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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRoads Taskforce - Minutes Creating Task ForceKENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING PARTIAL TRANSLATION - MINUTES AUGUST 3, 1988 - 7:00 PM KENAI CITY HALL MAYOR JOHN J. WILLIAMS PRESIDING H-8 ADDED ITEM - Task Force for Capital Improvement Projects, Procedures for Payment Councilwoman Bailie. It was suggested by Councilman Measles to have an initiative on the October ballot to vote on the process for regulating procedures for capital improvement projects. Clerk Ruotsala said the ballot proposition must be in and approved by Council by August 17. The instructions must be specific regarding functions. We need as much support as possible from Administration, including a secretary, attendance at meetings by City Manager Brighton & Public Works Director Kornelis, and a record of prior action by the City. She suggested: Duane Quellette - Eagle Rock Dale Sandahl - Thompson Park S/D Don St. John - VIP S/D Frank Getty - Candlelight Area Leon Quesnel - Woodland S/D Colleen Ward, Flo Mccollum, Rick Baldwin - McCollum Area She asked that they all be contacted to see if they are willing. Ron Malston is willing to serve, but will not be back till Aug. 17. She suggested Councilman Measles as Ad Hoc member. Councilwoman O'Reilly asked, what will they come up with and will there be enough time? Council agreed to schedule the election to coincide with the Nov. 8 State and Federal election. MOTION: Councilwoman Swarner moved, seconded by Councilwoman Bailie, to go ahead with the task force. Councilwoman Monfor said it should be developed without loaded questions and be a cross section. Councilwoman Bailie said this will come up again, it needs to be settled once and for all so Council will not be faced with this again. The committee could come up with suggestions to put on the ballot. Councilwoman O'Reilly said the task force will come up with recommendations regarding how this will be done. It will be a yes or no. Clerk Ruotsala asked if Council wanted this to be a Charter amendment or just a policy vote. Councilwoman Bailie replied, the committee will KENAI CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 3, 1988 PAGE 2 decide. Councilwoman Swarner said the task force should have an answer by the middle of Sept. Councilwoman Bailie suggested the task force elect their own chairman. VOTE: Vote passed unanimously by roll call vote. Councilwoman Bailie asked that this be set up as soon as possible. Clerk Ruotsala will handle it. Councilman McComsey asked if the motion included the names recommended. Councilwoman Bailie replied, yes. Councilman McComsey noted he would like to add others. Councilwoman Monfor said it should be open to the public. A representative from the committee or Councilman Measles could give the report. Finance Director Brown asked, is the purpose of the task force to come up with fair wording on the ballot or their preference? Councilwoman Monfor replied, fair wording. Finance Director Brown said, Council is not asking them to come up with recommendations, this is not compatible. Councilwoman Bailie replied, they are coming to a decision regarding the task. It will be voted on by the group. Councilwoman O'Reilly said the job of the task force is to come up with a fair way to pay for capital improvement projects. The wording for the ballot would be by Administration. Finance Director Brown added, a recommendation as to how the financing will take place. Council agreed to the statements. Councilwoman Monfor said someone will have to explain how this will be done, probably Administration. ~ i~ Janet Ruotsala City Clerk