is a landscaping plan, a 5 ft. wide strip of birch trees on the driveway. They will be moving back the parking lot. Atty. Rogers noted the courts are hesitant to enforce forfeiture for esthetic reasons. ADDED ITEMS Councilwoman Bailie suggested a•work session regarding development on leased and privately owned land in the area. She suggested an architectural review committee. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. G-14 Discussion - Security Proposal - Airport Airport Manager Ernst explained, this may be premature. The State is doubling their lease rates in airports and increasing landing rates. There were 20 strcraft diverted to Kenai in the last month, 17 required fuel. This was a revenue of $681 to the City, plus $577 for landing fees. The income is not equal to the cost. No action was taken by Council. G-15 Discussion - Breakfast at Merit Inn - Borough Assembly Reps, 12-11-84, 7s00 AM. Mayor Wagoner said dialogue is needed, the City will pay for the first breakfast, then it will be no -host. Councilman Wise asked, when will we meet with the local ! legislators? Mayor Wagoner said he will arrange this. Councilman Wise suggested Senators Armstrong-DeVries, Kerttula, and Rep. Szmanski be invited. i' I I I I 1 KENAI CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 5, 1984 _ Page 8 H. REPORTS H-1 City Manager City Manager Brighton spoke. Be He has distributed the public opinion survey. He would like to discuss it at the next work session. b. Dec. 14 is the City Christmas party at the Senior Center. e. He just got back from the National League of Cities meeting. He is on the Small Cities Economic l Development Committee. The small cities have a voice they did not have in the past. They do not have the problems big cities have. Big cities depend on the federal government the way we depend on the State. They will not have much available. All of the programs are being pulled. We have asked for Community Development funds, it may be 6 to 8 months before we know. 1 ' - H-2 Attorney Atty. Rogers spoke. a. The final report is in on Cook Inlet View Dr. There is no problem with ownership of the City of the entire area from Wildwood gate to near the fence. The rest is an engineering problem, it ties in with the capital improvement list. The Federal government retained the easement as long as they had need relative to the military. That lapsed and was not conveyed to the Natives. b. The annexation petition (Beluga, Chinulna) has been submitted to the State. We should get a reply in 2 to 3 weeks. They will review the area at that time. c. The first arraignments on the sign code were today. H-3 Mayor Mayor Wagoner spoke. a. Union Oil wants a meeting with the City, they would like to come down in January. He has scheduled Jan. 11 at 1100 at the Merit Inn. H-4 City Clerk Clerk Whelan reported on the luncheon at the Merit Inn, Dec. 7 with FAA and Council. H-5 Finance Director None H-6 Planning & Zoning None H-7 Harbor Commission None ass �j KENAI CITw COUNCIL DECEMBER 5, 1984 Page 9 H-8 Recreation Commission a. Recreation Director McGillivray reported they will have 16 men•s basketball te&ms this year. They Teen Center had dances in Nov., charging canned good for admission. $240 worth was collected for the Salvation Army. b. Mayor Wagoner asked for an estimate to re -side phase 1 of the Rae Center with redwood siding. H-9 Library Commission Librarian DeForest thanked Council for passing Introduction of the ordinance relating to the addition. I. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED 10 BE HEARD Be Leo Oberts. Regarding the Chamber meeting this date. Council should know, 1-1/2 million visitors in the Peninsula last year spent $35 per visitor. We should be able to, attract 35: of them, it would mean $13,125,000 to local merchants. The 3: City sales tax would mean $393,000. The visitor busines¢ is very great. It is time for promotion by the City. b. Fred Braun. The newly formed Tourist Information Center will help. Regarding the Old Town study, about 2 months ago, Council had $15,000 for Old Town. City Manager Briqhton explained, that is what it was for. The study is to determine what can be done. Land Manager Labahn is working on request -for -proposals from redevelopment experts. Mr. Labahn said, he has received 7 proposals. He will make a recommendation at Dec. 19 meeting. c. Ed Call, 1202 Lilac, Kenai. He thanked Atty. Rogers and Council for the work on Cook Inlet View Dr. He has been working on it i'or some time. d. Dan Hakkinen, Eagle Rock. He would like to see some nice looking buildings in Kenai. Council should have a work session and put some thought in it. If we build junk, we will have more junk. If we build something nice, we will have nice businesses come in. He suggested considering electric and mechanical inspections also. Councilman Hall noted we have a State electrical inspector on commercial buildings. Mr. Hakkinen said it should be for private buildings aloo. at Councilwoman Bailie said, regarding minute taking at commission and committee meetings. There have been problems with it. She depends heavily on them. Is there some way we could get someone to take minutes? f. Councilwoman Bailie asked if the incentive pay for EMT firemen (info p 2) could be discussed at a work session. g. Councilman Hall asked about the Kenai Comprehensive Plan. Are funds available to the Borough for planning? KENAI CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 5, 1984 Page 10 In the last 2 years only 2 cities have asked for funds. Mayor Wagoner said when we took over zoning powers, the Borough Mayor said V,6 would continue that service. Land Manager Labahn said he has been working with the Borough planner. He has asked for money from the Borough for an up -date. He will have an outline at the Dec. 19 meeting. ADJOURNMENTS Meeting adnjoouur�n'ed at 900 i0 PH. Ad- �1' "_ Janet Whelan City Clerk AMOVO BY COUNCIL DA'.11 C;Tr CLWm! I i t • w