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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-04-16 Council MinutesAGENDA REGULAR MEETING, KENAI CITY COUNCIL APRIL 16, 1075, 8:00 P.M. PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE As ROLL CALL AGENDA APPROVAL B: PUBLIC HEARINGS B - is Ordinance 259.75 - Consumption of Intoxicating Liquor in i Public Places C: PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD: I. Representatives from Council on Aging 1-2 2• Al Poore NOT PRESENT • 3. D: MINUTES 1. Minutes of Regular Meeting of April 2, 1975 2 Ss CORRESPONDENCE I. 2. P. OLD BUSINESS 2 1. Resolution 75-12 - Flood Prone Areas 2.3 2. C.A.P. Hangar 3. . 4. 6.7. G: NEW BUSINESS i. Bills to be paid - bills to•be ratified 3 2. Resolution 75-14 - Abatement of Public Nuisances 3 3. Resolution 75-15 - Resolution to Rescind Resolution 71-18 ' and Resolution 72-28 - Kenaitze Indians -Lox Cost Housing Land 3 4. Wiidwood Fire 4 Police Contract Cancellation 4 S. Resolution 75-16 • Intrafund Transfer -Sewer Treatment Plant 4 6. Resolution 7S-17 - Intrafund Transfer -Airport Land 4 7. Resolution 7S-18 - Water/Sewer Services-Intrafund Transfer 4 8. Resolution 7S-19 - Puthorization to dispose of certain city lands 4� 9. Audit Proposals S 10. 12. 13. 14. ' IS. A Hs REPORTS 1 1. City Manager's Report 6 a. Request for executive session " C. d. 2. City Attorney's Report 6 a 3. Mayor's Report 7 4. City Clerk's Report NONE S. Finance Director's Report NONE' 7 i 6. Planning 6 Zoning Repport 7. Borough Assemblymon's oport NONE; is PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD: 1. Residents of Tinker Lane 7.8, 2. S. 4. r MINIITHS REGULAR M1011 ' ING KENAI CITY COUi:i; IL APRTL 16, 1975 8:00 P.M. PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING The Council gave the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL: Members groso�nt - Oscar 'Thomas, lidward Ambarian, ,James Doyle, A* ,. u sic on rand James l;lson. Members absent - Richard Morgan and If. J. Steiner AGENDA APPROVAL There were no objections to adding the following items to the Agenda: C - 1 - Representatives from Council on Aging C - 2 - Al Poore G - 9 - Audit Proposals I - 1 - Rosidcnts of 'Pinker Lane B: PUBLIC HEARINGS B - 1: Ordinance 259-75 - Consumption of Intoxicating Liquor in Public Places Mayor Elson recessed the mooting and opened it to a public hearing on Ordinance 259-7S. There were no public participation and the public hearing was closed and brought back to Council table. Ambarian moved and Thomas seconded to adopt Ordinance 259-75 - Consumption of Intoxicating Liquor in Public Places. The motion carried unanimously by roll call vote. Voting yes; Thomas, Ambarian, Doyle, Hudson and Mayor Elson. C: PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD: C - 1: Representatives of Council on Aging ~f Mayor Elson road a letter from .Jettle Pettorsen concerning - Title III project grant.- Moyar Nloan related he was happy to have the Representatives of the Council on Aging with us tonight. ' Mr. Lynn stated there is one slight change and that is to add $1,S00 for janitorial services. This is covered in the public >_ works budget. The total project would be $37,966 and the Federal share SO%. The City's share would be salaries and in -kind contributions. f' MINUTES, Kl'.NAI CITY COUNCIL MI',lNANC, A111111, it), 1975 1,11g+ Two C - 1 RepresVntat ives of Counci I on Aging - rontintwd After some discussion, 'Thomas moved and Ambarian seconded that: the City proceed with the applicat!on of grant -CouncI1 on Aging. The motion carried unanimously by roll call vote. C - 2: Al. Poore Not present. D: Minutes 1. The Minutes of Regular Meetong of April 2, 1975, were approved as distributed. U Correspondence None. Old Business Resolution 75-12 - blood prone Areas Mr. Lynn stated the memo attached to the Resolution clearly outlines the need for this Resolution. Mr. Lynn asked Mr. hackney to describe the flood prone areas within the City. Mr, hackney stated the area follows along the Kenai River and in the Beav,r Loop area. Mayor Elson stated he asked the City Attorney to prepare an amendment to the Resolution to hold the City harmless of any action of building inspection, Doyle moved and 'Thomas seconded to adopt Resolution 75-12 Flood Prone Areas adding paragraph 4, 4, In accomplishing the foregoing, the City of Kenai shall not warrant or insure that any such improvement installed will minimize flood damage, that any such proposed new developments will minimize flood damage, that any such water and/or sanitary sewage systems will minimize or eliminate infiltration of flood waters into the systems or discharges from the systems into the flood waters, or that any such on -site waste - disposal systems will he so located so as to avoid impairment of them or contamination from them during flooding. The motion carried unanimously by roll call vote, 1: - 2: C. A.1'. 1!anl;ar Mr. Lynn stated the Wing Commander i:s unable to be here this evening. Councilman Doyle asked for a list of the , r M MINII'IT'S, KENAI (:1'I'Y ('O[)NCII. MEETING, AIIRIL Ib, 1975 Page 'Three C.A.P. Hangar - cant inllvd other organizations wc are paying the lit f11ties. 'There were no objections to deferring this. G: New Business G - l: 11111s to lie Paid - Bills to lie Ratified Mr. Lynn stated most of the hills are routine except for engineering services to Galliett and to .Johnny .Johnson Motors for two police cars. Mayor I:lson asked why the hill to Ken's Auto was for two months' invoices. Mr. O'Connor stated he was not sure why, maybe because they were waiting for purchase orders. Councilman Hudson asked why was the delay in giving purchase orders. Mr. Lynn stated it could be from emergency purchase orders or night time and week -end purchase orders, Doyle moved and Ambarian seconded to approve payment of bills and ratify payment of bills as listed on the memo of 4-16-75. The motion carried unanimously by roll call vote with Thomas abstaining on the K.U,S,C.O. bill. The Mayor requested a memo concerning the Ken's Auto bill and a breakdown of items purchased without a purchase order. G - 2: Resolution 75-14 - Abatement of public Nuisances Mr. Lynn stated this program was started two years ago. The buildings are unsafe. He recommends that Council set a date for a public hearing so the owners can have an opportunity to respond. Hudson moved and Thomas seconded to adopt Resolution 75-14 and setting June 18, 1.975, as the date for public hearing. The motion carried unanimously by roll call vote. G - 3: Resolution 75-15 - Resolution to Rescind Resolution 71-18 an eso ution 2-29 - Kena tic n ians -Tow Cost ousirig Lan . Mr. Lynn stated this land was originally made available to the Kenaitze Indians for low cost housing. The project is in limbo. He has called and written to them and have received no response. Fie recommends passage of this reso- lution and offer the land to the public at an auction. Thomas moved and Ambarian seconded to adopt Resolution. 75-15 - rescinding Resolution 71-18 and Resolution 72-28, The motion carried unanimously by roll call vote. r M1NI1THS, KI',NAl CITY C011Nl;11, M14ET1NG, AI'ItII, 1o, 1975 Pagi, Folir G 1: 'W1I41wood plre and I'ol ivo Contract Cancel lrttlon Mr. Lynn stated the 19orough has determined that Wi ldwoocl in within flit, North Kenal Fire District. The Kenai Native Asse(:lation 1'v.ela thc- firs proteetlon from North Kenai and the police protection 1'1'0111 the State Troopers Its adequate. Mr. Lynn recommends we agree to cancel the contract Imme- diately. Mr. O'Cauuor utated they have agreed to pay up to dato. Ambarlan moved and Doyle seconded to terminate the Dire and Police Protection Contract with Kenai Native Association ITron presentation of cheek, including Interest, up to date. TIC motion carried unru►fmoussly by roll call vote. G - S: Resolutlot) 75 _16 - Itit raf'und Trans fcr - Sower Treatment Plant Mr. O'Connor explained the following resolutlons are )THIVfrod to have the budget conform to the way the payments are made. 'Phis wlll take taro of the tntrafund transfers and he will have an ordinance prepared for the next meeting to take care of interfund transfers, fie hag a worksheet available for anyone interested, It Involves technical problemo tran►sforring funds from deht service. The payments do not reflect as contribution:; to the general fund. Mayor 1111 ;son aukod f'or comment:; from the public and there were none, Doyle moved anti Ambarian rsocondvd to adopt Resolution 75-16 - lntrafund Tranufer - Sewer 'Treatment Plant. 'rho motion carried unoni.moutsly by roll call vote. G - 6 lt000lution 75-17 - Intrafund 'Transfer - Airport Land Doyle moved anti Amburian seconded to adopt Itosoluti.on 715.17 - Intrrifund Transfer - Airport Land, The motion :tarried unanimously by roll call vote, G - 7: Resolution 75-18 - Intrafunl Transfer - Wattr Sower Services Doyle moved and Ambarlan occonded to adopt Resolution 75-18 - tntrafund Transfer - Water/Sewer Services, The motion carried unanimously by roll call vote, G - 8: iteoolution 75--19 - Authorization to Di�o;te of Certain ._._�..._ Mr, Lynn ;stated these lands were discussed at the Monday evening work :session, Page one are subdivided lots that have proviotusly been authorized for lease, On Page two are listed parcels to be made avallable for sale depending on a development plan approved by Planning $ Zoning and Council. 0 MINUTES, KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING, APRIL 169 1975 Page Five G - 8 - Resolution 75-19 - Authorization to n4ennea n+ rprtain City Lands - continued Page two also includes the selling of Buildings 100, 101, 102, 103 and 104 in the F.A.A. Housing Area. After some discussion Doyle moved and Thomas seconded to adopt Resolution 75-19 - Authorization to dispose of certain City lands. Mayor Elson recessed the meeting to search for a City map. He called the meeting back to order at 9:10 p.m. No map was available. Councilman Hudson asked about the disposal of lot 2, Block 2 of the Small Aircraft Apron. There is still a house, equip- ment and underground fuel tanks on it and also a bill against it. After more discussion, Ambarlan moved and Hudson seconded to amend the motion to read "subject to a clear title and adequate description." The amendment carried unanimously by roll call vote. The main motion, as amended, carried unanimously by roll call vote. G - 9: Audit Proposals Mr. Lynn reported five bid proposals were sent out and we had response from four auditing firms. The proposals are as follows: Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Co. Arthur Young & Co. Coopers & Lybrand Ernst & Ernst Hours Fee , Cost/Hour 400 $16*000 $40.00 460-540 $18,100-$219600 40.00 690 $21,860 31.66 625 $22,500 36.00 Mr. Lynn recommends the audit be rewarded to Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Company or to Arthur Young & Co. Councilman Thomas asked the Finance Director for his comments and he stated he feels the same way. One 1s a low bid and the other is last year's auditor. Mayor E1son asked if there is a not to exceed figure and If It looks like 1t will go over, to come back for Council approval. Mr. Lynn stated this will be incorporated to the contract. After some discussion, Thomas moved and Doyle seconded to accept the audit proposal of Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Company. The motion carried by roll tail vote with Ambarian and Hudson dissenting. MINUTES, KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING, APRIL 16. 1975 H: Reports H - 1: City Manager's Report Paqe Six Mr. Lynn reported on the budget schedule. May 5th through May loth work sessions to be held with the Mayor and City Council. May 7th the budget to be presented to Council and May 21st sche- duled for ppublic hearing. This gives us several days to hold further public hearings if needed. The mill levy will be submitted to the Borough on or before June 20th. Councilman Ambarian felt we should hold the public hearing in a larger meeting place. Mr. Lynn reported he is ready to submit an impact statement for impact funds to help alleviate expenses we will be incurring from the influx of people working in the oil industry. There will be letters from prominent businessmen outlining the anticipated growth. He hopes to have it completed by the end of next week. i Mr. Lynn is preparing a Capital Improvement Program to present to Council prior to the beginning of the new fiscal year. Mr. Lynn asked Council to hold a work session to get input on acquiring a gravel pit. There was no objection to holding the work session Monday, April 21st at 7:30 PM in the City Manager's office. Mr. Lynn also requested an executive session at the conclusion of this meeting to discuss a personnel item. There were no objec- tions. H 2: City Attorney's Report Mr. Baldwin reported he is in the process of putting together the the Airport Title Plant. The code is one-third typed. Mr. Baldwin has had a lot of inquiries concerning the disclosure bill that has passed and requires full disclosure of finances. He stated the deadline for this is November 15th and hopefully a referendum ordidance will be on the ballot in the General Election exempting municipal offices from the requirements of the statute. Mr. Lynn introduced Mr. Bill Pack with the Civil Service Commission. Mr. Pack is working on job classifications. Councilman Hudson asked about his progress. Mr. Pack stated he has interviewed about 50% of the employees. Each employee filled out a questionnaire concerning his position. These were sent to Mr. Pack and he reviewed each questionnaire and prepared questions to ask each individual. He will take this information back to Seattle to analyze and develop a job classification and a written job des- cription. These will then be returned for review. He is also t doing a salary survey and will be comparing the salaries to private industry as well as municipalities. He hopes to have a rough draft of this portion by the end of May so it can be incorporated in the budget. r. MINUTES, KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING, APRIL 16, 1975 Page Seven H - 3: M Xor's Report Mayor Elson stated the Mayor's meeting was postponed until April 25th because of bad weather. He stated the Cities are jointly preparing an ordinance exempting municipal offices from the full disclosure. The Mayor spoke with Bob Palmer and he will be in Kenai April 25th. He will be on "Sound Off" and then will be in Kenai City offices until his return to Soldotna at 1:00 P.M. H - 4: City Clerk's Report No report. H - 5: Finance Director's Report No report. H - 6: Planning A Zoning's Report Councilman Ambarian reported on the Planning & Zoning meeting of April 9, 1975. The Commission considered a proposed subdivision and was referred to Administration concerning access. The Commission heard a proposal from the Chamber of Commerce for a site for a log cabin to be used for a tourist information center. Administration is looking into the location. The Commission asked Administration to report the status of the paving of Forest Drive and Beaver Loop at their next meeting. H - 7; Borough Assemblymen's Resort. No report. I: Persons Preser„t Not Scheduled to be Heard: I - 1: Residents of Tinker Lane Roger Schmidt, Dennis Herrin, Dick Hallmark, Kent Madsen, and Mrs. Manzek, residents of Tinker Lane, came before Council to see what can be done about the North Tinker Lane. The road is sub -standard with minimum maintenance winter and summer. The subdivision was accepted and they want to know why the roads are substandard. Mr. Baldwin stated there are valid covenants on the subdivision maps that the subdivision shall be subject to assessments for improvements required by the City of Kenai when installed by the City. There are no records that those are approved roads and most of plats contain the covenant. Before the subdivision can be accepted they must be brought up to City standards. Mr. Baldwin stated the alternatives are to have the MINUTES, KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING, APRIL 16, 1975 Page Eight I - 1 - Residents of Tinker Lane - continued Council initiate an improvement district, the individuals initiate an impprovement district, or do nothing. The two methods of estabiishing improvement district were explained. i Mayor Elson stated as far as taking any action tonight, the Council can't. They have no idea what the cost or problems are. They need to explore the alternatives. After some discussion, Doyle moved and Ambarian seconded to direct Administration to draw up a Resolution to reach the phase of a public hearing. There were no objections and was so ordered. Councilman Hudson stated the outcome will depend on if more than 1 SOS of the property owners protest. Hudson moved and Doyle seconded to adjourn into an executive session, There were no objections. Meeting Adjourned at 10:60 P.M. Res ctfully submitted•, Sharon Loosli, City Clerk EXECUTIVE SESSION Hudson moved and Ambarian seconded the request of the Chief of Police for additional leave time be denied being in conflict with the provisions of the vpersonnel manual. The motion carried unanimously by roll ca11 vote. Vottdg yes; Thomas, Ambarian, Doyle, Hudson and Mayor E1son. Executive Session AdJourned at 12:01 A.M.