HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-09-18 Council Minutes0 AGENDA
KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING
BEPTEMHER 18, 1993.
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
3. Agenda Approval
4. 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.
H. • SCHEDULED PUBLIC C0ffiML+' _ (10 Minutes)
1. Brent Hibbert, AAA Taxi - Adopting Vehicle -for -Hire
Company Colors.
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C. Pun -IC HEARINGS
1. Ordinance No. 1461-91 - Amending Kenai Municipal Code,
Section 14.20.270(b)(4), entitled, "Amendment
Procedures."
2. Ordinance No. 1462-91 - Amending Kenai Municipal Code
Land Use Table, General Commercial (CG) Uses.
3. Ordinance No. 1463-91 - Increasing Estimated Revenues
and Appropriations by $350,000 in a New Capital Project
Fund Entitled "Airport ARFF Vehicle."
4. Ordinance No. 1464-91 - Amending the Official City of
Kenai Zoning Map for Land Described as Government Lots
11 21 3, and 41 Section 3, TSN, R11W, S.M., Alaska..
5. Ordinance No. 1465-91 - Increasing Estimated Revenues
and Appropriations by $250,000 in the Sewer Treatment
Plant Modifications - 1990 Capital Project Fund.
a. Motion for Introduction
b. Motion for Second Reading (Vote must be
unanimous.)
c. Motion for Adoption
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6. Resolution No. 91-57 - Requesting Municipal Assistance
Funding from the State of Alaska.
7. Resolution No. 91-58 - Confirming the Assessment Roll
on the Upland and Highland District and Fixing Payment.
S. Resolution No. 91-59 - Awarding a Contract for the
Sewer Treatment Plant Generator to Alaska Detroit
Diesel for the Total Amount of $88,238.60 Which
Includes the Basic Bid and Additive Alternates No. 1
and 2.
1. Council on Aging
2. Airport Commission
3. Harbor commission
4. Library Commission
S. Parks & Recreation Commission
6. Planning & Zoning Commission
7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees
1. *Regular Meeting of September 4, 1991.
F. GORREBBONDENCE
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1. Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified
2. Purchase Orders Exceeding $1,000
3. Discussion - Renewal of Ashley Reed & Associates
Lobbyist Contract.
1. Mayor
2. City Manager
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3. Attorney.
4. City Clerk
5. Finance Director
60 Public Works Director
.7 Airport Manager
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10 Citizens ( f ive minutes)
2. Council
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KENAI CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MERTING
BEPTEMSER I&V 1991
EENAI CITY IMLL COUNCIL CRABBERS
VICE MAYOR RAYMOND XBROLE®, BRRIMING
Vice.Mayor Measles called the meeting to.order at approximately
7:01 p.m. in the Council Chambers in the Kenai City Hall
Building.
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Vice Mayor Measles led those assembled in the Pledge of
Allegiance.
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ROLL. CALL
Roll was taken by the City Clerk.
Smalley, Swarner and Walker.
Absent was McComsey and Williams.
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Present were: Measles, Monfor,
Vice Mayor Measles requested the following changes to the agenda:
ADDS C-7, Revised Upland & Highland District Final
Assessment Roll.
H-2, Purchase Order to Alaska Detroit Diesel -Allison
for in -phase monitor to be included with transfer
switch for STP Emergency Generator.
H-2, Purchase order to Northern Test Labs to provide
environmental consulting services for the removal of
City underground fuel -storage tanks pursuant to the NTL
proposal dated July 1991.
8-2, Kenai Peninsula Borough to reimburse for City's
portion of costs incurred for the October 1, 1991
Borough/Municipal Election.
There were no other changes to the agenda. There were no
objections. The Agenda was approved as amended.
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There were no changes to the Consent Agenda. The Consent Agenda
was approved as presented.
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SEPTEMBER 18, 1991
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Brant Hibbert, AAA Taxi - Adopting Vehicle -for -Hire
Company Colors,
Mr. Hibbert requested Council's consideration to require taxi
company owners to have uniform colors of taxicabs. Hibbert
distributed a copy of the Anchorage Municipal Code 11.20.070(B)
and (D). The Anchorage code requires taxicabs to bear its
vehicle number on all sides of the taxicab with permanent letters
no less than four inches high and that every taxicab must bear
the markings adopted by its dispatch service. Hibbert also
provided photographs of some of his taxicabs.
Walker.asked Hibbert if he was proposing this requirement for all
cab companies. Hibbert stated yes. Walker asked if Hibbert had
discussed this proposal with the other cab owners. Hibbert
stated no.
Brighton asked Hibbert if he was requesting an ordinance to force
the cab companies to have uniform colors. Answer was yes.
Brighton suggested that will regulate competition. Hibbert
stated that there would be no question of customers of which cab
company they called. The cab dispatcher can state it is a white,
blue, or yellow cab. Hibbert added that the uniform colors will
look more professional.
Richard Hulton, Manager, AAA Taxi. Mr. Hulton requested Council
to consider passing an ordinance requiring uniform colors of
cabs. Hulton added that there are five cab companies in Kenai.
Uniform colors would be an asset in law enforcement, dispatch,
etc. The cabs would be more clearly marked and easier to
identify. Uniform colors would be a deterrent to drivers to take
another cab company's fare.
Councilman Smalley stated that he understands the concept, but
would be reluctant to pass such an ordinance witjhout the other
cab companies responding.
Robert Roper - Inlet Transportation. Roper stated that if Mr.
Hibbert wishes to mark his cars uniformly, that is his
prerogative. Roper opposes a requirement of uniform colors.
Donna Davis - Twin City Cab Company. Ms. Davis opposes the
requirement of uniform colors. Davis stated that if the cars are
relatively clean and marked, there should not be a problem.
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Davis believes that as the economy is now, it would be an
unnecessary expense to require uniform colors. Davis also
questioned how the requirement would be regulated.
Craig Cafourek - City Cab. Mr. Cafourek opposed the requirement
of uniform colors. It is acceptable if a company personalLy
wishes to paint their cars uniformly, but it should not be forced
upon a company to have to do so. Cafourek also added that
insurance companies will not allow cars to be painted a different
color if the car is financed.
There was no further discussion.
12 PUBLIC HEARINGS
C-1. Ordinance No. 1461-91 -
Section 14.20.270(b)(4),
Procedures.$$
MOTION:
Amending Kenai Municipal Code,
entitled, "Amendment
Councilman Smalley MOVED for adoption of Ordinance No. 1461-01
and Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion.
There were no public or Council comments.
VOTHs
McComsey: Absent Smalley: Yes Williams: Absent
Walker: Yes Swarner: Yes Monfor: Yes
Measles: Yes
MOTION PASSED 0MIMOUSLY.
C-2. Ordinance No. 1462-91 - Amending Kenai Municipal Code
Land Use Table, General Commercial (CG) Uses.
MOTION:
Councilman Smalley MOVED for adoption of Ordinance No. 1462-91
and Councilwoman Monfor SECONDED the motion.
There were no public or Council comments.
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VOTE:
McComsey: Absent Smalley: Yes Williams: Absent
Walker: Yes Swarner: Yes Monfor: Yes
Measles: Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
C-3. Ordinance No. 1463-91 - Increasing Estimated Revenues
and Appropriations by $350,000 in a New Capital Project
Fund Entitled "Airport ARFF Vehicle."
MOTION:
Councilwoman Monfor MOVED for adoption of Ordinance No. 1463-91
and Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion.
0 There were no public or Council comments.
VOTE:
McComsey:
Absent
Smalley:
Yes Williams: Absent
' Walker:
Yes
Swarner:
Yes Monfor: Yes
Measles:
Yes
MOTION PASSED vNANIMOUBLY.
C-4.
Ordinance No.
1464-91 -
Amending the Official City of
Kenai Zoning
Map for Land Described as Government Lots
11 2, 3, and
41 Section
31 T5N, R11W, S.M., Alaska.
MOTION:
Councilman Smalley MOVED for adoption of Ordinance No. 1464-91
and Councilwoman Monfor SECONDED the motion.
There were no public or Council comments.
VOTE:
McComsey: Absent Smalley: Yes Williams: Absent
Walker: Yes Swarner: Yes Monfor: Yes
Measles: Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
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C-5. oreinaaae No. 1465-92 - Increasing Estimated Revenues
and Appropriations by $250,000.in the Sewer Treatment
Plant Modifications - 1996 Capital Project Fund.
a. Introduction
MOTION:
Councilman Walker MOVED for introduction of ordinance No. 1465-91
and Councilwoman SECONDED the motion.
There was no discussion.
VOTE:
MCComsey: Absent Smalley: Yes
Walker: Yes Swarner: Yes
Measles: Yes
MOTION PA098D UNANIMOUSLY.
b. Motion for Second Reading.
MOTION:
Williams: Absent
Monfor: Yes
Councilwoman Monfor MOVED for the second reading of Ordinance No.
1465-91 and Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion. Councilman
Smalley requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. There were no objections.
Councilman Walker asked why the ordinance required introduction
and passage at the same meeting. Kornelis stated that the
$250,000 from the grant needs to be appropriated in order to
award the bid for the purchase of the emergency generator. Brown
stated that months ago, before receiving the grant of $250,000,
the City appropriated its own money from the water and sewer fund
for the project .until the grant was received. It had been
planned that upon receiving the grant, the City's money would be
returned to the water and sewer fund and the grant money would be
used. Now, not all the money will be able to be returned to the
water and sewer fund. Approximately $100,000-$150,000 will be
returned. The return will be made upon completion of the
project.
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VOTES
There were no objections to the request for U11221IM0V8 CONSENTS
SO ORDERED.
o. Motion for Adoption
MOTION$
Councilman Walker MOVED for adoption of ordinance No. 1465-91 and
Councilwoman Monfor BECOMDED the motion.
There were no Council or public comments.
VOTES
McComsey: Absent Smalley: Yes Williams: Absent
Walker: Yes Swarner: Yes Monfor: Yes
Measles: Yes
MOTION BA86ED UNANIMOUSLY.
C-6. Resolution No. 91-57 - Requesting Municipal Assistance
Funding from the State of Alaska.
MOTION$
Councilwoman Monfor MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 91-57
and requested 9NAN=M0ve CONSENT.
There were no public or Council comments.
VOTES
There were no objections to the request for UNANZNOVB- C0N8BUT.
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C-7, Resolution No. 91-38 - Confirming the Assessment Roll
on the Upland and Highland District and Fixing Payment.
MOTZOKI
Councilman Smalley MOVED -for approval of Resolution No. 91-58 and
Councilwoman Monfor BEC0NDED the motion.
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There were public comments. Council was reminded that a revised
assessment list was included in the handouts prior to the
meeting. Finance Director Brown stated the difference between
the lists is that there are now three properties listed on which
the City will pay the assessments. The three properties are tied
up in BIA trusts. Brown had been aware of two properties
involved, but was informed today of the third. The three are
Reese, City's, and Alex. The original amount to be assessed was
$23,000. Now the amount is $20,000. These properties are
federal trust property and cannot be foreclosed upon. The
property cannot be liened.
Walker referred to one letter of objection included in the packet
from Mr. Bystedt. With the size of his lot, Walker felt it is
not realistic to be assessed at the listed amount. Brighton
stated that included in Brown's memorandum (in the packet) is an
explanation of how to resolve this.
MOTION:
Councilman Walker MOVED to make an alteration and direct that the
assessment on Lot #04706439 be reassessed at a value of
approximately $200 and that the excess be paid from the grant
funds. Councilwoman Monfor SECONDED the motion.
Vice Mayor Measles requested a firm amount instead of an
approximate amount. Walker made a friendly amendment and
Councilwoman Monfor accepted the change. The motion now reads:
Councilman Walker MOVED to make an alteration and direct that the
assessment on Lot 004706439 be reassessed at a value of $200 and
that the excess be paid from the grant funds. Councilwoman
Monfor SECONDED the motion.
VOTE ON AMENDMENT:
McComsey: Absent Smalley: Yes Williams: Absent.
Walker: Yes Swarner: Yes Monfor: Yes
Measles: Yes
NOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
VOTE AS AMENDED:
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested. There were no objections. 80
ORDERED.
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0-8. Resolution No. 91-59 - Awarding a Contract for the
Sewer Treatment Plant Generator to. Alaska Detroit
Diesel for the Total Amount of $88,238.00 Which
Includes the Basic Bid and Additive Alternates No. 1
and 2.
MOTION=
Councilman Smalley MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 91-59 and
Councilwoman Monfor SECONDED the motion.'
There were no public or Council comments.
VOTES
UNANIMOUS CON9M was requested. There were no objections. SO
ORDERED.
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CITT9l.'pORT8
D-le Council on Aging
Councilwoman Swarner reported that the minutes of the last
meeting were included in the packet.
MOTION:
Councilwoman Swarner MOVED to name the congregate housing project
Vintage Pointe Manor and Councilwoman Monfor SECONDED the motion.
Councilwoman Swarner requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. There were no
objections. 80 ORDERED.
Swarner also stated that at their last meeting the smoking/non-
smoking issue at the Senior Center was discussed. It was decided
to take no action at this time and discuss it again in
approximately two years.
D-a. Airport Commission
There was no meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for
October 10, 1991.
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D-3. Harbor Commission
Councilman Walker reported the minutes of the last meeting were
included in the packet. Walker added that the Commission has
discussed adding a floating ramp at the dock for safety. It is
not expected to be an expensive addition. The Commission has
discussed other proposed projects and the Harbormasters
Conference this fall. There was a work session on Monday,
September 16. Kornelis reported that the Commission is
coordinating the conference meeting room. Kenai Kings has
offered a meeting room free if 25 motel rooms are guaranteed.
The Commission is considering no -host helicopter rides, etc.
Also they are finding sponsors for costs of luncheons, etc.
There may be some cost of the conference for the City. Another
work session is planned immediately after the Commission's next
meeting.
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D-4. Library Commission
No meeting.
D-5. Parke a Recreation Commission
No report.
D-6. Planning i zoning Commission
Councilman Smalley reported that minutes to the last two meetings
were included in the packet. The Commission has discussed
changing the 30$ allowed use of floor space for day care
facilities, to include common areas such as dining rooms,
bathrooms, kitchens, etc. The question was to be forwarded to
the City Attorney. (City Attorney stated it has not come to him
at this point.)
Smalley added that the Commission requires one member. Walker
questioned information in the minutes regarding the Townsite
Historic code. Smalley stated he was not at the meeting due to a
work session. Smalley reminded Council of the work session to
review the Comprehensive Plan on September 25, 1991 immediately
following the Planning a Zoning Commission meeting.
D-7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees
Councilman Smalley reported that he, Councilwoman Swarner, and
Councilman Walker reviewed the Forest Drive Park, along with City
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Manager Brighton and Melly Gifford (member of the citizens group
and the Parks & Recreation Covaission). Smalley reported that
the Park now.needs to be leveled out and dirt added. The group
decided that no more brushing needs to be done. Also the portion.
overlooking the bluff needs to be cleaned up.
Swarner asked Kornelis what the orange markers were for and
Kornelis replied that they are used as safety measures. There is
a hole there where stumps, etc. are being placed to bury.
Brighton added that only dead trees will be thinned (in the Park
and along Forest Drive). Other than that, there will be no more
cutting of trees. Those dead trees to be cut will be marked to
avoid unnecessary cutting.
E-1. Regular Meeting of BeptMmber 4, 3991.
Approved by Consent Agenda,
None,,
None.
Hills to be Paid, Sills to be Ratified
MOTIONS
Councilman Smalley MOVED to pay the bills and Councilwoman Monfor
821COND20 the motion.
There was no discussion and no objections to the motion. 8O
ORDERED.
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N-Z• purchase Orders Exceeding $i,000
NOTION TO AMEND:
Councilwoman Monfor MOVED to add to the list of purchase orders
over $1,000, a purchase order to Alaska Detroit Diesel -Allison
for in -phase monitor to be included with transfer switch for TP
Emergency Generator for the amount of $1,505.00; the purchase
order to Northern Test Labs to provide environmental consulting
services for the removal of City underground fuel storage tanks
pursuant to the NTL proposal dated July 1991 for the not -to -
exceed amount of $8,962.00; and the purchase order to the Kenai
Peninsula Borough for costs incurred for the October 1, 1991 �
Borough/Municipal Election in the amount of $20,129.25.
Councilman Smalley SECONDED the motion.
VOTE:
There were no objections to the mo
tion. SO OgDgRMDo
MAIN NOTION:
Councilwoman Monfor ROVED to pay the purchase orders over $1,000
including the three purchase orders added in the previous motion.
Councilman Smalley SECONDED the motion.
There was a brief discussion with regard to the moose gate.
Airport Manager Ernst explained it is a turnstile which allows
only one-way moose traffic. Glenn Highway and appears This type of gate is used along the
to work well. Ernst added that the
moose get into the airport area through gates which are left open
by people using airport facilities. P
VOTE:
There were no objections to the motion. SO ORDERED.
N-S• Discussion - Renewal of Ashley Reed & Associates
Lobbyist Contract.
MOTION:
Councilwoman Monfor MOVED to direct the Administration to renew
the same contract with Ashley Reed & Associates o
Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion. f r one year.
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There were no public comments. Council discussed the contract
term. Administrative Assistant Howard stated that the previous
contract was for the City's fiscal year,.however, last year the
contract had not been approved until November. There was no
further discussion.
VOTE;
There were no objections to the motion. 80 ORDERSD.
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1-1. Mayor
Vice Mayor Measles requested a work session be scheduled for
September 26, 1991 to discuss the Kenai Carr's Mall/ice rink
proposal. Clerk Freas stated that she spoke with the secretary
of Mr. Robert Mintz, Carr-Gottstein Real Estate Manager. The'
secretary stated four days the week of September 23-27 at which
time Mr. Mintz would be available for a work session. City
Manager Brighton selected Thursday. Clerk Freas stated that
after Council schedules the work session, she will confirm the
date by letter to Mr. Mintz. vice Mayor Measles suggested the
letter restate that the Council requested specific costs of the
project be available for the work session.
A work session was scheduled for September 26, 1991 at 7:00 p.m.
in the Council Chambers to discuss the proposed Carr's Mall
renovation.
I -a. City Manager
City Manager Brighton stated that he met with people from the
Bicentennial Board of Directors. A draft operational budget for
the Bicentennial building should be before Council within thirty
days.
Brighton informed Council that on September 20 and 21, 1991 the
Pacific Fisheries Legislative Task Force will be meeting -in the
Council Chambers. The Task Force includes five states and will
be discussing the high seas fisheries situation.
Brighton reported that a grant was received for
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appears the park cannot be built for $160,000. The park would be
adjacent to the canneries and there will be high visibility of
cannery workers all summer long. The cannery workers will be
using the park and the locals will probably not use it. As an
alternative, the City would have to ban cannery workers from
using the park. Unless the park is used to house cannery
workers. If the workers are banned, the City will subject itself
to a lot of problems. Brighton urged Council to consider these
thoughts for discussion later on.
Measles stated that the park was not intended to be for just
cannery workers, but the City cannot ban anyone from a municipal
park. Brighton agreed, stating the City may be boxing itself in.
A simple solution may be to build a cannery worker park and
campsite. Brighton added that Council should keep this in mind.
Public Works is intending to do most of the work with the design
as it is now. Brighton stated he discussed his concerns with the
Mayor.
Brighton stated that any alteration to the design would need an
amendment to the grant. The City has three to four years in
which to use the grant. Kornelis added that the grant specifies
the property. The grant has been accepted and the money has been
appropriated. He understands the location cannot be changed.
Measles added that the Council has four years in which to resolve
this.
I-3.
No report.
I-4.
Attorney
City Clerk
Clerk Freas requested approval of the election board workers
whose names were included in the packet.
MOTION=
Councilman Smalley MOVED for approval of the election workers for
the October 1, 1991 election as submitted in the packet under I-
4. Councilwoman Monfor SECONDED the motion. There were no
objections. 80 ORDERED.
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I-59 Finanoe Dirsator
Finance Director Brown stated that the annual audit was
distributed to Council prior to the meeting.
I-6. Public Works DireotOX
Kornelis reported that all projects are going smoothly.
I-7. Airport Manager
No report.
ITEM oil DISCUSSION
J-1. Citizens
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Councilman Walker - Asked Brighton if anything can be done to
pressure the canneries to provide facilities for their workers.
Brighton replied that it isstrides in acaommodatnow than in i q theirs The
processors have made major
workers. Most of the processors take care of their workers.
More problem comes from those_workers:who are here for two -three
weeks before they start work. Also the processors depend on
outsiders to work the canneries. The processors have tried_to
hire locally, but not many are interested in the build anan
work. Cannery
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workers are a fact of life. A suggestion is
close proximity to the processors for the workers.
Councilwoman 8warner - Reminded Council and aa
audience that
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Homecoming Week at the Kenai High School. There
planned for the football players at 6:30 a.m. on Saturday.
Swarner also stated that she has heard complimentary remarks in
relation to the test plots and garden plots.that the City has
made available to the Extension Service.
Councilwoman Monfor - No report.
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Councilman Smalley -� Reported that he talked with Brig�hroadand
Graveraveslr
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vehicles on City streets.
Vice Mayor Measles adjourned the meeting at 9s21 p•m•
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