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KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 15, 1996 7800 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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ROLL
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Certification of Election
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Election of Vice Mayor
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Agenda Approval
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Consent Agenda
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• All items listed with an asterisk (+►) are considered
to be routine and non -controversial by the Council andWIN
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will be approved by one motion. There will be no
separate discussion of these items unless a Council
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member so requests,. in which case the item will be
removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its
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normal sequence on the agenda as part of the General
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PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD (10 Min.)
C.
PUBLIC
HEARINGS
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Resolution 86-91 - Federal Express - Lease Space in------
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Airport Terminal
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Resolution 86-92 - Awarding Contract - Float Plane
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Foollity, Engineering Design - Wm. Nelson - $519700
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Resolution 86-93 - Transfer of Funds - Sewer Treatment
Plant - $5,000
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Resolution 66-94 - Award Bid - Snow Removal - VIP S/D,
East Kenai, Beaver Loop - Rose Services
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Resolution 86-95 - Award Bid - U Blade Attachment, Snow
Plow - H. Cooper Corp. - $69875
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Resolution 86-96 - Award Bid - Snow Plow Attachments -
N.C. Machinery -8 630
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Resolution 96-97 - Award Bid - Snow Blower, Cutter &
Tractor - Sehlberg Equip. - $919500
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Resolution 86-98 - Award Bid - Tractor - H. Cooper
Corp. - $24,491
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Resolution 86-99 - Award Bid - Fire Dept. Carpet -
Rutherford - $89800
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Resolution 86-100 - Street Name Change - Park to
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Resolution 86-101 - Request for State Ombudsmen
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MINUTES
1. *Regular Meeting, Oct. 1. 1996
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CORRESPONDENCE
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1. City of Homer - Natural Gas Pipeline Site
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OLD BUSINESS
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1. Classification Study
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NEW BUSINESS
1. Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified
2. Requisitions Exceeding $19000
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3. *Ordinance 1169-86 - Amending Kenai Municipal Code -
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Acting City Attorney
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4. *Ordinance 1170-86 - Amending Kenai Municipal Code -
Acting City Manager
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5. Assignment of Lease - F. Meyer Ltd. to F. Meyer Inc. -
CIIAP
6. Assignment of Lease - Wasson to BielefeldtSchumacher-
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7. Disc. - Capital Improvements Projects - Road
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Improvements
Be Disc. - Street Light Replacement
9. Disc. - ADEC - FY Be'Capital Budget Request
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REPORTS
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1. City Manager
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2. City Attorney
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3. Mayor
4. City Clerk
5, Finance Director
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6. Planning 6 Zoning
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7. Harbor Commission
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Be Recreation Commission
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9, Library Commission
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PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD (5 Min.)
ADJOURNMENT
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KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING - MINUTES
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OCTOBER 15, 1986 - 7:00 PM
OUTGOING MAYOR - TOM WAGONER
INCOMING MAYOR - JOHN WILLIAMS
A. ROLL CALL
Presents Tom Ackerly, Sally Bailie, Chris Monfor, John
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Wise, Tom Wagoner, John Williams, Art
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McComsey
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Absents Ray Measles (excused)
A-1 Certification of Election
Clerk Whelan distributed copies of the election
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results.
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NOTION:
Councilman Wise moved, seconded by Councilwoman Bailie,
to approve the election results as submitted.
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Motion passed by unanimous consent.
SWEARING IN OF NEW MAYORS
Lt. Gov. McAlpine performed the swearing -in ceremony`
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for Mayor Williams.
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SWEARING IN OF COUNCILMEMBERSs
Clerk Whelan performed the swearing -in ceremony for
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Councilman McComsey and Councilwoman Monfor.'
Mayor Williams read a proclamation to out -going
Councilman Hall.
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Mayor Williams presented an oil painting to outgoing
Mayor Wagoner.
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A-3 Agenda Approval
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1. Mayor Williams noted the.%e is additional
material distributed this date on item C-11, Res.
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86-101. He asked if this item could be removed
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from the agenda.
2. Mayor Williams asked to add item F-2 to the
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agenda, D&A.-
3. Mayor Williams asked to add item F-3 to the
agenda, Eamements - Boat Facility
4. Mayor Williams asked to add item F-4 to the
agenda, Airport Master Plan
5. Mayor Williams noted 4 additional items have been
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added to item 0-2, Requisitions Exceeding $10000
6. Mayor Williams asked to have items 0-3 (Ord.
1169-86) and 0-4 ( Ord. 1170-86) deleted from the
agenda. He felt they were not needed.
7. Mayor Williams asked that items 0-7 (CIP Road
improvementsl, 0-8 (Street Light Re lacement)• 0-9`
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work session. He asked that the work session be
scheduled for Oct. 29.
6.(aontd) Councilwoman Bailie noted items 0-3 & 0-4.'
We have no provisions for acting City Attorney or
Acting City Manager. She asked that these items
be left on the agenda for discussion.
Council agreed to the request.
A-2 Election of Vice Mayor
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MOTION:
Councilwoman Monfor moved, seconded by Councilman wise,
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to nominate Councilman Measles as vice Mayor.
Motion passed by unanimous consent.
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A-3 Agenda Approval (contd)
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MOTIONS
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Councilwoman Monfor moved, seconded by Councilman
Ackerly, to approve the agenda as amended.
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Motion passed by unanimous consent.
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A-4 Consent Agenda
MOTIONS
Councilwoman Bailie moved, seconded by Councilwoman
Monfor, to removed items G-3 and G-4 from the Consent
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Agenda.
Motion passed by unanimous consent.
B. PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
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Mayor Williams asked if there was anyone from the
public that wished to speak.
There were no requests.
C. PUBLIC HEARINGS
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C-1 Res. 86-91 - Federal Express - Lease Space in Airport
Terminal
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MOTION:
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Councilman Ackerly moved, seconded by Councilwoman
Bailie, to adopt the resolution.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
a. Brian Bell, Federal Express, Anchorage. They are
a local carrier, they plan to bring in aircraft,,
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in the future, they will have local hire.
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b. Dan Pitts, 403 N. Willow, Kenai. Current policy as
established when the terminal was renovated was to
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have all air freight off -terminal. it was
established by the Airport Manager with
concurrence of Council. 2 months ago Council
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leased space from the City he was given consent
and good faith of Council to build a freight
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terminal. He owns one north
terminal. He designed it to look like the airport
to fit in with the general architecture of the
area. Had he known he would have to compete with
businesses in the terminal he would not have built
and would not have gotten bank money. This will
set a negative precedent and discourage others
from developing airport projects. City Manager
Brighton replied, the statement that it was the
freight in the
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terminal is not true. It was specified at
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certain weight and size in the terminal.
c. Judy Ruppler(?) Bowpicker, Kenai. She was
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opposed to the resolution. it not what
originally planned. It is not fair to the other
businesses.
Councilman Wise noted the resolution only addressee
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terminal or all out? Council action to bar freight
from the terminal was deliberate. Not all categories
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were barred. We do not want freight in the terminal.
Federal Express will be flying in but he did not want
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freight planes in front of the terminal. They belong
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with the freight planes. Councilwoman Monfor noted we
have air express services to Anchorage. We have to be
consistent. Councilman Ackerly said he supports
Federal Express coming into Kenai, it will mean $10,000
per year. They have agreed to every requirement, they
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are willing to vacate if needed. The reason the
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resolution was written this way is they are
that asked. Every other airline is carrying freight,
they are willing to limit the size to our desires.
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Mayor Williams noted there is room for them in the
airport. Regarding freight planes in front of the
terminal, it is the function of the Airport Manager to
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control traffic. Regarding weight and size, there is a
considerable amount of freight moving through the
terminal. That could be construed as freight but
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called baggage.
VOTE (Failed)s
Yess Ackerly, McComsey, Williams
No: Bailie, Monfor, Wise
MOTION, Reconsiderations
Councilwoman Monfor moved, seconded by Councilman
Ackerly, to reconsider the resolution.
VOTE, Reconsideration (passed):
Yes: Ackerly, McComsey, Mcnfor, Williams
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No: Bailie, Wise
Councilwoman Monfor explained she did not like the way
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the resolution was written. It gives priority to
Federal Express. It should be re -written to include
the other freight carriers. Federal Express has agreed
to what we want. Councilwoman Bailie said she hoped
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Federal Express comes to the City, but a previous
Council made the policy that freight will not be
handled in the terminal. it is being done now and
should not be, we should take care of that. If we have
more spaces, there may be more come in. it will be a
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difficult task to monitor this.
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MOTION, Table:
Councilwoman Monfor moved, seconded by Councilman Wise,
to table the resolution to re -write to not
discriminate.
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VOTE, Table (Failed)
Yes: Monfor, Wise
No: Ackerly, Bailie, McComsey, Williams
Councilwoman Bailie asked how it should be re -written.
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We will have to do this for all the freight going
through the terminal. Councilwoman Monfor explained*
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this .shows favoritism for Federal Express.
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there was.a letter saying OHL came to the City and
asked fox -this and were refused We would be
di!�rital.nati►q against them. Councilman Wine suggested
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He also suggested the violations be -stopped. City
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regarding discrimination. We could advertise for
proposals and and get bids. That would eliminate
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discrimination and occupy the vacant spaces.
Councilman Ackorly asked what tie postal regulations
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requires 70 lbs, 100 in. length and girth. Federal
Express would be handling the same as SouthCentral and
ERA do now. Councilman Ackerly said we should follow
the regulations, we do not need a resolution. They
asked for space, we should lease to them.
Brian Bell, Federal Express. There is some concern
regarding DHL and Airborne. He asked why the concern,
there never was before. They are a 121 carrier, the
7th or 8th largest in the State. That is why they want
to be in the terminal. They are a professional
airline. They would be the only one here. it would be
gm.all package express - overnight letters.
Carmen eintoli, 117 Deepwood Ct., Kenai. He was
architect on the terminal remodeling. In 1980-82 when
it was designed, the pre -requisite was expertise with
airports. it cost $25,000 for the expert who advised,
and Council agreed, to have passenger airlines.
Federal Express does not have passenger airlines. It
was always intended for that. We bought additional
space so we could let large airlines come in.
Mayor Williams noted in the development contract the
wording could limit weight and size of packages.
Administration could enter into a contract with Federal
Express. They will vacate if required. It is
additional business to the City and will bring in
revenue. Councilman Wise asked if Federal Express will
not service the City unless they are in the terminal.
He noted the terminal was built by the City with State
money. it should not be competing with small business.
Councilwoman Bailie said if Administration leased to
Federal Express after defeat of the resolution, that
would disturb her because it is not the policy of
Council.
VOTE, Resolution (Failed):
Yes: Ackerly, Williams
No: Bailie, McComsey, Monfort Wise
C-2 Res. 86-92 - Awarding Contract - Float Plane Facility,
Engineering Design - W. Nelson - $51,700
MOTION:
Councilman Ackerly moved, seconded by Councilwoman
Bailie, to adopt the resolution.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
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Ruby Coyle, 1412 Barabara, Kenai. She is in favor
of a float plane basin. When the new airport
terminal was built, H. Oalliett prepared plans for
a float plane basin but it was put on hold till
the City got out of the red. With the loss of
sales tax in the City, we need to encourage every
type of business we can. Small planes with
wheels, floats or skis will use the Kenai airport
as home base. That increases City revenue. Any
time we deny service to anyone, we lose money.
This -is hunting and fishing country. We should
do anything we can to encourage tourists.
Loretta Breeden. 1602 garabara, Kenai. The float
plane basin has always been in the plans for
Kenai, it is wanted•and needed. The airport is'
one of the major things Kenai has. She noted
Councilwoman Monfor. and Mayor Williams objected to
this. She suggested Councilwoman Monfor may have
a conflict of interest with the float plane basin.
Some of the lands taken out were for Native
allotment. She suggested anyone with a conflict
should so state. If ADAP funds are not used, how
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else would they be used? Has money been used from
the Airport funds in the past for roads,lwater &
sewer with no assessment districts while others
are now faced with assessment districts? Many
times when a government wants to defeat a project
they make it too expensive. we could have an
adequate facility without this much money. She
would suggest and hope for a float plane basin for
tourism, taxes, etc. There is a waiting list in
Anchorage for float plane spaces. Councilman Wise
replied, as to where the funds are coming from.
There is a federal program with 4 years
accumulated funds. Over $400,000 each year, over
$1 Million total. There is $300,000 additional
moneys. Between State and Federal moneys, there
is over $2 Million. we have committed 1982 funds
so we would not lose them. They are restricted to
airport funds. Mrs. Breeden asked, within CIIAP
and other airport lands, are airport funds going
for water, sewer and roads without assessment
districts?
Councilwoman Monfor explained, if she has a
conflict of interest, she does not know of it.
The lands with a quit claim are private property.
If she had a conflict of interest she would bring
it to Council's attention. The reason she is
against it is because the cast is $3 Million to $4
Million. Renovation of the airport will be done
when FSS moves out. we are not going to get
Federal moneys in the future. Mayor Williams said
regarding conflict of interest. These questions
will be answered by the Attorney.
c. Waldo Coyle, Barabara Dr., Kenai. He suggested
the City look carefully at the float plane basin.
Alaska was settled in the Bush by float planes or
on ice. It is an asset to the country. We keep
t::ying to chase people out instead of bringing
them in., You cannot use the funds for anything
else but the airport.
The City turned down. a chance for Federal Express
to come into the City. It takes 5 days to get a
letter from Hawaii. It is the same time for any
City in the State. For overnight service, if you
discourage them, will the City make up the
difference tin time)? The airport is only 1/2
full, the City should get someone in there.
d. Phil Ames, Beaver Creek, Kenai. He was in
Anchorage when the canal was built between Lake
Hood and Lake Spenard. There were 6 float planes
there then. What will this bring here? What has
it done for Anchorage? if it was 2 times the
size, there would be 2 times as many planes. We
are Just a few miles from 80% of the float planes
in the United States. He does not agree with the
statement that because there are no float planes
now, there will not bs any. He has been in
Anchorage, Fairbanks and Homer - the 3 most
successful airports in the State. it is because
there is a land facility adjacent to a float plane
basin. He has never operated in Kenai because he
cannot rent tie -down space. He kept his plane in
Soldotna, now it is in Nikiski. If he could get a
tie -down space in Kenaihe would, and buy his gas
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at the airport. There s an advantage in having a
float plane basin within walking distance of down
town. History will disprove any arguments against
this. You can subtract $5 Million from this
figure and have a good float plane basin.
e. Jim Carter, Box 212, Kenai. He has 40 years
experience in aviation in Alaska. He has never
seen any projects that have gone by the wayside.
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Regarding costs, it would be a worthwhile effort
to pass this resolution and find out the cost.
as Dan Pitts, 403 N. Willow, Kenai. He supported the
resolution. We don't know the cost till we talk
to engineers. We noel tourism to broaden our
economic base. People come to Alaska to hunt and
fish. Float planes are the only way that is done.
Every major airport has one.
Councilman Ackerly said Council would welcome
suggestions as to how we can lower the cost.
Councilman Wise said if this went in, it would be an
instrument facility. in the interest of safety, we
need to provide a facility for the public.
Councilwoman Bailie noted the money is available for
the study. we would be foolish not to use it. FAA requires
visibility for all at water level, we could ask for it to 5
ft. above. Councilman Ackerly suggested if they cannot see
the float plane basin, we could add to the tower or move it.
Mayor Williams said during the election, the majority of the
people he spoke to were against the float plane basin. Some
reasons were financing and costs in the future. He asked
Finance Director Brown to identify the total available funds
and source of funds. Mr. Brown reviewed his memo of
Augusts
AIP funds - $1.5 Million
State funds - $ .5 Million
Airport funds - $2 Million
Total - $4 Million
Mayor Williams asked, of the $4 Million available, are
there any expenditures anticipated for upkeep of the
existing airport? Airport Manager Ernst replied, the
taxiways are the original ones, we will need an overlay
in the next 5 years, On the main runway, 5,200 ft. of
lights are not in blast pavement. It is critical if we
accommodate large aircraft. The tower has said they
would like to have extended taxiway from "Charlie"
north to the end of the runway. Mayor Williams asked
for a rundown on what the contract with Er..gr. Nelson
will entail.
Bill Nelson, Fidalgo St., Kenai. The proposal has
detailed cost estimate of preliminary and final. Water
& sewer were proposed for the adjacent area and
development of the lots as turnkey ready to operate as
a float plane basin. Public Works Director Kornelis
noted a copy of the engineering proposal was given to
Council. Mayor Williams said he was opposed to the
float plane basin for economic reasons and for the
noise factor. But he would like to have actual costs
so the public will know regarding maintenance, noise,
etc.
VOTES
Motion passed by unanimous consent.
C-3 Res. 86-93 - Transf. of Funds - Sewer Treatment Plant -
$5,000
MOTION:
Councilman Ackerly moved, segonded by Councilwoman
Bailie, to adopt the resolution.
There was no public comment.
Motion passed by unanimous consent.
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C-4 Res. 86-94 - Award Bid - Snow Removal - VIP S/D, East
Kenai, Beaver Loop - Ross Services
MOTION:
Councilman Ackerly moved, seconded by Councilwoman
Bailie, to adopt the resolution.
There was no public comment.
Motion passed by unanimous consent.
C-5 Res. 86-95 - Award Bid - U Blade Attachment,Snow Plow-
H. Cooper Corp. - $6,875
MOTION:
Councilman Ackerly moved, seconded by Councilwoman
Bailie, to adopt the resolution.
There was no public comment.
Councilman Ackerly asked if this was a budget item.
Answer - yes.
Motion passed by unanimous consent.
C-6 Res. 86-96 - Award Bid - Snow Plow Attachments - N.C.
Machinery - $8,630
MOTION:
Councilman Ackerly moved, seconded by Councilwoman
Bailie, to adopt the resolution.
There was no public comment.
Motion passed by unanimous consent.
C-7 Res. 86-97 - Award Bid - Snow Blower,Cutter & Tractor-
Sahiberg Equip. - $91,500
MOTION:
Councilman Ackerly moved, seconded by councilwoman
Monfor, to adopt the resolution.
There was no public comment -
Councilwoman Bailie asked if there was a need for 2
tractors. Public Works Director Kornelis replied,
there is a difference. Councilman Ackerly noted this
has a new radio with the equipment. What happens to the
old radios? City Manager Brighton explained, this is
additional equipment, we cannot put any equipment out
without radios. All are in use. Councilman Wise asked
if we are retiring anything. Mr. Kornelis replied, we
will retire the old snow blower attachment to the
,1966." Councilman Wise said we have too much equipment
now, 4 vehicles per employee. Councilwoman Monfor
asked if this was from Federal Revenue Sharing. Answer
- yes. Mayor Williams noted there was only one bidder.
As sole source.company we can negotiate. He added
this is a foreign made vehicle, are there any Amer;oan
made tractors available? Mr. Kornelis repliedf he went
to all equipment. dealer$ and evaluated. He felt this
met the needs best. A replacement of a blower is
needed. They did bid, it was not negotiated. This war
a demonstrator, the City did not have the funds for
that one, he worked out an agreement with the dealer
that.he would pay less and they would not paint it. It
is not required that it be American. He advertised 4
bids and only got 2.
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VOTE (Passed):
Yes: Ackerly, Bailie, McComsey, Monfor, Williams
Not Wise
C-8 Res. 86-98 - Award Bid - Tractor - H. Cooper Corp. -
$240491
MOTION:
Councilman Ackerly moved, seconded by Councilwoman
Bailie, to adopt the resolution.
There was no public comment.
Mayor Williams explained, the purchase of, this
equipment is with Federal Revenue funds. We have a
certain amount of time to spend these funds or lose
them. Councilman wise noted they are still tax payers'
funds.
VOTE (Passed):
Yes: Ackerly, Bailie, McComsey, Monfor, Williams
No: Wise
C-9 Res. 86-99 - Award Bid - Fire Dept. Carpet - Rutherford
- $8,800
MOTION:
Councilman Ackerly moved, seconded by Councilwoman
Bailie, to adopt the resolution.
There was no public comment.
Councilman Ackerly expressed appreciation to Legal
Asst. Sutcliffe for his opinion. Councilman Wise said
he had a concern about the disqualified bid. It would
appear requirements for Borough tax number registration
was to identify that the business was in the City. We
are tax exempt. They made a mistake in saying it was
pending when it was not. If they are not legal in the
Borough we can refuse but they do not need a sales tax
number if they do business with the Clay. 'Councilman
Ackerly said a contract is binding. 'it was in the bid
specs.
VOTE ( Passed) :
Yost Ackerly, Bailie, MCCemsey, Monfort Williams
Not Wise
C-10 Res. 86-100 - Street Name Change - Park to Highbush
MOTION:
Councilman Ackerly moved, seconded by Councilwoman
Bailie, to adopt the resolution.
There was no public comment.
motion passed by unanimous consent-
D. MINUTES
D-1 Regular Meeting, Oct. 1, 2966
Mayor Williams asked Clerk Whelan to check on the name
of the person writing a letter to the Clarion as stated
on page 6.
Minutes approved with pending correction-
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E. CORRESPONDENCE
E-1 City of Homer - Natural Gas Pipeline Site
Councilwoman Bailie suggested we should do everything
possible to get the pipeline in this area. The cities
in the Peninsula should work together. Councilman
Ackerly suggested we should keep in touch with the
pipeline builders and say they are welcome to speak to
us. Mayor Williams noted he had a meeting with Homer
Mayor Calhoun. He suggested Administration respond,
acknowledge receipt of the letter, express the feelings
of the City regarding the pipeline, and we will keep in
contact.
Council agreed to the suggestion.
F. OLD BUSINESS
F-1 Classification Study
Councilwoman Bailie noted she is a member of the
committee. There was a unanimous decision that we did
not agree with the ultimate decision of J. Jaron. The
other decisions were from the majority. a) The job
description alone is worth the money. She recommended
adoption. b)The Fire Chief should have increased
education requirements. a) Increasing the range of
Librarian and Senior Citizen Coordinator from 14 to 17.
The original reason for the study was for these 2
individuals. The primary recommendation of J. Jaron
was to raise these. in a lower economy we have
increased needs for social services such as Library,
Senior Center, Recreation Center. The number of
employees at Kenai vs other cities: Kenai has 77 full
time, others have 200 - some with less service. The
Library and Senior Center have volunteers that save the
City a lot of money. It would only be $1,200 increase
per year. d) We should not throw out the baby with the
bath water. The ultimate decision was not prudent. We
did not agree with the factor evaluation. She talked
with Unalaska, their classification plan was exactly
the same as ours. They feel the plan is easy to
implement. She would like to see, instead of totally
disregarding it, that we investigate further and
utilize what we can. We have no method of
classification, up -grading of training, or job
description for new employees at this time. Regarding
J. Jaron, she was Chief Classification Consultant with
the State, they feel it was the best they ever had.
She has been a budget analyst in Seattle. She was
Personnel Manager for over 7,000 people at F. Meyer.
She asked Administration to review and report back by
the next budget session.
MOTION:
Councilwoman Bailie moved, seconded by Councilman Wise,
to accept the job description raise Librarian and
senior Citizen Coordinator to range 17 and ask the bulk
of the classification study be reviewed by
Administration and a report be given at budget time.
Councilman Ackeriy said he would rather defer to Nov. S
meeting. With 2 new additional members they should
review first. Councilwoman Bailie noted the study has
been available. we have had a couple of work sessions.
She is asking for a more detailed study, but the
Librarian and senior Citizen Coordinator are long
overdue. Councilwoman Monfor noted this will be a long
range plan. Councilman Wise requested dividing the
questions 1) study acceptance 2) Job description
acceptance 2) Approve 2 job up -grades. Council agreed
to the request.
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MOTIONS
Councilman Wise moved, seconded by Councilwoman Monfor,
to accept the study as paid for.
Notion passed by unanimous consent.
MOTIONS
Councilman Wise moved, seconded by Councilwoman Monfor,
to accept the job description.
Councilman Wise said he has not had a chance to review
this. He added, the study was based on a stereotype
used for many years. The delineation is on 3
divisions, it is sexist. Councilwoman Monfor suggested
we could accept now and re -write if needed. Mayor
Williams said the range increase requests will have
long reaching effects, he would like to discuss this at
the Nov. 5 meeting.
MOTION, Table:
Councilman Ackerly moved to table the motion.
Motion failed for lack of a second.
MOTION:
Councilwoman Bailie moved, seconded by Councilwoman
Monfor, that the Senior Citizen Coordinator and
Librarian be increased to a range 17.
Motion passed by unanimous consent.
Legal Asst. Sutcliffe explained, this will have to be
by ordinance.
MOTION, Amendment:
Councilwoman Bailie moved, seconded by Councilman Wise,
to have Administration prepare an ordinance to change
Librarian and senior Citizen Coordinator from range 14
to range 17.
Motion passed by unanimous consent.
Councilwoman Bailie said regarding the classification
study. She asked that this be reviewed further. The
committee has suggested we fail to adopt this. She
would urge Council look into it further and try to
adopt the plan. The plan is working in Unalaska.
There are only 1,900 people in Unalaska, but size
should not make that much difference. Anchorage
adopted Kenai's sign code. Why re -invent the wheal if
we don't have to?
MOTION:
Councilwoman Bailie moved, seconded by Councilman wise,
to study the classification further.
Motion passed by unanimous consent.
ADDITIONAL ITEMS
Councilwoman Monfor distributed evaluation sheets from
the school district. She asked that these be redone
for City Manager, Attorney, City Clerk and Council.
They should know how they are doing, she would like to
adapt this for Kenai. Mayor Williams noted we have an
evaluation of Council by the voters. Mayor Williams
sr-;gested it be brought back to the Nov. 5 meeting for
Council to review. City Manager Brighton suggested
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Council should review first and give to Administration.
Mayor Williams suggested the forms be at the Oct. 29
work session.
Council agreed to the suggestion.
F-3 Easements - Boat Facility
City Manager Brighton explained there is an easement
problem with electric wiring to the duck facility. The
cheapest lease is $2,000. He recommended Council
accept at $50,0000 $4,000 for the gate. It is still
cheaper than the 2nd route. If Council approves HEA
can install immediately.
MOTION:
Councilman Ackerly moved, seconded by Councilwoman
Bailie, to accept the proposed route C in the amount
not -to -exceed $55,000 as outlined by City Manager
Brighton.
Motion passed by unanimous consent.
Councilman Wise asked if this is funded in the project.
Answer - yes. Mayor Williams added it is funded by a
State grant.
F-4 Airport Master Plan
Airport Manager Ernst reviewed, in 1985 the bid was
awarded to ATC for the Master Plan. It will be
complete by Nov. 30. All have the float plane basin as
mentioned. The basic difference from the 1979 plan is
moving GAA from the east side to the west side and
incorporating it into the airport. #1 has the light
aircraft runway between the runway and the taxi runway.
M2 has the grass strip in a different location,
Dividing up of lands and use will stay the same. N1 -
airport terminal parking (itinerant, commuter, vehicle)
will expand to Granite Pt. #2 - additional parking
will be across the street. The cargo facility would be
in the same Pirea and extend to Tower Way. The FAA
tower and future crash truck would be the same. N2 -
the fuel farm would be moved. Future development of
airport land is the same. Councilman Wise had
suggested the far north could be tie -down area with
access on Marathon. Having tie -down in front of the
last lots was rejected, or they could bring aircraft to
their own lots. Q4 - an extension of the main runway
3,000 ft. to 10,500 ft. it would accommodate heavier
aircraft. we may have to have additional, fuel storage.
The itinerant helicopter parking is a dead sons, you
cannot park large aircraft there, it would be ideal.
Councilman Wise had suggested a perimeter road inside
the area. Most airports have this. He recommended N1,
incorporating the other plans.
MOTION:
Councilman Wise moved, seconded by Councilman Ackerlys,
to approve the outline as. recommended by Airport
Manager Ernst,
Mr. Ernst noted this is concept only and can be
Changed. Councilman Wise added this should be
eflactive through 2010.
Motion passed by unanimous consent.
G. NEW BUSINESS
s G-1 Hills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified
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MOTION:
Councilman Ackerly moved, seconded by Councilwoman
Bailie, to approve the bills as submitted.
Motion passed by unanimous consent.
0-2 Requisitions Exceeding $1000
City Manager Brighton explained, the $50,000 addition
to REA was discussed, also the 82,000 easement. The
82,000 is on 2 properties involved, 81,600 for sewer
rock. The roads have washed out. Public Works
Director Kornelis added, this is for stabilizing and
road protection on replacement culverts. Mr. Brighton
added, there were 3 roads washed out during the rains.
MOTION:
Councilman Ackerly moved, seconded by Councilwoman
Monfor, to approve the requisitions as amended.
Motion passed by unanimous consent.
Councilman Ackerly asked if Ross was paid before it
snows (snow clearing). Public Works Director Kornelis
replied, after the work is done.
G-3 Ord. 1169-86 - Amend. KMC - Acting City Attorney
MOTION:
Councilman Ackerly moved, seconded by Councilwoman
Bailie, to introduce the ordinance.
Councilman wise said he objected to the ordinance in
its present form. it does not reflect the wishes of
Council. He objected to the City Manager appointing
the Acting City Attorney. There are no qualifications
listed for the Acting City Attorney. He objected to
the Acting City Attorney making the same salary as the
current Attorney. Also, the Code states the maximum
salary is $65,000 excluding the incumbent.
MOTION, Table:
Councilman Wise moved, seconded by Councilwoman Bailie,
to table the ordinance and ask Administration to
re -draft the ordinance.
City Manager Brighton said he and the Finance Director
do not feel this is necessary for the City Manager
unless Council desires. The appointment of Acting City
Attorney is Council prerogative. The Finance Director
does not require or demand the Manager's pay when he
acts in his stead. The more ordinances you pass the
more you restrict mobility. Councilwoman Monfor noted
we did not have a problem with Acting City Manager, but
we have not been represented by an attorney at all
times. We need legal representation at all times. By
paying the Acting City Attorney at attorney's wages it
would be right, but not the way it is written.
Councilman Ackerly noted we had a tabling motion.
Mayor Williams explained he did not accept the 2nd on
the motion. He noted we are moving into an area that
will require extra funding. funding will be ever more-
iniportAnt item for Council. We trill not expect to ; .�..
receive.the amounts we have been receiving.
Councilwoman Bailie noted if any other department head .
In a'asent, the person acting !:: his stead is
compensated at their pay. Finance Director Brown
added if they are absent 2 weeks or longer._
Councilwoman Bailie said we do not have an assistant
attorney. Our Legal Assistant would be responsible for a�
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covering for the Attorney in his absence. He deserves
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additional compensation. Mayor Williams stated
compensation for the attorney is very sufficient. With
additional items of the contract, compensation is not
the main factor. Additional pay is not necessary to
make this work. He is opposed to this. The Acting
Attorney is also sufficiently compensated.
MOTION, Table:
Councilman Wise moved, seconded by Councilwoman Monfor,
to table the motion.
Motion passed unanimously by roil call vote.
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Ord. 1170-86 - Amend. KMC - Acting City Manager
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Assignment of Lease - F. Meyer Ltd. to F. Meyer Inc.
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MOTIONS
Councilman Ackerly moved, seconded by Councilwoman
Bailie, to approve assignment of F. Meyer property from
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F. Meyer Real Estate to F. Meyer Inc. with stipulations
from Atty. Rogers.
Motion passed by unanimous consent.
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Assignment of Lease - Wasson to Bielefeld, SchumacherGAA
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Motion passed by unanimous consent.
0-7
Disc. - Capital Improvements Projects - Road
improvements
0-8
Disc. - Street Light Replacement
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Disc. - ADEC - FY '88 Capital Budget Request
Council agreed to schedule these for 10-29 work
session.
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a. Regarding the announcement of his retirement at
the last meeting. He would like to clarify that
he has no such plans.
b. He distributed a packet. He explained we have
worked hard forapioneers' home. The State has
homes.
said they will no longer build pioneer
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Sen. P. Fischer acquired $168,000 for a study for
housing near the Senior Center. He feels if we
can get housing for seniors at that site it, W1111.
not be.a heavy maintenance burden for the 8tatAJ
He felt he could get capital moneys for
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facility. The State has not said the money is
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available but son. Fischer assures
it is avahable.
a. Councilwoman Bailie said she had heard F. Meyer
had been in the area again. City Manager Brighton
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re lied he had not heard lately. He added they
felt they made a mistake putting it on the shelf.
Pizza Hut and
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McDonalds. They indicated their board would take
another look. They have to be under construction
by next summer or be in violation of their lease.
The possibility is strong they will construct next
summer. He explained he talks to them about every
2 weeks. He anticipates they will make their
decision in a couple of months. Councilman
Ackerly suggested Council would like to talk to
them also.
d. Councilman Ackerly asked about the progress on the
viewing platform can Kenai River. City Manager
Brighton replied they did not have a report at the
last Chamber meeting, but they are 'still working
with the agencies involved.
H-2 Attorney
None
H-3 Mayor
Mayor Williams spoke.
a. He will discuss the Central Alaska Construction
matter with Public Works Director Kornells (Info
#13).
b. He proposed a new committee be formed. He would
like to review all commissions & committees with
Council. we could combine some. We have about 13
at this time. The new committee would be a study
committee, for a 4 month period, to study a new
commission for commerce. it would be to develop
new methods of commerce. Councilman Ackerly
volunteered as Council representative. Mayor
Williams will report at Nov. 5 meeting.
c. Councilwoman Bailie noted appointments are needed
for Recreation Commission, Beautification
Committee (2), Wildwood Advisory Board.
d. Mayor Williams nominated Jeni Lynn as student
representative for the Recreation Commission.
Council had no objection.
H-4 City Clerk
Clerk Whelan reminded Council of Municipal League
meeting in November. City Manager Brighton added,
there will be special meetings for newly appointed
officials.
H-5 Finance Director
Finance Dirootor Brown noted the memo regarding
Schilling land financing (Info N7).
H-6 Planning & Zoning
None
H-7 Harbor Commission
None
H-8 Recreation Commission
None
H-9 Library Commission
None
I. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
a.
Clarence Ladd, Kenai. He thanked Council for
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putting up an American flag, he would like to see
an Alaska flag also. Public Works Director
Kornelis noted AirTech dug the hole for the flag
pole and installed it without charge. Mr. Ladd
submitted a "Shrinking Dollar" for Council. Mayor
Williams said the City will be getting an Alaska
flag. He will display the "Shrinking Dollar" at
b.
budget sessions.
Calvin Quandt, Kenai. His father had asked for
money for the eanement on his land. Public works
Director Kornelis replied he had the money in his
office. Mr. Quandt noted he contacted :he
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Attorney.
Calvin Quandt, Kenai. His father has water in his
basement now. The street is higher than the
house. The contractor took all the dirt from the
road and put it on Indian land. The people across
the street had water for the 1st time. He asked
Council to correct the problem. Public Works
Director Kornelis explained he has reviewed the
drainage study plan. We have recently hud the
largest rain fall we have ever had, we were over
30% over the 100 year storm amount. This is not
the street design. Mr. Quandt replied the street
is higher than it used to be. His father has asked
for an explanation for the sewer line. His father
had tried to collect the money but could not.
Legal Asst. Sutcliffe replied he had told his
father it would be ready the next day. He has to
sign off on the settlement agreement. Mr. Quandt
said his father was in Brazil. City Manager
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Brighton suggested Mr. Kornelis come to his
father's house to review the problem. Mr. Quandt
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agreed.
Father Targonsky, Russian Orthodox Church, Kenai.
He congratulated the new members. He suggested
the City should get ready for their 200th
anniversary.
e.
Mayor Williams asked Administration to prepare a
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management plan for dock and tie -down area for
Council review before budget time.
f.
Councilman Wise asked Administration to prepare an
up -date on Public Safety personnel on a part-time
basis, prior to budget time. Mayor Williams
added, a review of EMT with expansion to a better
level of service.
g.
Works
councilwctor
asked
Kornelisoman aboutotherconditionbofcAspen St, Mr.
Kornelis replied it is not up to specs.
Councilwoman Monfor noted it is in bad condition.
h.
Councilwoman Monfor asked if Cook Inlet View/Lilac
was complete. Answer - no.
J.
Councilwoman Monfor asked about the road to
Wildwood. Public Works Director Kornelis replied
it is on the Cappital Improvement List.
if the
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work
reportiwoman could beilie addedstodthe Oct.0ld 29 session.
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Council agreed to the request.
k.
Councilwoman Bailie asked if this cemetery could be
put on the agenda for the Nov. 6 meeting.
Council agreed to the request.
1.
Councilwoman Bailie asked if Administration could
review the park facilities as they exist now and
proposed changes. Mayor Williams asked the
Recreation Commission to make a report.
m.
Councilman Ackerly suggested the whole agenda be ,
publicized and that it should be advertised more,
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Councilman Ackerly noted Kenaitze Ct. is good. we
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o. Councilman Ackerly noted this date is Police Chief
Ross' birthday, and requested the newspaper ads be
made part of the record.
Council agreed to the request.
n. (contd) Mayor Williams suggested the agenda could be
discussed on the radio.
o. Mayor Williams asked that the City investigate the
possibility of somehow getting Federal Express in
the community. Councilwoman Bailie said there are
many individuals in the City that would be willing
to rent to Federal Express* we are not running
them out of the community. We should not be
competitive with private enterprise. Mayor
Williams said there should be some way
Administration can offer some consideration to get
them in here. Councilwoman Bailie explained she
did not say she did not want Administration to
approach them. she did not appreciate
Administration going behind Council when they had
said they did not want freight in the terminal.
City Manager Brighton said Council has adopted a
policy of permitting freight over the counter of a
weight up to 70 lbs. and 100 in. girth. Council
has said they do not want freight over the counter
and existing airlines are handling freight over
the counter. Should we tell existing airlines not
to handle freight over the counter? Councilwoman
Bailie noted the memo from DHL said they were
looking at a new location. The terminal is
primarily for passengers. How are you going to
control the size of packages? Large sizes are
being handled now. We need to revise the policing
policies. Councilman Wise said the resolution
(86-91) raised a different issue than what
Councilwoman Bailie is talking about. The
questions is are we going to change policy. Mayor
Williams reviewed the minutes of 10-1 and
explained the resolution was removed from the
agenda because Federal Express asked them to.
Councilman Wise replied, Council directed the
resolution be brought up and it was not. Mayor
Williams noted the Mayor and Administration set
agenda. Councilman Wise said you do not delete
from the agenda what was voted on. Councilwoman
Bailie noted, regarding Pizza Hut. The same thing
was said that we do not want business when we
would not let them build -on a green belt. Mayor
Williams requested a signal be sent to Federal
Express that we want them to be here and give them
an opportunity to survey the city.
Council agreed to the request.
ADJOVRNM&NTs
Meeting adjourned at 1105 PH.
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