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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-02-19 Council PacketKenai City Council Meeting February Packet 19, 1975 'SLA LIMA wilJNNNN OMENS M"MORM Ems mommol 'MUM WN u SUMMONER 11 ill Ji Jill Oil. Mail 1l11 AGENDA ' REGULAR MEETING, KENAI CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 19, 1975, 8:00 P.M. PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE A: ROLL CALL 1 AGENDA APPROVAL 1 B: PUBLIC HEARINGS NONB C: PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD: NONE • 1. 2. 3. D: MINUTES 1. Minutes of Regular Meeting, February S, 1975 1 B: CORRESPONDENCE 1. Letter from Library Board 1-3 2. F: OLD BUSINESS 3 1. Resolution 75 -OS - Lease rates Terminal Building '(need roll call vote) 2. • 3. 4. S. 6. 7. I 8. . • G: NEW BUSINESS 1. Bills to be paid - bills to be ratified 4 2. Ordinance 256-75 - Harbor S Harbor Facilities DEFERRED. 3. Report on land recommended for a park -by the Oilers 4 4. Sealand Lease DEFERRED S. Go Machine Sales and Service Lease 4 6. F.A.A. Lease DEFERRED 7. Counter offer by Wince, Corthell on offer to settle for Kaknu Korners project S p 8. Artesian Well No. 2 Project S-6 9. Contract - Civil Service Commission 6 10. 11. 12. 13. �• . = 14. 1S. a ' H: REPORTS 6-7 1. City'}Manager's Report b. - ' C. d. _i 2. City Attorney's Report 7 ,• 3. Mayor's Report 7 ' - : 4. City Clark's Report NONE - S. Finance Director's Report NONE 6. Planning 4 Zoning's Report NONE ' 7. Borough Assemblymen's Report 8 I: PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD: • 1. Jo Ann Elson g _ 2. Richard Morgan 8 -' 3. Rick Baldwin 9 i fes:; MIN•UTES REGULAR MEETING KENAI CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 19, 1975 8:00 P.M. PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING d 0 The Council gave the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL: Members present - Richard Morgan, H. J. Steiner, Oscar Thomas, Edward Ambarian and Mayor James Elson. Members absent - James Doyle and A. L. Hudson. AGENDA APPROVAL There were no objections to adding the following to the Agenda: E - 1 - Letter from Library Board G - 9 - Contract - Civil Service Commission B: PUBLIC HEARINGS None. C: PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD: None. D: MINUTES 1. The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 5, 1975, were approved as distributed. $: CORRESPONDENCE E - 1: Letter from Library Board The Council received the following letter from the Library Board: "Thank you for forwarding the enclosed petition dated 16 January 1975 and signed by 21 citizens who are requesting a change in the name of the Kenai library currently in the preliminary stages of planning and construction." "If the library were to be renamed, most assuredly Jettie Petersen's name would be of prime consideration. However, as a legal entity, our library is and always has been Kenai Community Library, Inc. This corporation was established in 1949 under the then Territory of Alaska statutes and continues now under the corporate laws of the State of Alaska." "As a thoughtful courtesy to these petitioners, we feel a brief letter of explanation to each signer would fulfill their understanding. We would be happy to do the writing, or perhaps you would prefer to do it. Let us know how we may help." r - MINUTES, KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 19, 1975 Page two E 1 - Letter from Library Board - continued • "A footnote to this letter: in our excitement about an expanded library facility, and in anticipation of the long awaited ribbon cutting dedication, we are making plans to honor the founders of our library and give recognition to the many volunteers who have been the mainstay of our organization. We welcome suggestions and are ready to assist wherever possible." The letter was signed by Nedra T. Evenson, President, Board of Directors, Kenai Community Library, Inc. The following is Mayor Elson's response: "The Council has now heard from the petitioners and from the body upon whose advice the Council depends for direction in governing the library. The Council has three choices, as I see it. First is to do as the petitioners request and name the library for a person who has given much of her life not only in the dev- elopment of this community but also in dedicated service to the development of the people who live in the community. Giving herself to educate, to encourage the arts, the appreciation of culture, the development of our local society and establishing the mores of our community. And yet if you consider her contribution solely to the library alone, you will likely find that none have contributed more. Thus, deserving she is of the first choice." "The second choice is to name the facility "The Kenai Community Library", which was the choice of the founders of the library and the present Board of which she is a member of both; f thus complying with the wishes of the Board which advises you now. 1 But it is their desire that this great lady of Kenai be recognized for the contribution she has made, along -with others that have contributed so much of themselves in order to see a library started and made such a great effort to see that the people of this community could benefit by the availability of all the messages that could be carried by the printed words and pictures." "So your second choice is really that of letting the name of the library remain the same, but setting in a place of honor and notice the names of those people who made this facility a living institution to the people of this community." "Your third choice is to take no action. By taking this choice, I believe you choose to say that this library belongs to all the people, and is supported by all the taxpayers and therefore acknowledges the contribution of all the people who live in Kenai or who have ever lived here." "Council, - My choice is the second. This is not to say that Mrs. Petersen is not deserving, for I believe she is most deserving. However, this local institution has a history that over the years has become known and admired for its excellance and dedication throughout the State. I believe that recognition deserved the continuance and thus the honor of the name its founders bestowed upon it." N 4 MINUTES, KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 190 1975 Page three E - 1 - Letter from Library Board - continued .F: i "Secondly, I believe, that the success of this library has been a measure of this community and that the people deserves the honor of it being designated as a "Community Library"." "And thirdly, and most importantly, Mrs. Petersen deserves honors for her dedication and service she has given to'this community, particularly to the library. But there were others who gave of themselves, perhaps not as much or in the same way, whose efforts helped create and who nourished the original volunteer Community Library into the living institution of a Kenai Community Library as we propose for the future." "Therefore, as Mayor, I ask for Council's concurrence that the name of the library remain as it has been known over the years, "The Kenai Community Library" and that in a place of honor and public notice that the names of the founders and those who have given so much of themselves to the library be inscribed in a bronze plaque so as to be seen and recognized by all who will benefit in the future from those who cared in the past." Thomas moved and Ambarian seconded to adopt the recommendation of. the Mayor and the Kenai Community Library Board and have the name of the library remain "Kenai Community Library". The motion carried unanimously by roll call vote. OLD BUSINESS Resolution 7S-05 - Lease Rates Terminal Building (need roll call Moto) Morgan moved and Steiner seconded to adopt Resolution 7S-05 - Lease rates Terminal Building. Councilman Thomas asked if these rates have been discussed with the tenants. Mr. Lynn stated he has spoken with them. They are not too much in disagreement, however the City Attorney felt we have to wait another two years to renegotiate the bar and cafe lease. There was some discussion on the fluctuating utility charges. Mr. Baldwin stated that if the utilities can be segregated, that amount will be charged to the individual lessee. Councilman Morgan asked about the stairway. Mr. Lynn stated he believes this is in the F.A.A. contract. Councilman Morgan moved to table the motion until we find out if the stairway is in the F.A.A. lease. The motion died for lack of a second. The main motion.carried by roll call vote. Voting yes; Steiner, Thomas, and Ambarian. Voting no; Morgan and Mayor Elson. V- �7 7TTI I i� Y . ._. ,� I ..,:� �_e','l:!=_..lL•_'td'..*^. _ y-:t:yf-�.-.fir MINUTES, KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 19, 1975 Page four G - 1: G - 2: G - 3: G - 4: G - S: G - 6: NEW BUSINESS Bills to be paid - bills to be ratified Mr. Lynn recommends payment. Councilman Thomas asked about the Public Defendor bill. Mr. Baldwin stated he would check into this.'.; Steiner moved and Ambarian seconded to approve payment of bills as listed on the memo of February 19, 1975. The motion carried unanimously by roll call vote with Thomas abstaining on the K.U.S.C.O. bill. t Ordinance 256-75 - Harbor & Harbor Facilities Mayor Elson stated he has been an advocate of establishing a ! Harbor Commission for the past three or four years and is interested in the development of the harbor. He feels there are several areas to be considered and requests we not take this up at this meeting. Mayor Elson stated he has some thoughts he would like to run through Planning $ Zoning. After some discussion, there was no ojection to deferring this at this time. Report on land recommended for a nark by the Oilers Mr. Lynn stated he went to Anchorage and spoke with Mr. Brown { and Mr. Wilcox with F.A.A. They have no ob'ections to ]easing the land to the Oilers if we get a fair ma4et value, if the lease is temporary and will be used for commercial and industrial once the demand becomes great enough. The fair market value would run approximately $6,000 a year. Mr. Swearingen felt this was too big an expense to bear. Mr. Lynn felt we should now look for alternate land or maybe land leased from the State. t Sealand Lease j Mr. Lynn stated that because of the strike, we have not received the lease back from Sealand and recommends this be tabled once ' again. There were no objections. Go Machine Sales 6 Service Lease Mr. Lynn recommends Council approve the lease to Go Machine Sales $ Service. Steiner moved and Ambarian seconded to approve the lease of Lots 7 4 8, Old Aircraft Apron to Go Machine Sales and Service. The motion carried unanimously by roll call vote. F.A.A. Lease Mr. Lynn stated this lease has not been returned from F.A.A. and recommends this be tabledagain. There were no objections. In Ll MINUTES, KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY D, ­147S' Page dive G - 7: Counter offer by Wince. Corthell on offer to settle for Kaknu Korners project Mr. Lynn reported the City offered to settle with Wince, Corthell "f for $4,513 for completion of the Kaknu Korners and Davidson/Cone f projects. Wince, Corthell felt they were giving up several areas. The City Manager, City Attorney, and Wince, Corthell met and felt a fair settlement would be $7,•277.80. Wince, Corthell would be giving up $4,500 in claims. They would give up the claim for re -design if the City would pay the full amount of resident inspections. Mr. Lynn stated there will be no additional compensation to certify the project up to the present stage of completion. Mr. Baldwin stated the contract is unclear and feels this is the most equitable solution. Steiner moved and Ambarian seconded to make the compromise with Wince, Corthell and pay them $7,277.80 for payment in full for the Kaknu Korner project and Davidson/Cone project. The motion carried unanimously by roll call vote. G - 8: Artesian Well No. 2 Project Mr. Lynn stated Mr. Galliett has come down to go over his j recommendation on the water supply well 02. Mr. Galliett stated he will summarize his letter of report of February 12, 1975. Kenai still needs a new well as well 01 is the only producing well. Since the bids were rejected last year, another development has arisen. The Dept. of Environmental Conservation have tested the water and it shows 2S micrograms j per liter arsenic content, which is one half of the rejection limit, The City may continue to use well Nl as long as the arsenic content remains below SO micrograms per liter. However, new wells must not test more than 10 micrograms per liter to be eligible for State grants. One problem is the location of a new well. It should not be drilled too close to well #1. Mr. Galliett listed a recommended project and -an alternative. The recommended project would have 8,600 lineal foot of 12" water main and dispense with the test wells. The alternative would have 30070•lineal foot of 12" water - main and two test wells. He recommends for immediate action: 1. Determine how much bond money the City has for ` the project. Mr. Lynn indicated there is $241,023 available. 2. Get the best priority from O.E.D.P. Have it included in the Kenai Peninsula Borough O.E.D.P. and justify a high priority. This is an essential step in getting E.D.A. funds 3. Apply for E.D.A. funds. " Mr. Galliett felt that force accounting should be carefully studied. He has reservations but it has worked in the past. i V] MINUTES, KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 19, 1995 Page six G = 8 - Artesian Well No. 2 Project - continued Councilman Morgan asked would we use City forces and separate contracts. Mr. Galliett stated it would require both. The E drilling of the well and the hanging of the pump would be on a I = separate contract. The electrical portion is a question. Councilman Thomas asked how much the City has prepaid for the engineering. Mr. Lynn stated $8,000 plus. Mr. Galliett has a complete set of plans that should be considered as preliminary. There would be $4,000 to $5,000 for additional engineering. Mayor Elson felt the testing for arsenic content could have been tested at its peak as the arsenic content fluctuates. Mr. Galliett recommends not offering a bonus for quick completion; pay at least 90% of the material when it arrives on the job and after the job is 50% complete, terminate the retainage. Councilman Morgan asked about the mechanics of getting O.E.D.P. approval. Mayor Elson stated that when E.D.A. funds a project they look at the regional development concept. O.E.D.P. helps encourage development of an area. They have made various studies and fits projects in with the overall development of an area. The local O.E.D.P. assign the priorities. Dick Stetler and H. J. Steiner are on the local committee. The Mayor declared a five minute recess and reconvened the meeting at 10:20 P.M. Steiner moved and Morgan seconded to direct the City Administration to work with Mr. Galliett to get a major item equipment list for the well on site H2 and go out to bid to get the materials on hand. The motion carried unanimously by roll call vote. G - 9: Contract - Civil Service Commission. Mr. Lynn stated Mr. Salik from the Civil Service Commission was in the office to discuss the contract concerning job classification and pay plan study. Mr. Lynn reported there is $6,000 in the budget to cover this and the amount they estimated was $6,000. He recommends we enter into the contract. Steiner moved and Ambarian seconded we enter into a contract with the Civil Service Commission. The motion carried unanimously by roll call vote. _ .:.. H: REPORTS H - 1: City Manazer's Report Mr. Lynn stated he wanted clarification from one item in the minutes on the police car bids. The motion stated a police car at $5,126.53. We have budgeted for two cars. He would like the intent clarified. There was an option to purchase an additional car. t b , j • c IF b 3' • 1 ` f I� 0 MINUTES, KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 19, 1975 Page seven H - 1 - City Manager's Report - continued Councilman Morgan stated if we did go to bid for one car, we =i should go through bid procedure on another. Mr. Lynn stated .i there was an option to purchase another car. Morgan moved and Ambarian seconded to purchase another vehicle at the same low bid price in accordance with the option of the bid document. The motion carried unanimously by roil call vote. Mr. Lynn reported Mr. O'Connor has accepted the position of Finance Director and Mr. Aber accepted the Public Works Supt. position. He will ask Council to confirm the appointments at the next Council meeting. Mr. Lynn asked if there were any objections for Council to discuss the Fire Service District in a work session before Friday night. There were no objections. The work session will - be held after adjournment this evening. H - 2: City Attorney's Report Mr. Baldwin stated the method of financing a new storage shop was brought up at the last meeting. To bring a lease/purchase contract within the Constitution requires the indebtedness within a one year period. One type of contract would be a year to year type of lease with an option to lease for another year with lease payments credited towards purchase. There is no way we can be obligated beyond one year. Mr. Baldwin stated the recodification is coming right along and need to start meeting on the first revision. He has culled alot of deadwood and conform the ordinances to actual practice. Councilman Steiner stated he is pleased with the job and the ' other Councilmen concurred and for him'to keep grinding out the �- material. H - 3: Mayor's Report Mayor Elson stated that Friday the Mayors of four cities had their first meeting. They discussed common problems and feel the need for the Mayors to meet once a month. Four of the Mayors are going to the Alaska Conference of Mayor on February 27th 28th. The Mayor of Seldovia couldn't make the first meeting. They hope to hold a meeting in Seldovia in March. Mayor Bison acknowledged the receipt of the letters from Mr. Mrs. Erwin Petterson and Howard Hackney thanking Council for their -- -= raises. H - 4: City Clerk's Report No report. E..' H - 5: Finance Director's Report No report. •- -- -mss.-.. It- v---- MINUTES,KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 19, 1975 Page eight H - 6: Planning $ Zoning's Report No report. H - 7: Borough Assemblymen's Report Assemblyman steiner reported on the Assembly meeting of Fe 18 , 1975. Resolution 75-5 - to provide for an increase in salaries o Borough employees for cost of living increase, at 13.1% pa A resolution to set guidelines for the -School Board in com up with the budget, with a limit of $2,000,000, a 301 incr passed. Mr. Lynn reported the Chamber of Commerce is sending out b to see if there is an interest in having Kenai designated State Capitol. Councilman Thomas felt we should exert an effort to encour local residents to support the bond issue for modification Kenai Central High School. Steiner moved and Thomas seconded to adopt Resolution 75-0 -The City Council strongly supports the passage of Proposit No. 1, providing for the issuance of bonds for the additio the Kenai Central High School and the Council hereby urges voters of the Kenai Peninsula to cast their ballots in fav such proposition. The motion carried unanimously by roll vote. Councilman Steiner stated he will not be at the next meeti and asked for an excused absence. I: PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD: I - 1: Jo Ann Elson Jo Ann Elson asked .when is the City going to plow her stre Silver Salmon and Chinook Drive. Mr. Lynn stated he would it looked into. I - 2: k s f' 1 a {1 '1 r: I ' i Richard Morgan Councilman Morgan stated there will be a separate contract for the clearing for the new library and he feels we should get that contract out. Mr. Lynn stated he will check with Mr. Plunkett about the schematics so we can get that contract out. Councilman Morgan also asked what is being done about getting a Recreation Director. He feels we should be advertizing now. Mr. Lynn stated we have the money in the budget but no authorized position. There were no objections to putting this on the next Agenda. r ,MINUTES, KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 19, 1975 Page nine I - 3: Rick Baldwin Mr. Baldwin stated he has been beseiged with calls on what rights people have with respect to dogs on their property. We -�, need guidance as to hold the line or try to enforce a leash law. Councilman Morgan felt not too much can be done until the next budget when we can get a position to do the enforcement. The City Manager stated one maintenance. -man is out trying to ! catch dogs. The City Attorney stated that dogs with tags are roaming at will. If a dog is trespassing, he can be picked up. Mr. Lynn stated the dog is generally gone by the time a man gets there. Mayor Elson felt we should be able to identify the dog and fine the owner. Councilman Ambarian stated there are lots of complaints about dogs and garbage. This is an invitation for the dogs to knock them down. They should be kept in back until garbage pick-up day. tars. Van Antwerp stated that a town she lived in had an ordinance that the garbage can have to be three feet off the ground. .; MEETING ADJOURNED 11:2S P.M. t Respectfully submitted, i' Sharon Loosli, City Clerk r - t 11 _ tt� I. - h^ ! t t r: L ! i ■ O, 6- Ranai Coinnivaity Af?asy, dna. A PUBLIC LIBRARY IN SERVICE SINCE 1049 ` BOX 157 f KENAI. ALASKA 99611 18 February 1975 Mr. Roland D. Lynn, Manager of the City of Kenai Mr. James Elson, Mayor of the City of Kenai Members of the Kenai City Council P. 0. Box 580 Kenai, Alaska 99611 Gentlemen: Thank you for forwarding the enclosed petition dated 16 January 1975 and signed by 21 citizens who are requesting _ a change in the name of the Kenai library currently in the " preliminary stages of planning and construction. If the library were to be renamed, most assuredly Jettie Petersen's name would be of prime consideration. However, as a legal entity, our library is and always has been Kenai - Community Library, Inc. This corporation was established in 1949 under the then Territory of Alaska statutes and continues now under the corporate laws of the State of Alaska. _ As a thoughtful courtesy to these petitioners, we feel a • brief letter of explanation to each signer would fulfill their ►_ understanding. We would be happy to do the writing, or perhaps ` you would prefer to do it. Let us know•how we may help. 1 I A footnote to this letter: in our excitement about an expanded library facility, and in anticipation of the long f awaited ribbon cutting dedication, we are making plane to honor the founders of our library and give recognition to the many 1 volunteers who have been the mainstay of our organization. We welcome suggestions and are ready to assist wherever possible. Sincerely, ! - Nedra T. Evenson, President I Board of Directors _ r - Kenai Community Library, Inc. ate E enclosure ,N i i { 1' ii I`t 1 I. I .1 �i I ■ S III nl `I `I �-.. _ •__ 'IIIIIIIIIIII IIIIIIII.III.I IMI I I Y -I II IIII 111 IIIIY 1111111 III 1 In I_ I Jan.16,1975 UAMES ELSON .KAYOR OF KENAI and COUNCIL WIRERS. WE the under signed respectfully request that our new library for the City of Kenai be named the "JETRET S. PETERSEN" LIBRARY. Our reasons are numerous.but we feel in view of the fact she established our present library in 1949 and probably gave more volunteer hours than any one else .before it was turned over to the city. She has without a doubt spent more time in volunteer work for our community than any other person: rA CITY OF KENAI RESOLUTION NO. 75-05 A RESOLUTION OF THE KENAI CITY COUNCIL ESTABLISHING THE RATES TO BE CHARGED ON NEW LEASES AND ON THE RENEWAL DATES (FIVE YEARS FROM DATE OF THE LEASE) OF EXISTING LEASE AGREEMENTS FOR THE OCCUPANCY OF SPACE WITHIN THE KENAI AIR TERMINAL. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Kenai that: The rates to be charged on any new leases executed sub- sequent to the 5th day of February, 1975 for the occupancy of ' space within the Kenai Air Terminal, be determined as follows: The lease charge shall be determined annually, and shall I be computed by dividing the square footage leased by the Lessee, by the total number of square feet of leasable floor space, excluding hallways, restrooms, and public waiting areas, in the Terminal Building. For the purposes of this Lease, the fraction so derived - shall be referred to as '+Lessee's Ratio." 1, Base Charges The base charge shall be computed by multiplying the Lessee's Ratio by the total amount of expenditures set forth in the City of Kenai's Airport Terminal Budget for the current fiscal year, but excluding from that amount the charges for the following utility servicess Water �a) b Gas (c Janitorial d Garbage (e Sewer (f Electricity 2, Utilitv Charge: A utility charge for the utility services above-described will be charged in addition to the base charge, and shall be computed by multiplying the Lessee's Ratio by the total monthly cost to the City of such services. If any of the above-described services are metered separately, or otherwise segregated from the total, the charge for that service will be passed on the amount, so metered or otherwise segregated. Page One, RESOLUTION NO. 75-05 N 9 a f Page Two+ RESOLUTION NO. 75-05 The basic lease rate for the Terminal Building after February 1, 1975, and until June 30, 1975, shall be as follows: COST PER SO. FT. So. FT. BASIC MO. ROOM NO. PER MO. LEASED LEASE RATE 1 $ .64 653 417.92 2 " 627 401.28 3 " 299 191.36 4 " 205 131.20 5 " 675 432.00 6 " 368 235.52 7 (Stairs) 8 " 560 358.40 9 " 260 166.40 10 " 190 121.60 11 " 200 128.00 12 " 200 128.00 13 " 180 115.20 14 " 180 115.20 15 " 60 38.40 16 " 60 38.40 17 " (Out of Airport) 18 " 309 197.76 19 " 900 576.00 20 " 295 188.80 21 " 264 168.96 22 " 249 159.36' 23 " 101 64.64 24 " 108 69.12 - - 25 " 1,091 698.24 I 26 " 379 242.56 ' 27 " 640 409.60 j 28 " 60 38.40 �- 29 " 1.365 873.60 15.058 Total Sq. Ft. Rentable Space k For existing leases which are or will become subject to renegotiation for lease rates, the Schedule set forth above is intended to set forth the fair market leasehold value of the - rental space under the economic conditions prevailing as of the effective date of this Resolution. - -- DATED: This day of February, 1975. CITY OF KENAI I +E3 A. ELSON, Mayor ATTESTj of SHARON LOOSLI, City Clerk February 19, 1975 tweeting The following are disbursements over $500.00 which need Council approval: ODOR AMOUNT P. O. $ DEaCRIPTION AUSCO 2661.08 January bill � .. . .Additional Workmen comp _ - �.,.....• . i,___. .i I. .� ii �n:r_�-` .yz--..y����18�'i�______ I: 4i! .ill ia. _-�c.-.� _.. _ .__ _ ._� ._ _: _ _- _ _ - ,- - 1 ��-� -�- ' �-- �' - .I — various January Invoices Mr. Ray Miller 543.44 to reimburse finance director applicant for ticket a room Motorola 4734.51 for calibration a repairs February 19, 1975 tweeting The following are disbursements over $500.00 which need Council approval: ODOR AMOUNT P. O. $ DEaCRIPTION AUSCO 2661.08 January bill Dawson Inst. Co. 1366.00 .Additional Workmen comp due for Nov. a Dec. 9 i C Auto Supply 565.18 various January Invoices Mr. Ray Miller 543.44 to reimburse finance director applicant for ticket a room Motorola 4734.51 for calibration a repairs of equipment Homer Electric Asso 4267.23 January consumption Johnston Jefferies 934.00 for 2 public defender bills Xerox 1297.07 supplies a 2 months billing N C Machinery 5305.95 various Grader blades 6 edges f Oberts 1236.00 additional pretwimum due Doyles Excavation 2865.21 final payment due on deep sewers Peninsula Excavation 820.99 Final payment due on Willow street water line extension Glacier State Telephone Co. 1218.15 current billing a toll NeRees Janitorial 1546.64 February Service Dept of Administration 1615.97 FICA due -. � LII I I,,III I III■ IIIl L'!!!u�wYrYrwr.r _ -. '_. -`."- ---""� � - �---^••------.---.--w-. --.., .. ---.-•'-�! •_. ! 1.,,!I6C.:IJ ., I IU II I L I .. LI _. I p p! III I I I I I I CITY OF KENAI ORDINANCE NO. 7fZ -75 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, ENACTING ARTICLE 1A OF CHAPTER 11, "HARBOR AND HARBOR FACILITIES", OF THE KENAI CODE BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Kenai: Section 1. Article 1A of Chapter i 1 of the Code of the City of Kenai Is hereby enacted to read as follows: Section 11A-1. Fort Commission -Established. There is hereby created the Kenai Port Commission, consisting of five (5) members. Section 11A-2. Port Commission - Geographic Jurisdiction. Subject to the paramount authority of the City Council, the Port Commission shall have Jurisdiction, supervision and control of the following areas: Lot Three (3), Section Nine (9), TSN, R1 1W, SM, all lands within ATS 272; and tidal water within the corporate limits of the City of Kenai, Kenai Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska. However, the jurisdiction, supervision and control of the Port Commission does not apply to areas which are under the exclusive control of the State of Alaska pr the United States. Section 11A-3. Port Commission -Powers. j The Port Commission shall have the following powers: to acquire and own, In the name of the City, real and personal, property and all rights incident thereto; enter Into contracts; disburse moneys collected from service charges of any nature, and to take all necessary action In the furtherance of the powers expressly set out In this Section. However, proposed contracts for the purchase or sale of real property, or any Interest therein, and all contracts In excess of TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED and No/100ths ($2, 500.00) DOLLARS, shall be executed only after the City Council has authorized such contracts. Section 11A-4. Port Commission - Regulation of Terminal and Transportation Facilities Operation. The Port Commission may regulate the manner in which terminal or transportation facilities are operated, In order to Insure safety and accommodation of the public. Section 11A-5. Port Commission - Rules and Requlations. The Port Commission shall have the power to adopt such rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out Its duties under this title. Page One, ORDINANCE NO. :...- -75 M ri Section 11A-6. Port Director and Employees - Appointment. The City Manager shall appoint the Port Director and the technical and administrative employees who are necessary to carry on the functions of the Port of Kenai. The City Manager shall consult with the Port Commission regarding the appointment or dismissal of the Port Director, and shall consult with both the Port Director and the Port Commission regarding appointment, position classification and pay plan, as these matters relate to employees subject to the jurisdiction of the Port Director. Section 11A-7. Port Director - General Powers and Duties. The Port Director shall be the chief administrator of the Port. He shall, except as otherwise specifically instructed by the City Manager, exercise such powers and perform such duties as may be prescribed by the Port Commission, and shall perform all duties imposed by State or Federal Law upon harbormasters, port directors and administrative heads of harbors and ports. Section 11A-8. Terminal or Transportation Facilities - Permit Required. (a) All lessees, owners or occupants of property within the area defined by Section 11A-2, or elsewhere, within the City, who wish to construct or operate terminal or transportation facilities of any kind, Including but not limited to wharves, docks and warehouses, shall apply to the Commission for a permit. Application therefor shall be made in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Commission, and shall be accompanied by a plan of the proposed construction which shall meet all standards and requirements which may be set forth by the Commission. (b) The Port Commission shall review the plan of the proposed construction in order to detemine whether it is in keeping with the objectives of the approved general plan. If the Port Commission concludes that significant conflict exists between the proposed and general plans, a permit will not be Issued. j (c) The Port Commission, subject to the conditions of this Section, f may Issue permits upon such terms and conditions, and for such duration, as it may deem proper for the safe and efficient use of the area defined in Subsection (a) of this Section, and to insure that adequate terminal and transportation facilities will be continuously provided in that area. No construction may be G' commenced or operation carried on without a permit from the Commission. . (d) It shall be a condition"of each permit granted by the Port - - Commission that the facilities to be constructed, and the services to be supplied In connection with them, shall be made available to all carriers upon equal -- -;; terms, at equal rates, and without discrimination of any kind. (e) Every permit, lease, deed or conveyance or right, title or Interest, executed by the City, with respect to land within the jurisdiction of the Port Commission, shall incorporate by reference or otherwise, and shall be subject to, the restrictions contained in this Section. Page Two, ORDINANCE NO. -75 L 4 _�'_ _L_-.... _ ._. _._r.._ _ _..: .. � --•:• •.•____- _. __� lll III II7iII W. � iRIlIL�.IIIR I i -•_._••._-_'-_ _.�--...�-- i i Section 11A-9. Terminal or Transportation Facilities - Permit - .1 Investigation of Holder - Cancellation. The Port Commission may inquire Into the manner in which obligations under the permits issued by it are carried out, and into the rate schedules and practices of the permit holders, for the purpose of determining whether the provisions of the permits are being complied with. The Commission shall have such access to books and records, and to terminal and transportation facilities, as may be reasonably necessary i to enable it to make this determination. Should the Commission at any time find that a permit holder is not complying with the terms of its permit, it may j cancel the permit upon such notice and in accordance with such procedure as it may, by regulation, prescribe. Section 11A-10. Terminal or Transportation Facilities - Fixinq Rates, Charges and Classifications for Use. The Port Commission shall fix the rates, charges and classifications to be charged for the use of facilities, j goods or services provided by the City in the area defined by Section 11A- S. Such rates, charges and classifications shall be just and reasonable, shall be pubiishgd in such manner as the Commission may require, and shall be final y unless appealed to or changed by the City Council within twenty (20) days after publication. i CITY OF KENAI JAMES A. ELSON, Mayor ATTEST: SHARON LOOSLI, City Clerk FIRST READING SECOND READING PASSAGE DATE Page Three, ORDINANCE NO. .�= 75 �._.�. _ .. � .:,�.,. •`}, _ ._`T_.._. _ .. .._ .. �-- — _ .,..,. .,.-.�.�-.___.�..__.'_.__ � ,t . ,a�~I..I 11411 I� it MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: Mayor $ City Council Roland D. Lynn, City Manager fi February 11, 1975 MEETING WITH FAA REGARDING USE OF AIRPORT LANDS On Friday, February 7th, I -met with Mr. Lyle Brown and Mr. Don Wilcox regarding the use of airport lands and other airport matters. In summary, the discussion was as follows: 1... The 'FAA insists that all airport lands be used in such a way that revenue is pro- duced for the airport. In regard to the 140 acres to be utilized as a home for the Peninsula Oilers and for recreation purposes, the FAA has no objections to leasing land to the.Oilers so long as the fair market value is paid each year. The area could be used on a temporary basis for Little League fields, etc. with the understanding that it would be temporary and used for commercial and industrial use once the demand becomes great enough. 2. The FAA would not object to the City borrowing from the airport lands to build a City Shop so long as the principal and interest is repaid. Otherwise, the airport fund is subsidizing general municipal government operations. 3. The FAA has no requirements that the airport revenues be divided into three separate funds. Housing and Urban Development does require that terminal revenues be placed in a separate and distinct fund. However, the land fund and maintenance and operation fund could be combined and the revenues used for the maintenance, operation and development of the airport. t i 1 11214 •�iSt1J. _.•rt �:i�i MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: Mayor $ City Council Roland D. Lynn, City Manager fi February 11, 1975 MEETING WITH FAA REGARDING USE OF AIRPORT LANDS On Friday, February 7th, I -met with Mr. Lyle Brown and Mr. Don Wilcox regarding the use of airport lands and other airport matters. In summary, the discussion was as follows: 1... The 'FAA insists that all airport lands be used in such a way that revenue is pro- duced for the airport. In regard to the 140 acres to be utilized as a home for the Peninsula Oilers and for recreation purposes, the FAA has no objections to leasing land to the.Oilers so long as the fair market value is paid each year. The area could be used on a temporary basis for Little League fields, etc. with the understanding that it would be temporary and used for commercial and industrial use once the demand becomes great enough. 2. The FAA would not object to the City borrowing from the airport lands to build a City Shop so long as the principal and interest is repaid. Otherwise, the airport fund is subsidizing general municipal government operations. 3. The FAA has no requirements that the airport revenues be divided into three separate funds. Housing and Urban Development does require that terminal revenues be placed in a separate and distinct fund. However, the land fund and maintenance and operation fund could be combined and the revenues used for the maintenance, operation and development of the airport. t i 1 f _ t 5 i; r. �i i4 0 7M a I- I " r ^ . I I., LIIL o 2 - 4. The FAA will not participate with the City to build a City Shop. S. The FAA would still like to see us hire an Airport Manager as soon after the start of the new fiscal -- year as possible. An experienced man would be best, however, if we can only afford a younger, less experienced man, the FAA will assist us in whatever way they can in training the individual by letting him spend time working with FAA personnel. LEASE OF A114PORT IANOS OR FACILITIES THIS AGREEMENT, entered into this day of 19 , byand between flus CITY Or KENAI. a home -rule municipal corporation of Alaska, hereinafter called "City", and SEA -LANs) FREIGHT SERVICE, INii. hereinafter called "Lessee". That the City, in consideration of the payments of the rents and the performance of all the covenants herein contained by the Lessee, does hereby demise and lease to the Lessee the following described property in the Kenai Recording District, State of Alaska, to wit: Lots 6. 7, 80 Block 2, Cook Inlet Industrial Air Park Term: The term of this Lease Is for and (1) years; commencing on the 1st day of February , 19 is, to the 31siday of January , 19 76, at the annual rental of $ 4, 725.00 payment: Subject to the terms of General Covenant No. 10 of this Lease, the rental specified Itereln•shati be payable as follows: (a) Right of entry and occupancy is authorized as of the 1st day of Fehruarv. 1975 , and the first rent shall be computed from such date until lune 30, 197 -5, at the rate of $ 12.95 per day for 150 days, equals $1,942.Snow due. (b) Annual rent for the fiscal year beginning July i and ending June 30 shall be payable in advance, on or before the first day of July of each Year. (c) Rental for any period which Is fess then one (1) year shall be prorated, based on the rate of the last full year. (d) The rent specified herein Is calculated as follows: lS7,S00 square feet at 9 .03 per square foot per year, or $ 4.725.00 per year. In addition to the rents specified above, subject to'General Covenant No. 10, the Lessee agrees to pay to the City fees as hereinafter pr*vlded: (a) Assessments for public Improvements benefiting property In the amount of $g, 954, 4 2, pJtMxxxxxxxxh ttcaatM8sarxWMx t. (b) Applicable taxes to leasehold interest or other aspects. (c) Sales Tax now enforced or levied in the future. (d) Interest at the rate of eight percent (8$) per annum on any amount of money owed under this Lease which is not paid on or before the date It becomes due. (e) Additional charges as sat forth in Schedule A, attached. Page One, LEASE Revised 2/13/75 • a .t ■ V M norma . nN i� __si. u . 0 LEASE OF AIRPORT LANDS OR FACILITIES THIS AGREEMENT, entered into this day of 19_, by and between the CITY OF KENAI. a home -rule municipal corporation of Alaska, hereinafter called "City", and GO MACHINE SALES f. SERVICE, hereinafter called "Lessee". a partnership, That the City. In consideration of the payments of the rents and the performance of all the covenants herein contained by the Lessee, does hereby demise and lease to the Lessee the following described property in the Kenai Recording District, State of Alaska; to wit: Lots 7 4 8, Old Aircraft Apron, Kenai Municipal Airport Term: The term of ih)'s: Lease is for' one f 1) year commencing on the 1st• day, of February , 197S , to the 31st day of January . 19ZfL, at the annual rental of 500.00 Payment: Subject to the terms of General Covenant No. 10 of this Lease, the rental specified herein shall be payable as follows: February, Right 7S entry and occupancy is authorized as of the 1st day of rY , 19 and the first rent shall be computed from such date until June 30, 14fS—' at the rate of 3 1.64 per day for 150 days, equals t 247. ST— now due. (b) Annual rent for the fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30 shall be payable In advance, on or before the first day of July of each year. (c) Rental for any period which is less then one (1) year shall be prorated, based on the rate of the last full year. (d) The rent specified herein is calculated as follows: 15.000 square feet at $ .04 per square foot per year, ; or S 600.00 per year. In addition to the rents specified above, subject to General Covenant No. 10, the Lessee agrees to pay to the City fees as hereinafter provided: (a) Assessments for public Improvements benefiting property In the amount of S "' , plus $ Interest per annum. (b) Applicable taxes to loasehold interest or other aspects. (c) Sales Tax now enforced or levied In the future. (d) interest at the rate of eight percent (9%) per annum on any amount of money owed under this Lease which Is not paid on or before the date It becomes due. (e) Additional charges as set forth In Schedule A, attached. Page One, LEASE Revised 2/13/75 `� ''f I �� t;.��� 2 - .�-�����z.?�lc.., .�.�-cam �-_-�-- . ��✓ %-� �.r ' �i ���' _ �r�� �'iTL6 ��,r.L�� '' �%��G(.c�it,.a.sa-ti '_ r � `% w . i . ' �. r1 I � . �. � - F C �" �M `� _ � .__.__ � __ � __ _ `_ � _ _� .�__. __ _ _ ___�__ _�_�-_�__ _� ___ ___ J _ ___ �_.� �_ _ �. �.. Y ` , I � . �. � - F C �" �M `� _ � .__.__ � __ � __ _ `_ � _ _� .�__. __ _ _ ___�__ _�_�-_�__ _� ___ ___ J _ ___ �_.� �_ _ �. r h t' J. µ t 1 _ d .. i h, r 1974 GRADING RESULTS Fire Fire Water Fire Service Safety Climatic Total Supply Dept Comm. Control Cond. Div. Pts. Points Deficiency 1,2SS 10041 218 32S 180 0 3,019 The 3,019 Point Deficiency charge placed the City of Kenai in a Class N7 Fire Grading With the Consolidated Fire Service District considered and the necessary improvements .to.the water supply (repair water reservoir), we could possibly expect the following improvements to the fire grading within the City of Kenai: 0 Points Deficiency ' J .1 1� • l t■ ! 1 i. t ' c i 1 I Fire Fire Water Fire Service Safety Climatic Total. iSupply Dept Comm. Control Cond. Div. Pts. 76S 542 21S 260 180 0 1,962 The 1,962 Point Deficiency charge will place the City of Kenai in a Class #4 Fire Grading CITY OF KENAI �. CONSOLIDATED FIRE DISTRICT EFFECTS ON 1974 FIRE GRADING Fire 1974 Dist - ITEM 01 Pumpers - 1974 Charge - 8 Deficiency Points. - A reduction should result in this item. To be conservative I have left the charge the same. 3% deficient. 8 8 ITEM N2 Ladder Trucks - Charge 9 Deficiency Points. Have not had a explanation on this item. Left charges as is -- total value 170, S% deficient 9 9 - ITEM #3 Distribution of companies and type of apparatus - 1974 charge - 18 Deficiency Points. I have reduced this item by 50% to 9 deficiency points. 18 9 ITEM #4 " Pumper Capacity - charge 6 Deficiency Points. I have left this charge at 6 deficiency points although it could well be a 0 deficiency charge. 6 6 ITEM NS Design Maintenance 6 Condition"of Apparatus - 1974 Charge - 59 Deficiency Points. I have reduced this charge by SW This is a direct result of the maintenance program that would be in effect in the Consolidated Fire Service District. This original charge reflected the maintenance and lack of service tests during the survey. S9 30 ITEM M6 Number of Officers - Deficiency Points - 61. This represents a 61% deficiency charge. It appears we were required c 9 company officers and were credited with 3 company officers. Under the Consolidated Fire District, we would have 6 company officers and the necessary " number of chief officers credited. This should reduce the deficiency charge to _. I. 33% or 33 points. 61 33 F' i i l f: %1 .> II - ._ -- - - — _- a OF i Fire Dist 68 40 13 23 0 0 120 0 a 1974 ITEM 87 Department Manning - 1974 Charge of 208 Deficiency Points or 52% deficient. I The grading required 18 members on duty. This charge reflects a credit of 8.6 members against the requirement of 18. This charge does not appear to be correct, should be credit of 4 members against a - requirement of 18 on duty. Under the Consolidated Fire District, we should -receive credit for 8 members on duty, credit for 4 members (12 responding) off-duty and a credit of 3 volunteers or auxiliary firemen (9) responding for a total manning credit of 1S members -- this represents a 179 deficiency or 68 deficiency points. 208 ITEM 88 Engine and Ladder Company Unit Manning - 1974 charge - 140 Deficiency Points. This charge could be reduced to 3 member deficient or 40 deficiency points. 140 ITEM 89 Master $ Special Stream Devices - 1974 i Charge 13 Deficiency Points, 28% deficient in this item. I have left this charge the same. 13 ITEM 810 Equipment for Pumpers & Ladder Trucks - -- Charge 23 Deficiency Points, 23% deficient. - Again I have left this charge the same. 23 r = ITEM 811' Hose - 1974 Charge - 0 Deficiency. I have left this charge at 0. 0 ITEM 812 Condition of hose - 0 Deficiency Charge. This item remains the same. 0 ITEM 413 Training - 1974 Deficiency Charge - 18S points or 65% deficient. This charge reflects the manning and lack of training officer to } oversee the program. Training facilities and overall program are considered. I have reduced the overall charge to 40% deficient with the Fire Service District plan. 16S ITEM 814 Response to Alarms - 1974 0 Deficiency Charge. I have left this item the same. 0 Fire Dist 68 40 13 23 0 0 120 0 a E,�,, ��rw•.+,.....«..... _-_ .. _ _� ._., _ -_ _._=ei�'"vi �__Jr:�+wr��llrll!lJllrr�r•r!alli�� � i .T—�-- � II I ` �1�lll� • -3- Fire 1974 Dist ITEM NIS Fire Operations - 1974 Charge 263 Points - total value 400 points. We are 6S1 deficient at this time. With the Fire Service District, I have reduced this charge to 401 or 160 points. 263 160 ITEM 016 Special Protection - 1974 Charge 0 Deficiency. This charge remains the same - 0 deficiency. 0 0 ITEM N17 Miscellaneous -Factor & Conditions - 1974 i charge 48 Deficiency Points. This item has a value of 300.- I have reduced the charge --- from 161 to 81 or 24 deficiency points. 48 24 TOTAL DEFICIENCY 542 `'- `-+� t L_.LI=.Gif.16ll4�il.lt!°x!!11 ���13lL11�11.111111.L.J�'�".11Alq -�T � I FIRE COMMUNICATIONS 1974 total deficiency charge 215 points or 47% deficient, I have left this charge the same, although I expect a reduction under the Fire Service District would be realized. 21S _! FIRE SAFETY CONTROL (FIRE PREVENTION) 215 1974 deficiency charge of 32S points or S0% deficient of the total possible of 6S0 points. This item reflects the codes and ordinances in, effect and the enforcement of same. With the implimentation of recommended codes that will be presented, I have reduged this charge to 400 deficiency of 260 points. This is conservative. 325 260 i i Additional Deficiencies: 1974 charge 180 this charge will remain the same. 180 180 I 1 - WATER SUPPLY k ► The 1974 survey increased the charge in deficiency point to the water supply to a total of 1,255 or 641 deficient. The 1970 survey charges a total of 415 points or 24.4% R. - deficiency. We have in writing the assurance that if we correct the deficiency with the reservoir to what it was in 1970, we can expect a reduction . - of 490 deficiency points to the water system. :� -- This will reduce the charge from 1,255 deficiency points to 765 deficiency points. 1,255 765 I 21 LL D(awi Community ISta- y, dn4. A PUBLIC LIBRARY IN BERVICB SINCE 1949 BOX 157 KENAI. ALASKA 99611 REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY 1975 -i Circulation Adult Juvenile Easy Books ° Ration 793 138 462 Non -Fiction 676 35 63 Total Book Circulation for Month 2167 Films, Phonodisca. Pamphletst Periodicals 86 Total Circulation for Month 2253 Additions Books gifts 71 Purchases 84 • Record 1 .. ` Total Additions for Month 159 Remedial and Reworked Books 91 ' Interlibrary Loans ' Ordered 56 Received 26 Volunteers - Number 12 - Total Hours 203 ' Income Flnee and Sale Books 8109.01 - Lost or Damaged Books' 18.18 - Donations for Books ^----- -'Refund on Found Book i x+•50) <<- - Total Income for Month $122.69 j Y 1 . I II I F REPORTS :URVEYS DESIGN SUPERVISION i •. .. .. �� . _• • - - .i" I .._, i ul,a..a... ,.,d i iii e43 w .., - HAROLD 1-1. GALLIETT, JR. REGISTERED CIVIL ENGINECR 12 February 1975 Mr. Roland D. Lynn City Manager City of Kenai Box 580 Kenai, Alaska 99611 Subject: Recommendation, Water Supply Well No. 2, Beaver Creek Artesian Aquifer, Kenai, Alaska - - -�_-- - - __ —_ �•y�17�A LL11 I •� i VIII ' Ll 748 P STREET ANCHORAGE, ALASKA 99801 272.9212 279.8228 Dear Mr. Lynn: Kenai needs a new well in the Beaver Creek artesian aquifer. This new well is needed to back up existing Well No. 1. Existing Well No. 1 supplies all of Kenai's water. If Well No. 1 quits running, Kenai is out of water. The new well should be in the Beaver Creek artesian aquifer, because this aquifer is the only proven source of good water the City can afford to reach. On Friday, October 4, 1974, the City of Kenai opened bids -for a new test well, production well, well house, connecting water main and overhaul of existing Well No. 1. The engineer's estimate for the work, was.$262,217. The low bid, by Brown Construction Co., Inc., was $420,601. All bids were rejected. Since September of last year, the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation has tested the water from existing Well No. 1. The test showed an arsenic content of 25 micrograms per liter. Since 1942 the rejection limit for arsenic in public water supplies has-been 50 micro- grams per liter. I -lore recently the Environmental Protection Agency of the federal government has recommended that arsenic not exceed 10 micrograms per liter in public water supplies. We want state grant of 25 percent of the cost of the proposed new well improvements. This grant would be administered by the Alaska Department of Environmental -1- L ■ I Conservation. The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation follows the federal Environmental Protection Agency drinking water standards. My interpretation of the various discussions regarding our arsenic problem which I have had with Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation officials is as follows: 1. Existing Well No. 1 may continue to be used as long as the arsenic content of the water remains below 50 micrograms per liter. 2. New ,►ells which, upon initial test by the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation, yield water with an arsenic content of more than 10 micrograms per liter, may not be eligible for state grant funds. 3. New wells which, upon initial test by the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation, show an arsenic content in the water of 10 or less micrograms per liter will be eligible for state grant funds. 4. New wells which, after having been in service for some time, develop an arsenic content in the water of over 10, but less than 50 micrograms per liter will be allowed f ^� to -continue in service. When Test Well No. 4, which is located near existing Well No. 1, was first drilled, the water was tested by the US Geological Survey. The test showed an arsenic content in the water from the test well of about 4 micrograms per liter. Later, when existing Well No. 1 was first drilled, the water was tested by the US Geological Survey. The test showed an arsenic content in the water from the production well of about 5 micrograms per liter. But, after several years of pumping from this well, the arsenic content of the water has slowly increased to 25 micrograms per liter. There is no point in pursuing the argument that other nations with high water quality standards allow an arsenic content of 200 micrograms per liter in public drinking water supplies. Nor would it alter the problem to note that there has never been a case of clinical or subclinical illness recorded from the drinking of water for long periods which had an arsenic content of about 1,000 micrograms per liter. The standards are obviously very conservative, and no harm to the people - even infants - is possible from the -2- L naturally -occurring trace amounts of arsenic in the water being drawn from the Beaver Creek artesian aquifer. The problem of arsenic in well water supplies is a common one. The California Department of Water Resources nas an unpublished, open -file report on this problem entitled, "Memorandum on Arsenic in Ground Waters of the San Joaquin Valley". The interstitial water 'in clays which contain arsenic is usually a concentrated solution of minerals dissolved from the extremely -fine clay parti- cles. When an artesian aquifer is confined by a stratum of arsenic -containing clay, a reduction of pressure in the artesian aquifer by pumping causes some of the inter- stitial water from the clay to enter the artesian aquifer. Though the amount of water drawn from the clay stratum is small, the mineral content may be high. In time, the mineral -containing water from the clay stratum works its way through the pervious aquifer toward a producing well. The highest concentration of minerals will probably be found where the drawdown by wells is the greatest. If the City drills a test well too close to existing Well No. 1 - particularly if the test well is drilled within the drawdown cone of existing Well No. 1 - the chances are that the•water from the test well will contain minerals draft down by past pumping from existing Well No. 1. Also, if a new production well - by being too close to existing Well No. 1 - causes additive drawdown by mutual inter- ferance, then the rate at which arsenic is drawn into the aquiferfrom the confining stratum may be substantially increased. It is possible that extreme drawdown could cause the arsenic content of the water to reach the rejection level. Then both wells might have to be shutdown. Therefore, any new well should be drilled at a safe distance from existing Well No. 1. If we accept the arsenic theory, then it follows that an artesian aquifer under substantial pressure would over thousands of years - have flushed arsenic -containing interstitial water out of an overlying clay stratum. All of these strata are more or less permeable. The rate of arsenic removal would have to be considerably higher than the rate of arsenic going into solution from clay particles, for arsenic to be reduced in the interstitial water. An underlying clay stratum will also give up interstitial' water - which may contain arsenic - when the artesian water pressure is reduced by water withdrawal. It is not to be expected that the interstitial water in an underlying stratum would have a lower arsenic content by reason of -3- p • tf • S{ _ . . .. .. m JI!e IJIlL!r°'-' _. moi•- .._.--s._..oi IPJ ml I , j artesian pressure. There is not likely to be any down- ward movement of water from an artesian aquifer - ergo no. flushing action in a downward direction. Therefore, any new well may have as little as half as much arsenic upon initial test and later, after long production, if it is drilled where there.is a substantial artesian pressure tending to flush the overlying clay containing stratum. In 1969 and 1970, the City had 5 wells drilled in the Beaver Creek artesian aquifer. The closed -in artesian water level at these wells was as follows: (See text Page) -4- L� k i -4- Well Date Artesian Water Ground Maximum Transmissivity Level Above Elevation Test Discharge of Aquifer Ground At Well Above MSL GPD Per Foot Test Well No. 1 Oct. 169 +'28.0 Feet - 6001GPM(6"Well) 35,000 IP " " 2 " " + 29.0 " 36 Feet 1,100 " " of 73,500 is " " 3 May 11, 1970 • 15 " - 60 " in " of .. it n 4 Sept. '70 +. 0.4 " - 400 Production Well No. 1 Aug. '70 + 4.0 61 850 (12"" ) 46,000 �___. -y - - • ' ' - — __-T-i'Ts .�.....9.RT#::Sk..•+...:.._ — - ' .—__ _rsssk:- I •_•. - I, i .. I • 'f Therefore, a well may have less arsenic if it is drilled `t where toe artesian water level is substantially above surface. In short, if a test well is to be drilled to prove a site for a new production well, it should be drilled as far to the east from existing Well Plo. 1 as funds will permit. Arsenic is likely to be less, not only because of flushing - by artesian pressure, but also because of lower drawdown. resulting from (1) greater artesian pressure farther east, (2j higner transmissivity of the aquifer farther east, and 3 no mutual or additive drawdown effects. If funds can be - found to go all the way 'to Test Well No. 2, no test well will be needed, as Test Well No. 2 has proven the site* at which it is located to be excellent. The recent low bidder at the October 4, 1974, bid opening, bid $31,150 to drill and test a new test well which was to be located about 2,400 feet east from existing Well No. 1. A conservative estimate of the chance of obtaining an acceptable rate of production and mineral content in a test well would be about 50.percent. Under this admittedly - conservative estimate, two test wells might have to be drilled and tested to find one suitable production well site. Consequently, the City might have had to spend not $31,150, but $62,300 to find the place to drill a new production well. Therefore, the premium for going all the way to Test Well No. 2 may be estimated at roughly $62,300. The low bidder at the October 4, 1974, bid opening, bid as shown below per linear foot to construct 12 inch water M main to connect the projected new well. The soil is fine sand or peat. The water table is near the surface. A 'road S has -to be built along part of the trench. " Item Quantity Description Price Amount . 3 557 LF Trench, 0-8' $ 10.00 $ 5,570 4 3,586 " 8-10' 12.33 441.215 6 4,141 " 12" Cl 200 AC Pipe 14.00 57,974 ' **10 1 Each 12" Valve 1,300.00 1,300 **11 2 Each Fire Hydrant 1,350.00 2,700 1 **13 1 Ac Clearing 1,000.00 1,000 -- **14 1,322 CY Strip 2.00 2,644 �. **15 1,283 to Owner's Sand 2.50 3,208 **17 192 LF 24" Culvert 60.00 11,520 **18 9 Each 24" Culvert Ends 85.00 765 Or, 4,141 LF of 12" water main 0 $31.61 equals $130,896 h x Fest banK of Beaver Creek at the north side of the. Kenai Spur highway. I• ** Quantities adjusted to allow for highway crossing and other " costs farther east toward Test Well No. 2. N -6- -__NNW J It is about 8,600 feet from where the existing 12 inch water main ends to Test Well No. 2. If the $31.61 per LF unit price is used, the cost of a 12 inch water main extension to Test Well No. 2 would be $271,846. From this amount there should be deducted $62,300, the estimated cost of test wells at other locations. Thus, the net cost of extending 12 inch water main to Test Well rho. 2 would be about $210,000. The cost to the City of Kenai to construct a major production well at Test Well No. 2, using the October 4, 1974, low bid as a basis, is estimated as follows: Recommended Project Item Quantity Description Price Amount A 1 Each Overhaul Well No. 1 $ 259000 $ 25,000 B 1 11Construct Well No. 2 222,322 222,322 • C 8,6001F 12" C1 200 AC Water Main 31.61 271,846 D 1 Each Miscellaneous 22,441 22,441 Construction Cost $541,609 Contingencies @ 10% 54,161 $595,770 Administrative & Engineering @ 15% (Partly Prepaid By City) 89,366 Total Project Cost $685,136 r Less State Grant @ 25% - 171,284 I Cost to City Assuming No Federal Funding $513,852 II Cost to City Assuming 25% Federal Funding $342,1568 III Cost to City Assuming 50% Federal Funding $171,284 I recommend that the project above be constructed as soon ` - as possible, if the 'City can get at least 25 percent state and 25 percent federal grant funds. Most of the engineering has been done and paid for by the City. Kenai is in a period of growth. None of these facilities is getting any cheaper. Kenai cannot go on depending on one, sub -standard water suppply well. • The goal of getting good water to Thompson Park will be advanced by extending water main to Test Well No. 2. A larger project may result in lower unit prices. -__NNW RESOLUTION 74-35 -A^SOLUTION ESTABLISHING CITY MANAGER REGULATIONS CONCERNING RD11 SMD PROM CITY OWNED SAND PITS. .IOHEREAS, it is desirable the City Manager establish regulations cl 'removal of sand from City owned sand pits. N011, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE XENAI CITY COUNCIL, the fol: City Manager's Regulation be adopted: CITY MANAGER REGULATION Section: Subject: Effective Date: Code Authority: Art.3-2(6), Prepared by: Councf2 Approval ..(when required) Title: . Approved by ;. City Manager "past City policy has permitted private individuals to take sand .from •',the City sand pits at no charge as long as the sand is for their own vse. This policy will be gpcontinued.� ; 2. .As a policy the City of Kenai shall not permit any sand or gravel to be .,removed from City sources because of the growing shortage of material on City.property. # Passed this day of , 3874. = CLARBNCE E. JOHSNON, MAYOR •t :ATTEST: -- — bbaron Looslx, laity Cleric a w IL a RESOLUTION 74-35 -A^SOLUTION ESTABLISHING CITY MANAGER REGULATIONS CONCERNING RD11 SMD PROM CITY OWNED SAND PITS. .IOHEREAS, it is desirable the City Manager establish regulations cl 'removal of sand from City owned sand pits. N011, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE XENAI CITY COUNCIL, the fol: City Manager's Regulation be adopted: CITY MANAGER REGULATION Section: Subject: Effective Date: Code Authority: Art.3-2(6), Prepared by: Councf2 Approval ..(when required) Title: . Approved by ;. City Manager "past City policy has permitted private individuals to take sand .from •',the City sand pits at no charge as long as the sand is for their own vse. This policy will be gpcontinued.� ; 2. .As a policy the City of Kenai shall not permit any sand or gravel to be .,removed from City sources because of the growing shortage of material on City.property. # Passed this day of , 3874. = CLARBNCE E. JOHSNON, MAYOR •t :ATTEST: -- — bbaron Looslx, laity Cleric a w IL III II I _U-_1 3. Run Test Well flo. 2 to waste for a creek, and then have large, carefully taken samples tested by a commercial i laboratory for heavy metals. Tests should conform to Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation standards and should be done by a laboratory approved by that department. Very truly yours, 4. Harold H. Galliett, Jr., Registered Civil Engineer I HHG:mg -9- IL 4