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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972-05-03 Council MinutesA G 1: N D A REGULAR MI'sLTING, KFNAI CITY COUNCIL MAY 3, 1972, 8:00 P.M. i t PAGE , PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 1 1 ! A: ROLL CALL j A - 1: PUBLIC BLARING 1. Restaurant application - Pizza Paradisos 1 I B: PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE IIEARP. 1. George Filler - Presentation of Civic Center 1-3 2. j 3. C: MINUTES 1. Regular Meeting of April 19, 1972. 3 D: CORRI!SPONDENC1: 1. Senator Palmer - Resolution 72-10 - Salmon Fishery 3 2. Oscar Thomas - Capital Improvement Program 3 ff 3. James E. Fisher - C.U.1.. rate application 3 i. 4. Marshall L. Lind - State Board of Education's meeting 3 ! S. Hornaday - Garden Club Committee 3 6. David J. Nicholls - Soldotna Outfall Sewer 3 7. Clarence Ladd - Riverview Drive 4 Fi 10�: E: REPORTS I. City Manager's Report a. Things to do list - 4/19/72 4 b. "The Bridge" 4 c. Summer Recreation 4 d. Senate Resolution - Relating to the depletion 4 of ground waters. e. f. 2. City Attorney's Report 4 3. Mayor's Report 5 4. City Clerk's Report None S. Finance Director's Report 6-7 a. When Financial Statement will be available b. Review of Insurance c. Insurance Consultant , 6. Planning F, Zoning's Report 7 7. Borough Assemblymen's Report 7-8 F: OLD BUSINESS 1. Representative from State Highway Department S ` F 2. Report on Pacific Light $ Power 8 3. Ex-officio - Planning $ Zoning 8 4. G: NEW BUSINESS I. Request for payment - Wince, Corthell $ Assoc - $20,423.29 8 2. Request for payment - Wince, Corthell & Assoc - $22,32S.21 9 3. Board of Directors meeting and Legislative Committee 9 meeting - Alaska Municipal League - Kenai, June 22 $ 23. �.. 4. Lease - Peter Kiewit - Terminal Building 9 S. Free dog license for all volunteer firemen 9 6. Resolution 72-16 - Authorizing City Manager to submit 10 grant - Water line 7. Application for Games of Chance &Skill - Lion's Club 10 8• Resolution 72-17-Authorizing Assistant City Manager to enter a contract with Norwestern Construction Co. 10 9. Request for payment - Touche Ross & Co. - $4,747.00 10 H: PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD: CITIZEN'S GRIEVANCES AND REQUESTS: I. Leo Oberts 11 2. Lee Glad 11 MINUTES, KENAI CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING . MAY A, 1972 8:00 P.M. KENAI LIBRARY ROLL CALL: Members present - Tru McGrady, Robert Bielefeld, James Doyle, James Hornaday *, Hugh Malone, Junior Councilman Tim Navarre, and Mayor John Steinbeck. * In late Members absent - Robert Norene (excused) With consent of Council the following items were added to the Agenda: D - 7 - Clarence Ladd - Riverview Drive G---8 - Resolution 72-17 - Authorizing City Manager to enter a contract with Northwestern Const. Inc. ---, G - 9 - Request for payment - Touche Ross $ Co. $4,747.00 A - is Public Hearing Restaurant application - Pizza Paradisos Mr. Massey reported the City had a letter from the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board asking our feelings on a Restaurant license for Kostantinos Dimitrios Macheras dba Pizza Paradisos, Kenai. The Mayor opened the meeting for a public hearing. There was no public participation so the public hearing was closed. Bielefeld moved and Doyle seconded to approve the application for a Restaurant license for Kostantinos Dimitrios Macheras dba Pizza Paradisos subject to.police and fire reports. -� There were no objections and was so ordered. B: PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD: B - 1 George Filler - Presentation of Civic Center Mr. Filler displayed the artist's rendering of the Public Safety Building. Mr. Filler brough back revised plans of the Civic Center to include items broughtup at the public hearing. -- Hornaday came in at this time. t MINUTES, KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 3, 1972 Page two B - 1 - George Filler - Presentation of Civic Center - continued Mr. Filler presented two schemes. Scheme Scheme 2 1.6 million 2.4 million 25,000 sq. ft. 34,000 sq. ft. Pool 9 ft. deep 13' 6" deep one meter board 3 meter board Library 15,000 volumes 20,000 volumes 3,600 sq. ft. 4,000 sq. ft. Clinic 2 or 3 nurses 4 nurses 1,OSO sq. ft. 1,300 sq. ft. Exhibition Shared with _ Auditorium 3,200 sq. ft. Auditorium 280 - using half for displays 600 seats 540 seats no display 600 seats Convention 700 seats 1,020 seats Stage 814 seats 960 seats Mr. Filler then asked Council if they had any questions. James Hornaday - Where are we going to get the 2.4 million? Geor a Filler - With the 1.6 million you add $800,000 from H.U.D., B.O. and/or the Borough. Bruce Massey - We are still working on H.U.D. and it looks Sow. ` Lee Glad - The theater is outlined pretty much like they wanted. Tru McGrady - Is the cost projected on the 1973 construction yearli George Filler - Yes. James Horn�aday - I would like to get some thoughts on a steel uild=ng for the swimming pool. Geor a Filler - The shell of a building, if it is steel or cement black is 15% of the cost. r MINUTES, KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 3, 1972 Page three B - 1 - George Filler - Presentation of Civic Center - continued. James Hornaday - How soon will we know how much money we will have George Filler - As soon as legislature is over and if the bill passes, it would be a reasonable gamble to proceed. C: MINUTES The Minutes of the Regular meeting of April 19, 1972, were approved as distributed. D: CORRESPONDENCE D - 1: Senator Palmer - Resolution Resolution 72-10 - Salmon Industry Senator Palmer thanked the City for supporting this concept and that the Senate Republican Party have placed this on their priority list. D - 2: Oscar Thomas - Capital Improvement Program Mr. Thomas stated he is willing to pay his fair share on increased costs of maintenance and operating expense of a swimming pool and other projects in the Capital improve- ment package. He also expressed appreciation to City Council and Administration for the improved quality of service during the past year. D - 3: James E. Fisher - C.U.L. rate application Mr. Fisher related the final argument was not actually held. The negotiations for purchase of the C.U.L. facilites are holding it up. c D - 4: Marshall L. Lind - State Board of Education's meeting Commissioner Lind wrote the State Board of Education would be holding their next Board meeting in Kenai, May 10 $ 11. The Clerk related Administration had a phone call stating this meeting has been postponed until May 22 and 23. D - S: Hornaday - Garden Club Committee Mr. Hornaday wrote he would be willing to serve on a committee with the Garden Club and other interested parties to see if we can put together a planning program this summer for both trees and flowers. D - 6: David J. Nicholls - Soldotna Outfall Sewer Mr. Nicholls wrote that due to withdrawal of objections by the City of Kenai and acceptance of the Environmental Impact Statement, a Department of the Army permit has been issued to the City of Soldotna to construct a sewer outfall line in the Kenai River. MINUTES, KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 3, 1972 Page four D - Correspondence - continued. D - 7: Clarence Ladd - Riverview Drive Mr. Ladd wrote that for over three years he has been asking the City of Kenai to fix Riverview Drive. He would like the wooden bulk head removed by Mrs. Millers. He stated a fire truck can't get around the corner. After much discussion, Malone asked for Administration's recommendation in writing for the next Council meeting. E: REPORTS E - 1: City Manager's Report (a) Things to do list - 4/19/72 Assistant City Manager Bruce Massey reported Item 1, in consideration, all other items on the Agenda with the exception of the "Bridge" group that have terminated. (b) "The Bridge" Terminated. (c) Summer Recreation The Council received the Summer Recreation program submitted by Chris Adams. There is $4,000 budgeted for the program. (d) Senate Resolution - Relating to the depletion of ground water. The clerk read the Resolution. Bruce reported that he and Tom Wagoner were in Juneau last week and received a commit-• ment from E.P.A. for a $223,000 grant for a sewage treatment plant school. The length of the course is 44 weeks and is also for water treatment plant operator. E - 2: City Attorney's Report Mr. Fisher has completed his report on his trip to Juneau. The City Attorney reported the Kenai Peninsula Bar Assoc. had a meeting Monday and Tuesday at the High School and Junior High School. They spoke about the recreation program being exceedingly important in the summer and how run -a -ways were handled. Corporal Ross of the Kenai Police Department spoke, telling the students if no one else will talk to you, we will. It was the consensus of the Council to deviate from the Agenda to hear F - 1 - Representative from the State High- way Department. d- -. -. - _ _ — — ---` - -- -------- - - - - - - -- -- - MINUTES, KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 3, 1972 Page five F - 1: REPRESENTATIVE FROM THE STATE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT: Mr. Massey asked Mike Fargo, Representative of the State Highway Department to clarify a few points. Bruce Massey - How soon will there be dust control? Mike Fargo - As soon as the contractor takes over, by Friday or may a onday. They will be using water and/or calcium chloride. This will include the detours. James Hornaday - When will they use Forest Drive? Mike Fargo - Not for a long time. They will keep off of it u til it is completely dried. Bruce Massey - When is the completion date? Mike Fargo - October 1 is the date for final completion, t�ld--6e updated. James Hornaday - Are there going to be sidewalks? Mike Fargo - Yes, from 300' East of Beaverloop to Forest rll—ive on Toth sides of the highway. The top soil and seeding will be done by August 1. Hugh Malone - What are you going to do with Forest Drive? Mike Fargo - You would have to speak with Ed Hollier or Dale S of n. James Hornaday - I do hope you will come to every Council meet ng and do hope you get the dust under control. Hugh Malone - Are you going to supervise and enforce dust control an maintenance of the detours? Mike Fargo - Yes, that is part of my job. The Mayor thanked Mr. Fargo and will see him at the next " meeting. E - 3: Mayor's Report The Mayor was glad to get Hornaday's letter concerning tree -;--- planting. He spoke with the Recreation Director and the trees are on the way. He also thought the City should have a clean up program the last part of the month. MINUTES, KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 3, 1972 Page six E - 4: City Clerk's Report No report. E - 5: Finance Director's Report Mr. Whelan stated he received a request from Councilman Malone after 11:00 this morning. It is an impossible task to have all the items he requested by this evening but do have some of them. Mr. Whelan stated he promised the budget for tonight but will not be able to have it until Tuesday. The Council should have a work session on this before the next Council meeting. Mr. Whelan presented Council with Touche Ross Progress Report #3. They are pretty much on schedule as far as the cost is concerned. The December 31 report will be presented at the next Council meeting. The final statement should be on schedule. Mr. Whelan gave Council a summary of Inqurance Policies and Premiums held by the City. After the Council study the summary and have any questions, Mr. Whelan related he would be happy to research any questions. He further added, as far as itemized disbursements from July 1 to the present, when you look at the check register it is misleading because of closing out various accounts and consolidating into one account. He gave Council a list of the checks written and if there is any questions he will be glad to go over any one of them. He handed out a summary of leases, contracts payable, and Debt Service Schedule - 1972; The 1972 Assessed value for the City of Kenai; Pay off for old sick leave; Payroll by the month including those on the P.E.P. Program and the Investment Sheet. He will not have the cash balance central treasury or projection of cash until the work is completed with the Auditors. He also gave a copy to Council of Status of P.E.P. Program and the Motorola Contract. MINUTES, KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 3, 1972 Page seven E - 5 - Finance Director's Report - continued. E - 6: E - 7: Mr. Whelan related he has not had a chance to put together the list of Capital Project bids awarded by Council since January 1, 1971 nor the amount of approved grant funding on the Capital Projects. As far as internal control, there is only one puchase order book. The checks have to be signed by the City Manager or the Finance Director in conjunction with two other employees. We have new time sheets to keep track of labor distribution to keep track of projects. All overtime is approved prior to working. We are using a new coding system. Mr. Whelan stated it was very important to have a work session on the budget. There were no objections to having one Wednesday, May 10, 1972, at 8:00 P.M. in the City Manager's office. After much discussion Doyle moved and Malone seconded to contact an insurance consultant and advise them of our position and for them to be here and explain what their job is. The motion carried with Bielefeld dissenting. There was no objection to putting the Tax Consultant on the next Agenda and was so ordered. Councilman Malone thanked the Finance Department for preparing as much information as they did at such a short notice. Mr. Massey introduced Mr. Marvin Hill to the Council. He is from the fire rating bureau. Mr. Hill said it was in the best interest of the City to list the improvements the City has made since Mr. Long was here. It should be sufficient to lower the cost of insurance. Planning & Zoning's Report Mr. Hudson reported that he was the Commissioner chosen to attend the Council meetings. Borough Assemblymen's Report Hugh Malone reported on the Special Meeting of April 30 and the Regular Meeting of May 2, 1972. An Ordinance was tabled on rezoning within the City of Soldotna. They heard the General Government report for March and the School District report for February. The Assembly reconsidered the $356,000 in Assembly contingency on the School Board Budget. The motion passed to take it out of Assembly contingency. MINUTES, KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 3 197� Page eight E - 7 - Borough Assemblymen's Report - continue . F: F - 2: r F - 3: G: G - 1: The Assembly considered a request from the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board on a liquor license for North Kenai. There is not enough population in the area to warrant a license. The Board of Equalization hearing will be held May 16, 1972. The next meeting will be May 16, 1972. OLD BUSINESS Representative from State Highway Department Heard after City Attornpy's Report Report on Pacific Light & Power Mr. Massey spoke with L.E. Bell of Pacific Light 4 Power last week. There is no change in the status. They have not consumated the gas purchase. Ex-officio - Planning $ Zoning Councilman Hornaday asked if this could be postponed until the next meeting. There were no objection and was so ordered. NEW BUSINESS Request for payment - Wince Corthell & Assoc. - $20,423.29 The Assistant City Manager advised Council this bill has been reviewed by Administration and the Finance Department. Administration recommends payment. Doyle moved and Bielefeld seconded to accept Administration's recommendation and approve the request for payment of $20,423.29. to Wince, Corthell and Assoc. for engineering services - Sewer Interceptor Lines - WPC-ALASKA-35. Malone stated he worked for this firm on this job and with consent of Council, would abstain from voting. There were no objections. The motion carried unanimously br roll call vote with Malone abstaining. MINUTES, KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 3, 1972 Page nine G - 2: Request for payment - Wince, Corthell & Assoc - $22,325.21 I The Assistant City Manager advised Council this bill has been reviewed by the Administration and the Finance Department. Administration recommends payment. Bielefeld moved and McGrady seconded to accept Administration's recommendation and approve the request for payment of $22,325.21 to Wince Corthell and Assoc. for engineering services - Phase II ADAP No. 8-02-0142-01. Malone again stated he worked for this firm on this job and with consent of Council would abstain from voting. There were no objections. The motion carried unanimously by roll call vote with Malone abstaining. G - 3: Board of Director's meeting and Legislative Committee - Alaska Mun TMpal League - june 22 an Malone moved and Hornaday seconded to support having the meetings of the Board of Directors and Legislative Committee ` of the Alaska Municipal League, June 22 and 23. There was no objection to casting a unanimous ballot, and was so ordered. G - 4: Lease - Peter Kiewitt - Terminal Building Mr. Jaynes related that Peter Kiewitt Sons' are furnishing the State Highway Department an office for the Project Engineer. The Administration recommends approval of the ` lease for Room 16, Kenai Airport Terminal Building. Doyle moved and Hornaday seconded to approve the lease for ` �. Room 16, Kenai Airport Terminal Building to Peter Kiewitt-: Sons'. The motion carried uannimously by roll call vote. r G - S Free dog license for all volunteer firemen's dogs The City is attempting to increase the number of volunteer firemen. Hornaday moved and Bielefeld seconded to give free dog - licenses for all volunteer firemen's dogs. Doyle and McGrady asked permission to abstain from voting. There were no objections. Hornaday asked for unanimous consent. There were no objections and was so ordered. MINUTES, KENAI CITY COUNCIL MELTING, MAY 3, 1972 Page ton G - 6: Resolution 72-16 - Authorizing City Manager to submitgrant- Water Line Administration recommends approval of Resolution 72-16. Doyle moved and McGrady seconded to adopt Resolution 72-16 - - Authorization for filing of application with State and/or Federal funding agencies for a grant to construct a water trunk line, water lateral lines, water reservoir facilities and additional production wells to serve Mommsen Subdivision, Bush Lanes Subdivision and Wildwood Air Force Station. The motion carried by roll call vote with Hornaday dissenting. G - 7: Application for Games of Chance and Skill - Lion's Club Administration recommends approval of this application. Hornaday moved and Doyle seconded to approve the application for Games of Chance and Skill - Lion's Club. The motion carried unanimously. G - 8: Resolution 72-17 - Authorizina Assistant City Manager to enter into a contract with ort western Construction Co. McGrady moved and Bielefeld seconded to adopt Resolution 72-17 - A Resolution authorizing the Assistant City Manager to enter a contract with Northwestern Construction, Inc. to construct airport improvements. The motion carried by roll call vote with Hornaday dissenting. G - 9: Request for payment - Touche Ross $ Co. - $4,747.00 The Administration recommends payment of this request. Doyle moved and Bielefeld seconded to accept Administration's recommendation and pay Invoice 084136, Touche Ross & Co. - $4,747.00. The motion carried unanimously by roll call vote. D - 7 Clarence Ladd - Riverview Drive Doyle brought D - 7 - Clarence Ladd - Riverview Drive back to the table. After much discussion Doyle moved and Bielefeld seconded to direct the Administration to open the street as it should be, opening to City boundaries. The motion carried unanimously by roll call vote. MINUTES, KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 3, 1972 Page cloven H: PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD: CWTIZENIS IE NCES ND EQ EST: H - 1: Leo Oberts Mr. Oberts related the market for public insurance has deteriorated in the last five years. The market has softened considerably. The City and other policy holders may possibly see some reduction in rates. H - 2: Lee Glad Mr. Glad stated he would like to have a re -cap on the budget, in laymens words, saying if we in are trouble or not, if the mill rate has to be increased, just something simple. PARTING COMMENTS: Bruce Massey stated that May 10, 1972 is Government Day at the High School and they would like to have the Mayor and Councilman there to attend and speak on the workings of government. The assembly is at 9:00 A.M. Mr. Malone asked for clarification on the Minutes of the Special Meeting of April 28, 1972. The motion on police cars did not reflect how the vote went. The City Clerk is to make the correction. MEETING ADJOURNED 12:15 A.M. Respectfully submitted, Sharon Sterling, City Clerk THINGS TO DO LIST 5/3/72 A - 1 Fire & Police Report - Pizza Paradisos E 5 Insurance consultant at next meeting F - 3 Ex-officio - Planning $ Zoning on Agenda G - 1 Pay Wince Corthell & Assoc. $20,423.29 G - 2 Pay Wince, Corthell $ Assoc. $22,325.21 G - 9 Pay Touche Ross & Co. - $4,747.00 Open Riverview Drive to City boundaries.