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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-04-18 Council Minutes - Budget Work SessionKENAI CITY COUNCIL BUDGET WORK SESSION APRIL 18, 2007 5:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS AGENDA ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER ITEM 2: FURTHER REVIEW OF ITEMS a. Beautification -- Brochures b. Recreation -- Sunday openings at Recreation Center C. Recreation/Multipurpose Facility 1. Security Lighting/Security Improvements 2. Zamboni 3. Ventilation d. Public Works/Planning & Zoning -- Plotter e. Legislative/Audio Streaming Council Meetings -- Software Purchase ($1,500 w/ one floating license). f. Maintenance Schedule/Add airport facilities, Flight Service Station, PRISM, etc. ITEM 3: OTHER ITEM 4: ADJOURNMENT KENAI CITY COUNCIL BUDGET WORK SESSION APRIL 18, 2007 5:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS NOTES ITEM l: CALL TO ORDER The work session was called to order at approximately 5:05 p.m. Present were: Council Members: P. Porter, B. Eldridge, R. Ross, R. Molloy, M. Boyle, J. Moore, L. Swarner, Student Representative A. DeMello Staff present: J. La Shot, R. Koch, C. Graves, C. Freas, M. Tilly, B. Frates, M. Joiner, R. Craig, and R. Cronkhite ITEM 2: FURTHER REVIEW OF ITEMS It was reported, Borough indications were property values in Kenai would increase five percent, which would add about $50,000. 2-a. Beautification -- Brochures An explanation of the use of the brochures and infonnation included was provided. Council had no objections to including funding for the brochures. 2-b. Recreation -- Sunday openings at Recreation Center An explanation was provided related to costs to allow for Sunday openings in the downstairs of the Recreation Center from 1-6 p.m. on Sundays. Council stated no objections to the addition of $9,018.75 to cover those costs. 2-c. Recreation/Multipurpose Facility 2-c(l). Security Lighting/Security Improvements -- Council agreed to remove these costs from the 2008 budget because a resolution was included on the April 18, 2007 council meeting agenda to pay for these costs. The resolution, it was suggested, would be amended to direct the funding to be taken from the Daubenspeck Fund. Fire Department -- Discussion followed related to the possibility of increasing the Department's 2024 budget to $10,000 for the purchase of life safety coats. It was noted, grant funds were available for the purchase. Council agreed not to include the additional funds for the purchase of the coats. Police Department -- Discussion followed related to transferring $29,000 currently included in the Legislative Advertising Budget to the Police Department for the COUNCIL BUDGET WORK SESSION APRIL 18, 2007 PAGE 2 purchase of a new police car. Council agreed the transfer should be made for the purchase of the vehicle. 2-c(2). Zamboni Purchase of a new Zamboni was discussed at a cost of $78,000. Funds for the purchase are to be taken from the Daubenspeck Fund. It was also noted cost of ice would be increased to $115/hour (increase of $10/hour). Council agreed the purchase should remain in the budget. 2-c(3). Ventilation -- Not addressed. 2-d. Public Works/Planning & Zoning -- Plotter Discussion included continuing to use the private sector to provide the service. Council agreed not to fund the purchase of the plotter. 2-e. Legislative/Audio Streaming Council Meetings -- Software Purchase ($1,500 w/ one floating license). It was suggested the public opinion poll include a question of whether citizens would be interested in radio coverage of meetings. Council agreed to the purchase of the audio streaming software, but not to radio coverage of council meetings. It was also suggested a 'hit counter' be added to indicate how many people use the audio streaming. 2-f. Maintenance Schedule/Add airport facilities, Flight Service Station PRISM, etc. Council agreed the buildings should be added to the maintenance schedule. ITEM 3: OTHER 3-a. Junk Cars Information was reviewed related to adding $2,500 to the Police budget to cover costs involved in removal of junk or abandoned vehicles in the city. Council agreed to include the additional $2,500 for this purpose. 3-b. Water A suggestion was made to provide bottled water for members of commissions, committees, boards, etc. at an estimated cost of $400/year. Council agreed not to include the funds for the purchase of bottled water. 3-c. Replacement of Dump Trucks COUNCIL BUDGET WORK SESSION APRIL 18, 2007 PAGE 3 A suggestion was made to consider replacing of a dump truck due to age of the vehicle. It was explained, the trucks in service are old, but with low mileage and would be useable for some time. Council agreed not to replace a dump truck. 3-d. Survevina of Streets in Old Town Cost estimate information was provided related to right-of-way determination and as - built surveys for improvements to right-of-ways on Overland Avenue, Alaska, Avenue, Westward Street, Petersen Way, and Kenai Avenue ($34,920.00). It was noted, approximately $300,000 of state grant funds were remaining and some of those funds could be used for researching the rights -of -way, etc. Council agreed to go forward with the project using grant funds. 3-e. Breakfast for Volunteers A request was made to include $2,000 in the Legislative Fund for a 'thank -you' breakfast for city volunteers. Council agreed to inclusion of the funds. ITEM 4: ADJOURNMENT The work session ended at approximately 6:30 p.m. Notes submitted by: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk AU O VE �,,�� B