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AGENDA
KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGI)LAR MEETING
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JUNE 1, 1983
PLEDGE
OF ALLEGIANCE
A. ROLL
CALL
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1.
Agenda Approval
8. PERSONS
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PRESENT SCHEDULED TO RL HEARD
C. PUBLIC
HEARINGS
1.
Ordinance 864-83 - Increasing Rev/Appns - Boat Ramp,
Water & Sewer Facilities, Showers, Dock Fueling -
$300,000
2.
Ordinance 865-83 - Adoptinq Budget 83-84
3.
Ordinance 866-83 - Construction, Inspection and
Surveying - Evergreen, Haller, McKinley, 4th, 32nd, 3rd
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& 2nd - $440,176
4.
Ordinance 867-83 - Increasing Rev/Appns - lot & 2nd
Sts. - Paving & Sewer = $741,000; Aliak, McCollum,
Cinderella, Fox, Princess, Linwood Ext. - Gravel =
$746,000
5.
Resolution 83-78 - Awarding Contract - Haller,
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Evergreen McKinley, 3rd, 4th, 27th, 32nd - Sewer,
Water, Street Improvements - Zubeck, Inc. - $1,785,076
6.
Resolution 83-82 - Transfer of Funds - Fertilizer,
Lime, Seed for Beautification Effort - $2,500
7.
Resolution 83-83 - Transfer of Funds - Metal Siding on
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Old Portion of Airport - $47,525
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Resolution 83-84 - Fixing Rate of Levy of Property lax
for FY 83-84 - 2.1 Mills
9.
Resolution 83-85 - Awarding Contract - Lawton, Aurora,
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Kiana, Kaknu, Candlelight, Linwood - Water, Sewer, Road
Improvments - Spruce Construction - $1,314,148.75
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Resolution 83-86 - Establishing New Airport Terminal
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Lease Rates & Fee Schedule
11.
Resolution 83-87 - Awarding Janitorial Contracts - City
Hall, Airport, Library, Senior Center
12.
Change Order #10 - Gym - Slazy Construction - $1,762
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a. Resolution 83-88 - Transfer of Funds - Change
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Order #10 - Gym - $10762
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13.
Resolution 83-89 - Opposing HB-211 - Competition in
Contracting Procedures
14.
Resolution 83-90 - Transfer of Funds - Lawton, Aurora,
Kiana, Kaknu, Candlelight, Linwood - Construction
Account Reduction - $76,789
15.
Resolution 83-91 - Awarding Contract - Ryan Creek
Fitness Trail - Wm. Nelson - $4,200
16.
Resolution 83-92 - Transfer of Funds - Electric Repair
Work, Well House #2 - $7,900
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Resolution 83-93 - Awarding Bid - Parks & Rec
Facilities - 3 Multi -Purpose Courts & Restrooms -
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Pioneer Construction - $31,381
18.
Resolution 83-94 - Support of Construction of Pioneer
Home in Kenai
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D. .
MINUTES
1.
Regular Meeting, May 18, 1963
E.
CORRESPONDENCE
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NEW
BUSINESS
1.
Hills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified
2.
Requisitions Exceeding $1,000
3.
Ordinance 860-83 - Amending Kenai Municipal Code -
Charter Change, Special Election of June 7, 1983
Regarding Assessments Greater than 25: of Property
Value
4.
Ordinance 869-83 - Increasing Rev/Appns - Senior
Citizen Grant - $80,321
5.
Ordinance 870-83 - Establishing Public Use Easement -
Candlelight
6.
Lease Application - Doyle - Gusty Subdivision
7.
Contract Approval - Lawton, Aurora, Kiana, Kaknu,
Candlelight, Linwood - Engineering Inspection
8.
Contract Approval - Haller, Evergreen, McKinley, 4th,
32nd, 3rd & 2nd - Engineering Inspection
H.
REPORTS
1.
City Manager
2.
City Attorney
3.
Mayor
4.
City Clerk
5.
Finance Director
6.
Planning & Zoning
7.
Harbor Commission
S.
R;.;=reation Commission
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PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
ADJOURNMENT
KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING, MINUTES
DUNE 1. 1983 - 7s00 PH
KENAI CITY ADMIN151RATION BUILDING
MAYOR RONALD MALSTON PRESIDING
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A. ROLL CALL
Presents Ron Holston, Tom Ackerly, Sally Bailie, Betty
Glick, Ray Measles, Tom Wagoner, John Wise
Absents None
AGENDA APPROVAL
s. Mayor Holston said William Snyder, S,B & D Products had
asked to speak regarding the itinerant merchants license,
but he was not present.
b. Mayor Holston said Administration had asked that item
G-9 be added, Assignment of Lease, Arctic Aviation to
Grizzley Air.
c. Mayor Holston noted items C-1 & C-2 had been copied
front and back in error.
Council approve the changes.
C. PUBLIC HEARINGS
C-1 Ordinance 864-83 - Incre,saf.ng Rev/Appos - Boat Romp, Water &
Sewer Facilities, Showers, Dock Fueling - $300,000
MOTIONS
Councilman Wagoner moved, seconded by Councilman Ackerly, to
adopt the ordinance.
There was no public comment.
Councilman Wise asked, what is anticipated to be done with
these funds, and will Request for Proposals and other data
be provided to Council and the Harbor Commission before
bidding? Public Works Director Kornelis replied, they have
already received specs from TAMS and seat them back. They
are ready for the final steps. We have one boat ramp now,
we are enlarging to 2, with floats between. The grant work
will not be done at this time. The bidding will be done in
Sept. there was some difficulty with permits. Some
dredging had to be done. It will not be operating till next
season.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
C-2 Ordinance 865-83 - Adopting Budget - 83-84
MOTIONS
Councilman Wagoner moved, seconded by Councilman Ackerly, to
adopt the ordinance.
There was no public comment.
VOTE (Passed)s
Yeas Maloton, Ackerly, Bailie, Glick, Measles, Wagoner
Nos Wise
Councilman► Ackerly noted there ire a dumpator needed at the
end of Foraut Dr.
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C-3 Ordinance 866-83 - Construction, Inspection and Surveying -
Evergreen, Haller, McKinley, 4th, 32nd, 3rd 6 2nd -
$440,176
MOTION:
Councilman Wagoner moved, seconded by Councilman Ackerly, to
adopt the ordinance.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
a. John Williams. There was some concern as to whether
the low bidder could perform. There is no mention in
the ordinance of decreasing $440,000 from the road
grant. How does Candlelight, etc. relate to Haller,
etc.? Mayor Malston explained there was a substitute
ordinance 866-83. Public Works Director Kornelia
explaineu Administretion does not intend to eliminate
any of Candlelight, etc. They recommend awarding all
alternates. Candlelight, etc. does not include
alternate #2. Alternate 03 includes alternate 02. This
ordinance transfers funds to Evergreen, etc. from the
Candlelight, etc. project. There ere more than
sufficient funds in the Candlelight, etc. project.
Councilwoman Glick asked if there was some question
regarding the construction outfit that bid on
Candlelight, etc.. ALty.Rogers explained Council is
either going to award or not award. They have 10 days
to accept. He suggested an executive session if
Council wished to discuss the qualifications of the
bidders. Mr. Kornelis explained, the normal procedure
is, they are planning to award the project to Spruce.
They have 10 days to deliver the documents. If we have
a problem we have the option to go to the next bidder.
If we do, there may not be enough funds. Councilman
Wise noted if we wait 10 days, we may not get the pipe
ordered. He wondered why it did not come to Council
till last meeting. Mr. Kornelis explained they were
waiting for DEC funds. City Manager Brighton said
Council can speculate but cannot address this till it
happens.
MOTION, Substitutes
Councilman Wagoner moved, seconded by Councilman Measles, to
amend the motion to Substitute Ordinance 866-83.
Motion passed by unanimous consent.
g0�r✓ tk-"'*"*John Williams asked what changes there were in the
�1-+0`)substitute. Mayor Malaton replied, only the inspection
fees. Mr. Williams said there is a disparity of $270,000.
Yf�K��T 4wa< Will there be an adverse effect? Mr. Kornelis replied, no,
in fact these 2 ordinances will bring it together. (Ord.
�4,�+ �t;j, 866-83 and res. 83-85) Mr. Williams noted he would chide
G . 5� Administration that the right ordinance be before the
public.
C-4 Ordinance 867-83 - Increasing Rev/Appns - 1st & 2nd Sts. -
Paving 6 Sewer : $741,000; Aliak, McCollum, Cinderella, Fox,
Princess, Linwood Ext. - Gravel : $746,000
City Manager Brighton suggested an amendment to delete on
the basis that the engineering has been done. Public Works
Director Kornelis said the enqineering is in process. It
will be 1-1/2 to 2 months. Mr. Brighton said since this is
not ready for bid, it would be an appropriate place to
extract money for Candlelight, etc. if We have to go to the
2nd bidder.
MOTION: Councilwoman Glick moved, seconded by Councilman Wagoner,
to adopt the ordinance.
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MOTION, Amendment:
Councilman Wagoner moved, seconded by Councilwoman Glick, to
delete the words "and in the Aliak, McCollum, Cinderella,
Fox, Princess and Linwood Extended gravel" in the title.
Also, delete the financial breakdown described "Aliak,
McCollum, Cinderella, Fox, Princess, and Linwood Extended
gravel."
Councilman Wise asked if we are putting sidewalks on lot h
2nd? Mr. Kornelis replied yes, on one side with an
alternate for the other side.
Councilwoman Glick noted Birch do 4th have concrete
sidewalks, Walker Lane has blacktop. She did not recall
Council making a decision on this. Mr. Kornelis replied
this was engineered 2 years ago. When this was discussed,
there was a funding problem. Mayor Holston asked about the
sidewalks on lot and 2nd. There are no sidewalks in
Mommsen. He questioned if we should do this. Mr.
Kornelis replied there is a provision for the main portion
to have sidewalks. The asphalt is also in poor condition
and will have to be checked, also Wildwoed Extended. They
have no plans to do anything at this time.
VOTE, Amendments
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
VOTE, Main Motion as Amended:
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
MOTION:
Councilman Wise moved, seconded by Councilwoman Glick, that
the bid document for 1st, ;:nd delete all reference to
sidewalks.
Councilman Wagoner said these have been subdivided and
platted and will be up for sale. He suggested a work
session.
VOTE, Amendment (Failed):
Yess Glick, Wise
Not Malston, Ackerly, Bailie, Measles, Wagoner
C-5 Resolution 83-78 - Awarding Contract - Haller, Evergreen,
McKinley, 3rd, 4th, 27th, 32nd - Sewei, Water, Street
Improvements - Zubeck, Inc. - $?1,785,076
MOTION, REMOVE FROM TABLES
Councilwoman Glick moved, seconded by Councilman Wagoner, to
remove the resolution from the table.
Motion passed by unanimous consent.
VIDTIONs
Councilwoman Glick moved, seconded by Councilman Wagoner, to
adopt the resolution.
There was no public comment.
Motion passed by unanimous consent.
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C-3 Ordinance 866-83
Mayor Malston noted Substitute Ord. 866-83 had been on
the table for public review.
C-6 Resolution 83-82 - Transfer of Funds - Fertilizer, Lime,
Seed for Beautification Effort - $2,500
MOTION:
Councilwoman Glick moved, seconded by Councilman Wagoner, to
adopt the resolution.
There was no public comment.
Motion passed by unanimous consent.
C-7 Resolution 83-83 - Transfer of Funds - Metal Siding on Old
Portion of Airport - $47,525
MOTION:
Councilwoman Glick moved, seconded by Councilman Ackerly, to
adopt the resolution.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Architect Gintoli reviewed the action of the work session
before the Council meeting this date. Council asked for one
section with color. He distributed this. Councilman
Wagoner suggested a white building with masonry or brick
veneer in the center. Councilman Wise asked if there was
any money left in contingency for brick facing. Finance
Director Brown replied, we have $85,000 before this $47,000
is taken out. Councilman Wise said he would prefer all -
white with trees of appropriate size in the area of the
cargo door. This would be less than panels.
MOTION, Amendments
Councilman Wise moved, seconded by Councilman Measles, to
amend the resolution to provide white metal siding instead
of painting; and at the next planting season, Council intends
to plant sufficient trees to outline the building.
VOTE, Amendment (Passed):
Yeas Malston, Glick, Measles, Wise
No: Ackerly, Bailie•, Wagoner
VOTE, Main Motion as Amended (Passed):
Yes: Malston, Ackerly, Glick, Measles, Wise
No: Bailie, Wagoner
Mr. Gintoli said he could get a landscape plan and a dollar
figure.
C-8 Resolution 83-84 - Fixing Rate of Levy of Property Tax for
FY 83-84 - 2.1 Mills
MOTION:
Councilwoman Glick moved, seconded by Councilman Wagoner, to
adopt the resolution.
There was no public comment.
Motion passed by unanimous consent.
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C-9 Resolution 83-85 - Awarding Contract - Lawton, Aurora,
Kiang, Kaknu, Candlelight, Linwood - Water, Sewer, Road
Improvements - Spruce Construction - $1,314,148.75
MOTION:
Councilman Wagoner moved, seconded by Councilman Measles, to
adopt the resolution.
There was no public comment.
Councilwoman Bailie asked, where did these streets come
from? They were low on the CIP list. Mr. Kornelis replied
these are little streets off Candlelight, that was always
the intent of the project. They are cross streets.
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MOTION, Amendment:
Councilman Wise moved, seconded by Councilwoman Glick, to
amend the resolution to award the bid to Prosser
Construction and change the amount to $1,592,668.93.
Councilman Wise said it was his understanding Spruce has
' made an effort to withdraw.
MOTION, Executive Session:
Councilman Wagoner moved, seconded by Councilwoman Bailie,
to withdraw to executive session.
Motion passed by unanimous consent.
Mayor Malston asked that Atty. Roger, City Manager Brighton
and Public Works Director Kornelis be invited to attend.
Council agreed to the request.
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, Council adjourned to executive session from 8:45 PM to 9:15 PM.
VOTE, Amendment:
4 Motion failed by unanimous roll call vote.
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Motion passed by unanimous consent.
C-10 Resolution 83-86 - Establishing New Airport Terminal Lease
Rates & Fee Schedule
MOTION:
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Councilman Wagoner moved, seconded by Councilman Measles, to
adopt the resolution.
There was no public comment.
Councilman Wise asked about the statement that airline
baggage use 15% of use rental. Airport Manager Swalley
replied the baggage claim area in the back, not for public
use. It was divided by a percentage system of lease rate.
Councilman 'rise asked, what if one airline does not get
custodial service, would they get a lower rate? Mr. Swalley
replied, that has not happened.
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C-11 Resolution 83-87 - Awarding Janitorial Contracts - City
Hall, Library, Senior Center
MOTIONS
Councilman Wagoner moved, seconded by Councilwoman Glick, to
adopt the resolution.
There was no public comment.
Councilwoman Glick asked if the airport job includes snow
removal from the sidewalk. Mr. Swalley replied yes.
Councilman Wise asked, in view of the letter in the packet,
what is Administration recommendation? Mr. Brighton
replied, the letter is his recommendation.
Motion passed by unanimous consent.
C-12 Change Order #10 - Gym - Blazy Construction - $1,762
So Resolution 83-88 - Transfer of Funds - Change Order
#10 - Gym - $1,762
MOTION, Change Orders
Councilwoman Bailie moved, seconded by Councilwoman Glick,
to approve the change order.
Motion passed by unanimous consent.
MOTION, Res. 83-88s
Councilwoman Glick moved, seconded by Councilwoman Bailie,
to adopt the resolution.
There was no public comment.
Motion passed by unanimous consent.
C-13 Resolution 83-89 - Opposing HB-211 - Competition in
Contracting Procedures
MOTIONS
Councilman Wagoner moved, seconded by Councilwoman Glick, to
adopt the resolution.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
a. Mike Tauriainen. He wanted to caution Council on the
wording saying cost as the primary factor. Bidding of
professional services is what Council should consider
and to just out-of-pocket oppose this is saying cost is
paramount. To.make it the highest importance is a
mistake. A lot has to go into engineering and
architectural that is difficult to put a low bid
figure on. Councilman Wise asked if this resolution
commits the City to the lowest bid. Mr. Tauriainen
replied, no, it makes it the most important factor.
MOTION, Amendments
Councilwoman Glick moved, seconded by Councilwoman Bailie,
to amend the resolution to direct the Clerk to send copies
to Gov. Sheffield and all Legislators.
Motion passed by unanimous consent.
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MOTION, Amendment:
Councilman Wise moved, seconded by Councilwoman Glick, to
amend the resolution, the 4th WHEREAS, after the reading of
HB-211 in part, eliminate the word "paramount."
Councilman Wise said the word is not modified in this
paragraph as it is in the 3rd WHEREAS paragraph. Atty.
Rogers replied he felt the 3rd WHEREAS paragraph is generic,
the 4th is specific.
VOTE, Amendment. (Failed):
Yes: Wise
Nos Malston, Ackerly, Bailie, Glick, Measles, Wagoner
VOTE, Main Motions
Motion passed by unanimous consent.
C-14 Resolution 83-90 - Transfer of Funds - Lawton, Aurora,
Kiana, Kaknu, Candlelight, Linwood - Construction Account
Reduction - $76,789 ;
MOTIONS
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Councilwoman Glick moved, seconded by Councilman Measles, to
adopt the resolution.
There was no public comment. , -
Notion passed by unanimous consent.
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C-15 Resolution 83-91 Awarding Contract - Ryan Creek Fitness
Trail - Wm. Nelson - $4,200
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Councilwoman Glick moved, seconded by Councilman Wagoner, to
adopt the resolution.
There was no public comment.
Motion passed by unanimous consent.
C-16 Resolution 83-92 - Transfer of Funds - Electric Repair Work,
Well House #2 - $7,900
MOTIONS
Councilwoman Glick moved, seconded by Councilwoman Bailie,
to adopt the resolution.
There was no public comment.
Motion passed by unanimous consent.
DISCUSSION ITEM, Well House p1 1
Councilwoman Glick noted the metal on well house U1 is
beginning to oxidize. Are there plans to repair? Public
Works Director Kornelis replied no, it was taken out of the
budget. City Manager Brighton said Revenue Sharing can take
care of it. He added he could provide an ordinance for the
next meeting.
C-17 Resolution 83-93 - Awarding Bid - Parks & Rec Facilities - 3
Multi -Purpose Courts & Restrooms - Pioneer Construction -
$31,381
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MOTION:
Councilman Wagoner moved, seconded by Councilman Measles, to
adopt the resolution.
There was no public comment.
Recreation Director McGillivray explained, the multi -use
courts are in 3 parks, used for volley ball courts. The
slabs are in the shop area where the 2 old well houses are
going to be placed. Councilman Wise noted the basketball
courts should be positioned so the thumping does not bother
people.
Motion passed by unanimous consent.
C-18 Resolution 83-94 - Support of Construction of Pioneer Home
in Kenai
MOTIONS
Councilman Wagoner moved, seconded by Councilman Ackerly, to
adopt the resolution.
There was no public comment.
MOTION, Amendment:
Councilman Measles moved, seconded by Councilwoman Glick, to
amend the ordinance in the heading, line 2, delete the words
"the" and "area" on either side of the word "Kenai." In the
2nd WHEREAS, delete the words "has offered to" and add the
word "will." In the "NOW THEREFORE" paragraph, line 3,
delete the words "the Central Peninsula area" and add the
word "Kenai." In the same paragraph, line 4, delete the
words "the" and "area" on either side of the word "Kenai."
VOTE, Amendments
Motion passed by unanimous consent.
Councilman Wise asked, when did we formally offer the land
for the Pioneers Home? City Manager Brighton replied, we
have not, we are putting a package together. He added Rep.
Malone has asked for $8 Million for this. Councilman Wise
asked, how many people will use the home? Senior Citizen
Coordinator Porter replied, 40 to 60. There will be no
problem filling it up. This does not count those who have
left the area that would come back or the ones from Homer
and Seward that would use it.
MOTION, Amendment:
Councilman Wise moved, seconded by Councilwoman Glick, to
add after the let WHEREAS paragraph, "WHEREAS, there is now
a documented need for nursing beds to Keep our senior
citizens in this community, and"
VOTE, Amendment:
Motion passed by unanimous consent.
VOTE, Main Motion as Amended:
Motion passed by unanimous consent.
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D-1 Regular Meeting, May 18, 1983
Clerk Whelan said Atty. Rogers asked that page 19, item I -a,
line 5. the word "appoint" be changed to "appointed". Line
6, the words "in matters of" be deleted and the words "that
presently prosecutes in" be added. Line 7, after the word
"City" add "unless we started prosecuting cases that require
appointed legal counsel."
Council approved the minutes as changed.
DISCUSSION ITEM, Off Road Vehicles:
Councilwoman Bailie noted we could get caught in the middle
if the violator is indigent. Atty. Rogers replied it
depends on the penalty.
E. CORRESPONDENCE
None
F. OLD BUSINESS
None
G. NEW BUSINESS
G-1 Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified
MOTION -
Councilwoman Glick moved, seconded by Councilwoman Bailie,
to approve the bills as submitted.
Motion passed by unanimous consent.
G-2 Requisitions Exceeding $1,000
MOTION:
Councilwoman Glick moved, seconded by Councilwoman Bailie,
to approve the requisitions as submitted.
Motion passed by unanimous consent.
G-3 Ordinance 868-83 - Amending Kenai Municipal Code - Charter
Change, Special Election of June 7, 1983 Regarding
Assessments Greater than 25% of Property Value
MOTION:
Councilwoman Glick moved, seconded by Councilwoman Bailie,
to introduce the ordinance.
Councilman Wise asked that the ordinance be completed by
adding the parts of the Code relating to chaages, public
hearings, notification, time delays, etc. Atty. Rogers
replied he would bring to the public hearing.
Motion passed by unanimous consent.
G-4 Ordinance 869-83 - Increasing Rev/Appns - Senior Citizen
Grant - $80,321
MOTION:
Councilwoman Glick moved, seconded by Councilman Wagoner, to
introduce the ordinance.
Motion passed by unanimous consent.
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G-5 Ordinance 870-83 - Establishing Public Use Easement -
Candlelight
MOTIONS
Councilwoman Glick moved, seconded by Councilman Measles, to
introduce the ordinance.
MOTION, Amendments
Councilwoman Glick moved, seconded by Councilwoman Bailie,
to amend the ordinance to read, the NOW THEREFORE paragraph,
line 2, the word "is" be changed to "be." The last line be
changed to read, change the period to a comma, and add "nor
costs of perfecting this easement."
City Manager Brighton suggested Council review the drawings
before the 2nd reading. Both sides have been retained for
parks, later the Council may want to think in terms less
than permanency. Recreation Director McGillivray asked that
the Recreation Commission have a chance to review first.
Councilman Wise asked, how can we turn park land into borrow
site? Mr. McGillivray replied, that was excluded. Land
Manager Labahn explained this plat was drawn up with
conditional use permit, the borrow site was not dedicated
for parks. Councilman Wise noted the road has been there
for many years, would there be a restrictive easement?
Atty. Rogers replied you don't acquire restrictive rights
against a government.
VOTE, Amendments
Motion passed by unanimous consent.
VOTE, Main Motion as Amendeds
Motion passed by unanimous consent.
City Manager Brighton asked if the public hearing be held on
July 6, to give the Recreation Commission and P&Z time to
review.
MOTIONS
Councilwoman Glick moved, seconded by Councilwoman Bailie,
to postpone the public hearing till July 6, 1983.
Motion passed by unanimous consent.
G-6 Lease Application - Doyle - Gusty Subdivision
MOTION:
Councilwoman Glick moved, seconded by Councilman Measles, to
approve the lease application.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
G-7 Contract Approval - Lawton, Aurora, Kiana, Kaknu,
Candlelight, Linwood - Engineering Inspection
MOTION:
Councilwoman Glick moved, seconded by Councilwoman Bailie,
to approve the contract in a not -to -exceed amount of
$138,625.
Motion passed by unanimous consent.
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G-8 Contract Approval - Haller, Evergreen, McKinley, 4th, 32nd,
3rd A 2nd - Engineering Inspection
MOTIONS
Councilwoman Glick moved, seconded by Councilman Wagoner, to
approve the contract in a not -to -exceed amount of $228,786.
Councilman Wise noted the McLane proposal is attached. What
is the relationship? Public Works Director Kornelis replied
McLane submits surveying only. It is not part of the
Taurfainen proposal.
Motion passed by unanimous consent.
Councilman Wise asked, Wince, Corthell & Bryson did not
include a survey? Mr. Kornelis replied, Administration had
planned to include it at the next meeting. It will be an
additional amount.
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G-9 Assignment of Lease - Arctic Aviation to Grizzley Air.
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MOTIONS
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Councilman Wagoner moved, seconded by Councilman Ackerly, to
approve the lease assignment.
1 Councilman Wagoner noted the last time we got into a lease
assignment, we got into a legal entanglement. Have we ,
checked if the assignee is reputable? Atty. Rogers
explained this is not assigned to a corporation, it is a
partnership. He insisted it be with names listed. There
has been no check of financial solvency. Another problem
is, the lease is not current. There is no money to bring
them current till the closing. He told them if Council
wanted to approve, it be on condition the lease be made
current by carrying the lease over to the signing and
exchange moneys.
MOTION, Amendments
Councilman Wagoner moved, seconded by Councilman Ackerly,
that the lease assignment be on condition the lease be made
current by Administration carrying the lease nver to the
signing and exchange moneys.
Councilman Ackerly asked if they are in the salvage
business. Atty. Rogers replied yes. Councilman Ackerly
asked if we have an ordinance regarding site obscuring.
Atty. Rogers replied we have a nuisance ordinance. It could
i be made a condition of the signing. There is something in
the master lease on this.
MOTION, Rescinds
Councilman Wagoner moved, with consent of second,to rescind
the motion.
MOTIONS
Councilman Wagoner moved, seconded by Councilman Ackerly, to
approve the lease assignment with the proviso that the
lease be brought current on payment to the City.
Atty. Rogers explained there are 3 leases:
a. F:emiaas
b. fuel
C. sublease regarding security assignment
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MOTION, Amendments
Councilman Wagoner moved, seconded by Councilman Ackerly, to
delete the consent to sublease.
Councilman Wise said we do not have the fuel facility before
us. Airport Manager Swalley explained, the lease Councilman
Wise is referring to is the special use permit under the
Stoehner name.
MOTION, Additions
Councilman Wagoner moved, with consent of second, to add the
fuel facility.
VOTE, Main Motion with Amendments
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
H. REPORTS
H-1 City Manager
City Manager Brighton spoke.
a. Regardinq the special use permit for Arctic Aviation.
It expires June 30. We can assign it to new owners.
-- b. He noted the letter from Vince O'Reilly, Dept. of
Commerce & Economic Devel. regarding issuing of permits
for overweight vehicles.
c. Regarding Union Oil compliance on shut-ins. They are
not in compliance. A letter from Union Oil has been
distributed to Council.
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MOTION:
Councilwoman Glick moved, seconded by councilman Measles,
for Administration to prepare a resolution granting an
extension to Union Oil.
Councilwoman Glick asked if there was a $100 per day fine as
they were in non-compliance. Atty. Rogers replied yes, it
will be part of the resolution. Councilwoman Glick suggested
we send a letter.
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Motion passed by unanimous consent.
Mr. Brighton said Union Oil requested well #1 extension in
Sept. Administration approved Oct. 11, this will have to be
brought to Council.
d. Councilman Wise asked, when was well #3 shut in and
when does their contract obligation to Pacific Lighting
& Gas expire? When can we expect this to come on
stream?
He added, there was no formal resolution on well #1. We
should ask when the obligation to Pacific Lighting
expires. There are a bunch of people whn have lease
rights as well as the City. Atty. Rogers replied we can
get the information.
Councilman Wise asked if the Daubenspek property is
unf!zr ir,ase. City Manager Brighton replied, no the
only stipulation is that the City confine any revenues
to Parks & Recreation. We do not have a lease on oil h
gas on the property. Councilman Wise noted if
sub -surface rights are not part of the lease, the City
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PAGE 13
will not get anything when it starts producing. That
is the largest single acreage the City has over a
gas -producing field. Atty. Rogers explained
Administration has been trying to work with the oil
people for about 4 months. This is one of the issues
to be discussed.
Councilman Wise said we also have a KUSCO franchise and
contracts with Union Oil & Marathon. We need to know
our options,
e. Mr. Brighton noted the equipment in the room is
the surplus that did not sell. He suggested we
store the word processors and the printer and give
the rest to the Salvation Army. He asked the
Council if they had any suggestions.
f. June 7 election
i MOTION:
Councilwoman Glick moved, seconded by Councilman Wise, to
direct the City Manager to contact KSRM regarding being on
Sound -Off to discuss the June 7, 1983 election.
Councilwoman Glick said the Home Builders Assn. will have an
advertisement in the paper. The Chamber of Commerce will
also have publicity. Councilman Wagoner noted Mr. Heim of
KSRM had asked him to appear 6-3-83.
VOTES
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
g. Councilwoman Glick reviewed the request by Darby Howell
to dedicate a roadway on Aliak. Those are old
government lots with 50' right-of-way.
MOTIONS
VOTE:
Councilwoman Glick moved, seconded by Councilwoman Bailie,
to start official right-of-way proceedings dedicating 60' to
property owners on Aliak.
Councilwoman Glick said it will have to go to P&Z and the
property owners will have to sign a petition. Councilman
Wise said in the even any utility lies in appropriate areas,
easements would be appropriate. Councilman Wagoner asked to
see a plat of the area. Mayor Malston explained that will
be part of the P&Z review. He added, it is City property,
the City has to take the initiative to get this started.
Mr. Brighton said 51% of the owners abutting the right of
way have to sign the petition. There is only one street.
Councilwoman Glick said there is one house on Aliak that
encroaches on the right-of-way. This can eliminate this.
Public Works Director Kornelis added, Aliak is a collector
street (carries through -traffic).
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote, with
Councilwoman Glick abstaining.
h. Councilman Aekerly asked, regarding the Tree Top Apts.,
across from the high school.They are digging a well.
HQ thought we were trying to get everyone on the
system. Public Works Director Kornelis explained,
there is no water available there. That is their
option. DEC gave permission for on -site water & sewer.
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JUNE 1, 1983
PAGE 14
He noted they are advertising as town houses, they are
not. Councilman Ackerly asked if they were on the
State right-of-way. Mr. kornelis replied they are not,
but it is close. Mayor Malston asked if they will come
back to the City for maintenance. Mr. Kornelis
replied they had said no. The City cannot force them
into the system.
H-2 City Attorney
Atty. Rogers spoke.
a. Regarding SB-154, collective bargaining. Sen. Gilman
called Atty. Rogers. Our population exceiads 59000, he
is asking for an increase to 7,000 so we will be exempt.
b. Regarding SB-255, counsel for indigents. Atty. Rogers
reviewed this with Sen. Gilman and its voted against it.
The real burden falls on the boroughs; 6primmaLt.i11
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Regarding the off -road vehicles, if we have more than
violations (forfeitures), this could be a concern.
c. He has filed some more law suits. ,
d. Councilwoman Glick asked about the Quandt property.
Has anything been done by the State? City Manager .;
Brighton replied, the State said the Attorney General
will get back to them. Mr. Brighton has talked to BLM,
they have done all they can. Mayor Malston asked that
Administration keep on top of this.
H-1 City Manager (Addition)
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Mayor Malston noted City Manager Brighton had asked for
direction from Council regarding the surplus equipment that
was not sold. Councilman Ackerly said he could use it at
the high school.
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MOTIONS
Councilwoman Glick moved, seconded by Councilwoman Bailie,
to negotiate sales and any equipment that is left from the
sale, contact the High School or Salvation Army for disposal
of equipment.
Motion passed by unanimous consent.
H-3 Mayor
Mayor Malston spoke.
a. He suggested appointing Councilman Measles as
ex-officio member for the Library Commission.
Council agreed to the request.
b. He read the resignation from P&Z member Roth. Mayor
Malston said we have an opening, he would like to have
Council suggest individuals and contact him before the
next Council meeting. Councilman Wise suggested a
pilot or someone in the flying business, as the airport
is the City's #1 asset. He would like someone with
expertise.
H-4 City Clerk
Clerk Whelan spoke.
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JUNE 1, 1983
PAGE 15
a. A memo was in the packet regarding replacement of one
election chairman and one judge.
MOTION%
Councilman Wise moved, seconded by Councilwoman Glick, to
approve the election chairman and judge as submitted.
Motion passed by unanimous consent.
b. She reviewed a proposal for a smoke eater for the
Council chambers. With Council approval she will bring
a representative to the June 15 Council meeting.
Council approved the request.
c. Councilwoman Bailie asked if there would be signs
outside the school at the election. Clerk Whelan
replied yes. Councilwoman Bailie asked that there be
signs where -ever possible.
H-5 Finance Director
None
H-6 Planning do Zoning
None
H-7 Harbor Commission
None
H-8 Recreation Commission
None
I. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
a. Councilwoman Bailie. Regarding the Gymnasium. She is
concerned with the appearance. She thought the wood
siding would tie the buildings together. It does not.
Is it too late to do anything about it? Architect
Gintoli replied he suggested metal, but Council wanted
red wood. Councilwoman Bailie asked if it could be
stained or painted. Mr. Gintoli noted if Council
wanted it painted, they did not need red wood. We
could have used cheaper wood. Council did not want it
stained to match. The sealant used will not darken.
Public Works Director Kornelis said Administration was
directed to take the existing trim down and add red
wood. The cost was too high, Council turned it down.
Councilwoman Bailie asked, what will happen to the
existing duct work? Mr. Kornelis replied it is already
done. Mr. Gintoli explained, he has no involvement
with the project since he designed it. He had no idea
about the trim. Councilwoman Bailie said it is
upsetting that we are adding on to buildings that look
like add-ons. We are not cutting corners, but we are
ending up with a facility that looks like an add -on.
It should be pointed out to us that it would not look
right. Mr. Kornelis explained, this situation is
unique. The original contract was with Mr. Gintoli,
but he had nothing to do with it. We have been dealing
with Blazy. Administration was instructed not to go
with the original siding. Administration brought
samples to Council and they chose red wood. There was
concern regarding tying in with the original. The
proposal that was submitted was rejected by Council.
Councilwoman Bailie said the original designs looked
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tied together. Council wants add-ons to look like
completed projects. We are not getting adequate
advice.
C-7 Resolution 83-83
MOTION, Reconsideration:
Councilman Ackerly moved, seconded by Councilman Wagoner,
i for immediate reconsideration of metal siding on the
airport.
VOTE (Passed):
Yes: Malston, Ackerly, Sallie, Wagoner
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Nos Glick, Measles, Wise
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Councilwoman Glick said Mr. Gintoli recommended all -white.
The landscaping will help. She noted we say we want advice,
but when we get it, we don't accept it. Councilman Wagoner
noted, this is an advantage. We can take the advice and
then decide. He added, white will not look good for
long. Mr. McMillan, from Mr. Gintoli's office, said
originally he felt siding and plaster would give it an image
of 2 separate entities. He doesn't see anything wrong with
' white, it is a neutral color. If Council goes with color,
there may be an argument. To keep it neutral and consistent
is an advantage. The building should not be looked at just
as a building, but as a building in the City of Kenai. We
should look at the environment of Kenai. Councilwoman
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Bailie said if one color buildings were pleasing, we would
see many of one color. There are not many with one color in
Kenai.
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MOTIONs
Councilman Wagoner moved, seconded by Councilman Ackerly, to
have the architect bring back samples of masonry at the
blank wall section of dark stone for review and cost
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estimates.
Mr. Gintoli said he is looking at this as a professional,
he graduated from one of the top 7 schools in his field.
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There are many buildings of one color. Stone will not add
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anything. He has asked many professionals, they all
suggested all -white. He would like to know from those who
object to white metal, what reason they have other than
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personal preference. He did not think the Council could
ever agree on a color. Councilwoman bailie said white gives
a feeling of sterility. Mr. Gintoli asked, what about
singularity, clarity, orderly line texture? Councilwoman
Bailie said she didn'tsee any choices other than metal
submitted. Council only chose paint to save money for
paving. Mr. Gintoli replied Council made a decision to make
the building as maintenance -free as possible. That is why
he went to metal. The clients are the passengers and the
users. He tried to express the function of the building on
the exterior. It is a transportation building with a lineal
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function. Contemporary architecture is a reaction to the
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times and higher costs. Councilman Wagoner said the 1st
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thing in the proposal is the color schedule. We have tied
none. With the colors available today, we have come up with
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a stark white building. Mr. Gintoli replied, Council
appointed a committee for color selection, consisting of Pat
Porter, Howard Hackney and Mr. Gintoli. This was selected.
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Rugs, floors, etc. were selected at that time.
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VOTE, Amendment (Failed):
Yes: Ackerly, Bailie, Wagoner
No-. Malston, Glick, Measles, Wise
VOTE, Main Motion ((Passed):
Yes: Malston, Ackerly, Glick, Measles, Wise
Nos Bailie, Wagoner
b. Betty Miller, Dollar Rent-A-Car. Dollar Rent-A-Car and
Avis Rent-A-Car have a problem at the airport terminal.
They would like a response from the Council, especially
about moving the temporary counters. They were told it
would be for 2 months, but these are the main months
for them. This is when they make their profits. Their
business is hurting, they are losing walk-up business.
She would like to know why people she talks to are
opposed to it. They were told they would be moved. It
is an easy solution. The City does not have to be
involved, it will not cost them anything. Airport
tanager Swalley explained, he placed Raven Transit
because of the work load they get with the people with
much gear and long waiting time. He heard tonight for
the 1st time that the agencies would move at no cost
to the City. Councilman Wagoner asked if this matter
could be handled administratively. City Manager
Brighton reviewed the situation. Mr. Swalley had said
the temporary locations were based on the same criteria
as the permanent ones. It is only a 2 months situation.
Mr. Brighton had spoken to Betty Miller and Rita Womak,
and told them he would speak to Mr. Swalley. He
decided it was best left alone. If we moved them, we
would have complaints from the others who were not
moved. A Council person came to Mr. Brighton's office
and asked that we move them. He was not enthralled but
said he would. He told Mr. Swalley to go ahead and get
a coat. He was told it would cost $500 during the week
or $90n on a week end. He said to go ahead. He
received a call from another Council person and was
caught between 2 opinions. He decided he was right the
lot time and cancelled the move. Councilman Wagoner
asked Architect Gintoli if he was involved with working
with the customers on where they would be located
during construction. Mr. Gintoli replied yes, hp took
the recommendation of Mr. Swalley. Betty Miller
explained, they had no problem with the permanent
locations. Raven Transit is in front and has no
competition. Raven and Hertz face the doors. Dollar
Rent-A-Car and Avis Rent-A-Car face Southcentral Air.
She faces a pole. This is affecting her business.
Dollar Rent-A-Car has had a $2,600 drop and Avis
Rent-A-Car a $3,000 drop in business. Rita Womak said
the 1st time she was told Raven would be at the end,
then they changed. Betty Miller said she asked Mr.
Swalley if they could be step -laddered for a view of
outgoing passengers. They were not consulted. Rita
Womak said their business is based on contact and
smiles,they do not have that. Hertz is doing very well,
they have brought more cars down. Betty Miller said it
would not hurt Hertz. All they are asking is to be
moved up and face the entrance. Councilman Wise asked,
what was done when they moved 1n7 Mr. Gintoli replied
they were told their positions and given a sketch.
Betty Miller said she was not given a sketch.
Councilman Wagoner noted all his car rentals were
pre -rentals. Do they have that much traffic that is
not pre -rental. Betty Miller replied yes, Hertz is lit
because of pre -rentals. Dollar Rent-A-Car cannot
compete on that. They have to do their service at the
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counter. 75% of their business is walk-up.
Councilwoman Glick said she was contacted by Betty
Miller and Rita Womak after they exhausted all other
avenues. She didn't believe in getting into the day to
day activities of Administration, but when she is
contacted she tries to do something. She talked to Mr.
Brighton and Mayor Malston. Mr. Brighton was not happy
with the decision. These are our lessees. They do pay
their money. We are in the business of serving the
public. She made a suggestion that was a simple
solution. She was told they would move, then Mr.
Brighton said he had heard from another Council member
and would not change. She was under the impression
they would pay for the move. She did not talk to Mr.
Swalley because she believed in establishing protocol
and went to Mr. Brighton as his supervisor. Councilman
Measles explained he was the other Councilmember. His
biggest objection was 1 Council member reversing the
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decision of 2 members of Administration. Council does
not have that prerogative to override Administrative
decisions. Mr. Brighton said these are not normal
circumstances we are operating at the airport. He tried
to explain that a lot of people would be inconvenienced
from time to time. It was his hope they could get
through with as little inconvenience as possible. You
make a decision on circumstances as they exist. We
cannot make everybody happy. We cannot say that others
will be happy if we move these people. Councilman
Wagoner said he was contacted and he referred them to
Administration. He said he would not get involved. We
have known all along there would be inconveniences. It
will just be till July 23. Betty Miller said they knew
they would be inconvenienced, but why should they be if
it is unnecessary? She spoke to Raven and they don't
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care. They are not in competition with anyone. As for
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Hertz, how could they complain? They would be in a
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better location than they are now. If Hertz is moving
in cars now, they are running 36. She has to make her
money in the summer to sustain during the winter.
Councilwoman Glick said Dollar Rent-A-Car is paying
extra money to park extra cars, other agencies do not.
Do we have a policy for paying for extra spaces? fir.
Brighton replied, yes we have a policy. Mr. Swalley
said there are 36 cars operated by Hertz. They are not
in the lot, they are authorized 10 cars. If they have
additional, they have to pay for them. They had extra
the day of the move for Turnaround. Rita Womak said at
one time she could not get into her parking lot. She
added she has more than 10 cars. Councilman Wagoner
said we should address what the policy is on parked
cars. It should be in writing. Betty Miller agreed,
saying one of the problems is inconsistency. Raven
feels they should park out front. This has never been
enforced. She paid for extra spaces, no one else has.
Mr. Swalley said there have been numerous letters sent
out regarding cars parked there. He added, the move
was covered in the lease. We did not know exactly what
we would do. He went right to the people involved when
he was directed not to move. He took the rental people
out and showed them where they would park. As for the
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step ladder effect, it would not work. The customers
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would be behind the Dollar Rent-A-Car counter.
Councilwoman Glick said she was bothered by
discriminatory enforcement. Mr. Swalley said he tries
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to enforce the regulations without discrimination. He
and Police Chief Roua are trying to work on a better
plan. He cannot take all his time enforcing.
Councilwoman Glick asked, if Hertz has more then 10
cars, should they be paying?
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JUNE 19 1983
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MOTIONs
Councilman Wagoner moved, seconded by Councilwoman Glick,
to direct City Manager Brighton to provide Council, prior to
opening of the airport, a users manual pertaining to users -
airlines, rentals ano any others.
Mayor Holston asked that the lessees be given a chance to
review before coming to Council. Betty Miller added, she
did not want Council to get the idea the sign is not
visible. It is just personal contact.
Motion passed by unanimous consent.
I-c Sidewalk Bids
MOTIONS
Councilman Wagoner moved, seconded by Councilwoman Glick, to
direct Administration to bid all sidewalks as alternates and
send addendums on lot and 2nd streets notifying them of the
change.
Motion passed by unanimous consent.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 105 AM.
Janet Whelan
City ClerkDAIN
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PARTIAL VERBATIM
ON JUNE lot MEETING
I. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
Mayor Malstons The persons present not scheduled to be heard we
have (sorry that we've kept you so long, but we're all hearing
together.) Ah, Betty Miller and Rita Womak of Avis and Dollar
Rent -a -Car are here and wish to speak.
Betty Millers Dollar Rent -a -Car and Avis Rent -a -Car have had a
couple of problems out at the airport and Rita and I have gotten
together and typed this up and I do want to apologize for the
rough typing, and I mean it's rough. But we all had to do this
In the last 2 hos+rs right before the meeting. So I'd like to
pass these out to you City Council membero.
Mayor Malstons I'm sure of it. We probably don't have time to
read all this now, uh, do you wish to carry on any further?
Betty Millers Well, 1 think we've just about said everything in
this um, little file and we would like to have some kind of
response here and one of the things that I'm mainly concerned
about is the part in here about the moving of our temporary
countero. Uh, we are moving to the summer months and we've had
some response on this that the temporary counters are only for 2
months, but what a lot of people don't seem to realize is that in
these 2 months are our main months. This is the time that we
E make our revenue and make our profits. Um, the way you're 4
' situated right now Avis and Dollar our businesses hurt. We're
losing all of our walk-up business and the thing that I am very
surprised and (inaudible) is a very easy solution and it's not
gonna cost the City any money and I'd like to know why the people
that I have talked to are so opposed to it, because the users
have offered to move our counters voluntarily. I have already
bought our extension cords because at one time we were told that
you were gonna move the temporary counters for us only to call
back later on that day and said no you are not. Now at that
time, we did buy the extension cords because you told us that was
one of the things we were gonna need. And, um, I just think it's
a very easy solution if we had volunteered to move us and the
YCity doesn't have to be involved in it at all because it's not
a= gonna cost them any money.
City Manager Brightons I think at this point you oughts let Jim
respond, (inaudible) the Council's not got any questions.
Mayor Malstons Council have any questions? Jim would yL.0 care
to respond to that?
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June 1, 1983
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Airport Manager Swalley: Yes, air, I would. In regards to
placement of the temporary counters for the rental car
agencies and Raven Transit, there was a lot of time and thought
put into it what was gonna be the best way to do it to maintain
a smooth operation. As to Raven Transit I placed them In their
present location because of the occasional workload that they get
a group of people coming in from or going to the platforms with
several pieces of gear and sometimes they're there for an hour or
2 hours or more. I felt it was more advantageous to have an open
area so that gear could be stored out of the middle of the floor.
So once I made that decision I went back to the policy I
recommended and the Council accepted last August, dated August
6th, on the (inaudible) spaces on the car rental agencies. What
I did was on the criteria that was listed on that policy, 1 took
the agencies (inaudible) that they were able to select their
positions in the completed terminal (inaudible). I don't know
else about this, if you'd like me to read the rental agency
policy that the Council approved last August, I will. 1 might
further add that a few moments ago was the first I had heard of
any agency volunteering to move at no expense to the City.
City Manager Brightons Councilman Wagoner
Councilman Wagoners Is this matter not capable of being solved
at the administrative level that it has to come to Council now,
Is all the administrative avenues been approached?
City Manager Brightens tor. Chairman, Council, Jim has said that
the temporary locations were based on the same criteria that
we're going to use on a permanent basis. It to only a 2 month
situation, and he did locate Raven on the end of those counters
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and provided justification 1 thought was reasonable for locating
Raven at that location on the basis of the number of people and
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the baggage that piles up, and felt that on the basis of 2 months
this was a reasonable situation. I did talk to Betty and Rita
and who were reiterating what they have said tonight. I told
them that after talking to them that I would talk to Jim, I
+ talked to Jim after I talked to them and somewhat decided that it
was probably better left alone. It was a (; p y possibility that if we
moved them that we would have as many complaints as we had now on
i the basis of the others who weren't, at this point, complaining,
i; might be complaining because they were getting moved. A Council
person came to my office and suggested that we make a move and
suggested a particular move. I was not enthralled with the idea,
but suggested at that point that we would make that move. I
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informed the manager of the airport to prepare to make that move,
find out what the cost was. The cost came back that if it was
done during a week -day it would be $500 plus and if it was done
on a week -end it would be in excess of $900 and was told that
they probably couldn't do it through the week, they'd probably
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have to do it on Sunday. I informed him, at that point, that we
were going to make move. I then got another telephone call from
another Councilperson who wanted to know what was taking place
with those counters ano found myself in the middle; one wanting
them moved, one suggesting a move and another one suggesting
there was not a move, and felt that under the circumstances 1 had
arrived at the correct decision in the first place, and informed
Jim that we were not going to make the move. In sum and the
substance, that's where we've come from, that's what we've been
through, and here's where we are.
Councilman Ackerlys Are they located where they're gonna be
permanently now?
City Manager Brightons No, they are not. As you walk in the
door, into the terminal the first counter is Dollar, the next is
Avl , the next is Hertz, and the next is Raven. And Raven is the
first one you see when you walk off the airplane coming irsto the
terminal building.
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Councilman Ackerlys Councilman Wagoner
Councilman Wagoners Mr. Gintoli, weren't you involved, I don't
want to get you in the middle of this time, weren't you involved
in working with the customers and working out a temporary
location of all customers or users of that airport during the
time of construct ion?
Architect Gintolis I was and I took my direction free the
airport manager who said this is the order they should be moved.
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Councilman Wagoners And, why did this come up at this time
because it's been known for I don't know how long, that those
were the places they were gonna occupy?
Betty Millers I think it's little bit misunderstood here. We
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don't have any problems with the orders that were being put in.
That was long ago decided that we were gonna do it by revenues.
The problem that we're having is, is that Raven Transit is right
in front of the doors. And they're not in competition with
anyone. If you don't mind, I'd like to draw it out on the board
so that you can see exactly the way we are facing. The only
people that are facing the incoming possengerway, is Raven
Transit and Hertz. Avis and Dollar Rent -a -Car are facing South
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Central Air and Sesir. In front of me I have a pole; and that is
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the thing I look at all day long. Now, I don't think this is
right, this is restraining my business. Since last month, you
can look on there, I've done my revenue report for the months my
business has dropped $2,600. Avis has dropped $3,000. Now I
think that's a little high for one month to be just coincidence.
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As far as the deal with Raven Transit, I would like to point
out that, at times, the Rent -a -Car counters have gotten as many
passengers as Raven Transit and they carry as much luggage as the
Raven Transit people do. Also, what about in the old terminal?
They had less room than they do now, they make do. They were
right by the front door and it didn't seem to bother anyone
because they came up, they got their ticket, and they either went
and sat down, or went and had breakfast, or they were moved on to
their van right away. So, I don't understand why this is such a
problem all of a sudden.
Rita Womaks First time I was told (inaudible) Raven was gonna be
at the end of the bars. That came up just prior to when they
moved us that they had switched Raven frGm, the end to the
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beginning.
Betty Millers As it shows in these notes, we were told every 2
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weeks for about 6 weeks that we were going to be moving into the
terminal. And it wasn't until, I believe it was the 15th, that
Mr. Swalley walked up to my counter and said, did you hear the
exciting news? We're moving this week -end. And I asked Mr.
Swalley if he knew where he was going to put us. At that time he
knew how he was going to out us, which means the order that had
been decided on. But he did not know exactly which location he
was gonna put us, all he knew was that it was in front of the °
window. And I asked Mr. Swalley at that time if there was any way
that he could step -ladder all the locations so that they would
all be facing the entrance where the passengers came in. We
would all have a clear view, we wouldn't be in anybodys way. It °
seems like such an easy solution but Mr. Swalley told me that
well, we'll see once you get in there. Well, when we got in
there, we were moved and that was last we saw of Mr. Swalley. We
were not consulted whether it was good for the users, it was just
what was good for the airport. And I don't believe this is right.
Rita Womaks Welcome business is based on eye contact and smiles
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and there is no way you can get it. By the time the customer's
in the door, and picked a rent -a -car, he's at the Hertz counter.
Betty Millers Yesh, Hertz is makin' out like a bandit.
Rita Womaks You bet, they even run more care now.
Betty Millers The only thing that I can say is its, ya know, I
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can understand Hertz not wanting to move, but if I was in that
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location I wouldn't want to move either, ye know, I'd love to
�j steal everybodys business, but ah, the thing that, the way we've
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( asked to move our temporary counters, it isn't going to hurt
Hertz's chances at all. If anything it is going to them in the
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the ideal location. All we are asking is to be moved up and
facing the entrance way a little bit more so that we at least
have a fair chance at it. And if we are gonna do the move
ourselves, frankly I don't see how you can object. Because it's
not gonna cost anybody anything.
Mayor Malstons Councilmen, any questions?
Councilman Wises What was done when they did move in? What did
the contractor do? How'd he set, ya know, what was done to
install these people? They had to have power, temporary power,
and telephonee,uh, how was this, this was set up by you or how?
Architect Gintolis The actual position that trey were in?
Councilman Wises They have to have, ya know, power and
telephones
Architect Gintolis We were told which position they were in and
we were given a sketch, we gave that to the telephone company and
said you put their extension here, their extension here and
there, etc. and there's power behind in the wall under the
windows.
Councilman Wises So, you're given the sketch
Architect Gintolis Yes
Councilman Wises of where the things were going. Were you given
a sketch?
Betty Millers No, air, we were not. We haven't been consulted on
much of anything when it comes to the airport.
Mayor Malstons Councilmen Wagoner
Councilman Wagoners Yeah, 1 wanna ask one question of each of
you. I do a lot of travelling and I rent a lot of cars, and all
my rentals are pre -rented with a reservation and I, you mean to
tell me you've got that much traffic comin' through that airport
is not pre -arranged car rentals?
Betty Millers Yes, sir. Now the only person Hertz is 0 1 because
of their reservation system. There is no way that any of the car
rental agencies can beat it. They've been in the business the
longest, they're established all over the world in the smallest
towns to the biggest towns. Dollar Rent -a -Car cannot beat their
reservation system. We have to do it by service personal
appearance. Since I've taken over that business, I'm sure you
can tell on the revenue sheets it has increased quite a bit and
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has been on our service at the counter. 750 of the business that
Dollar Rent -a -Car does is on walk-up basis. When they come into
the airport and we catch their attention, we smile and we get
them to come to our counter. And this is something we don't have
right now.
Rita Womaks If you'd been in the old terminal, you'd have
noticed it a long time ago, cuz there was a lot of jokes between
the people made about the smiles between Dollar and Avis all the
time, the customers, everybody camin'in noticed it, especially
people who come in all the time. Hertz is almost even never
there and when they were it's just, I mean they're not even in
uniform. But right now they're, employing the people and they're
learning, hey this is kinds fun, it's easy, ya know. We don't
even get the chance to even stand out there where they see us. A
lot of our customers have been walking over there because they
can find this place and then they go Oh wow wrong counter and
they walk on down.
Mayor Malston: Councilwoman Glick
Councilwoman Glicks Yes as the council members read through here
they will find that I was contacted by Betty and Rita and they
contacted me after they had exhausted all other avenues.
Apparently they were very frustrated in that they were not being
able to communicate to Mr. Swalley and they talked with Mr.
Brighton and evidently they were not satisfied to the fact that
i, he didn't get hack to them. They thought the next step was the
i Council. I know it was questioned why was I even involved? I
�I don't believe in getting involved in day to day activities but
once they people feel as though all their avenues are exhausted,
and a #!ouncil member is contacted and I know I'm not the only
one, then you need to do something. When I went down after
talking with Betty and Rita, I went down to talk with Mr.
Brighton, Mayor Malston was in the office and sure enough Mr.
Brighton was not too happy about making the move and of coursz,
maybe we should go into Executive Session, I don't want to make
comments here that can get into personalities, but in any case, 1
feel like whether these people object to some of the activities
on a regular basin, semi -regular basis, they are our lessee's,
I they do pay their money, I don't believe any of them, either of
'i them, are in arrears. And we are in the business of serving the
public. And whether we like it or not we need to address some of
these concerns. And I made a suggestion which I thought was a
______ simple solution to what could get irsto a very volatile problem,
and that is washing all thr City's dirty linen and laundry in
the public and I thought that it was just a simple little matter,
no big deal. And I know I talked with Rita on Thursday, the
19th, and she was really happy, she said we're moving. The next
,. Monday, I got a call and they said what happened7 we didn't move
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and of course I called Mr. Brighton right away and he said he had
had a call from one of the other council members and they
objected. Well, what was being told to the other council member
as 1 understood it was that the administration objected to it and
that the Mayor objected to it and yet I was being told, while
another council member, I was a little frustrated myself in that
I don't feel like, ya know, all of the facts were being given and
1 didn't even know that there was even a dollar amount involved
because in talking with Betty and Rita I was under the impression
that they were going to move the counters themselves. And
evidently there were some misunderstandings as to the dollar
amount, who was going to pay, how it was going to be paid, and I
think that, ya know, when we have lessee's, we, as long as
they're good paying customers, or even otherwise it seems like we
bend over backwards to accommodate people and yet sometimes it
seems like we ignore them or try to just disregard the fact that
they have even asked for some consideration. I think that even
if you come back with a negative answer, at least you've
addressed the problem. I would also comment that I did not talk
to Mr. Swalley when this was brought to my attention because I am
a firm believer and really try to practice going through the
proper protocol and that is Mr. Brighton is Mr. Swalley's boas
and I felt that while I don't mind talking to Mr. Swalley as far
as how many airplanes are coming in and how the operation is
going in a positive manner I do have problems when it to a
discu:eion as tar as hi-z job performance. And that's why I went
and talked with Mr. Brighton. As I say, the only reason I'm
pointing this out is you will notice that they did contact me and
1 did what 1 thought was in the best interest and that was to
contact the City Manager.
Mayor Malstons Councilman Measles
Councilman Messiest Yeah, everybody keeps dodgin around so I'll
just lay it out front. I was that other councilman. My biggest
objection to start with was the fact that one council person came
in and reversed the decision that had been made at two levels of
the administration. And I don't think that is perogative of any
of us sittin' here. As a body, yes, but not as an individual.
,. Especially not if it's gonna cost the City some money which at
that time I understood it was gonna cost the City close to a
$1,000. And under any situation I don't feel it's the perogative
of any single council person to try to override a decision that's
made by the administration.
City Manager Brighton: tor. Chairman, let me add to this if I
can, I don't went to drag this out all night. These Rre not
normal circumstances that we're operating under at the airport.
We tried to explain to everyone who was in that airport that when
we undertook this project, a lot of people from time to time
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were going to be inconvenienced. And it couldn't be helped in
some cases. And with that explanation, everybody, ya know, felt
that once the airport terminal was done and we settled back into
a normalcy, that things would be fine and it was my hope that we
could get through with as little inconvenience as possible.
We're not operating under normal circumstances down there, and
you know, having been councilmen as long as each one of you have,
it would be nice if every decision we made was a popular decision
and was a decision that made everybody happy. But when you make
decisions, you don't mamma them on the basis of making everybody
happy, you make a decision on the basis of the circumstances as
they exist. And that's what we have tried to do. I won't be
upset in the least, if the Council turns the administration
around in this particular situation but I'm here to tell you that
you will not make any tough decisions on this Council, at which
that decision is going to make everybody happy. The only reason
you have to make the decision in the first place is because some
are gonna be happy and some are gonna be unhappy. And we hope
that the unhappy people that It lasts a short of time, we've made
those decisions and we hope that they were in the best interests
of everybody concerned on the basis that they obviously were a
temporary situation. And if you decide that we've made the wrong
decision, it doesn't bother me one bit for you to tell me that we
ought to go down and do thus and so in this situation.
Mayor Malstons Just a second, Betty, Councilman Wagoner again.
Councilman Wagoners Well, it bothers me because I was also
called by another party, I don't even remember who their names
were or who they represented. And I told them I referred them
back to the administration, I told them I would not get involved
in it at all. And then they told me there was gonna be added
cost, I told them I still would not get involved in it. 1 think
we discussed, as I refer back to Carmen, the fact that hey we
could have put everybody, we were talking about putting everybody
in the trailer house at one time. And that would have been a
tremendous inconvenience and we've known all along there's gonna
be inconveniences on this airport and according to Carmen, the
longest this inconvenience is gonna last is until July 20th at
the latest and we're talking about the interior of the building
and it'll probably be less than that. So, we're talking
probably a month maximum, wouldn't you say Carmen? A month to a
month and 10 days. If we move them I concur with what the
administration has said. If we move them, them whoever's left,
and I don't even know how many agencies are over there, girls,
I'm sorry, but whoever's left is going to have just as legitimate
of a claim to come down here to Council or next meeting and say
I didn't like that and here's the way I want it to be lined up
and go that way. That's my (unsudible).
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Betty fillers 1 would just like to point out is that all of us
knew we were going to inconvenienced in some way, but why do we
have to be inconvenienced when it's so unneceavary? I could
see if there was absolutely no way that we could move us around.
I could understand that, but there is. There's all kinds of
different options as how to put us so that we all have a good
view of the in -coming passengers. ers. And the second thin is I
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spoke with Raven Transit about this and Raven Transit doesn't
care. They don't care if they get moved to the end of the line,
because like they also said they are not in competition with
anyone. They are going to receive their business whether they
are at the and of the line, the beginning of the line, or outside
the airport. They are going to find Raven Transit. And I just,
as far as Hertz, that will be the only party that would be
likely to complain about it. As far as Hertz is concerned, how
can they complain? How can they possibly complain if they're in
j their right mind? Because they're gonna be in a better location
than what they are now. All we are asking is just a fair chance
at the business and yes, it is only for a month and a half. But
you look at these revenue sheets and for July, our revenue for
Avis was $269000, that is the highest month of the year. Dollar
was $20,000. After that it dropped down. June and July are the
peak seasons. If we are gonna loose, we are already losing
between $2,500 and $3,000 a month. If Hertz would not be pulling
in any more cars, yes, we would get the overflow. But we don't
-' have that guarantee because when Hertz saw that is was just a
piece of cake out there, they already ordered more cars and they
are now running 36 cars. Now if they are gonna keep pulling more
cars in, from Anchorage which they can do at any time, how am I
gonna stay in business after this summer, when I am supposed to
make my money during the summer time to sustain me in the winter
time.
Mayor Malstons Councilman Wagoner
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Councilman Wagoners Point of clarification. In other words,
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you're saying the figures on this sheet is 10,, f h Y Y 9 9 o the overall
gross that you gross. You lost me there for a while, I didn't
�I follow.
Mayor Malstons Councilwoman Glick
Councilwoman Glicks Yes, I'd like to ask the question of the
administration and of course earlier when I talked to Mr.
Brighton he indicated to me that he wasn't aware of this and that
is the fact that Dollar indicated to me that they were paying
extra money to park extra cars. And yet the other car rental
agencies park extra cars and they do not, and of course after a
period of 3 months, I believe it was, Dollar quit paying. Now, do
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we have a policy that requires payment for extra parking spaces?
And if we do, are we enforcing it? And if we're not, why are we
not?
City Manager Brightons Yes, we do, answer to the first question.
I'd have to refer to Jim Swalley on 2nd and 3rd part of that
question.
Airport Manager Swalley: (inaudible) 36 cars being operated by
(inaudible) at the present time. Those 36 cars are not on the
lot, they're operated by (inaudible). (inaudible) They are
supposed to request (inaudible). If I could find them out there
with (inaudible) cars. Now, the week -end of the big move
(inaudible) care out there, there came in a truck, I believe, and
the manager came to me and said, they're there for• that day cuz
he had gone out and (inaudible) bunch of cars. Other than that,
I (inaudible) something wrong.
Betty Millers Can I make a comment?
Mayor Malstons Sure.
Rita Womaks At one time I couldn4t get in my parking lot
because the whole line's been down there the whole week it's been
down there, it's been down there for months. I got more than
10 cars, my guys, 99: of the time, because I won't guarantee
there's not extra cars on my lot, cuz in my lot guys aren't
always real good at movin' them. We're the ones who requested
the five additional spaces. Avis backed out cuz they saved some
money because my lot guy which I'd hired (inaudible) anyway runs
them around at night, finds little spots all over long term
parking lot, the next morning we run around finding our cars and
pull them back into the line over there because that's public
parking during the day, we rent all our care out, we hope to keep
them all out so there isn't even 10 during the summer, you'll
hardly ever see them. But there are times that they're awful,
nothing's ever been said to Hertz, and they've been out there a
long time with a long line of cars, every night.
Betty Millers As to the truck that Mr. Swalley is referring to,
that truck with cars on it did not belong to Hertz it belonged to
Dollar Rent-a-Cer because my new shipment had arrived that day
with 10 brand new cars.
City Manager Brightons Mr. Chairman, may I make a suggestion in
order to resolve this situation, it doesn't look like it's goin'
anywhere. One of two things can happen. If you bring me a
stipulation from everybody involved, saying there's no objection
to the move and you folks'll pay for the move, I have no
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objection. If you cannot get a stipulation from everybody
concerned, then the only way I'm willing to change my decision is
that if the Council requests that I change my decision.
Rita Womaks I don't think Hertz'11 give it, why should they?
they're makin' money, lots of it.
Betty Millers They're not gonna do that, they're not stupid.
Mayor Malstons Does Council wish to take any action? Councilman
Wagoner.
Councilman Wagoners Not a matter of action, but there is a
matter that several things have come up here that need to be
addressed. To assure everybody that they are treated fair and
equitably on things other than these temporary locations such as
parking, etc. etc. I think that does need to be addressed, the
best way to address it is to receive a written proposal as to
exactly what the policy is and how it'-- enforced. I think that
needs to be done, if we don't already don't have it down in
writing, I don't see how you can have a policy that operates an
airport to the magnitude that we're apparently operating. I was
surprised that the amount of money that the gross sales are there
on the car rentals in the airport, but I don't see how we can
operate an airport without a policy manual stating exactly what
is expected of each person that's in that airport and exactly
what the City expects. I think that's imperative that we have
that.
Betty Millers I must say I agree with that. One of the things
that we've had a lot of problems with lately is the inconsistency
of that airport. And this has gone all the way back to last
year. This problem with these cars bring parked out front is
gettin' utterly ridiculous. We are tired of being singled out
about havin' our cars parked up front. Everybody parks their
care up front and no-one is supposed to be there, including Raven
Transit, which I believe they are under the impression that their
parking space is right in front of the doors, in front of the
airport, and I have pointed out to Deacon several times that no,
you're wrong because your parking space is across the street.
Well, it doesn't matter to Deacon, I guess, because he parks in
front anyway, but nothing is ever said. As a matter of fact,
compliments of Carmen, even though he didn't know it, he did
bring a picture out which indeed shows that Raven Transit is
parked, once again, out front. But this parking situation is,ys
know, it's totally out of hand. One week we are being jumped on
because there's all kinds of cars out there, the next week it
kinds gets elided by and I know there's been letter sent out, but
nothing has ever been enforced. As far as those additional car
spaces, it has never been enforced. I paid for 3 months for
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additional spaces, I was stupid enough to he honest and make a
check out to the City of Kenai. No one else paid. And it's bee^
like this over and over and over and over again. I think it's
about time that, if there are decisions made regarding the
airport whether it comes from Mr. Swall-ey or Carmen Gintoli or
the City Council, that I would really appreciate it if they wrote
me letters. I really would because that way I know what's goin'
on. And also that way maybe they'll enforce it. And we know
they mean business and they mean business 365 days out of the
year and nut just two weeks at a time. Because right now we
don't know. Next week we may be in trouble, the week after or
we may be real good.
Mayor Malstons Councilman Wise
Councilman Wises I'm just curious, what is the move, uh, in
the way you say they move themselves, and yet we say it's a
$1000. 1 don't understand what's involved in a move? Now I'm
not for or against. I'm just tryin' to figure out what the
difference is, that's a big difforence.
Betty Millers We were told by Gly, who I believe is the foreman
for Halvorson, that if he were to move on a Sunday, and from my
judgment on that day that they did move our counters, it takes
them approximately 6 people to move one counter. And if they do
it on a Sunday it runs into time and a half, triple time,
whatever. 1 wish I had (inaudible).
Mayor Malstons Guaranteed number of hours.
Betty Millers Right. And the other thing was of course the
extension cords, but when we were told, that yes we will move you
down, but you need to buy the extension cord, Avis and Dollar
already went out and bought the new extension cords for the move,
but then we were told no you're not moving, so if you do decide
to move we do have the extension cords.
Councilman Wagoners It's simply then the man handling the
(inaudible).
Rita Womaks Right cuz all our husbands, and boyfriends, and
whatever'll come in and we'll pick 'am up and move 'am down. Ya
know, cost nothing.
Betty Millers All it takes is to put a dolly underneath it and
you just slide it down.
Mayor Malatons Jim, you're next.
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Airport Manager Swalleys (inaudible) Tonight's the first I heard
them voulunteering to move the (inaudible) whatever, uh, in
regards to the parking out front with terminal emplloyeas
several cars ready and (inaudible) there have been numerous
letters put out to all terminal employees and to all public
agencies in regards to their cars out there. I feel that that
area is for the use of the public, (inaudible). Uh, the move was
covered in the lease the fact that (inaudible) may have, at the
time we didn't know what was gonna happen (inaudible) the last
year (inaudible) the lease that there agencies temporary or
whatever in course of the construction (inaudible). Other than
that, I really don't know other than the fact that (inaudible).
1 got the first word from Mr. Brighton Thursday night, I hear
Wednesday night and the next day (inaudible). I did discuss it
with a few people, 2 people to be exact and as soon as it got
resinded I went right straight back to those 2 people and
(inaudible) movers about a move. But anyway, that's all I have
right now if anyone has any questions.
Mayor Malstons Councilman Wises
Councilman Wises I gather from Carmens comments, Carmen was
provided with a sketch of where these counters were to go. Were
the rental car companies provided with a sketch where they're
gonna go?
Airport Manager Swalleys I didn't page them out individually, we
walked through the area, I said approximately here (inaudible)
the (inaudible) got into the move and I'm measuring the counters
and I'm not tryin' to put 'am in, they did not fit into that
area. As a result we had to fall back and as Betty says she had
lined up poles. However when you walk in the doors the passenger
coming off an airplane (inaudible). I might add that (inaudible)
expire that we went back moved Betty and I went back with her
(inaudible) also and with Johnny from Avis and Raven, went back
with all of them and pointed out the areas and the approximate
locations the actual move the spacing didn't allow what I had in
mind and had to alter it. In regards to Betty stating that she
mentioned the step -ladder affect, I went back after she talked
about it, I drew it out on paper, anJ it did not work because it
(inaudible) moved In for example, her customers would have been
standing behind her counter. I didn't think that was a very good
situation.
Mayor Malstons Councilwoman Glick
Councilwoman Glick: Yea, when 1 heard all this, the move was a
very small part. The things that worried me and bothered me was
the lack of enforcement or .he discriminary kind of enforcement
that appeared to be going on and those kinds of things really
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bothered me. Mr. Swalley, you said you'vs sent out numerous
letters regarding the parking. 00 you, in fact, enforce that
parking and do you enforce it in a non-discriminatory manner?
Airport Manager Swalleys I do. Raven Transit originally had a
space in their (inaudible) way. That sign stolen, knocked dawn,
or whatever. I'm working on a plan and I intend to give them to
Chief Rosa as soon as we get the construction out of the way so
we can look at actually what we've got and other ways to control
that are discussed. Signs giving a 3 minute or 5 minute whatever
time, or signs stating unattended vehicles that we do Impound or
wherewith (inaudible) that out yet. So, we are working on the
plan, we're trying to get something devised for controlling
(inaudible). And as far as enforcement., to the parking out
there, when I go out and 1 see and obvious violation I try to
enforce it, however I can't spend all my time out there walkin'
around (inaudible) cars.
Councilwoman Glicks And the second question, 1 want to go back
to the car rental spaces. I'm not talking about one month. Ovur
the year, ya know, there are busy times at the airport, I know,
and slack times. But over the year, did you not or see realize
that they had more cars than their ten spaces? And if Hertz has
more than ten cars at any one time, shouldn't they be paying? 1
think you have a policy of sorts don't you, there Jim?
Airport Manager Swalleys I don't have a copy of that so far as
the extra car spaces.
Councilwoman Glick$ thy, I didn't mean, uh...
Airport Manager Swalleys The policy I have here is this
(inaudible) side of this counter spaces. I go out, if I notice
extra cars in the lot, they each are allowed ten cars. O.k,
there are times they've all got more than there ten care in the
area but they are out. Now when they come in for one day or two
days, they might have an extra car out there. I don't feel that
1 should go out and chastise them or whatever (inaudible) all
their cars are in the lot, and it is strictly a temporary thing
not a long term thing. For example, she brought out that Hertz
has 36 cars in the area right now, but I've seen times in the
last ten days that all of their lots were empty.
Betty Millers Not quite
Airport Manager Swalleys I've seen where there wasn't hardly a
car left to be rented at the Kenai Airport. We do definitely
have a policing problem out there. As far as maintaining the
traffic flow and parking problem it's a matter of priorities and
time.
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Councilwoman Glicks Again, I wouldn't go and directly discuss
this with Mr. Swalley because I Felt like some of the things that
I was told amounted to job performance and I felt like the best
plane to go was to the City Manager. Right or wrong I still felt
like I should discuss it with the City Manager because if he was
going to address it or had addressed it, then it was being taken
care of that 1 feel like these ladies felt as though they were
not getting any consideration and based on some of the comments
I'm not too sure but what maybe they weren't being ignored a
little bit. And I'm not trying to take their side one way or the
other here but I think that, ageing all the lessee's should be
treated a courteous manner.
Mayor Malstons Well, we've sat here and listened to these ladies
and commented back and forth, it doesn't appear to me that this
Council is going to be able to sit here and give the necessary
directions. I think it is an administrative things it does
appear that there are some irregularities, possibly in the way
that things are being handled there. 1 do believe it's an
administrative thing and I think that the administration needs to
take care of it. Unless the Council feels differently and wishes
to make same type of motion. I think we should.....
Councilwoman Glicks Well, Mr. Brighton had a suggestion there,
and perhaps if they, the administration, approaches the other
agencies, Raven and Hertz, in a positive, non-discriminatory
manner, you might be able to get it all solved, but the whole
problem was trying to get it solved because it appeared as though
these people felt as though they were being discriminated
against. And I don't think that's right either.
Mayor Malstons Do you agree, Councilwoman Glick, that this is
an administrative situation.
Councilwoman Glicks I've said that from the very beginning.
Mayor Malstons I realize that. Councilman Wise
Councilman Wises I haven't been in the terminal so I don't even
know what the lay -out is, but I would suggest that the
administration review..# see if there is any justification as
to... look at the thing again and look at the adequacy of access
which is obviously a closure, and if there is a inequitable
problem, I think then they ought to take some action. I don't
know, euz I haven't been in the terminal since it opened, but
obviously if the economics are significant then there may be real
administrative problem. I would like the administration to look
at it, carefully, and take whatever action in necessary.
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Mayor Malstons Councilman Wagoner
Councilman Wagoners 1 would like to make one motion; I'd like to
make a motion that directs the City administeat"ion to provide the
Council prior to the opening of the new airport, a users manual
which would contain all regulations pertaining to users in the
airport. That includes both airlines, car rentals, and any other
use that may be available on leases basis. 1 think we do need
that and I think that would insure that these people would have a
guide line to follow, the Airport Manager and the Council would
know what the guide lines are and I think it should avoid these
type of situations in the future from even coming to the Council
level. And it should insure that people are treated fair and
equitably without Council involvement.
Councilwoman Glicks Is that a motion? ,
Councilman Wagoners Yeah, I made it a motion j
Councilwoman Glicks Second that
Councilman Wises I'll second that.
Mayor Malstons Did you, not to include in your motion, but would A
you recommend that if this motion passes tha& that information be '
provided to the leases's in the airport prior to it coming to
Council? ,
Councilman Measless Yeah, cuz I think there's some changes that
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need to be made in it.
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Councilman Wagoners I'd have to leave that up to the
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administration.
Mayor Malstons That would be your thinking though, right?
Councilman Wagoners Yeah.
Mayor Malstons Is there any further discussion?
Betty Millers I would like to point out that if any of you do go
into the airport and check out this situation that I don't want
you to get the wrong idea and think that we're saying our sign is
not visible from the psseenger entrance. The sign is visible,
it's the employees that are not. When you first walk into the
airport it looks like Avis and Dollars' counters are unattended.
And the only one you can see is Hertz with its employee there.
Mayor Malstons I've been in the terminal several times and did
not feel that way, but you're the ones that are working there.
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Rita Womaks Coming from the incoming passengers door.
Mayor Malstons Well, I've been back and forth.
Rita W omaks Yeah, well, I mean you're back and forth, you'll see
it, coming the door.
Betty Millers I'm sure you also weren't lookin' for a rental car.
Mayor Malstons No, you're right. I tied mine parked out front,
right behind Raven's.
Betty Millers Wall, I would really appreciate the input, we could
receive an answer on this cuz likes I said it's, sh, we're hungry.
Mayor Malstons Betty and Rita, thank you for coming, and I'm
sorry that you had to wait so late before we got to you.
Hopefully we'll be able to resolve this or the administration
will be able to resolve this in the near future.
Betty Millers Ok, thank -you.
Mayor Malstons Do we have a motion on the floor?
Councilman Wagoners Yeah,1 ask for unanimous consent.
Mayor Malstons Unanimous consent's been called for, any
objections? So ordered. Councilman Wagoner.
Councilman Wagoners 1'd like to make another motion. I'd move
to direct the administration to bid all sidewalks included in the
City of Kenai Capital Projects as alternates, and direct the
administration to also send out an adendum to all bidders on
First and Second Streets so notifying the bidders of this change.
Councilwoman Glicks Second.
Mayor Malstons Moved in second at discussion.
Councilwoman Glicks And that's for unanimous convent.
Mayor Malstons Unanimous consent's been called for. Any
objection? So ordered. Meeting adjourned.
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