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Home My WebLink About1982-10-20 Council MinutesAGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 20, 1982 - 7:00 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE A. ROLL CALL 1. Certification of Election 2. Swearing in of New Council Members 3. Appointing of Vice Mayor j 4. Agenda Approval B. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Ordinance 813-82 - Increasing Rev/Appns - Fire Prevention Program Donations - $350 2. Ordinance 814-82 - Increasing Rev/Appns - Repair Generator at Water Storage Tank - $14,330 3. Resolution 82-114 - Transfer of Funds - Award of Installation - Fire Hydrant Extensions - $8,893 4. Resolution 82-107 - Award Installation - Fire Hydrant Extensions - $8,893 S. Resolution 82-115 - Transfer of Funds - Dept. Asst. I for Two Months, Senior Citizen Project - $1,452; Meals - $363 6. Resolution 82-116 - Transfer of Funds - Change Order #1 - Gym - $6,300 a. Change Order #1, Steel Siding, Addition - $9,000 b. Change Order #1, Steel Siding, Existing & Addition - $28,375 7. Resolution 82-117 - Transfer of Funds - Furnish- ings & Equipment - New Senior Center - $25,000 8. Forest Dr., Gill, Change Order #2 - Harley's Trucking - $5,101.19 a. Resolution 82-118 - Transfer of Funds - Change Order #2 - Forest Dr., Gill 9. Resolution 82-119 - Transfer of Funds - 1st, Birch, 4th Sts. - $2,034 10. Resolution 82-120 - Designating Improvements - Evergreen, Haller, McKinley, 3rd, 4th 11. Resolution 82-121 - Designating Improvements - Candlelight, Linwood 12. lst, Birch, 4th Sts., Change Order #2 - Quality Asphalt - $7,490.71 a. Resolution 82-122 - Transfer of Funds - Change Order #2 - lst, Birch, 4th Sts. $7,491 13. Transfer of Liquor License - Oaken Keg - C. PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD 1. Betty Warren and Shirley Henley - Council on Aging - Extended Care Facility D. MINUTES 1. Regular Meeting, Oct. 6, 1982 E. CORRESPONDENCE F. OLD BUSINESS G. NEW BUSINESS 1. Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified 2. Requisitions Exceeding $1,000 3. Ordinance 815-82 - Amending Kenai Municipal Code - Establish Land Manager Position 4. Ordinance 816-82 - Amending Kenai Municipal Code - Requiring Mandatory Water Charges 5. Ordinance 817-82 - Redistributing 1981 Municipal Road Grants - $99,350 6. Lawton, Tinker, Walker, Rogers, Change Order #10 - Quality Asphalt - $4,373.68 H. REPORTS 1. City Manager 2. City Attorney 3. Mayor 4. City Clerk S. Finance Director 6. Planning & 2oning 7. Harbor Commission S. Recreation Commission I. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ADJOURNMENT s.. M KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING, MINUTES OCTOBER 20, 1982 - 7:00 PM KENAI CITY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING MAYOR VINCENT O'REILLY PRESIDING PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE A. ROLL CALL A-1 Certification of Election Clerk Whelan reviewed the results of the election, as included in the packet. Top vote getters were Tom Ackerly and Ray Measles for the 3 year terms, and 'Sally Bailie for the 2 year term. A-2 The three Councilpersons were sworn in. Mayor O'Reilly asked that it be noted the Council- man Hall is to be commended for his services to the City and the Council. Roll call was made with new Council members present. A-3 Appointing of Vice Mayor MOTIONS Councilman Measles moved, seconded by Councilman wise, to nominate Councilman Malston as Vice Mayor. MOTION, Closing Nominationss Councilman Wise moved, seconded by Councilman Measles, to close the nominations. Motion to close nominations and approve Councilman Malston as Vice Mayor passed by unanimous consent. A-4 Agenda Approval a. Mayor O'Reilly asked that items B and C on the agenda be reversed. b. Mayor O'Reilly said Councilman Wise had sub- mitted a substitute resolution 82-120 for item B-10. c. Mayor O'Reilly said Councilman wise had asked that the un-numbered ordinance relating to Beaver Creek fire facility (in the packet as informational) be added as item G-7. Council approved the changes. B. PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD B-1 Betty Warren and Shirley Henley - Council on Aging - Extended Care Facility a. Shirley Henley, President - Council on Aging. They are asking to assess the need in the area for an extended care facility and find ways to facilitate one. They would rather have it in Kenai than Soldotna, using it with the Senior Citizen Center. It would not be demanding as far as meal planning & house keeping. There are at least 6 in the area that need that kind of care. The nearest facility of this type is Homer, or the Pioneer's Homns in Ketchikan & Sitka. b. Betty Warron. They are not asking the City for funding or to make an "end run" around Council. Rep. Malone said theto was funding available for I. M� KENAI CITY COUNCIL OCT. 20, 1982 Page 2 construction, but not maintenance. At Woodridge the tenant is paying 25%, the Federal Government is paying 75%. They are asking Council to Find out if there is some way to get funding. They could start out with a small facility. Mayor O'Reilly said he had intended to discuss the formation of 3 new standing committees to replace the various ad hoc committees. This item could be referred to the City Services Committee. DISCUSSION, MISC.s Councilman Wagoner added, regarding the standing committees. He has talked with several contractors who feel some of their problems would be solved if an advisory group of contractors was formed to review projects, look at the specs and designs. C. PUBLIC HEARINGS C-1 Ordinance 813-82 - Increasing Rev/Appns - Fire Prevention Program Donations - $350 MOTIONS Councilman Malston moved, seconded by Councilman Wagoner, to adopt the ordinance, with the amendments as requested by the attached memo. There was no public comment. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. C-2 Ordinance 914-82 - Increasing Rev/Appns - Repair Generator at water Storage Tank - $14,330 MOTION s Councilman Measles moved, seconded by Councilman Wagoner, to adopt the ordinance. There was no public comment. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. C-3 Resolution 82-114 - Transfer of Funds - Award of Installation - Fire Hydrant Extensions - $8,893 MOTION: Councilman Malston moved, seconded by Councilman Measles, to adopt the resolution. There was no public comment. Motion passed by unanimous consent. C-4 Resolution 82-107 - Award Installation - Fire Hydrant Extensions - $8,893 MOTIONS Councilman Malston moved, seconded by Councilman Wagoner, to adopt the resolution. Ther6 was no public comment. Motion passed by unanimous consent. 4 �A A ,_ KENAI CITY COUNCIL OCT. 20, 1982 Page 3 C-5 Resolution 82-115 - Transfer of Funds - Dept. Asset. I for Two Months, Senior Citizen Project - $1,452; Meals - $363 MOTION: Councilman Measles moved, seconded by Councilman Wagoner, to adopt the resolution. There was no public cemment. Senior Citizen Coordinator Porter explained, this service is not being provided now. They had a small surplus that they and to return to the State if not used, so they decided to use it for this. The grant will expire Dec. 31, 1982, they have applied for the position in the new budget. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. C-6a Change Order #1, Steel Siding, Addition - $9,000 C-6b Change Order #1, Steel Siding, Existing and Addition - $28,375 Discussion: Public works Director Kornelis explained, the con- tract calls for wood, but he asked the contractor to bring in samples of both. He asked Council to approve one or the other of the change orders. He thCli LevieWCd the various suggested sidings. Council- man wise asked, what corresponds to what is on the Rea building? Mr. Kornelis replied, T-111, that is not available now. Councilman Wagoner said wood is not practical, the Community College had to be re- done. Mr. Kornelis said the contractor had to have an answer by the end of this week. Councilwoman Bailie said she had been on the Parks & Rea Commission and they felt the sides should be wood. It is hard to make a steel building look like anything but a steel -sided building. When damaged, it is difficult to repair. She has heard a great many good reports about the present building. MOTION% Coljmcilman Measles moved, seconded by Councilman Wagoner, to approve of Change Order #1. Councilman Measles asked if the planks on the new building would match those on the old. Mr. Kornelis replied, no. He added, the contractor agreed wood would take more maintenance. Heavier gauge metal would be an additional $9,000 to do the current building. Councilman Wagoner explained, on large buildings, there is a split in the middle, water can enter and de -laminate the siding. Mr. Kornelis said these pieces are not laminated, they are more expensive. The seams could be covered, they are in the present structure. Councilman Malston asked, if we go to redwood, could it be tied into L•he present facility so it does not look like an add -on? MOTION, Amendment: Councilman Wagoner moved, seconded by Councilman Measles, to amend the motion to furnish and install redwood siding on the exterior of the gym at a cost of $9,000. KENAI CITY COUNCIL OCT. 20, 1982 Page 4 Public Works Director Kornelis explained, the ~9,000 would include 2 coats of stain. Architect Gisi oli replied to Councilman Malston's question.The texture will be different on the new building. To stain redwood to match the existing building is wasting redwood. He suggested using different wood and staining with pentachloryphenol, it will not change color. Rec. Commissioner Hultburg explained the Rec. Commission preferred wood. They felt they could blend the new siding to go with the current one. VOTE, Amendment: Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. VOTE, Main Motion as Amended (Passed): Yes: Measles, Wise, O'Reilly, Malston, Bailie, Ackerly No: Wagoner MOTION: Councilman Measles moved, seconded by Councilman Ackerly, to follow the suggestion of Architect Gintoli and go with clear sealant. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. Council agreed item C-6b was moot at this point. C-6 Resolution 82-116 - Transfer of Funds - Change Order #1 - Gym - $6,300 MOTION: Councilman Wise moved, seconded by Councilman Malston, to adopt the resolution, changing the word "metal" to "redwood" in the explanation paragraph. There was no public comment. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. C-7 Resolution 82-117 - Transfer of Funds - Furnishings & Equipment - New Senior Center - $25,000 Finance Director Brown requested the amount be changed to $5,000 and the description changed to telephone system. The furniture can be handled later. Council- man Wagoner asked that a description of the furniture and equipment be added to the resolution. MOTION: Councilman Measles moved, seconded by Councilman Malston, to adopt the resolution, changing the amount to $5,000 and the wording from "furniture & equipment" to "phone system." Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. C-8 Forest Dr., Gill, Change Order #2 - Harley's Trucking - $5,101.19 MOTION: Councilman Measles moved, seconded by Councilman Malston, to approve the change order. ✓AQ 11 41 z�. KENAI CITY COUNCIL OCT. 20, 1982 Page 5 Councilman Wagoner asked, why wasn't this observed before the work was done? Public Works Director Kornelis explained this is buried in a hole in the street. Councilman Measles asked for an explanation of item #2. Mr. Kornelis explained there was an error in the quantities in the original bid. We have paid the difference between the 2 costs. Finance Director Brown added, there will be an under -run on that item. Councilman Measles said he thought the engineer should be responsible for the bill. Mr. Kornelis said the contractor is not at fault. VOTE; Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. Atty. Rogers asked for a recess to discuss the problem with the engineer. After a recess, Atty. Rogers said it would be best if Council talked this over before next meeting. It could be if Council decidos now it may prejudice the engineers. NOTICE OF RECONSIDERATION: Councilman Wagoner asked for reconsideration of this motion at the Nov. 3, 1982 meeting. C-Sa Resolution 82-118 - Transfer of Funds - Change Order #2 - Forest Dr., Gill MOTION, Postponement: Councilman Wagoner moved, seconded by Councilman Measles, to postpone the resolution till the Nov. 3, 1982 meeting. Motion passed by unanimous consent. C-9 Resolution 82-119 - Transfer of Funds - 1st, Birch, 4th Sts. - $2,034 MOTION: Councilman Malston moved, seconded by Councilman Measles, to adopt the resolution. There was no public comment. Motion passed by unanimous consent. C-10 Resolution 82-120 - Designating Improvements - Evergreen, Haller, McKinley, 3rd, 4th MOTIONs Councilman Wise moved, seconded by Councilman Measles, to adopt the substitute resolution 82-120 submitted this date. Councilman Wise explained the substitute. He felt C St. was most important to get in because the Quadra plan related to drainage, and we should pro- gram drainage into Section 36. Quadra provided underground drainage to 4th & engineers may propose to extend further west. Also, when it was written it did not say if we may not consider all requests for water 6 sewer. We cannot do the whole thing with r. 4 I 1 { i 3 1 � J f� KENAI CITY COUNCIL OCT. 20, 1982 Page 6 the funds appropriated, it will require phasing. MOTION, Postponement: Councilman Wagoner moved, seconded by Councilman Measles, to postpone action, cover this at the Oct. 27 work session, and consider at the Nov. 3 meeting. Motion passed by unanimous consent. C-11 Resolution 82-121 - Designating Improvements - Candlelight, Linwood MOTION, Postponement: Councilman Wise moved, seconded by Councilman Measles, to defer action to the Oct. 27 work session. Councilman Wise said Council had already said the plats had to be provided by Oct. 15, that is a major change from Council -adopted motion. They should be in the same format. VOTp (Passed)s Yes: Measles, Wise, O'Reilly, Malston, Bailie, Ackerly No: Wagoner C-12 let, Birch, 4th Sts., Change Order #2 - Quality Asphalt - $7,490.71 MOTION: Councilman Wagoner moved, seconded by Councilman Malston, to approve the change order. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. C-12a Resolution 82-122 - Transfer of Funds - Change Order #2 - lot, Birch, 4th Sts. - $7,491 MOTIONS Councilman Malston moved, seconded by Councilman Wagoner, to adopt the resolution. There was no public comment. Motion passed by unanimous consent. C-13 Transfer of Liquor License - Oaken Keg Clerk Whelan said the Borough reported they were current in their taxes. MOTION: Councilman Measles moved, seconded by Councilman Wagoner, to send a letter of non -objection to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board regarding the Oaken Keg. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. U. MINUTES D-1 Regular Meeting, Oct. 6, 1982 Minutes were approved as submitted. M KENAI CITY COUNCIL. OCT. 20, 1982 Page 7 E. CORRESPONDENCE None F. OLD BUSINESS None G. NEW BUSINESS G-1 Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified MOTIONS Councilman Measles moved, seconded by Councilman Malston, to approve the bills, changing the Harley's Trucking bill amount to $27,533.25, because of the action on item C-8. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. G-2 Requisitions Exceeding $1,000 MOTION: Councilman Wagoner moved, seconded by Councilman Malston, to approve the requisitions as submitted. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. Mayor O'Reilly noted Borough Assembly Person Glick was in the audience. G-3 Ordinance 815-82 - Amending Kenai Municipal Code - Establish Land Manager Position MOTION: Councilman Measles moved, seconded by Councilman Wagoner, to introduce the ordinance. Councilman Wise said he didn't feel the position can perform with the ordinance in effect. VOTE (Passed) s Yess Measles, Wagoner, O'Reilly, Bailie, Ackerly NO: Wise, Malston G-4 Ordinance 816-82 - Amending Kenai Municipal Code - Requiring Mandatory Water Charges 14ayor O'Reilly said Finance Director Brown has asked that this item be introduced without setting a hearing date, then referred to P&Z for review. Mr. Brown explained, problems may arise that Administration may not know of. P&Z should have input from the public. We should review existing sewer charges in relation to this. Councilman Wise said the word "numerous" should be changed. He asked if we are collecting from those that are within 200 ft. Mr. Brown replied no, there has not been a study in the City's history to ascertain who these people are. Councilman Measles suggested it shoulc be referred to P&Z before introduction. Councilman Wise asked that data as to how many properties are involved be included in the information. Mr. Kornelis asked if those people who have their water turned off could be discussed. i A d KENAI CITY COUNCIL OCT. 20, 1982 Page 8 Councilman Measles noted the water system is supposed to pay for itself, they should pay on a yearly basis. Father Targonsky, Russian Orthodox Church, spoke. He asked if those people who are beyond 200 ft. and own their own water well will be billed. Council- man Wagoner replied no. Father Targonsky said there are many people who came here before there was water & sewer. They built their own systems. They should not be penalized. It should be volunteer. The Church should not be assessed for this or taxes. According to this lease, the Church should be re- imbursed for taxes paid. You are taking money from people who did it their own way. There is a moral issue involved. Council agreed to refer this item to Planning & Zoning with sufficient data, and returned to Council. G-5 Ordinance 817-82 - Redistributing 1981 Municipal Road Grants - $99,350 MOTION: Councilman Measles moved, seconded by Councilman Wise, to introduce the ordinance. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. G-6 Lawton, Tinker, Walker, Rogers; Change Order #10 - Quality Asphalt - $4,373.69 MOTION: Councilman Wagoner moved, seconded by Councilman Malston, to approve the change order. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. G-7 Increasing Rev/Appns, Federal Revenue Sharing - Beaver Loop Fire Station Personnel Costs - $275,000 Councilman Wise asked that this item be discussed at the Oct. 27, 1982 work session. Council agreed to the request. H. REPORTS H-1 City Manager None H-2 City Attorney None H-3 Mayor Mayor O'Reilly said he would like to propose 3 standing committees of Councils a. Public Works b. City Services (external) C. City Operations (internal) Council agreed to the proposal. Mayor O'Reilly suggested for mewbers: I P,�=�a�•�+._----- �-rs'+ro•.+�"'.�� .._...i...,.'.-_ mar=- _-_---`-�."-' -----. - .._.�- -- �-- •--- .-_..-- KENAI CITY COUNCIL OCT. 20, 1982 Page 9 a. Public Works - Councilman VPtgo!1c , Chairman Councilmar. Malston Councilwoman Bailie Councilman Wise b. City Services - Councilman Measles, Chairman Councilwoman Bailie Councilman Wise c• City Operations - Councilman Malston, Chairman Councilman Wagoner Councilman Ackerly Council agreed to the appointments. Mayor O'Reilly asked the City Services Committee to review the Council on Aging proposal. Councilman Wagoner asked that the Advisory Committee for Contractcrs be formed. H-4 City Clerk Clerk Whelan spoke. 1. She reviewed the results of the election, copy Of the report was placed in the records. There were 27 absentee ballots cast, 1048 total ballots cast in the Oct. 5, 1982 election. She noted there will be absentee ballots available for all areas of the State in the Council Chambers, from Oct. 22 through Nov. 2. The City will provide absentee ballots for Dist. 5 and for the Borough run-off of Oct. 26, 1982. 2. The Municipal League meeting scheduled for Nov. might not be held in Valdez because of the unexpected demand for room space. The Board of Directors will have a meeting and review the situation. She will notify the Council members when the location is decided. H-5 Finance Director None H-6 Planning & Zoning Borough Assembly Member Glick spoke. 1. At the meeting last week, a variance request was denied. There were 11 preliminary plats for review, 7 were a result of the proposed water & sewer development. All were approved. 2. The Council will have to look for a replacement on the Borough P&Z Commission. Borough Attorney Delahay felt there may be a problem if she stayed on the Borough P&Z. 3. Councilman Wagoner asked about the variance that was denied. Mrs. Glick explained it was for John Jackson, in Helen Jones Subdivision. Councilman Wagoner said Mr. Jackson contacted him. They need a variance. They are a little over 2 ft. closer to the property line than present zoning allows. It is the be6L labtallation of a traileL 1,1 KENAI CITY COUNCIL OCT. 20, 1982 Page 10 in town. The, people who submitted the complaint have sold the house. There is a lot between them. Councilman Wagoner thought it was a legitimate request. Mr. Jackson could not get to the meeting, he was out of town. No action was taken by Council. H-7 Harbor Commission None H-8 Recreation Commission 9 Recreation Director McGillivray spoke. j 1. They had a special meeting to review the Capital Improvement projects. The proposal will go to P&Z and then to Council. 2. Mr. McGillivray attended a Parks & Rec meeting in Fairbanks. It was a good meeting, some of the proposals will be at the Municipal League meeting. He was re-elected to the Board of Directors. G � I. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD 1. Public Works Director Kornelis. He asked that the proposals on Res. 82-120 and 82-121 be -� given to the Public Works Committee for review as soon as possible, so the work can be started. 2. Councilman Malston asked if Council packets were sent to all Borough Assembly members. Clerk Whelan replied the agenda is sent to them and copies of all approved minutes. Councilman Malston asked if complete packets could be sent to all 5 Assembly members. Council agreed to the request. 3. Councilman Wagoner asked if P&Z had an adver- tising budget. Borough Assembly Member Glick replied, yes, it was advertised. Councilman Wagoner said there is a difference between public notice and advertising. The Capital Improvement Projects hearing should be heavily advertised in the paper and on the radio. To get better parti- cipation, P&Z should do a better job of getting people in here with better publicity. 4. Councilman Wagoner said he did not like the dispersions cast against Mr. Hall and Mr. Mueller in the paper. He asked that Mayor O'Reilly transmit to P&Z that it is not proper procedure for P&Z. They criticized Council for changing priorities. Council is elected and must stand by their decisions. We have to take a look at other things when we review the growth of the City. Councilman Measles agreed, adding he resented the public blasting they gave Council in general. The number of plats that came to Council will show that Council made the right decision. It is Council prerogative to agree or disagree with P&Z. Councilman Wise noted we were remiss in not informing P&Z. We should have the courtesy of telling them. 5. Father Targonsky, Russian Orthodox Church. He asked if it was possible to have the Council 1 KENAI CITY COUNCIL .. OCT. 20, 1982 Page 11 meetings broadcast. Councilman Wagoner not — if people want to hear, they can come to th j meetings. ° No action was taken by Council. ADJOURNEMENT; Meeting adjourned at 9:40 PM.1y Janet Whelan � City Clerk lY I - 1 I I • 1 Y