HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-12-19 Council MinutesKENAI CITY COUNCIL
DEC. 199 1984
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KENAI CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING, MINUTES
DECEMBER 19, 19849 7sOO PM
KENAI CITY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
MAYOR TOM WAGONER PRESIDING
PLEDGE Of ALLEGIANCE
A. ROLL CALL
Presents Tom Wagoner, Tom Ackerly, Sally Bailie, Ray
Measles, Chris Monfort John Wise
Absents Jess Hall (excused)
A-1 Agenda Approval
a. Mayor Wagoner asked that items C-5, C-6, C-7 (liquor
license approvals) be added t-. the Consent Agenda as
all taxes are current on these businesses.
b. Mayor Ackerly asked that ord. 1001-84 (Financing of
City Lando) and ord. 1002-04 (Sander Units) be added as
items G-7 and G-8 and be added to the Consent Agenda.
A-2 Consent Agenda
MOTIONS
Councilman Measles moved, seconded by Councilwoman Monfort
to approve the Consent Agenda as amended.
Motion passed by unanimous consent.
8. PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
8-1 Steve Cervantes, KPB Planner - City Comprehensive Plan
Update
Mr. Cervantes requested Mayor Wagoner appoint a council
member for the Comprehensive Plan committee. He reviewed
material in the packet and additional material distributed
this date. Councilman Wise noted he spoke of future
annexation at P&Z and added Council does not want to refer
to this. Mr. Cervantes explained that was an overview of
what a comprehensive plan can do, there is no reference to
it in this plan. Councilwoman Bailie noted this information
could be helpful as we may be facing one in the near future.
Mayor Wagoner appointed Councilman Wise to the committee.
C. PUBLIC HEARINGS
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C-1 Ordinance 999-84 - Increasing Rev/Appns - !Marathon Rd.
Relocation - $ 2959000
MOTIONS
Councilman Measles moved, seconded by Councilman Ackerly, to
adopt the ordinance.
There was no public comment.
MOTION, Amendments
Councilman Measles moved, seconded by Councilwoman Bailie,
to amend the ordinance as related to Engineer LaShot's memo
of Nov. 70 1984 with intent to go with alternate P3 instead
of 01.
VOTE, Amendments
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
VOTE, Main Motion as Amendeds
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
C-2 Ord. 1000-84 - Increasing Rev/Appns - Added Alternates #1 &
02, Library Addition - $1009000
a. Substitute Ord. 1000-84
MOTIONS
Councilwoman Monfor moved, seconded by Councilman Ackerly,
to adopt the ordinance.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
a. Clarice Kipp, Kenai. She has lived in Kenai 30 years
and has raised 5 children here. One of the incentives
for them to learn to write was to get a library card.
Their youngest is attending the Community Collego and
uses the library extensively. The College has an
impact on the library. Citizens of Kenai are not the
only ones using the library. There are 8,000 library
patrons at this time. This growth points up the need
for an addition. It is splitting at the seams, the
children's hour io audible throughout the library, the
books need shelves. Referring to the statement that
microfilm and computers will make this unnecessary,
they are used for storage of recordo, they do -not take
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the place of books. These technical aids belong in the
library as aids, not as the primary function. We need
more resource material for the College and community.
The building there now would be for juvenile and easy
reading. If most people read at the 6th grade level,
this is needed. There is no proven rate of use for the
community center, there is a proven rate for the
library. If this is delayed for 2 to 3 years, costs of
the building will increase considerably. There were
560 hours of volunteer labor in November, this would be
$6,000 per month in City costa. These people donate
$6,000 per month and want 4.o do more, they should have
a place to do it in. Mayor Wagoner added, there are
66,000 volumes checked otst annually. Mrs. Kipp noted
4,360 people used the library in one month. Mayor
Wagoner noted this is 8 volumes per patron per year.
b. Troy Castimore, Kenai, Library Commissioner. She
noted the number of books checked out does not
necessarily show the number of books used. She said
there have been contradictory remarks in the paper.
This is the 3rd set of drawings for the library. When
the topic came up again, the Commission thought this
was all the money they were going to ask the State for.
Now it is the total amount. The Commission assumed
there was $868,000 for the addition. Council approved
the additional moneys for the architecture. Ord.
1000-84 was introduced, drawn up by Administration and
recommended by Administration. In 2 weeks it has gone
to $400t000+. Furnishings requested by Librarian
Deforest were $49,000. This was $100,000 for just the
I, 2nd floor. Librarian DeForest wanted this for both
floors. Why wasn't contingency brought up when the
ordinance was introduced? The square foot estimate was
requested at $100 sq. ft. Now it is $56 sq. ft. We
should not pass this up. Does the book referred to
(The Time Saver, Standards for Building Types) give
�ff the square foot figures for a gymnasium, community
center or a golf course? Kenai is not average, their
IIIIII library is not average. To continue to oxcel, we must
keep pace. If we keep average standards, we will have
an average library. If things go well, it could come in
under $100,000 in Ord. 1000-84. Mayor Wagoner said
there are 2 different figures. $291,000 was laid unit
I including $140p000 in the ordinance, $51,000 re -roofing
for $191,0011 total. The total for furnishings is
$1009000. The estimate is for 10,000 sq. ft. $4439000
-- was the figure Council would amend to $291,000. Council
would ve spending over the original maximum they would
1 allow. Mrs. Castimore asked, what did Council intend
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to do with the $168,0007 Was that to be spent on the
library? Mayor Wagoner explained that was accepted
after they decided to revamp the facility. It has
been accepted by Council. Councilwoman Bailie said,
regarding the furnishings. She checked with
Anchorage, what is the approximate size library for
this size town, and what is furnished. They said
metal shelving is being phased out because of rigidity.
It is not as servicable. Librarian OeForest had said
what she ordered was 03 for earthquakes. Councilwoman
Bailie contacted the Palmer Seismological Observatory.
A representative there said in order to register on the
earthquake scale an earthquake has to be 3. From 1973
to 1984 Kenai had 38, Homer had 74. She checked the
stacks in the library and they really move. Palmer
bolts theirs to the floor and the walls, and they still
move. Most of the big books are at the top. We are
looking at at least $1509000 for stacks. Mrs.
Castimore said Librarian DeForeot has said she would
take the library unfurnished rather than give up the
2nd floor. Mayor Wagoner agreed the library is
undersized for the services provided, but there are a
lot of things this community should have.
c. Ron Chappel, Kenai, Library Board Member. It would be
foolish not to b";ld at this time. Public Works
Director Kornelis has recommended approval, the space
to needed and should be used for library purposes. You
can prove anything with statistics and public opinion
polls. Regarding Mayor Wagoner's letter to the
Clarion. The 15,000 figure (for library service) to
too low. This includes voting precincts near the City
and Nikiski, but Tustemena and Kalifornsky should be
added. That to a figure of 18,000 and growing at a
feet rate. 159000 sq, ft. will be barely adequate when
complete. It should be based on what is stored there.
The addition would only hold what we have, we are
enlarging at 10000 volumes per year. There are other
libraries here, but who wants to bring people in the
schools or keep open after hours? The college library
is for students. It would be poor policy to change
that. People who buy books buy other items in town.
It will draw people to the community. Re arding
additional operating costs, if this was 1,000 lower,
we would not have a discussion. But the operating
costs would be the same. The library to the only
City service provided by volunteers. They have only
asked for a lot claaa facility. As for spending
$440,000+ over, he does not recall promising the
Legislators we would stay at that. Why did we not
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return $168,000 we got later? We need an additional
03,500 to finish and $100,000 to furnish. Mayor
Wagoner suggests we have overspent by $300,000+.
$100,000 is contingency and he naoumes we will spend
it. City Hall, Senior Center and the Airport Addition
did not come in close to spending the contingency. A
large share of the $100,000 for the addition can be
covered by contingency. Mayor Wagoner has inflated
with $51,000 for re -roofing. Public Works Director
Kornelis has said the roof does not leak. The cost is
relatively high, compared with other builders. The
City will need $130,000 to $140,000 to build. The City
can afford this, they have $10 Million unencumbered
surplus. It is less than the deficit proposed by the
community center annually and the interest lost in FAA
lands with the FAA building. Regarding the statement
that the library was not listed as a capital
improvement in the poll. The community center was #6,
the golf course was 07. It is unfair to charge current
maintenance costs to this. If you want to furnish with
earthquake -proof furniture, okay, but replacing the
existing furniture should be separate. Population
figures say the library is justified. The sewer
treatment plant has excess capabilities. We built when
we had 40000 people, it is for 8,000 people. Mayor
Wagoner said, regarding population base comparison,
there is 39850 sq. ft. at the college. Soldotna's is
small, but will expand 39800 ft. If Mr. Chappel adds
every area, he will add every library.
d. Paul Turner, Kenai, Library Commissioner. Council
becomes involved in pet issues rather than listening to
people. Relevant to comments received, this is
important to the people, The Revenue Sharing list
shows decisions are not relevant. Why is the library
last? We spent much on recreation. The amount is not
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that "big of a deal." Councilwoman Bailie explained,
it was agreed between the Library Commission and the
Council regarding Revenue Sharing, Librarian DeForest
would oak for $9,000 for microfilming. Council decided
to go ahead and anticipate a 2 floor addition. If it
did come in under budget, the $9,000 would be used for
that. Dr. Turner said the general theme of the City is
strip development and "Let's bring in big business."
The theme is lack of support for the library. Mayor
Wagoner asked if 5,000 sq. ft. addition plus re -roofing
plus refurnishing is a lack of interest? Dr. Turner
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replied yes, compared to other projects. Mayor Wagoner
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baid the library has gone out to the pooplo for a vote
once, the community center has gone out 2 times and
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hou been approved both times. Councilwoman Bailie
said, regarding the community center. When they lot
asked for plans, it was 20,000 to 25,000 sy. ft. The
Committee said it was too large, it was re -done at
17,000 aq. ft. with expansion able. This Council in
concerned about building monuments.
Of Kathy Heus, Kenai, Library Commission Chairman. She
expressed appreciation to those that havo spoken and to
Council. Council has heard many comments, have
researched and searched their souls on this.
f. Carol Brenckle, Asst. Public Defender. When she was
offered this job, she had a list of priorities. One
wais the library. Librarian DeForost io highly
regarded in the State. No. Brenckle has been a
librarian. She gets to speak to juveniles, books are
an important part of their lives, and are important as
adults. She is impressed with Kenai services. It
could and should coot more than it door. The volunteers
save the City $7,200 per year. The library is more than
books, it is a place to read. The present one is
inadequate. The 2nd floor is needed now, not in 10
years. Libraries have always been important in Alaska.
Alaska needs are different than those in the States.
We are highly literate, our needs are greater.
g, Betty Glick, Kenai, KPB Councilwoman. In reading
the papers, Council would make the decision booed on
Soldotna and the College library, The Soldetna library
may expand. Past Councils have worried if Soldotna
elopment would affect Kenai. The City has had a
positive attitude to entice developments FAA - people
and the tax base; Pioneer Home - people; Community
Center (this was voted 2 times); land swap for HEA.
Suddenly we will not do something for the library at
this small additional amount because of the Soldotno
addition, When we first built City Hall, we could have
.., had $100,000 more, Because we were not trying to build
a "Taj Mahal" we did not take it. It was not very long
when all Councilmembera agreed we made a mistake, It
will coot more in 5 years. As for excess upsce, all of
our buildings are being filled up sooner then
anticipated. With the Roc Center, the gym was built
_ sooner than anticipated because of a Qood price, The
Borough building was built 3-story when it woo not
needed, now it is over -used. We will never get a
--- better price than now. Regarding a satellite library,
Soldotno and the College could be uatellitea. This is
a community library and serves a large area.
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Regarding maintenance coats, we should look at
different staff vs the addition. To this, there is a
number of other projects the City is looking at. We
should re -think our enticement to FAA and put it into
life-osvi►,g projects (such as streets, satellite fire
station, etc.) Even with equipment it is a smell price
to pay for the learning of children. Councilwoman
Aailie asked if we should only consider Kenai
population and not the other areas? Mrs. Glick replied
no, the library is used by more than Kenai. If we want
people to continue coming into Kenai, we should have a
better facility. An Anchorage person said we should
use a co-op collection development - using the College
library, the school libraries and the other community
libraries as a co-op. Councilwoman Bailie said we
need to consider other libraries, but she would like
to see Kenai as the center. Mayor Wagoner said the
Council has to weigh this with other needs. There
could be a different group of people in here next week
with new problems.
h. Librarian DeForest said she would like the 2-9tory
addition but not the re -roofing or the book shelves.
Mat -Su Borough gust built a new library with metal
shelves. There are petitions out that she had
nothing to do with. There has been a big push for
collection development, she has had someone in to
approve this concept. Kenai is on the Washington
Library Network, We are forwarding agent for all
libraries on the Peninoula on inter -library loan. It
takes a long time to get through that oystem. Alaska
computer network would speed this up, She would like
to shelf by size, but cannot. Councilwoman Bailie
noted one volunteer cut herself on a metal shelf.
Librarian DeForest said they have 90 in, shelves, we
should not use the top shelf, but do. If we put all
the gooks we have now in the new addition, we would not
have any additional space. We need double what we have.
They were set uo in 5 sections of shelves, we have 6 on
each for apace, it is not safe. Councilwoman Bailie
said Mrs. DeForest had said 10,000 sq. ft. was enough
and she was against the 2nd story, why? Mrs. DeForest
explained she did not think they could handle it. They
can handle it in a divided building. Supervision by a
paid employee is within earshot. Mayor Wagoner noted
the old library woo 2200 sq. ft.
I. Carmen Gintoli, Kenai resident 7 yoara. He is speaking
- as the architect and so a citizen. We de not need the
arctic entry or re -roofing. The Council is doing a
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good job. He recently visited a town in Connecticut
with a 24 mill levy, and a town in Florida with a 28
mill levy. We pay 1.9, that is great. Council has
been very prudent. It would be unwise not to pay at
$59 sq. ft. difference. Councilwoman Bailie asked, why
was the roof put on the proposal? Mr. Gintoli replied,
preventive maintenance and additional insulation. Mrs.
OeForest said the library was built in 1976. Their gas
bill was $463 last year, insulation is good.
Councilwoman Bailie noted the Fine Arts Center roof
suddenly started leaking. Preventive maintenance is a
good idea. What is the track life for this roof? Mr.
Gintoli replied, 20 yrs. at that time. It depends on
the roof. Some are 10. We could buy a guarantee.
Mayor Wagoner noted we were repairing a small spot on
the Fine Arts Building but had to do the whole thing.
He added, Council did not say they would do it if there
was additional money, they said if the bid came in
low, they will do it if possible. Councilman Measles
said when the added alternate was turned down on the
City Hall., everybody regretted it when they first moved
in. We have a similar situation here. If the shelves
are unloaded, there is no problem with metal shelves.
He added, Kenai is not in the same seismic district so
Palmer. Mayor Wagoner said the grant is to build what
is needed, not what is wanted in the future. Kenai is
not having 10:-12: growth, it is having 33: growth in
the surrounding area. He added, the arctic foyer is
needed. Councilman Wise said we have not heard from
anyone in the audience that has opposed the 2nd story.
Councilwoman Monfor noted Council had said they would
only build the 2nd story if it came in underbid. We are
looking at an unknown contractor and unknown change
orders. We have an obligation to the rest of the
citizens and to the future needs of the City. All
those testifying (except one) have been library
volunteers or commission members. Unless it sticks
out like a "sore thumb" people do not come in to
Council. She is worried about what other taxpayers
want and will not get. We could get a satellite fire
station or enlarge City Hall. She added, the library
roof should not be on this, it should be maintenance.
VOTE (Failed):
Yess Ackerly, Measles, Wise
No: Wagoner, Bailie, Monfor
C-3 Revolution 84-148 - Awarding Contract - Library Addition
with Alternates 01 do #2 - Gaston & Assoc. - $900,642
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MOTION, Tables
Councilman Measles moved, seconded by Councilman Wise, to
table the resolution.
VOTE (Passed)s
Yess Ackerly, Measles, Monfor, Wise
Nos Wagoner, Bailie
C-4 Resolution 84-149 - Transfer of Funds - Airport Terminal
Renovation - $16,863
MOTIONS
Councilman Ackerly moved, seconded by Councilman Measles, to
adopt the resolution.
There was no public comment.
Councilman Wise asked about the small projects mentioned.
Airport Manager Ernst explained, adding the terminal
building to the emergency generator system and putting the
PA system in the rest rooms. All the terminal building will
be on the system, the generator can handle this.
Motion passed by unanimous consent.
C-S Application for Liquor License Renewal -
a. Peninsula Moose Lodge
b. Larry's Club
C-6 Application for Liquor License Renewal -
a. Eadie's Frontier Club
b. La fiesta Mexican Restaurant
C-7 Application for Liquor License Renewal -
s. The Rig Bar
Approved by Consent Agenda.
D. MINUTES
D-1 Regular Meeting, Dec. S, 1984
Approved by Consent Agenda.
E. CORRESPONDENCE
E-1 Drew Sparlin - Annexation of Beluga Bay, Chinulne Pt.
Mayor Wagoner asked that Administration prepare a rebuttal
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and send copies to Council. Councilwoman Monfor asked, if
Council is presented with a petition for annexation, is it
our obligation to go forward? Atty. Rogers replied, yes.
E-2 Enstar - Purchase by Seagull Energy Corp.
E-3 Gov. Sheffield - Union Oil Disposal of Drilling Mud
Approved by Consent Agenda.
F. OLD BUSINESS
F-1 Church/Paxton Bowling Alley Lease Amendment
Land Manager Labahn requested Council evaluate the proposal
and reach a decision. P&Z recommended concurrence and left
the safeguards up to Council.
PUBLIC COMMENT%
a. Frank Paxton. Mr. Paxton reviewed the proposal. They
will change the quonset but appearance and the sides.
There will be a stone effect around the building. They
are looking at a 90 day time schedule to complete the
metal structure. If the facade and outer skin are not
complete, they would put up a bond to Kenai and use the
facade section as 2nd phase. The building is 120 ft.
by 161 ft. Mayor Wagoner noted the building code
requires a structural engineer to approve the
structure. Mr. Paxton said it will be done by a
licensed engineer and the manufacturer of the building.
They have had an engineer look at the proposal. There
is additional post system. It is not required by the
engineers, but it will look better. The columns will
play a part in the building look. Mayor Wagoner asked,
when they applied for the lease, why did they feel they
could opt to replace with a metal building? Council
was hesitant at the time about releasing the property.
They were not sure it was the highest and beat use, it
is highly visible. Mr. Paxton replied, it was not
their intent. Originally they intended to build on at
a later date. Mayor Wagoner asked if they had an
accounting of funds in the project at this time. Mr.
Paxton replied he could get it from their bank.
b. Lou Schilling, Kenai. He is a builder in Kenai and has
a commitment to the adjoining 15 acres. He does not
want this to hurt what he will do. Council owes it to
the community and the rest of the investors to stand by
what they say.
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C. Dan Hakkinen, Kenai. This is just a drawing. He does
not object to a bowling alley, but this is a prime
piece of property. We do not have to put up
something controversial. They are bound by their lease
agreement, if they have to tear it down, that is their
cost.
d. Doug Emory. Why is their building 1/4 mile down the
road from the Chrysler building - that is steel and no
is complaining. Mayor Wagoner explained, that came to
P&Z first and was approved. Mr. Emory noted they are
both metal. Mayor Wagoner replied, this was not
approved.
e. Ed ►awry, Kenai. What will happen to the 27,000 ft. of
snow on this? Mr. Paxton replied, between the facade
and the roof there is 18 in. for snow to shift, it is
designed for that.
f. Eddie Turner, Peninsula Savings & Loan. They have
reviewed this. They looked at other pre-fab buildings
here. The roof is safe. They submitted this to SBA
for review. They have submitted this to outside
investors. This type of building is best for roller
rinks, bowling alleys, etc. This blends well in other
places, and will be compatible with other structures in
the community. Mayor Wagoner asked if they reviewed
the lease of the property. Mr. Turner replied no, he
was out of town when it was approved. SBA and the
outside investor also missed it. There is in excess of
$100,000 invested at this time. He asked Council to
specify what they want done and they will ensure it is
followed. Mayor Wagoner asked, including going back to
the original project? Mr. Turner replied, they would
recommend going outside of the City in that case. If
they did not have so much money invested, he would not.
Mayor Wagoner noted, most of the money is in the
purchase of the building. Councilwoman Bailie said if
we allow this, we are opening the door to others to do
this. They should move the building to another piece
of property or construct the original building.
Councilman Wise said Administration issued the building
permit that is in violation of the lease. Also, if Mr.
Paxton purchased the land, the City would lose control.
They have not made an effort to buy the land. They
have offered to bond in escrow till the facade is
complete. Mayor Wagoner replied, a building permit
can be issued with nothing more than an estimate of
cost and hand -sketched floor plan. Atty. Rogers
added, a building permit does not list where it will
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be. That is not an issue here. He has no problem
making the lease agreement part of the sale agreement.
Councilman Wise noted only lessees have a site plan
review, Atty. Rogers said we could put covenants in a
sale document. What is before Council is a lease
application and modifications.
Mr. Paxton said they do not want to get around the
requirement by buying the land. They want to make it
as decorative so possible. Mayor Wagoner noted there
is 16,000 to 18,000 ft. of construction plus $36,000 in
concrete there. With the cost of the siding, rock
work, parapet, etc., it would be a wash to do that or
move. Councilman Measles noted they have brought to
Council what Council asked for. Councilwoman Bailie
noted Council said they would not approve or disapprove
it.
ADDED ITEMs
Councilwoman Bailie suggested a work session for approval of
site plans on leased and purchased property.
Councilman Measles asked, if you did not know there was
a metal building under that, would they approve it?
Mayor Wagoner said an artist's rendering is misleading.
Councilman Measles asked, how many buildings has the
City approved on artist's rendering?
MOTIONS
c Councilman Measles moved, seconded by Councilman Ackerly,
for approval of modification.
VOTE (Failed):
Yost Ackerly, Messles, Wise
Not Wagoner, Bailie, Monfor
Tie vote fails.
�i City Manager Brighton said he would ask Council to get this
i; resolved as soon as possible. Council will establish a
i policy that was in Kenai - nobody wanted to build in Kenai
because j the red tape. Council has gone a long way to
genersto cr,werce. Government could not function without
commerce. That is where the major income comes from. If
you let them build outside the City, you will find
_- yourselves in the position of no money. He doubted if
1 Council would have objected if this had been proposed first.
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The land is ieaaed, the City exercises almost complete
control over a benefactor of the community. Council is
making a major decision regarding policy on development.
Mayor Wagoner said he voted against it because it says
nothing about bonding, assurances, etc.
NOTION, Reconsiderations
Councilwoman Monfor moved, seconded by Councilman Wise, for
immediate reconsideration of the motion.
VOTE ON Reconsideration (Passed):
Yess Ackerly, Messles, Monfor, Wise
Nos Bailie
Councilwoman Bailie said we need checks and balances. We do
not ask to "jump through hoops," we ask for a lease plan,
etc. They did not do this. She has a responsibility to the
citizens and resents the threat of going outside the City.
Councilman Measles rsted P&Z has approved this.
Councilwoman Bailie said they put the "monkry on our back."
Councilwoman Monfor said this is a quonsst ilut with dressing
on it. She would like to think they did not do this on
purpose. She likes the concept of the building, but not
the quonset but underneath. Councilwoman Bailie asked, the
facade is 18 in. from the structure? Mr. Paxton replied yes.
Engineers said they could run trusses over the top and
would still be within tolerance but they wanted the snow to
slide off. Councilwoman Bailie noted snow and weather could
reach from both sides, what will happen in 5 to 10 years
when it begins to rot? Mr. Paxton explained, it is all
steel, treated plywood is over that.
VOTE on Approval (Passed)s
Yost Ackerly, Measles, Monfor, Wise
Not Wagoner, Bailie
MOTIONS
Councilman Measles moved, seconded by Councilwoman Monfor,
to pursue a cash bond and completion date prior to
construction commencement.
FRIENDLY AMENDMENTS
Councilwoman Monfor moved, with consent of Councilman
Measles, to specify exactly what they are going to do,
finish before occupying, everything on the rendering, cash
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bond and will not occupy till done.
Land Manager Labahn explained, we need a time table. The
structure was to be completed by Dec. 31. 1st phase would
be the main building, 2nd phase would be the facade.
ADDITIONS
Councilman Measles moved, with consent of second, to proceed
with construction, final agreement would be prepared by
Administration for Council approval.
Land Manager Labahn said they can go forth with
construction, all amendments will be ironed out at the next
meeting. Mayor Wagoner said he would like to see a cash
bond as part of that. Mr. Turner asked if they could escrow
funds. They could escrow themselves and put in another
account. When it is complete, they could disburse then.
They may have to resubmit to SBA, he would like
consideration on that. Land Manager Labahn suggested a
meeting with the lessee and lender before the Jan. 2
meeting. Councilman Measles noted, by not approving the
amendment, we can cancel the lease on Dec. 31 for
non-compliance. Atty. Rogers explained, till you make an
amendment he is under the old lease. If he proceeds, it
will be at his own risk.
AODITIONs
Councilwoman Monfor moved, with consent of second, if they
finish building and weather prevents finishing, as long as
we have bond they can proceed with business.
Att-. Rogers said Council should set the amount of the
bond,
VOTE, Main Motion with Additions (Passed)s
Yeas Wagoner, Ackerly, Measles, Monfor, Wise
Nos Bailie
MOTIONS
Councilman Wise moved, seconded by Councilwoman Monfor, that
before issuance of a building permit relative to City leased
land that Administration shall determine that the structure
(a) being permitted, reasonably correspond to the lease
terms.
Councilman Wise explained, if the lease is made available to
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the building inspector, they can determine if it is subject
to lease. Atty. Rogers said he had asked for architecture
certification , Council did not approve. That would
enforce compliance without burdening the building inspector
and put the cost on the developer and alleviate additional
liability on the City if something was not in compliance.
VOTE (Passed)s
Yost Wagoner, Ackerly, Measles, Monfor, Wise
Not Bailie
10s20 PMs COUNCILMAN ACKERLY LEFT.
G. NEW BUSINESS
G-1 Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified
MOTIONS
Councilman Wise moved, seconded by Councilwoman Monfor, to
approve the bills as submitted.
Motion passed by unanimous consent.
G-2 Requisitions Exceeding $1,000
MOTIONS
Councilman Wise moved, seconded by Councilwoman Monfor, to
approve the requisitions as submitted.
Motion passed by unanimous consent.
G-3 Games of Chance & Skill - Kenai Central High School
G-4 Games of Chance & Skill - Peninsula Oilers
Approved by Consent Agenda.
G-5 Discussion - Replacement of 9-9 Police Dog
MOTIONS
Councilwoman Bailie moved, seconded by Councilman Measles,
to approve replacement of the police dog.
Councilman Wise said it should not be out of General Fund.
Motion passed by unanimous consent.
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G-6 Discussion - Development u° City -Owned Lands Adjacent to
Proposed Community Center
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Land Manager Labohn explained this was discussed at a work
session with P&Z and the Community Center Committee.
Councilman Wise noted part of the area is classified
different than the other. It does not correspond with the
Comprehensive Plan.
G-7 Ord. 1001-84 - Amending KMC - Financing of City Lands
G-8 Ord. 1002-84 - Increasing Rev/Appns - Fedl. Rev, Sharing -
$10,000
Approved by Consent Agenda.
H. REPORTS
H-1 City Manager
City Manager Brighton spoke.
a. FAA wants separate sand on the airport. A telephone
poll was made to rent a shaker. It will not be
adequate, we will have to purchase one,
b. The Police Dept. has requested a police dog.
c. The copy machine at City Hall is bad, they would like
to replace it.
d. He would like a work session to diacuas items a,b & c.
Estimated costa ores $46,000 for the shaker, $30,000
for the copy machine and $8,600 for the dog, He would
like it to be under revenue sharing. Finance Director
Brown said the sander would be airport funds.
Council agreed to have Administration bring resolutions to
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Old Town Renovation, Fie would like a work session to
I review the top 2 proposals. Council agreed to meet
Jan. 7, 1985 at 7s00 PM.
f. Ed Lowry has a proposal on land purchase (Mr. Brighton
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distributed material). Administration cannot give a
partial release without Council approval. Atty. Rogers
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explained Council would be on shaky ground to change
the terms on which the land was bid. He added, the
documents are ready to sign. Mr. Lowry explained, they
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Must realized one week ago and just got this to Mr.
Brighton. If it goes beyond this meeting, he cannot
continue. They assumed releases were available. This
is a minimum of 45 houses, it is not feasible for
anyone in this area. Atty. Rogers explained, if Mr.
Lowry does not proceed, the City can reconsider and put
our for re -bid.
Council accepted Atty. Roger's recommendation.
g. Councilman Wise asked if Council will have
appropriating ordinance for sewer intersection at East
Kenai for the Jan, 2 meeting, City Manager Brighton
replied yes.
h, Councilman Wise asked, is Administration prepared to
have a pre -application for the float plane basin?
Airport Manager Ernst replied, FAA has said before we
complete the pre-app we need an environmental
assessment. It will not meet the Jan. 30 deadline for
this year. Councilman Wise noted we have $25,000
appropriated. He suggested Administration contact
Riley Snow to get the money to finish the float plane
basin, Mr. Brighton noted if we approach FAA that we
realize the Jan. 30 deadline and we put on notice our
$25,000 allocation, under the circumstances of our
intent and that the money is available, perhaps they
would let us extend the deadline.
H-2 Attorney
Atty. Rogers spoke.
a, The Council on Aging By Laws. Thay have approved the
revisions. He has deleted the grievance committee and
staggered the terms.
b. Regarding Ord. 1001-84, Financing Sale of City Lands.
There will be amendments at a later date. This is just
for lease applications that attempt to buy property.
The lease terms will be on the sale documents. It also
changes land sale documents to deed of trust.
c, He was asked if the City was going to be involved with
purchase of Inlet Visions. He indicated we would not.
H-3 Mayor
Mayor Wagoner spoke.
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a. He requested Administration draw up a resolution
addressing items of the Borough Sales Tax Ordinance
that we are supportive of and those we cannot support.
Councilman Hall will represent the City at the
Jan. 3 meeting.
b. He asked Council opinion on a Landscape/Architectural
review committee. He would like to work with P&Z and
prepare an ordinance.
Council agreed to the request.
c. Res. 84-148 was tabled this date. How long do we have?
Public Works Director Kornelis replied till Jan. 28.
Councilman Meaolos explained, the reason for the
tabling was, if we are not going to build a 2nd floor
we should go back to the original. Atty. Rogers said
we have to go out to re -bid. Architect Gintoli
reviewed the expenses - he has a complete set of plans
on one story. The specs would have to be changed -
electricity, stairs, etc. It is $3000 for
printing. Mayor Wagoner requested the paper work be
done for the Jan. 2 meeting. He suggested we could
take the current 1st level and save some excavating
costs. We could put in the fixture for the elevator and
leave future councils option to add. Mr. Gintoli said
the costs would be - $11,000 to do excavating to 3 ft.,
you would save $11,000 if you raised it up. The
contract documents say you can do it.
Council agreed that a proposal for re -bid be submitted
at the Jan. 2 meeting.
Mayor Wagoner asked about the status of the $168,000
grant if we go back to bid? Public Works Director
Kornelis replied, we had to go out for advertising
within 90 days. We will have to contact them.
Councilwoman Monfor said she contacted State Librarian
Engen, he said as long as works are in motion, we are
okay.
d. Councilman Wise suggested the resolution regarding the
Borough incineration be reviewed and expunged.
H-4 Clerk
Clerk Whelan spoke.
s. A telephone poll was made on Dec. 6, 1984 to rent a
portable sand screening plant for the airport runway.
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6 Council members said yes, one was not reached.
b. She noted the Borough explanation regarding impact on
the cities of the new sales tax ordinance. Councilman
Wise requested Clerk Whelan prepare a letter of thanks.
Council agreed to the request.
H-5 Finance Director
Finance Director Brown said Ord. 1001-84, introduced this
date, will have monthly terms added. Councilman Wise asked
for an amortization scheduled.
H-6 Planning do Zoning
None
H-7 Harbor Commission
None
H-8 Recreation Commission
None
H-9 Library Commission
None
I. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
a. Borough Assembly Member Betty Glick. She asked if
Council was interested in displaying a Fred Machetanz
print. 10 original prints have been done to
commemorate Alaska's 25th anniversary. She will check
the insurance requirements and if it is on loan.
Council agreed to accept the donation.
b. Borough Assembly Member Glick. Regarding updating the
Comprehensive Plan. The last time the City tried to
get approval by the Borough, it was the only one turned
down. The main reason was because of reference to
annexation.
c. Borough Assembly Member Glick. At the P&Z meeting,
land use changes were approved. Mayor Wagoner spoke
regarding the sales tax ordinance. There will be a
review Jan. 22 and a committee meeting Jan. 3.
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d. Borough Assembly Member Glick. Regarding the
incineration project. On Jan. B the Borough will
reconsider Res. 84-196. The Sno-Shoe Gun Club lease
will be reviewed Jan. 22.
as Borough Assembly Member Glick. The Borough will
address an ordinance authorizing the emergency 911
system area -wide. Funds run out this year.
d. (additional) Mayor Wagoner said we should reconsider
the City resolution regarding the incineration project
and notify the Borough we are not satisfied.
e. Ed Lowry. Is it part of the record that we ask for
partial release and it was not acted on (purchase of
Section 36 lands). Atty. Rogers explained, it was
denied.
d. (additional) Mayor Wagoner asked Councilman Measles if
Tesoro had solar out there for electrical generation.
Councilman Measles replied, about 750 BTU power. Mayor
Wagoner explained, he is trying to rationalize the
incineration proposal. He cannot see the feasibility
of generating power out of that plant. He will contact
HEA, they have to buy power from that. Councilman
Measles noted they will have to buy natural gas to keep
it running.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 11s45 PM.
Janet Whelan
City Clerk MOVED BY COUNCS
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