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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-10-17 Council Minutesn AGENDA REGULAR MEETING, KENAI CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 17 1973, 8.00 P.M. KENAf LIBRARY PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE A: ROLL CALL B: PUBLIC HEARINGS: B - 1: Final Assessment Roll - District 73-SZ 1 B - 2: Liquor license application - Eagles 2 C: PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD: 1. Robert Borgen NOT PRESENT 2. Debbie Barnes. Mary Amerine Jan Hursh - 2 i Nikiski Junior Horsemen • 3. 4. D: MINUTES I. Minutes of Regular Meeting, October 3, 1973 3 H 2: City Attorney's Report B: CORRESPONDENCE 1. 2. 3. F: OLD BUSINESS 1. Personnel Matters - Frank Wisecarver POSTPONED 2. Civic Center - Notice of reconsideration 3. Boat Launching Ramp 4 4 4. Public Safety Building Contract -Final payment S. 4 6. 7. G: NEW BUSINESS 1. Bills to be paid - bills to be ratified 2. Request for 4 payment - Aspeotis - $17,722.90 3. Alaska Municipal League Conference S 4. Water 4 Sewer Assessment Districts S 1 S. R solution 73-38 - Kenai Community Library Inc. 6. L�ghts - Fine Arts Center S 7. Taxicabs 6 • S. Resolution - Restricted fund - Fire Dept. 3 • 9. 6 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 1S. H: REPORTS I. City Man$ger's Report a. 7 b. c. d. 3. Mayor's Report NONE 4. City Clerk's Report NONE S. Finance Director's Report 7-8 6. Planning 4 Zoning's Report 7. Borough Assemblymen's Report 8 9 I: PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD: 1. Lee Glad 2. H. J. Steiner 9 10 3. 4. MINUTES KENAI CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 17,1973 8:00 P.M. KENAI LIBRARY The Council gave the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL: Members present - H. J. Steiner, James Doyle, A. L. Hudson, C.E. Johnson, Tru McCrady, Robert Norene and Mayor John Steinbeck. Members absent - None. B: PUBLIC HEARINGS B - 1: Final Assessment Roll - District 73-S2 Mr. Navarre stated we are in the same position with this district as District #8. We do not have al the information. We have had many letters of protest. Administration would ask to continue the hearing until November 21, 1973. If anyone wants to be heard tonight, they should be heard. -� Mayor Steinbeck recessed the meeting and opened it up for a public hearing. Neis Kjelstad showed on the maps the areas involved. He stated we are not sure of the total costs. The City has applied for Federal aid. If this comes through will amount to 55% from E.P.A. The City also applied to the State and if they have money, will pay 25%. The assessments will depend on how the Federal money is spread. The City may have to put risers in some areas. Mr. Chapman asked if persons already on the l!ne, that had no risers, be given consideration. Mr. Tietjen asked if persons who had to pay $1, 500 to hook up to the Mommsen sewer system be given consideration. Mr. Navarre asked Mr. Tietjen if he would come to the office. He stated consideration will be given to many items. It was the consensus of Council to hold a work session with only one item on the Agenda. There were no objections to continuing the public hearing on the Final Assessment Roll - District 73-S2, on November 21, 1973. There was no objection to hearing C - 2 at this time. W MINUTES KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING, OCTOBER 17, 1973 Page two C - 2: Debbie Barnes, Mary Amerine 6 Jan Hursh - Niklski Junior Horsemen Mary Amerine stated the Nikiski Junior Horsemen are interested in getting some land to build a rodeo arena. This could also be used for dog shows, etc. She further stated they have a need for a place 220' x 110' or approx- imately } acre. Mr. Navarre asked if they have a place in mind. Miss Amerine stated by the old baseball field or the old runway. Cojncilman Steiner asked about the development. Who is goint to fix it up. Miss Amerine stated we will see If we can do it ourselves and could use some help. Councilman Johnson stated the old baseball field Is about the right size. Steiner moved and Norene seconded to direct Administration to work with the girls. Unanimous consent was asked and granted. B - 2: Liquor License application - Eagles Mayor Steinbeck recessed the meeting and opened it up for a public hearing. There was no public partitipation and the public hearing was closed. Doyle moved and Johnson seconded to approve the liquor license application subject to the Fire Report, Police Report and State Sanitarian's Report. The motion carried unanimously by roll call vote. With consent of Council the following additions were made to the Agenda. F - 4 - Public Safety Building contract - final payment G - 6 - Lights - Fine Arts Center C - 7 - Taxicabs G - 8 - Resolution restricted fund - Fire Dept. C: PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD: C - 1: Robert Borgen Not present. C - 2: Debbie Barnes, Mary Amerine, Jan Hursh - Nikiski Junior Horsemen Heard after B - 1. MINUTES, KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING, OCTOBER 17, 1973 Page three D: MINUTES The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 3, 1973, were approved as distributed. H - 2: City Attorney's Report Mr. Fisher reported on the trip to Juneau with the City Manager and Jackie Oberg. They appeared before the Budget 6 Audit Committee. Mr. Fisher had S.U.A. Reports, letters from the Alaska Bar Association, Anchorage Bar Association, Magistrate Jess Nicholas, and the Alaska Court System. The City Attorney spoke for three minutes before the committee. The committee granted the appropriation unanimously. Mayor Steinbeck asked about the time table. Mr. Navarre stated the architect !�, going ahead. The bids should be let next spring. We plan to follow up on the status. Mr. Fisher stated he has proceeded with Workmen's Compensation for George Jaynes. The claim has been controverted. He would like Council to decide if they want him to act as City Attorney on this. Mr. Navarre stated he felt he should continue on the same terms and Administration will have a recommendation at the next meeting. There were no objections and was so ordered. There were no objections to hearing G - 7 - Taxicabs at this time. G - 7: Taxicabs Councilman Johnson recommends the City Manager, City Attorney and the Police Chief have a meeting with the cab companies and stop the complaints and accusations. Mr. Navarre stated we do have a problem. We can regulate limousines as well as the State. Councilman Steiner asked if the cabs have complied with the painting requirements. Chief Pegram stated the cabs on the road have complied. The Chief has talked with Commissioner Johnson of A.T.C. and he is aware of the problems. Chief Pegram stated he tried to alleviate the situation two weeks ago. He got with the Judge and contacted each of the owners and told them they won't hear any more complaints unless they are formal complaints. Administration was directed to put this on the next agenda. F: OLD BUSINESS F - 1: Personnel Matters - Frank Wisecarver Postponed by WI secarver Is Attorney's request. L - MINUTES, KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING, OCTOBER 17, 1973 Page four F - 2: Civic Center - Notice of reconsideration McCrady moved and Johnson seconded to remove the Civic Center issue from the table. The motion carried by roll call vote with Steiner dissenting. Councilman McCrady stated we do not have the financing and are holding a local contractor in abeyance and he should be Informed. Mr. Navarre stated he did meet with George Filler in Juneau. The City may be able to get $20,000 back on the feasibility study. Councilman McGrady felt the Administration should be directed to review the possibility of free hand schematics of a Civic Center Complex. Maybe one portion could be started, possibly the library. Doyle moved and McGrady seconded to direct Administration to proceed as he can with plans on the Civic Center Complex. The motion carried unanimously by roll call vote. It was the consensus of Council to have the City Manager prepare a News Release to let people know what has been done and where we stand. F - 3: Boat Launching Ramp Mr. Navarre stated this Item should be carried over. He did have a meeting with the Coyle's and have drawn up a tentative plan. The floats are out and we are not under pressure at this time. F - 4: Public Safety Building contract - final payment Councilman McGrady asked why the contractor hasn't been paid as some of the sub contractors have not been paid. Mr. Chen stated the State has refused to pay grants because they feel it is not 100% completed. Councilman McGrady Is concerned for local contractors. Mr. Chen stated the project was never certified. it is not our responsibility If the job Is not properly done. This is the responsibility of the engineer and the contractor and we intend to follow up on this. G: NEW BUSINESS G - 1: Bills to be paid - bills to be ratified Johnson moved and Doyle seconded to pay the bills as listed on the memo of 10-17-73. The motion carried unanimously by roll call vote. Councilman Doyle stated he felt Council only had to approve unbudgeted items over $500.00 and asked Administration to come up with a recommendation. MINUTES, KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING, OCTOBER 17, 1973 Page five i i� G - 2: Request for payment - Aspeotis $17,722.90 Mr. Navarre stated it is difficult to make a recommendation in the middle of a job. There are several deficiencies but they are working on them. Doyle moved and Johnson seconded to table this until the descrepancies are corrected to the City Manager's satisfaction. Mr. Navarre stated the contractor has done work and could make a hardship on them. We do have a $21,668.37 retainage that will not be paid until the deficiences are corrected. Doyle with consent of second (Johnson) withdrew his motion. McCrady moved and Norene seconded to make payment to Aspeotis in the amount of $17,722.90. The motion carried by roll call vote with Doyle dissenting. Councilman Steiner stated this project should be reviewed very carefully before final payment. G - 3: Alaska Municipal League conference p Mr. Navarre stated that in the past some of the Councilmen have attended these conferences. He further stated he would like to go and also Chief Pegram and Finance Director Chen. There is the possibility we could drive the unmarked police car and save $500 or so. Councilman Johnson stated he would possibly go. I� G - 4: Water 6 Sewer Assessment Districts Heard under 8 - 1. G - 5: Resolution 73-38 - Kenai Community Library Inc. Mr. Navarre reported Administration is consolidating all bank accounts and asks Council to put the Library's $7,400 in TCD's into a restricted fund for --;- their use for furnishings and equipment for a new library. - - - Doyle moved and Johnson seconded to adopt Resolution 73-38 - Creating a restricted fund for the Kenai Community Library Inc. The motion carried unanimously by roll call vote. MINUTES, KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING, OCTOBER 17, 1973 Page six f -1 G - 6: Light - Fine Arts Center I Councilman Steiner reported the Fine Arts Council have indicated they are cuttingback on utilities but would appreciate ppreciate a yard light out front. Steiner moved and Johnson seconded to authorize the City Administration to have a suitable light installed and pay the monthly utility bill. The motion carried unanimously by roll call vote. Mr. Navarre stated he has contacted H.E.A. and they are to report expenses etc. G - 7: Taxicabs Heard after H - 2: i� ' G - e: Resolution - Restricted Fund - Fire Dept. Councilman Doyle would like Administration to come back with a Resolution restricting the $9, 000 TCD for the purchase of a new ambulance. Mr. Navarre reported Administration is trying to get funds for a new ambulance and is hard to get money out of a restricted fund. f� Councilman Doyle stated he doesn't want us to trade the type of service and type of ambulance for a van type ambulance. Mr. Navarre reported the State has a new policy where the community buys what they want and the State will contribute x number of dollars. 1 Doyle moved and Steiner seconded to not use the $9, 000 TCD for anything but the purchase of a new ambulance. The motion carried by roll call vote with Hudson dissenting. Councilman Hudson stated he would like to know the ambulance expenses in the budget. Councilman Doyle stated it is not now in the budget but will be budgeted -_ - -- - for next year. The $9, 000 TCD was made by rescue calls and donations before the City took over. Councilman Hudson stated the taxpayers ought to know how much it is costing to operate. L -- MINUTES, KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING, OCTOBER 17, 1973 Page seven H: REPORTS H - 1: City Manager's Report The City Manager reported he went to Juneau on Sunday. It looks like the Court House is moving ahead. Mr. Navarre spoke with Mr. Anderegg on grant projects and procedures. Three have gone to the clearinghouse for approval. He further reported he spoke with the architect and went over his situation and our situation and will have a recommendation and hope to come up with the right answers. Mr. Navarre renewed some contacts while in Juneau. He has also reviewed the hiring of an attorney and engineer. There is alot of work for an in - staff attorney and would allow another person in Administration. H - 3: Mayor's Report No report. H - 4: City Clerk's Report No report. H - 5: Finance Director's Report Mr. Chen went over the budgetary report for the month ending 30 September 1973, step by step. F..� Councilman Doyle asked if the grant from L.E.A.A. for the polygraph program has been rejected. Mr. Chen stated Chief Pegram informed him verbally it had been rejected. Mr. Chen further reported the police are keeping State prisoners. We will contact the State and get a contract from them. The airlines should also pay part on the Airport Security check. Councilman Doyle asked if AAI was current and Mr. Chen stated they are two months behind. Councilman Steiner asked when Mr. Chen plans to submit a revised budget. Mr. -Chen stated he will be working on it as soon as possible and will, hopefully have it before Council before January 1, 1973. Mr. Chen stated another means of revenue may be auctioning off the Impounded cars, that have been in the City yard for a long time. L� r'l"N MINUTES, KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING, OCTOBER 17, 1973 Page eight H - 5 - Finance Director's Report - continued Mr. Navarre stated there appears to be some illegal water 6 sewer hookups, which will require some investigation. He further stated there is a major problem in overtime in the street department, for snow removal. Mr. Chen stated the Administration needs to standardize the formula on assessment districts. The longer it is postponed the more costly it is. Mr. Hamlin, Foreman of the Street Department stated he has talked with F.A.A. Last year there were 29,000 commercial landings and as of the last of September this year, 28,000. This should be a means of income. There has been no billings for commercial landings. This could help pay the cost of overtime. Councilman Hudson stated he could't believe 28,000 landings. Councilman McGrady stated this is a problem area. This part of the Ordinance should be analyzed and might behoove us to rewrite it. There was a discussion on the surplus money in Airport M 6 O and why it can't be used to pay overtime. Councilman Doyle stated the employees work for money and will not work r overtime if not paid. Councilman Steiner stated he agrees with Councilman Doyle. We knew it would snow. We should authorize the money to come from somewhere. The City Manager and the Finance Director should find where the money will come from. H - 6: Planning 6 Zoning's Report Al Hudson, Chairman reported on the Planning 6 Zoning Meeting of October 10, 1973. The Commission approved the subdivision plat of V.I .P. Estates with the recommendation that Smuggler's Lane be changed to 2nd Ave. SW to conform to the street naming plan. There were two or three items carried forward from previous meetings. Mr. Navarre stated he attended the meeting. Identifying the land ownership Is up before the Planning Commission as is the F.A.A. project. He further stated the street naming should be initiated as soon as possible and a record system similar to the Borough. MINUTES, KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING, OCTOBER 17, 1973 Page nine ,10**N H - 7: Borough Assemblymen's Report Assemblyman McCrady reported on the Assembly Meeting of October 9, 1973. Ordinance 73-45 concerning rezoning within the City of Kenai was passed. Ordinance 73-46 removing restrictions of use under the zoning ordinance was defeated. Ordinance 73-47 making a supplemental appropriation to the Debt Service Fund in the amount of $500,000 was passed. r Ordinances 73-52 to reinstate per diem and travel expenses to members of the Planning Commision and Ordinance 73-53 making a supplemental appropriation to the Central Peninsula Hospital in the amount of $2,000, were Introduced. Ordinance 73-54 to change the solid waste ordinance requiring the operation to go to bid, was introduced. The following resolutions were passed: Resolution 73-59 requesting the Alaska Department of Fish & Game to refrain from scheduling any Cow Moose hunts on the Kenai Peninsula - Resolution 73-61 acquiring certain lands in the Sterling area for a solid waste site - Resolution 73-63 opposing the oil legislation - Resolution 73-64 grazing lands for lease. is PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD: 1 - 1: Lee Glad Mr. Glad stated he has done some research in the City Code and Ordinances and finds there Is a need for an Ordinance making the Fire Dept. a paid Fire Dept. He feels Administration should look into this. MINUTES, KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING, OCTOBER 17, 1973 Page ten 1 - 2: H . J . Steiner Councilman Steiner reported Wien is about to cut service from 5 days to 2 days a week. This will create a hardship for the community concerning air mail and air freight. He feels Council should take some action to see G if we can aid AAI in getting air mail contract and licences and permits for air freight. Mr. Navarre stated he doesn't think AAI wants it. Councilman McGrady filed notice of reconsideration at the next meeting, on Resolution 73-38. Councilman Steiner asked the status of the Mayor's Committee on the Personnel Manual. Mayor Steinbeck stated the City Manager has been out r� of town. A meeting will be scheduled soon. MEETING ADJOURNED 12:00 MIDNIGHT. i Respectfully submitted, Sharon Loosli, City Clerk THINGS TO DO LIST 10/17/73 Work Session - Special Assessments C 2: Work with Nikiski Junior Horsemen (Mary Amerine 776-8596) H - 2: Recommendation - Workmen's Compensation - George Jaynes - City Attorney F - 2: News Release - Civic Center G - 1: Recommendation on purchase of items over $500. on budgeted items ' G - 6: Light - Fine Arts Center I: Check Ordinance on Fire Dept. Mayor's Committee on Personnel Manual meeting t� I ��