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AGENDA
KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETINQ
NOVEMBER 5v 1997
7:00 P-M,
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1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Cell
3. ADMINISTER OATHS OF OFFICE
4. ELECTION OF VICE MAYOR
S. Agenda Approval
6. Consent Agenda
"All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and
non -controversial by the Council and will be approved by one motion.
There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council
Member so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the
Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda
as part of the General Orders.
B. }SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT (10 Minutes)
• 3. Dr. Peter Hansen - Development of Old Towne Bluff Park
C. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. osolntioa No. 97-73 - Adopting an Alternative. Allocation Method for
the FY98 Shared Fisheries Business Tax Program and Certifying That
This Allocatioft Method Fairly Represents the Distribution of Significant
Effects of Fisheries Business Activity in the Cook Inlet Fisheries
Management Area.
2. Resolution No. 97-75 - Adopting the City of Kenai, Alaska 1998-1999
Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Priority List for Request of State
Grants.
3. Resolution No. 97-76 -Amending Morrison Maierle, Inc.
Engineering/Design Contracts on the ARFF.
4. Resolution No. 97.77 - Supporting the State of Alaska, Department of
Transportation and Public Facilities in Its Effort to Properly Construct
Pedestrian and Bike Paths Along. State Highways, and Describing the
City of Kenai's Intent to Provide Seasonal Cleaning of the Paths Along
the Bridge Access Road.
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5. Resolution No. 97-78 - Awarding a Contract to PTI Communications for
Public Pay Telephone Placement I in City Facilities.
6. Resolution No. 97-79 - Awarding a Contract to Aries Industries, Inc. for
Furnishing a Sewer Line Video Camera and Recording System for the
Total Amount of $12,703.00 Which Includes the Base Bid and All
Additive Alternates.
7. Resolution No. 97-80 - Transferring $4,679 in the Fire Department
Budget to Purchase Computers.
1. Council on Aging
2. Airport Commission
3. Harbor Commission
4. Library Commission
5. Parks & Recreation Commission
6. Planning & Zoning Commission
7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees
a. Beautification Committee
b. Historic District Board
C. Challenger Board
d. Kenai Visitors & Convention Bureau Board
e. Alaska Municipal League Report
1. *Notes of October 8, 1997 Kenai City Council and Planning & Zoning
Commission Joint Work Session.
2. *Regular Kenai City Council Meeting Minutes of October 15, 1997.
30 _ *Notes of October 22, 1997 Kenai City Council Work Session.
F. C�EBPONDENCE
1. Disoussion/Approval - Proposed Changes to the Senior Housing Lease
H. NR BUSUMS
1. Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified
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2. Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500
3. *Ordinance No. 1763-97 - Appropriating $60,000 for a City of Kenai
Comprehensive Plan;.
4. Discussion - Variance Permit for Sign/Kenai New Life Assembly of God
5. Discussion - Draft Memorandum of Agreement Between the City of
Kenai and the Alaska Challenger Center for Space and Science
Technology.
1.
Mayor
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City Manager
3.
Attorney
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City Clerk
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Finance Director
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Public Works Director
7.
Airport Manager
1. Citizens (five minutes)
2. Council
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KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEE rENG
NOVEMB is 15, 1997
7:00 P.M.
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Mayor Williams called the meeting to order at approximately 7:00 p.m. in the Council
Chambers in the Kenai City Hall Building.
Mayor Williams led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
A-2. ROLL
Roll was taken
by the City Clerk. Present were. Smalley, Williams, Hookey, Swarner, `
Moore, Measles and Bannock.
A-3. ADMI11n8TER OAT88 O O C -
Mayor Williams administered oaths of office to Councilmen
uncilmen Measles and Smalley.
Williams noted, at the completion of this new term, Councilman Measles will have
served the City of Kenai as council member for 21 years and Councilman Smalley for
12 years.
A-4. EJECTION OF VICE MAYOR
MOTION:
Councilman Smalley MOVED to nominate Raymond Measles for the position of Vice
Mayor and Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion.
There were no other nominations. Mayor Williams closed the nominations.
VOTE..
Mayor Williams noted there were no objections to the motion and ruled Raymond
Measles elected as Vice Mayor.
A-5.
Mayor Williams requested the following changes to the agenda:
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ADD TO: Infosmtation Item No. 6 - JW letter to HDB members.
MOTION:
Councilman Smalley MovED for approval of the amended agenda and requested
UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Councilman Bookey SECONDED the motion. There were
no objections. SO ORDERED.
A-6.
Mayor Williams noted there were no changes to the consent agenda.
MOTION:
Councilman Smalley MOVED to approve the consent agenda as presented and
Councilman Measles SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO
ORDERED.
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8.1. Dr. Peter Hansen - Development of Old Towne Bluff Park
Dr. Peter Hansen introduced himself and his wife, Karolee, as 30-year residents of
Kenai and residing at 41S Rogers Road. Hansen explained, he and his wife have, over
the years, found themselves going to the bluff in Old Towne to enjoy the view of the
Inlet and the Chugach and Alaska mountain ranges. However, the continued -erosion
of the bluff have limited the area where the view may be enjoyed.
Hansen continued, he and his family discussed what they could do to preserve bluff
property currently for sale and described as Lot 7, Block 20, Townsite of Kenai for the
enjoyment of area residents and visitors, as the bluff area highlights the natural
beauty of the community and geography of the area. Hansen then read into the
record, his September 25, 1997 letter which was included in the packet for council
review.
Our family is interested in purchasing, developing, and giving to the City
of Kenai the above parcel of land for the purpose of a park for public use
in perpetuity; a park which citizens and visitors can come to, and
observe the vast view overlooking the Chugah (sic) Mountain Range,
mouth of the Kenai River, Cook Inlet, and volcanoes on the Alaska
Peninsula across Cook Inlet. This lot appears to be the last parcel of this
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size in old town which is not susceptible to bluff erosion and which is
not presently in use.
We would like to name the park after our late son, Erik, whose demise
was November 25, 1996 at eh age of 32, because of a malignant brain
tumor. Erik was an active Boy Scout during most of his life and
achieved the rank of Eagle Scout in 1982. One part of his Eagle service
project was heading up the May 1981 community spring clean up
program. Erik grew up in Kenai from the age of 3 on, attended public
schools and Kenai Peninsula College, loved Kenai, and considered Kenai
his home.
Our family has several ideas which we think could a utilized in making
this in to a beautiful park. These include a wall several feet high along
the edge of the bluff that people could sit on, Whicn would also
discourage people from running up and down the bluff, green lawn with
sidewalks and curbs, a statue of a scout overlooking the sea. These are
a few basic thoughts. We would like input from the City of Kenai for its
idesign, development, and completion.
Specifically, we are asking for the blessing of the Parks and Recreation
Department and Citizens' Advisory Committee to the Department, with
the intent of giving a follow up presentation to the Kenai City Council.
The requests of the City of Kenai in return for this gift would be as
follows:
1) The City of Kenai assist with architectural design, development, and
completion of park grounds and attached structures.
2) The City of Kenai accept the completed park grounds and attachments
for ownership and maintenance in perpetuity.
3) The City of Kenai accept the name of the park as "Erik Hansen Scout
Park".
4) If the use of this parcel be changed to something other than a peaceful
park or the parcel no longer be maintained as a park, or the name be
changed, then the parcel would revert to the next closest of kin to Peter
O. and Karolee T. Hansen.
The purchase and developed of this property would be financed in part through
funds contributed by the many friends and relatives of Erik and the Hansen
family.
Signed, Peter O. Hansen, M.D., Father of P. Erik Hansen and Karolee T.
. Hansen, Mother.
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Hansen reported he met with Parks & Recreation Director Frates to review costs to
maintain and develop the park. Frates distributed cost information and explained,
the design would be simple in order to maintenance costs down. He included shrubs,
flowers, benches and picnic tables, a walkway and lawn and estimated total
maintenance hours at 33.81 at an annual maintenance cost of $300. He estimated
construction costs to be approximately $199500, excluding the cost of the statue.
Frates added, the plan reflected manual watering, however Dr. Hansen requested an
automatic watering system be included in the construction of the park. Frates noted
there was a water main located along Mission Avenue, but additional costs would be
involved for hooking into the water as there were no stubouts in that area. Also,
Frates suggested hooking into the water line could be done in-house.
Councilman Moore noted, he believed the maintenance costs were low. Frates
answered, it was a conservative estimate and that the actual cost would depend on
how the park is actually developed, however, he didn't think the yearly maintenance
cost would exceed $300.
isCity Manager Ross noted, he had not reviewed the Frates handout prior to the
meeting and would like time for administration to review the estimates prior to
council's relying on the information. He noted, hooking into the water could not be
done in-house as the city has no backhoe with which to do the work.
Moore questioned what Hansen meant as a "peaceful park." Hansen explained, he
did not foresee the park being used to hold a rock concert or to play football. Their
concept was for a viewing park where one could meditate and collect their thoughts.
He added, he did not think the area would require restrooms as use of the park would
be for short visits. Councilwoman Swarner noted, if picnic tables were placed there,
people would have extended visits. She added, the definition for peaceful to one
person may be different for another. She noted if there were certain activities not to
be allowed there, they should be identified.
Hansen noted his family would like the Parks & Recreation Department and the
community help in the design of the park. The ideas presented were subject to
change. Councilman Bannock noted, the Parks & Recreation Commission (minutes of
their last meeting on this subject were attached to Hansen's letter) were in support of
the project, but wanted an active hand in the design of the park, upon council's
approval.
When Hansen was asked if he currently owned the property, he answered no, and
added, he needed council to make the decision of whether they would want to be the
benefactor of the park prior to their completing the purchase. He added, they have
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extended the purchase contract several times, and the seller has agreed to holding the
property until December 15. Also, the family needs to make the gift (of the property to
the city) by the end of this calendar year.
Councilman Smalley asked Frates if he anticipated a strain on the Parks crew by
adding this project and if he thought additional employees would be needed. Frates
answered, the construction of the park would be a strain, but the maintenance, upon
completion, would not be.
Recess taken: 8:24 p.m.
Back to order: 8:30 p.m.
MOTION:
Councilman Bannock MOVED to direct Administration to bring the issue back to
council in resolution form for public hearing at its regular meeting of November 19 for
action. Councilman Smalley SECONDED the motion.
• It was noted, the resolution would be to accept the park. Moore asked if the Historic
District Board would need to review the project. Smalley answered, because the
resolution would involve the city's accepting the property, it would not be necessary
for the Board to review the matter at this time. Attorney graves added, he didn't
think the Board would need to review the acceptance of the land, but for subsequent
design of the park, etc., they would. Smalley added, the Planning & Zoning
Commission would not need to review the matter either, until after council's decision
of whether to accept the land or not.
Ross noted, the costs for development and maintenance would be reviewed prior to
the meeting of the 191, as well as the hooking up to water service to the property.
To clarify, Williams noted, the resolution would only deal with the acceptance of the
property itself. If the property is accepted by council, the project design would go to
the Historic District Board and Planning & Zoning Commission for review.
Hansen added, in their concept, there were only benches and no picnic tables.
Bannock also noted to clarify, the resolution would be to approve the concept of the
city taking possession of the property, but not the design, including placement of
trees, etc. He added, this is not a "done deal" at this point. The discussion would be,
"if offered, will the city accept it."
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VOTE ON MOTION:
There were no objections. 80 ORDERED.
13-2. Bob Downs - Proposed Multi -Use Ice Facility
Downs introduced himself and noted he is a 25-year resident of the city and resided
at 1616 Tanaga. Downs explained he attended a council meeting in the spring at
which a presentation was made by the user group to encourage the council to
consider the placement of a multi -use ice facility in the city. The facility would not be
refrigerated. He noted, his family has been involved with the local hockey program for
some time and he is presently assisting in coaching the KCHS hockey team. They do
not get the needed amount of practice due to the shortage of ice time. Downs
questioned the progress of the proposed project.
Ross explained the city had submitted a proposal to the State to swap City -owned
properties adjacent to the golf course (which carry restrictions for outdoor use .
through the federal Bureau of Outdoor Recreation) for Mental Health Land that would
be transferred from the Borough to the City located adjacent to Kenai Central. High
School. The City -owned properties (by the golf course) would be sold for development
and the funds received from the sales would be used to construct the multi -use
facility. Upon approval of the proposal from the State, it would need approval from
the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation. Ross noted, if approval is not received from BOR,
the city would then request assistance from the congressional delegation.
Ross added, Rick Baldwin and Nate Kiel (user group) have- been forwarded copies of -
the proposal and kept informed of the progress, as well as Mayor Mike. Navarre and
Bruce Phelps (State).
Downs stated he appreciated the work the city had been doing in regard to the facility
and wanted to make sure council was still on task. He asked, if the city would front
the money for development of the facility, while the properties are being sold. Ross
answered, that would be a decision for the council to address once appraisals on the
properties were received. He noted, a plat had been filed with the Borough. The
biggest problem at this time was getting through the federal system. He added, he
intended to keep Baldwin engaged, but would not object to Downs' involvement. Also,
the swap for properties adjacent to KCHS would allow co -use of the school parking
lots and driveways, which has already been discussed and approved by the School
District.
Ross asked Downs if there was more than one user group. Downs answered, no, that
he had come to the meeting on his own and asked for support from his hockey players
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and their parents, noting some had attended this meeting to show their support.
Smalley asked how many of the audience were in support of the multi -use facility.
Approximately 21 raised their hands.
Williams stated, he personally wanted refrigeration included in the facility and hoped
the voters would bring a bond issue forward to pay for a facility with refrigeration
instead of the bare -bones facility proposed. He added, the city was not carrying a lot
of debt and those promoting the facility should get in touch with other groups who
would also use the facility (dog shows, figure -skating groups, etc) and encourage them
to show support of the project. Williams added, he thought involvement of other user
groups would help bring a bond issue forward for a decent facility.
Downs stated, the city had tried the bond issue before and it failed. If it were up to
him, he would support a bond issue, but not all taxpayers would. He added, hockey
players were a very small part of the city and he didn't think a bond issue.would fly if
it would add taxes to property owners in the city. He believed, they first needed to
build the bare -bones facility, expand the user programs, and then go back to the
voters with a bigger base of people who would support a bond issue. He thought that
could be done in another two or three years in the future.
B-3. Bob Seymour - Kenai Central High School Hockey Booster Club.
Councilman Smalley requested Seymour be added to the agenda. Seymour
introduced himself and noted he lived at 607 Laurel Drive in Kenai. Seymour
apologized for not requesting to be placed on the agenda last week, however, the
Booster Club had just had their first meeting on Monday night. Seymour explained
he was back before council to again request their purchase of a full -page
advertisement in the KCHS hockey program. He added, monies collected for the sale
of the ads go toward purchase of additional ice time for the team to practice. He
requested council to purchase a full -page advertisement for $200.
Clerk Freas verified council had included $200 in their budget for the purchase of the
advertisement.
MOTION:
Councilman Smalley MOVED to purchase a full -page advertisement in the KCHS
Hockey Program and Councilman Measles SECONDED the motion. There were no
objections. 80 ORDERED.
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C-1. R0801utIOU No. 97-73 - Adopting an Alternative Allocation Method for
the FY98 Shared Fisheries Business Tax Program and Certifying That This Allocation Method Fairly Represents the Distribution of Significant
Effects of Fisheries Business Activity in the Cook Inlet Fisheries
Management Area.
MOTION:
Councilman Hookey MOVED for adoption of Resolution No. 97-73 and Councilman
Measles SECONDED the motion.
There were no public comments. Moore questioned the "allocation method" included
in the third whereas, ...of alternative allocation methods which may be used within
fisheries management areas if all eligible municipalities within the area agree to use
the method..." Finance Director Semmens stated it was his understanding the
• municipalities had agreed on the State's allocation method because the alternative
method would be a labor-intensive process and nobody wanted to do it.
Semmens clarified that tax was not the major Fish Tax program. The Fisheries
Business Tax program would pay the city about $4 500 and was not the Fish Tax
program which the city splits 50% of the tax with the Borough.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
C-3• Resolutioa No. 97-75 - Adopting the City of Kenai, Alas
Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Priority List for Request of State 999
ants.
MOTION:
Councilman Measles MOVED for adoption of Resolution No. 97-75 and requested
UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Councilman Smalley SECONDED the motion.
Bob Peters - Peters asked if the library addition was not included on the list. Answer
was no. Peters asked if the continued restoration of the bluff in Old Towne was on the
list. Answer was no. Peters stated, he understood last year both items were on the
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hst, but they were no longer feasible requests from the State due to budget cuts.
Wiams noted, the list had been developed by council and reflected what they
believed were the most important capital issues at this time.
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VOTE..
There were no objections. 80 ORDERED.
C-3. Resolutions No. 97-76 - Amending Morrison Maierle, Inc.
Engineering/Design Contracts on the ARFF.
MOTION:
Councilman Smalley MOVED for adoption of Resolution No. 97-76 and Councilman
Measles SECONDED the motion.
There were no public or council comments.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
iC-4. Resolution No. 97-77 - Supporting the State of Alaska, Department of
Transportation and Public Facilities in Its Effort to Properly Construct
Pedestrian and Bike Paths Along State Highways, and Describing the
City of Kenai's Intent to Provide Seasonal Cleaning of the Paths Along
the Bridge Access Road.
MOTION:
Councilman Smalley MOVED for adoption of Resolution No. 97-77 and Councilwoman
Swarner SECONDED the motion.
There were no'public comments. Public Works Director Rornelis noted, the city's
district DOT requested council consider a resolution in support of the bike path
placement in order for them to receive priority points to move them up the list of
statewide project placements. Swarner asked, realistically when the paths would be
placed. Kornelis answered, he didn't think the bike path would be a high priority,
however there would be some work done on the road next year.
VOTE:
Smalley: Yes Williams: Yes Bookey: Yes
Swarner. Yes Moore: Yes Measles: Yes
Bannock: No
0 MOTION PASSED.
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C.S. Resolution No. 97-78 - Awarding a Contract to PTI Communications for
Public Pay Telephone Placement in City Facilities.
MOTION:
Councilman Measles MOVED for adoption of Resolution No. 97-78 and requested
UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Councilman Smalley SECONDED the motion.
There were no public comments. Bookey noted the resolution discussed a three-year
exclusive contract and asked what the city's percent would be. Semmens explained,
there were approximately 12 pay phones placed at various city buildings. The
percentage is affected mostly by volume of usage. The phones at the airport terminal
received the most use. PTI has agreed to pay the city 30% or $5,000 to $6,000 per
year for all the phones in city facilities included in the contract. Bookey asked if there
were other companies who might pay more of a percentage. Semmens answered, no
one else had contacted them. He added, PTI owns the pay phones at city buildings
now and he didn't think PTI was under any obligation to pay the city a percentage.
However, if council wished, the city could solicit proposals from other vendors. He
noted, deregulation was driving the offer.
Semmens added, the revenue received from. the PTI contract would be placed in the
Airport Fund since the terminal phones received the most use. However, if enough
volume is generated from other phones in city buildings, the revenue would be
directed to the appropriate funds.
Moore asked if, under the contract, PTI could remove low -use or vandalized phones.
Semmens answered, yes, however if it was a high -public service phone, but low --
usage, the phone would probably remain. Moore stated he would like the contract to
state existing phones are to remain in place. Swarner asked if there were phones that
received more vandal damage than others. Semmens answered, yes, the one at adult
softball fields. Swarner stated, she agreed with Moore that PTI should not be able to
remove phones due to low usage.
Measles noted, PTI has the right to remove low -usage phones without the contract
and without the city receiving any revenue at this time. He added, the city would
have the option to purchase the phone to keep it at a location if it wanted.
City Manager Ross stated, administration would investigate placing language in the
contract that phones could be removed with the consent of the owner. Williams noted
there were about five different phone companies working in the area now. Ross
noted, PTI came to the city and he referred them to Semmens. Ross continued, for
the next three years, it would be a good deal for the city and there may be potential
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for additional revenue from another company as the market grows. However, no one
else had stated an interest in buying or having pay phones in city buildings.
Bookey stated he wanted to be sure new buildings corning on-line would receive pay
phone service. Williams noted, operators of the buildings could contract with
whomever they wanted for pay phones placed in their buildings. Measles noted, with
an exclusive contract, a phone company would be hard pressed not to put in phones
at the city's request.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
C-6. Resolution No. 97-79 - Awarding a Contract to Aries Industries, Inc. for
Furnishing a Sewer Line Video Camera and Recording System for the
Total Amount of $12,703.00 Which Includes the Base Bid and All
Additive Alternates.
NOTION:
Councilman Smalley MOVED for adoption of Resolution No. 97-79 and Councilman
Measles SECONDED the motion.
There were no public or council comments.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
C-7. Resolution No. 97-80 - Transferring $4,679 in the Fire Department
Budget to Purchase Computers.
1SOTION:
Councilman Measles MOVED for adoption of Resolution No. 97-80 and Councilman
Smalley SECONDED the motion. Councilman Measles requested UNANIMOUS
CONSENT.
There were no public or council comments.
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VOTE:
There were no objections. 80 ORDERED.
BRFAK TAKEN: 8:16 P.11,
BACK TO ORDER: 8:28 P.M.
D-1. Council on Aging - Swarner reminded council of the dinner at the
Senior Center for elected officials and guests for Thursday at 6:30 p.m.
D-2. Airport Commission - Councilman Measles reported the Commission
would meet again on November 13.
D-3. Harbor Commission - Councilman Bookey reported the Commission
would meet again on November 10.
D-4. Libn" Commission - Councilman Moore reported met on November 4.
Information reported during the meeting was Librarian DeForest reported she
attended a library conference in Girdwood; there were 143 individuals who attended
the story -telling session last week; author John Broderick was scheduled to attend a
book -signing session on December 7 at the library; and, nearly $14,000 was raised
with the Friends raffle. Moore added, the Commission also discussed budget requests
for the upcoming year and the Christmas Open House was scheduled for December
18, 1997 from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
MOTION:
Councilman Moore MOVED for the council to donate $500 toward the Open House
and Councilman Smalley SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. 80
ORDERED.
It was noted, the council had included $350 in their budget for the open house costs.
D-8. Parfet & Recreation Commission - Councilman Bannock reported the
Commission would meet again on November 6, 1997.
D-6. Planning & Zoning Commission - Councilman Smalley reported the
minutes of the last Commission meeting were included in the packet. He reviewed
action taken and noted there had been interesting comments made at the end of the
meeting. He also reported he would be out of town at the AML Conference for the
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next P&Z meeting and requested his packet be forwarded to Councilman Bannock
who would attend the meeting for him.
D-7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees
D-7a. Betifiattioa Committee - Councilwoman Swarner reported no
meeting would be held in November. However, the minutes of the October meeting
were included in the packet.
D-7b. Historic District Board - Councilman Moore reported a copy of the
last meeting's minutes were included in the packet. The next meeting was scheduled
for November 17. Moore reported he would not be able to attend the November 17
meeting and requested another council member attend in his place.
The letter added to the packet as Information No. 6 from Mayor Williams to the
Historic District Board members was referred to and noted by council that it was an
outstanding letter and they were behind the Mayor 100% in regard to his comments
made in the letter. Williams noted, he tried to communicate to the Board the
concerns stated by council during their last meeting. He added, a copy of the
information included in the packet which City Manager Ross received in regard to
membership amount, meetings required, etc. had also been forwarded to the Board
members.
D-7c. Challenger Board - Councilman Bannock reported the Board would
meet in a special meeting on Friday, November 7 at 4:00 p.m. Project Director Popp
reported the Board received a promise for a $2.5 million grant from NASA Education
Budget which will be used to construct the Center. He added, they had been working
closely with Senator Stevens' office in order to receive the grant.
Popp also reported the Board of Governors had been formed to raise funds for the
project. Members to the Board were Ann Campbell, Mark Begich, Andy Black, Jim
Carter, John Erickson, Terry Hayman, Kevin Myer, Alan Norville, Carl Reed, Nancy
Spear, Mark Stanley, Norm Story, Don Gilman (Chairman) and Astronaut Pete
Conrad.
Popp also reported, at their last Board of Governors' meeting they discussed corporate
policies for fund raising and planned a fund-raising event for January 18 to be called
Evening with the Astronauts. They plan to have approximately six astronauts in
attendance to visit with attendees. Another fund raiser is being planned for the
summer which will structured something like the Kenai River Classic.
Noted also was an in -kind donation from the Peninsula Clarion of $10,000, $7,000 to
be used for advertising and $3,000 for printing services. This donation will be
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Pprovsi -Proposed Changes to
NOTION: the Senior Housm
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'Dwelling Unit Lease Agreement for approval of the
ement and Councilman ��edyed Vintage Pointe Manor
SOED the motion.
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Councilman Moore noted he was satisfied with the draft which he felt covered the
concerns of council stated at the last council meeting. Councilman Bookey asked if
administration was comfortable with the amendments. Attorney Graves, Director
Porter and City Manager Ross all stated they were.
Councilman Smalley referred to Item N. page S. He stated he thought council's
discussion was that the tenant would be held strictly responsible for any loss, damage
or cleaning costs. Graves stated, his understanding was that it was to be beyond
ordinary wear and tear for non -smoking -related damage and for smoking -related
damage it was to be strictly liable for any damages or cleaning costs. Graves referred
to Paragraph N and read, "Tenant is responsible for cost of damages caused b
tenant .... when such damages are beyond normal wear and tear." and the next
sentence dealt with the strict liability for smoking damage. Smalley referred to page
13 of the October 15 meeting and noted his concern had been covered. He added, he
wanted to make sure the city was covered by both damage by smoking and damage by
non-smoking.
Porter suggested separating out Paragraph N into subparagraphs. Measles stated he
didn't think a differentiation needed to be made between smoker and non-smoker in
that paragraph because it states they are responsible for any damage or any unusual
cleaning requirements. Bannock stated, he felt the amendments covered what his
intent was with his suggestion of an amendment in the last meeting. Porter stated
she thought the paragraph should say the tenant is responsible for any damage and
not necessarily separate out whether it is due to smoke or not. Measles stated he
thought the only place smokers and non-smokers needed to be separated was in the
paragraph defining the deposit requirements. Any damage done, no matter what
caused the damage, should be covered by the tenant.
Williams noted, that should be considered an administrative change Measles stated,
he was satisfied with the agreement with that change being made. Porter added,
administration wanted to be able to recoup from a tenant for damages that are above
and beyond normal wear and tear. Measles agreed. Porter noted, in the past, they
were unable to recoup costs for damages beyond normal wear and tear because it
wasn't defined.
Ross added, for clarification, administration would beplacing an absolute liability in
the agreement for any damages and the only differentiation between smoker and non-
smoker would be in the deposit requirement. Graves was asked if that could be done.
Graves stated, he understood the minutes to be that the council wanted the tenant to
be responsible for any damage beyond ordinary wear and tear, which is in there now. .
Measles agreed, but added, two sections, one for smokers and one for non.smokers
IS was not needed. Graves agreed, adding, the city didn't care whether the tenant is a
smoker or not. Measles noted, that part could be taken out of Paragraph N.
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Chaves asked Measles if he was referring to ".....additionally, tenant will be held strictly
responsible for any loss damage or cleaning costs to this or other dwelling units
resulting from smoking in the dwelling unit"? Bannock suggested ending that
sentence at "dwelling units." Chaves stated, he included that language because he
thought there could be damage to a dwelling that is not the result of ordinary wear
and tear. Bannock noted, odor -wise, there could be damage from someone cleaning a
fish on the carpet.
VOTE:
Williams asked council if there were objections to the motion and passage on to
administration for refinement as discussed. There were no objections. SO
ORDERED. •
H-1. Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified
is MOTION:
Councilman Smalley MOVED for approval of the bills and Councilwoman Swarner
SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. 60 ORDERED.
H-2. Pnrehase Orders Exceeding $2,500
MOTION:
Councilman Smalley MOVED to approve the purchase orders exceeding $2,500 and
Councilmen Bookey SECONDED the motion.
Ross referred to the information included in. the packet regarding the purchase order
to Kent & Sullivan for the proposed work plan for the removal of the underground
storage tank removal at the airport ($4,060)-. Ross stated, he brought the plan to
inform council of commitments made regarding the removal of the tanks. Ross
reminded council, in September, DEC had demanded the city remove the tanks this
year. He wrote a letter to DEC on September 23 indicating the reasons why it was not
appropriate to remove the tanks this year and remove them next year, in one .
construction season and under one set of rules. Ross added, he anticipated the new
rules, to be coming out soon, would be more lenient. DEC has since responded and
agreed to Ross' terms.
Ross added, there were commitments he made in his letter (1) the work plan; and, (2)
the city will seek funding to do the tank removal next year. Ross noted, the city had
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not and would not commit to do anything other than pipe assessment. The city would
resist anything to do with removal of the piping. Ross added, he wanted to point out
to council the comnaitnients he made in the negotiations with DEC so that council
had a chance to state their objections and an alternative could be considered. Ross
requested council approve the work plan.
if
There were no objections. 80 ORDERED.
H-3. bdinence No. 1763-97 - Appropriating $60,000 for a City of Kenai
Comprehensive Plan.
Introduced by consent agenda.
H-4. Disetusioa - Variance Permit for Sign/Kenai New Life Assembly of God
Ross reported he spoke with Pastor Brown of the Kenai New Life Assembly of God
Church and explained, the issue was before council because there are the owners of
the land on which the church wanted to place the sign. In order to receive a variance,
the land owner must give permission for an off -premises permit.
Ross continued, the sign has been on city property (airport lands zoned conservation)
for at least 20 years. The church's proposal is for a new sign. Ross noted, because it
is a new sign, he told Pastor Brown he could not recommend to council to allow the
variance because he didn't know on what basis they could allow an off -premises sign
be constructed on the city's properly; -in a conservation -zone, and answer other
parties in the future that might ask the city -as the property owner to consent -to -
placing signs on other city property.
Roy Smith - Board Member of New Life Assembly of God. Smith stated, there. was
now a right-of-way (an undeveloped street) between the edge of the church property
and the city property. He estimated the sign was about 100 feet from the boundary of
the church property.
Bannock asked why the matter didn't go to Planning & Zoning first. Ross answered,
because permission is first needed from the property owner to allow placement of the
sign. Bannock asked if council's action. at this meeting would be as the property
owner. Ross answered yes, and if permission is received from council, as property
owner, for placement of the sign, the church would then go to the Planning & Zoning
Commission for consideration of the variance.
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Moore asked how long the property owner would be giving permission for the. use -of
the property for placement of the sign. Ross answered, as he understood it, it would
be for perpetuity. Smith added, they would like it to be in perpetuity, but -the slab on
which the sign would be bolted could be dismantled and moved in a few hours if it
would be necessary. Moore noted, this council could not bind future councils for
placement of the sign. Attorney Graves stated, the council could give written
authority (a lease) with a time period (ten years).
Bookey noted Ross' memorandum indicated the church researched their records and
found there had been verbal permission received from the city to place their present
sign on city property. Bookey asked if permission had been given administratively or
by council. Ross answered, he researched the information with Pastor Brown and his
memory was that information is in the record, but could not locate it at this time.
Ross added, there was no time frame to use in searching city records. The best
research of the city records was there was no permission given administratively.
However, placement of the sign may have been back in 1972.
Williams asked council if they wanted to give administration approval to proceed to
prepare the matter for Planning & Zoning's consideration, or grant the use of the land.
Smalley asked for administration's recommendation in the matter. Ross stated, he
could not recommend approval to place a new sign as there could be a problem in
considering like requests from other entities. City land matters cannot be considered
arbitrarily like one's private property. Graves agreed, and added, sooner or later
someone else may make a similar request.
Smalley asked if the church wanted to, could they improve the existing sign. Graves
answered, it could be said that permission was given in the TWs, and no new
permission is being given to place a sign. Additionally, the city doesn't feel it would -
renege on permission given in year's prior and the city had a legitimate reason to
differentiate between new and old signs. Graves noted, he had no problem leaving the
existing sign on the city property.
Williams suggested the church could place the new sign on their parking lot property.
Smith stated that was their alternate plan.
Williams stated, his understanding was council had determined permission could not
be granted to place the sign the church requested due to the Conservation Zone and
limitation of the proximity of the sign to the highway frontage. Council had no other
comments.
Discussion - Draft Memorandum of Agreement Between the City of
Kenai and the Alaska Challenger Center for Space and Science
Technology.
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Ross reported the draft agreement had been prepared after meetings with Bill Popp
and Challenger Board Members. He added, some items may have been added since
council members had last seen the a0%NM erit. The draft has been circulated,
however the Challenger Board had not addressed the matter as yet. Ross requested
council to review the agreement, take a position on it during this meeting if they
desired to, or indicate concerns and give it back to administration to readdress.
Ross explained, the issue was to set a policy statement prior to getting into a
management agreement which won't be done until the project is closer to
construction. The policy statement is to define the relationship between the City of
Kenai and the Challenger non-profit as the project is begun.
Williams asked the agreement should give direction as to the role of the city as a pass -
through grant agency for the Challenger. Ross referred to Item No. 4, where
management of the construction of the project was discussed, and suggested
language could be inserted on acceptance of construction funding. Williams
requested the matter should be addressed as the first item because the funding needs
to be addressed first. The funds have to be accepted from the federal government first
. and then the donation of the land, etc. could be addressed.
Bookey asked if all monies should be specified or only the federal grant received. It
was agreed it should refer to all grant funds. Ross suggested to revise the language in
Item 2, add the grant language requested and exchange it with Item 1. Ross noted,
the present Item 2 discussed Challenger's responsibility for raising all capital
construction costs for the facility. Graves suggested the language could be, "...if
necessary, the city will act as a pass -through agency for grants." Williams requested
it state, "...the city accepts the responsibility of acting as a pass -through agent." ' -
Semmens noted, because the city would not be acting as a pass -through agent (the
funds would not be passed through), he suggested language that "The city will be
accepting and administering grants for construction of the facility." Bannock pointed
out there are other grants that could be acquired which would not be used for
construction of the facility, but used for on -going operation of the facility. He added,
the language should not speak only to grants for construction and that for the on-
going operation grants, the city would be a in pass -through position.
Smalley asked Popp, with the tax status the Challenger Center is establishing, would
that allow the Center to receive direct grants? Popp answered, yes. Popp urged
council to differentiate grants that require oversight by a government agency, as
opposed to grants that would come to the Challenger organization for program and
content. He added, in his opinion there will be funds of which the Center will want to
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maintain control (program and content). However, in regard to the structure itself,
which will belong to the city, the city should receive those grants for construction
of the building and infrastructure regarding the building.
Williams added, on grant applications, the first question is who will be the responsible
party. The city will be the responsible party and it should be stated. Ross stated,
some of the issues being discussed (grants for operation, etc.) will be addressed in the
management contract. He added, the present agreement was not meant to be a
document to establish a management relationship. However, a management
agreement will be developed later (referred to in Item 5). Williams responded, the
management agreement had nothing to do with the construction agreement and the
first issue that will need addressing is, who is responsible for the money. He added,
he thought that statement should be included in this document and the resolution to
be considered to accept the grant.
Ross agreed and noted, that language would be developed in the management
agreement. Bannock noted, that would not be consistent with the first "whereas" in
which it states "...cooperate in the planning, construction, and operation..." Bannock
suggested adding into the title of the agreement, "Memorandum of Agreement
Between the City of Kenai and the Alaska Challenger Center for Space and Science
Technology ,moo ctio ." Then, at the end of the construction, the Memorandum of
Agreement would not apply. He believed, using the word "operation" in the first
whereas, there is a question and Item 5 doesn't mention the management agreement.
Placing "Operation" in the title would take care of that concern.
Ross noted, both Items 6 and 7 refer to operation understanding. What they were
attempting to do was lay out the it discussed -in- the feasibility study. Some of the
specifiics will have to be ironed out in a management contract. Bannock agreed. - Rose
added, Item 5 on spoke to operational even though it is an outline for details to be
added later. Williams agreed, it would be appropriate to do that because the details
coming later will be more specific. He added, he would be happy with the agreement
as long as it includes language in regard to accepting and administering funding.
Williams requested the matter be passed on to administration with the comments.
Popp reported the Board would be meeting on Friday in regard to an emergency issue
and at that time, they will bring the agreement forward for the Board review and
feedback.
MOTION:
Councilman Bannock MOVED that subject to the changes discussed, council accept
the agreement and formally forward it to the Challenger Board for their consideration.
Councilman Smalley SECONDED the motion.
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Smalley clarified, Item 2, with added language regarding acceptance of responsibility
to accept and administer grants, will become Item 1, and Item 1 will become Item 2.
VOTE:
There were no objections. 80 ORDERED.
Rose reported he intends to have a construction committee formed with the Finance
Director, Building Maintenance and City Engineer as well as representatives from
Challenger (board members and administration). He requested a council member be
included on the committee. Ross added, the committee would then develop the
Request for Proposals (RFP) for the architectural services. Ross continued, the RFP
would define the types of expertise desired, the architect would then form his team
and the committee will review the credentials, select two or more architects to make
presentations of their formal proposals. Ross suggested the committee be formed and
begin their work in the near future. Councilman Smalley volunteered to be on the
committee. There were no objections from council.
F MC—UTM 8E88IOM - None Scheduled.
ITIRM I:
I-1. Mayor
a. Alaska Coastal Policy Council - Williams referred to the letter included
in the packet which requested candidates to serve on the Alaska Coastat
Policy Council which oversees the Alaska Coastal Management Program.
Williams requested interested council members to inform him in order to
submit the nomination.
b. Wal-Mart Great Award - Williams reported he had received an award of
a $1,000 grant from the Wal-Mart organization and requested a
resolution be prepared for accepting the grant and a subsequent ,
resolution to forward the award to the Challenger Project. There were no
objections from council.
I-2. City Manager
a. Dairy Queen - Ross reported the appraisal process was underway. In
regard to the previous council discussion about Dairy Queen signs and
trade marks, Ross indicated a letter is in the file from the Dairy Queen
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corporation stating the signs are the responsibility of the city. He
forwarded a letter to the Dairy Queen organization to inform them the
facility was available and advised them to forward the information to
anyone they are aware of who would be interested in a Dairy Queen
franchise. Also, he indicated to Dairy Queen, the signs are their
property and they should remove them.
b. Fish & Game Board Meeting - Ross reported the Board did accept the
city's request to change the agenda for the February meeting in order to
hear the city's issues.
C. KRSMA Comprehensive Plan - Ross reported he and Councilman
Moore attended a Borough Assembly Land Use Meeting (regarding the
Plan). Ross suggested the process may be flawed in that the local
elected political leaders should first receive public comments made prior
to their going to the Commissioner.
d. E8I Meeting - Ross reported he met with ESI who returned signed
leases. The City Attorney reviewed them and there are no substantiative
changes made to the leases since council last reviewed them. Some
language was debated, but those concerns were resolved. Ross added,
unless directed otherwise, he would sign the leases and return a copy to
ESI. Ross noted ESI was satisfied with the project's progress.
e. ARFF Facility - Ross reported the project was proceeding. A change
order was being prepared in regard to the non -potable well. At some
point a change order would be brought to council in -regard to the audio-
visual equipment. The Fire Department is now reviewing a system
which will save a substantial amount of money.
Ross continued, as the project progresses, there will be some grant
funds coming and will be used for the Symtron Trainer or ARFF
equipment and reimbursement of airport funds for the advancement on
the engineering costs. Costs saved will be used for the furnishings
(never in the budget) and for communications. Ross added, there had
been some confusion if there was a communications package included
with the audio-visual package. When the bids were received, the Fire
Chief confirmed the communications equipment was not included. They
also confirmed the bid specifications did not include communications
equipment. Rose noted, there was no telecommunications equipment in
this plan, however at the end of the project, if funds are available and
with council approval, purchase of that equipment could be made.
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f. In —motion Item No. 6 - Ross referred to this information item which
included a report from Administrative Assistant Kebschull in regard to
membership and meeting requirements for the Historic District Board.
Councilman Smalley referred to correspondence council received in regard to the
proposed city manager contract and noted there had been no scheduled executive
session in which to discuss it with Ross. Williams suggested council designate a time
at which they wanted to discuss the issue. Ross stated, the information was
forwarded to them for their review, but he did not want to hurry discussions and
suggested council set a time for discussion at their discretion.
MOTION:
Councilman Measles MOVED that the Finance Director and the Attorney draft up an
employment agreement for City Manager Rick Ross as outlined in his memo to council
and under the conditions as outlined in his memo to both the Finance Director and
the City Attorney specifying that in this situation they will report directly to the
council, for this item only, and not to the manager, and bring it to the next council
meeting for approval. Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion. Smalley
requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
Williams referred back to the telecommunications equipment for the ARFF. Williams
stated, there must be telecommunications equipment in the facility and it may be
requiring the facility to have its own server for the Internet. He added, he didn't want
to lose sight of the fact that telecommunication capabilities will be needed. Ross
responded, he has concerns, due to the fast -tracking of the project, that the project
can be brought on as desired. The goal is to bring the project in on target, and if
there are contingency funds left and funds saved in the audio-visual package, the
telecommunication equipment would be considered. He added, he was concerned
there may be change orders or other unknown costs that may come forward before
the project is completed. Until the project is completed, it won't be known if there are
monies available for the telecommunications equipment.
1-3. Attorney
Attorney Graves reported the judge denied the plaintiff's motion to reconsider
dismissal of their complaint in the Woodland case. The case is closed.
I-4. City Clerk - No report.
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_�• Finance Director
a. City Exemption ftom Odes and Bed Taxes - Finance Director
Semmens reported he included a memorandum in the packet in regard
to exemption of city employees from paying sales and bed taxes. He
added, if purchase orders are used for hotel charges, the city avoids
paying these taxes to other snunidpalities. He encouraged council to do
so and include costs on the purchase order for incidentals.
b. Kenai Coalition Meeting - Semmens reported, a discussion of personal
property taxes will be included on the meeting agenda. He continued,
an ordinance will be introduced during the Assembly meeting of
November 18. The ordinance will have three elements to it: (1) a flat tax
on boats (taxes on boats are currently taxed based on value) - $0 for
boats less than 20' in length to $1,000 for boats over 100' in length.
Also, most pleasure boats will be taxed $50. (2) All individuals will have
a $100,000 personal property tax exemption on everything except boats.
(3) Increase in motor vehicle taxes -- $8 for vehicles pre-1990, $10
increase on new vehicles.
Semmens added, the ordinance will be discussed at the finance
committee meeting on November 18, as well as during the Coalition
meeting.
Semmens stated, if the predictions are accurate, the city would receive
$25,000 in additional motor vehicle revenue if the city doesn't go along
with the Borough's proposed changes. He was not aware of what the
impact will be if the city goes along with the proposed changes. He
expects additional information in regard to the ordinance prior to action
by the Assembly.
Bannock asked if the ordinance will allow owners of boats less than 20'
long to receive a tax break and owners of cars will have a tax increase.
Semmens answered yes. Williams asked if the city was really getting
their share of the revenue from the Borough. Semmens answered, he
thought the formula that allocates motor vehicle tax substitutes
population for assessed value. Otherwise, all taxes are distributed the
same. He added, the Borough and its service areas get approximately
90% of all motor vehicle dollars.
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14. Public Works Director
a. DOT Letter - Public Works Director Kornelis reported, he wrote a
letter to DOT in regard to council's concerns about the entrance
on to Tern Avenue from Bridge Access Road and the deterioration
of the Spur Highway intersections and especially the Willow Street
intersection.
b. Animal Shelter Project - Kornelis reported the project was
progressing smoothly and was over 50% complete.
Smalley requested (with concurrence of council and the Parks & Recreation
Commission) that the city investigate locating a water line in the Municipal Cemetery.
At this time there is no water supply to the cemetery and he has received several
requests for a water source to be located theres Bookey stated, council discussed this
concern several years ago and found the water main to be a long way from the
cemetery. Smalley suggested, a water source could be a stanchion tank during the
summer season. Kornelis suggested a small hand well being placed. Smalley
requested alternatives be investigated.
I-7. Airport Manager - No report.
AIISC_UBSS
J-1. Citisens
Bill Popp - Representing the Sears PTA, Popp reported the playground was
almost complete and the park was progressing nicely. Money has been set aside to
seed the remaining area in the spring. Next year, they hope to discuss with council
the placement of benches in the treed areas for use while children play on the
playground equipment. Swarner suggested the PTA contact the Kenai Care Center as
they were from whom the city acquired their park benches. Popp also reported the
new Big Toy had been installed.
Bill Popp - As an Assembly member, Popp reported he had not yet seen the
proposed personal property tax ordinance.
J-2. Council
Bookep - No comments.
Swarner - Noted junk vehicles parked on the old HEA substation property at
Fourth and Forest.
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Moore - No comna�ents.
Measles - No comments.
Bannock - No comments.
Smalley - Noted the sidewalks along the Spur had been plowed and
encouraged the city sidewalks be cleared as soon as possible for safety of pedestrians.
The meeting adjourned at approximately 9:54 p.m.
Minutes transcribed and prepared by:
4A0f_&x, a.��
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk AROVID BY COMM
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