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AGENDA
KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 19, 1981 - 700 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A. ROLL CALL
1. Agenda Approval
2. Consent Agenda
*A11 items listed with an asterisk (*) are con-
sidered to be routine and non -controversial by
the Council and will be approved by one motion.
There will be no separate discussion of these
items unless a Council member or citizen so re-
quests, in which case the item will be removed
from the Consent Agenda and considered in its
normal sequence on the agenda as part of the
General Orders.
B. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Ordinance 696-81 - Increasing Rev/Appns - Federal
Revenue Sharing - $342,992
2. Ordinance 697-81 -.Amending Kenai Municipal Code,
Title 21 - Penalties, Airport Lands
3. Ordinance 698-81 - Increasing Rev/Appns - Airport
Liability Insurance - $11,000
4. Ordinance 699-81 - Increasing Rev/Appns - Supplies
& Equip., Recreation Center - $14,400
5. Ordinance 700-81 - Increasing Rev/Appns - Terminal
Parking Lot Improvements - $20,000
6. Resolution 81-74 - Contract for Arch. Engineer.
Design & Inspect. - $190,250 ( Reconsideration)
7. Resolution 81-76 - Urging Adoption of Kenai
Peninsula Borough Ordinance 81-74 - Fireworks
Regulation
S. Resolution 81-77 - Repair of Public Safety Build-
ing Roof - Award to Peninsula Roofing - $5,296
9. Resolution 1-78 - Transfer of Funds - Purchase
of Desk Attachment - $333
10. Resolution 81-79 - Accepting Grant - State Muni-
cipal Aid Entitlement - $2,313,340
11. Resolution 81-80 - To Increase Deposit on Rental
of Port Kenay
C. PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
1. Debbie Adamson - Litter Problem
2. Kristin Lambert - Cook Inlet Native Assn.
3. Myrna Gamble - President, Arts & Humanities Council -
Remodeling of Arts Center
4. Library Board - Monies for Architect for Library
Addition
D. MINUTES
1. Regular Meeting, Aug. 5, 1981
E. CORRESPONDENCE
1. Gov. Hammond - Appointment to Alaska Coastal
Policy Council
2. Signature for Alaska Dept. of Administration -
Municipal Aid Entitlement
P. OLD Business
i. City Gymnasium Construction
2. Dirt Hike Problem
3. SeaAir Application for Terminal Lease
4. FAA Letter Regarding Terminal Use
5. Pine Arts Building Renovation
G. NEW BUSINESS
1. Recommendation from Planning & Zoning on Location
of Senior Citizens Center
*2. Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified
*3. Requisitions Exceeding $1,000
4. Ordinance 701-81 - Increasing Rev/Appns - City
Admin. Bldg. Energy Grants - $8,450 (Public Hearing)
S. Ordinance 702-91 - Increasing Rev/Appns - Lawton,
Walker, Tinker & Rogers Sts. - $949,000
6. Ordinance 703-91 - Increasing Rev/Appns - Main
St. Loop & Barnacle Way - $917,000
7. Ordinance 704-81 - Increasing Rev/Appns - Grant
From State of Alaska to Care Center - $82,000
S. Ordinance 705-81 - Increasing Rev/Appns - Airport
Terminal Renovation z Expansion - $2,000,000 ,
9. Ordinance 706-01 - Increasing Rev/Appns - Gym-
nasium - $800,000
10, Ordinance 707-81 - Amending Kenai Municipal Code, .
Title 6 - Election Code - Canvassing Date i
11. City Adman. Bldg. - OMNI North - Change Order
#3 - $1,336 }
*12. City Admin. Bldg. - OMNI North - Pay Est. #11 -
$16,627
*13, Central Kenai Interceptor - Tam Const. - Pay
Est. #5 - $133,121.68 ;
*14. Admin. Coordinator Contract - Gary Davis -
$859.38
*15. Frontage Rd. - Doyle Const. - Pay Est. #6 --
$94,471.18
*16. Roe. Center Gymnasium Addition - Dowling/Rice
& Assoc. - $2,913.50
*17. Water & Sewer, Sect. 36 - Trans -Alaska Engrg.
$10,174.81
*18. Water & Sewer, Sect. 36 - Doyle Const. - Pay
Est. #5 - $166,061.09
*19. Water & Sewer, Sect. 36 - Doyle Const. - Change
Order #3 - ($538.87)
20. Assignment of Lease -- Great Northern Investment
Corp. to Donald Price, d/b/a Kenai Radiator Clinic j
21. Agreement Between City of Kenai and Officer
Michael Anastay - Attend School
22. Engineering Inspect. - Lawton, Tinker, Walker
Rogers - Mike Taurianen Proposal i
23. Engineering Inspect. - Main St. Loop and Barnacle
Way - Wince, Corthell b Bryson Proposal
I3, REPORTS
1. City Manager
2. City Attorney
3. Mayor
4. City Clerk
5. Finance Director
6. Planning & Zoning
7. Harbor Commission
I. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
ADJOURNMENT
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KSMAI CITY COUNCIL REGULAR tt,EETIUG, MINUTES
AUGUST 19, 1901 - 7s00 PM
CITY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
MAYOR VINCENT O'REILLY PRESIDING
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A. ROLL CALL
Presents Ray Measles, Dick Mueller, Tom Wagoner,
Vincent 0'Reilly, Betty Glick, Jess Hall, Ron Malston
Absents None
AGENDA APPROVAL
Mayor O'Reilly said Ruby Coyle asked to speak under
item C-1.
Mayor O'Reilly said Atty. Delahay wished to place
items P-3 and P-4 at the and of agenda in the event
of an executive session.
Councilman Malston objected to the Consent Agenda.
Council approved the agenda as amended.
B. PUBLIC HEARINGS
B-1 Ordinance 696-81 - Increasing Rev/Appns - Federal
Revenue Sharing - $342,992
MOTIONS
Councilman Malston moved, seconded by Councilwoman
Glick, to adopt the ordinance.
There was no public comment.
Councilman Wagoner said he thought the City should
think long and hard of spending all the money at this
time. it could be used next year to keep the mill
rate at a low level in case the Legislature does not
allocate enought fundo.
Motion passed, with Councilman Wagoner voting no.
Mayor O'Reilly noted Councilwoman Kristin Lambert of
the City of Soldotna was in the audience.
B-2 Ordinance 697-91 - Amending Kenai Municipal Code,
Title 21 - Penalties, Airport Lands
MOTIONS
Councilwoman Glick moved, seconded by Councilman
Malston, to adopt the ordinance.
There was no public comment.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
B-3 Ordinance 698-81 - increasing Rev/Appns - Airport
Liability Insurance - $11,000
MOTION:
Councilman Malston moved, seconded by Councilman
Mueller, to adopt the ordinance.
There was no public comment.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
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B-4 Ordinance 699-81 - Increasing Rev/Appns - Supplies
& Equip., Recreation Center - $14,400
MOTIONS
Councilman VAalston moved: seconded by Councilman
Wagoner, to adopt the ordinance.
There was no public comment.
Councilwoman Glick asked, why are we buying equipment
for the Recreation Center? Don't we have a TV upstairs?
Aren't we buying things we don't really need? That
should have been included in the budget or revenue
sharing. They are from unappropriated funds balance.
This is circumventing standard operating procedure.
Also, what kind of equipment are we putting in? City
Manager Brighton replied they were recommended by the
Recreation Commission. Recreation Director McGillivray
explained they are for the lower level outside of the
racquetball area, it is a waiting area. The reason
they were not on the revenue sharing list is that in
previous years they did not go on revenue sharing.
Also, there was some money left from last year.
Motion passed, with Councilwoman Glick and Councilman
Malston voting no.
B-5 Ordinance 700-81 - Increasing Rev/Appns - Terminal
Parking Lot Improvements - $20,000
MOTIONS
Councilman Measles moved, seconded by Councilwoman
Glick, to adopt the ordinance.
There was no public comment.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
B-6 Resolution 81-74 - Contract for Arch. Engineer,
Design b Inspect. - $190,250 (Reconsideration)
MOTION, Reconsiderations
Councilman Mueller moved, seconded by Councilman
Wagoner, for reconsideration of the resolution.
Councilman Wagoner said he felt this was too much
money to spend on one project. The Airport Manager
had said 7,000 sq. ft., the new proposal is 8,000
sq. ft. The new schematics show us losing all the
freight area. We will be losing income on the ex-
pansion. Also, if we extend north, we will have
additional road work. That will cost money. Council-
man Measles said the schematics are preliminary, they
have nothing to do with the motion. Councilman
Wagoner noted the price of the architect is considered
in the total cost of the project. Councilman Measles
asked Councilman Wagoner if his question was with the
design or the amount of money. Councilman Wagoner
replied, design. We need to set a minimum criteria
of what we want in the airport. Mayor O'Reilly
suggested Councilman Wagoner's thoughts be included
in Carmen Gintoli's design proposal. Councilman
Wagoner said if we go into a contract for 0190,000,
we haven't decided the scope of the project, just
the perimeter. Councilman Meuller said in effect
we have given the architect $2 Million to shoot
at. He has a problem with the way this is set out.
We are not asking the contractor what can he do,
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but what can he do with $2 Million. Councilman
Wagoner said he reviewed the minutes of May 20, 1981.
He questioned the need of new schematics, we al-
ready had 3 concepts. Public Works Director Kornelis
had replied all 3 were very different and he would
like to consolidate them, this is the one that will
be used for. bid proposals. Councilman Wagoner said
there were none used for bid proposals because we
didn't receive any bid proposals using those
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schematics. He was under the assumption we would
be asking for an amount. Public works Director
Kor"lis explained he received 23 requests for pro-
posals, he sent schematics to all. In the request,
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Mayor O'Reilly noted this was dealt with at the
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woman Glick asked if it was his intention to just have
it on record since the Borough has taken action? Mayor
O'Reilly replied yes.
MOTIONS
Councilman Measles moved, seconded by Councilman
Hall, to adopt the resolution.
There was no public comment.
Motion passed, with Councilman Malston voting no.
B-8 Resolution 81-77 - Repair of Public Safety Building
Roof - Award to Peninsula Roofing - $5,296
MOTIONS
Councilwoman Glick moved, seconded by Councilman
Wagoner, to adopt the resolution.
There was no public comment.
Councilman Mueller asked, did we do some repair in
the last year, was there some warranty on this?
Fire Chief Winston replied, that was over the apparatus
room, this is over the office space, jail and police
dept. There is no warranty on this work, it is
preventative maintenance.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
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B-9 Resolution 81-78 - Transfer of Funds - Purchase
of Desk Attachment - $333
MOTION s
Councilwoman Glick moved, seconded by Councilman
Malston, to adopt the resolution.
There was no public comment.
City Manager Brighton explained this was a transfer
from one dept. to another, and required Council
approval.
Notion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
9-10 Resolution 51-79 - Accepting Grant - State Muni-
cipal Aid Entitlement - $2,313,340
Councilman Malston moved, seconded by Councilman
Mueller, to adopt the resolution.
There was no public comment.
Notion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
B-11 Resolution 81-80 - To Increase Deposit on Rental
of Port Kenay
MOTIONs
Councilwoman Glick moved, seconded by Councilman
Wagoner, to adopt the resolution.
There was no public comment.
Motion passed, with Councilman Malston voting no.
Mayor O'Reilly noted the gift of cookies from Louisa
Miller for Council and Administration.
W. Soss- Mayor O'Reilly noted in attendance were his wife, his
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daughter,l and a friend from out=of-State.
C. PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
C-1 Debbie Adamson - Litter Problem
The problem is with the cannery workers. It was
bad last year too. She distributed pictures of
the area where the cannery workers camped, and the
mess left there. She said this is where families
go, near Central Heights. The campers also had
a big fire, there could have been a forest fire.
Petersburg handled their problem with a community
park. They received $85,000 from the State, Kenai
might be able to do the same. She is requesting
the City build a park for public camping. There
should be bathrooms, running water, dumpsters, and be
within easy walking diatance to town and canneries.
Upon approval, the City should contact the cannery
operators/owners to instruct the kids to use them
for overflow. She noted last year the kids were
dumping into an open basement, there is a well
there, this could seep into other wells.
Ruby Coyle spoke. All the kids that stayed on her
property cleaned up, but one group. There will be
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_ -' a truck load of garbage to haul off. She is sure
�� i they did not use the public facilities available.
She asked him to leave and he did not feel he had
to. Something has to be done. It will probably
be worse next year. She didn't think it was fair
that the owners had to handle it alone.
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Mayor O'Reilly asked Administration to talk to the
City of Petersburg to pee how it was handled, then
to discuss it with the local canneries to get some-
thing started.
Council agreed to the request.
i C-2 Kristin Lambert - Cook Inlet Native Assn,
This is a job training program for youth and adults.
Their primary goal is to get people off welfare. It
is a local program. It has been extremely successful
in reducing crime and unemployment. They have wide
support from the community. Federal budget cuts have
affected them, Kenai may be cut out. It is non-dis-
criminatory, In order to get funding, they are sub-
s•+ mitts to the State for the Federally cut programs.
��1:ca�:o» They have, a commitment from the State for State
funds for the balance of the year. They are asking
for a financial contribution from the City. SBI68
is their main hope. The communities should use some
of their moneys for social services. They are asking
the Council for a resolution of support and a donation
of $25,000. That is not enough to run the programs,
just to indicate support.
Jack Brown, Cook Inlet Native Assoc., spoke. They
have had approximately 300 in the last 4 years. The
primary program is for youth offenders. They have
been commended nationally for this. The reason for
their success is they act as an extended family.
They find full-time, unsubsidized jobs for 78% of the
kids. They try to teach self-reliance and independence.
The wilderness Experience was'also successful, the
kids learned self-reliance. They feel they are the
only agency that can offer this type of program.
Bill Altland, Alaska Dept, of Fish b Game, spoke.
He has had 10 or 12 youth and adults in the program.
They have acquired skills. We should be, as a
community, not only interested in enhancing the City
but also human resources that support the City.
Wanda Carlson spoke. She was an instructor in the
program. She has seen much improvement in the kids
this summer.
Jeff Agent (sic), one of the workers, spoke. He
is working in his chosen field. This experience
is very valuable, it makes it easier for them to
get jobs if they have actual experience.
Daren Marian (sic) spoke. He has been employeed
with CINA for 2 years in auto mechanics. He has been
offered full time jobs and his future looks promising.
Carmen Gintoli, spoke. He was speaking as one of
the members of the State Manpower Services Council
and as a business man. He would encourage the
Council to support the program.
City Manager Brighton noted the City has one of
the youngsters in the City Hall. She is not the.
first. She is very conscientious and energetic.
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Kristin Lambert noted it will not be a CETA program,
but a State program.
Councilman Wagoner asked that Administration draw
up two resolutions: one endorsing CINA programs,
and one endorsing City participation in the amount
of $25,000.
City agreed to the action.
C-3 Myrna Gamble - President, Arts & Humanities Council -
Remodeling of Arts Center
There have been many visitors to the Arts Center,
they have used 4-1/2 guest books, of 480 lines each, in
the past 2 summers. The Art Guild does a lot of
work in the community, a $5,000 scholarship to a
graduating senior, they have an art show. They
have tried to get State money, but cannot because
it is City -owned.
C-4 Library Board - Monies for Architect for Library
Addtition
Janette Neal, President of the Library Board, spoke.
She was requesting City Council appropriate funds in
the capital improvement funds budget to develop plans
for the library addition. They have 5000'patrons,
they are bulging in their store rooms. They would
invite Council to come to the library and see what
the employees and volunteers are doing. City Manaqer
Brighton noted he was going to ask for a work session
later in the meeting, and that was to be one of the
topics.
Council agreed to add that to the list of topics.
Mayor O'Reilly asked that the Library Board be notified
of the work session time and date.
E. CORRESPONDENCE
E-1 Gov. Hammond - Appointment to Alaska Coastal
Policy Council
Mayor O'Reilly noted he was an alternate to Mr.
Crawford. Councilman Wagoner asked if Mr. Crawford
was still on the Seldovia Council, the appointment
must be of an elected official. Mayor O'Reilly
replied yes. Councilwoman Glick asked if Mayor
O'Reilly had contacted Mr. Crawford. Mayor O'Reilly
replied no, but he had not heard anything to the
contrary.
VWTION t
Councilwoman Glick moved, seconded by Councilman
Malston, the John Crawford's name be submitted as
member of Coastal Zone Planning Council.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
E-2 Signature for Alaska Dept. of Administration -
Municipal Aid Entitlement
MOTION:
Councilman Measles moved, seconded by Councilman
Malston, to prepare the letter for signature.
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Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
F. OLD BUSINESS
F-1 City Gymnasium Construction
Councilwoman Glick explained that at the Aug. 5, 1981
meeting, the Council was told if they had any problems
with the proposal, they could bring them to this
meeting. Recreation Director McGillivray added bond-
ing was also discussed. Councilwoman Glick said the
issue of 100% bonding was brought up, Atty. Delahay
has replied to that by memo in this packet.
F-2 Dirt Bike Problem
City Manager Brighton said there was a letter in the
packet from Police Chief Ross to the State Attorney
General. Councilwoman Glick asked if a copy had
been sent to Mrs. Hermenson. Mr. Brighton replied
he would send her a copy.
P-5 Fine Arts Building Renovation
Councilwoman Glick said at a previous Council work
session this matter was discussed and given to the
Public Works Committee. There are some items on
the list that are expensive, but this is a City
building. These people provide a worthwhile service.
Councilwoman Glick reviewed the list of requests.
She noted at this time we are no longer considering
a cultural center, it would be nice if the City
could upgrade their facility. Councilman Wagoner
said he didn't think we should do the proposal
without making a study of whether we are going to
keep the building. We should also study if we are
going to keep Fort Kenay. Councilman Measles said
it doesn't make any difference if we are going to
keep the building a short time or not, it will in-
crease the value when we get rid of the building.
Mayor O'Reilly asked that this item be added to
the work session list. Councilwoman Glick noted
at the work session Council told the Library Board
they could start architect proposals. City Manager
Brighton said at the last meeting he understood
Council asked the Library Board to come to this
meeting. A resolution was to be made up, but Ad-
ministration has no idea of design and size, so
we cannot appropriate money. The reason for the
Art Center proposal was because if have a Senior
Citizen's Center, perhaps we could combine the
museum and art center. We should study the alter-
natives. Councilman Malston noted when we went to
Juneau, we asked for an expansion. Whatever we
asked for, that is what we wanted. Mr. Brighton
said we asked for $750,000. Librarian DeForest
said that was to cover 5,000 sq. ft., current plans
show 10,000 sq. ft. She would like a work session.
Councilman Malston said the only money we have put
in the art center is to repair the roof. Any City -
owned building should be repaired on an as -needed
basis. Councilwoman Glick said, as for Fort Kenay,
we have the beginnings of a fine museum. if the
Senior Citizens vacate, she would suggest we expand
the museum. Councilman Wagoner noted Mrs. Gamble
had said State money could not be given to them
as long as the building is owned by the City. Maybe
we should give it to the Arts Council. Councilwoman
Glick asked that an ordinance addressing these items
be at the next meeting. It should also be discussed
at the work session.
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G. NEW BUSINESS
G-1 Recommendation from Planning & Zoning on Location
of Senior Citizens Center
City Manager Brighton explained before they can go
any further, they need the location of the building
settled. The Senior Citizens have chosen a site,
they have gone to Planning & Zoning. Mayor O'Reilly
asked if it was on FAA City property. Mr. Brighton
replied yes.
MOTION
Councilwoman Glick moved, seconded by Councilman
Hall, to accept the recommendation of the Planning
& Zoning Commission regarding location of the pro-
posed Senior Citizen Center.
Councilman Mueller asked if other sites were looked
at. Mr. Brighton replied yes, In looking down the
road, they wanted room for housing and proximity to
town. Some areas involved deeding with various
owners. They are proposing to lease one acre to
develop the cantor and withdraw the balance for
future development. The green belt area will be
honored. Atty. Delahay said the Council should be
advised that we should have permission from FAA
to lease or sell the area. It will have to be
leased or sold at fair market value. The FAA may
object to setting aside of the area. Councilman
Malston asked if Planning & Zoning was aware of
the other sites. Councilwoman Glick replied yes.
Mayor O'Reilly asked if there was a road entrance
and if there was water & sewer. Councilwoman Glick
replied because of proximity to Frontage Rd., they
would start near it. It would be bordering on
Frontage Rd. Councilman Malston noted we are try-
ing to develop the City and are taking a prime chunk
out of the area for a Senior Citizens Center.
Betty Warren spoke. She agreed this is prime property,
but a piece of land is worth what the developer is
willing to put into it. If business is located there,
it would be a waste of the view. The Senior Citizens
need to move, they are crowded. The future complex
will be an asset to the community. The City could
put hotels, restaurants, etc. on the bluff. The
Senior Citizens have contributed to the community,
they arc a growing group. They also spend money in
the community.
Councilman Malston asked, what does the comprehensive
plan call for? Planning & Zoning Chairman Bryoon
replied, high density, residential. Councilwoman
Glick said their future proposal will be in that
category. Councilman Mueller said first c o"bldoratioii
is FAA approval, second is - as we build those things,
we need to look at operations & maintenance.
Ruby Coyle spoke. The Senior Citizens should have the
privilege of a primary spot in Kenai to spend their
last days. The taxes the Senior Citizens have paid
deserve a most desirable spot.
Council on Aging Director Porter spoke. This area is
a prime spot for the Senior Citizens. They could have
a view and other benefits. The Recreation Center and
Library arc on prime community property.
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MOTIONS
Councilman Measles moved, seconded by Councilman
Mueller, to postpone action till we get a reading
from FAA and have Administration look into this
as soon as possible.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
Councilwoman Glick asked, if FAA is not agreeable,
would they be agreeable for lease?
G-2 Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified
MOTIONS
Councilwoman Glick moved, seconded by Councilman
Measles, to approve the billings.
Councilman Maiston asked, where is Arctic Office
1ocnted? Finance Airector Brown replied, Anchorage.
Councilman Malston asked, any reason they could not
be local? Mr. Brown replied, it went to bid and
was approved by Council.
Motion passed by unanimous consent.
1-3 Requisitions Exceeding $1,000
MOTIONs
Councilwoman Glick moved, seconded by Councilman
Mueller, to approve the requisitions.
Motion passed by unanimous consent.
Councilman Wagoner asked, why cannot some process be
used for approval of payment as is done for capital
improvements? We are doing a lot of unnecessary work.
Finance Director Brown replied the Consent Agenda was
designed to do this, there has been reluctance to
accept the Consent Agenda so there waa no need to try
for this. Mayor O'Reilly noted that was done some
time ago when safeguards were necessary. Maybe it
is time to review this.
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Admin. Bldg. Energy Grants - $8,450 (Public Hearing)
MOTION s
Councilwoman Glick moved, seconded by Councilman
-" Malston, to introduce the ordinance.
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Motion passed by unanimous consent.
MOTION;
-= Councilwoman Glick moved, seconded by Councilman
Wagoner, to have the aocond hearing and declaring
an emergency.
Atty. Delahay explained on a finance ordinance,
it is not necessary to declare an emergency.
MOTION, Amendments
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Motion paased by unanimous consent.
MOTION:
Councilwoman Glick moved, seconded by Cou
Malston, to adopt the ordinance.
There was no public comment.
Notion passed unanimously by roll call vo
G-5 Ordinance 702-81 - Increasing Rev/Appns - Lawton,
Walker, Tinker & Rogers Sts. - 0949,000
MOTION:
Councilman Measles moved, seconded by Councilman
Malston, to introduce the ordinance.
Motion passed by unanimous consent.
G-6 Ordinance 703-81 - Increasing Rev/Appns - Main St.
Loop & Barnacle Way - 0917,000
MOTIONS
Councilwoman Glick moved, seconded by Councilman
Malston, to introduce the ordinance.
Motion passed by unanimous consent.
0-7 Ordinance 704-81 - Increasing Rov/Appns - Grant
From State of Alaska to Care Center - $82,000
MOTIONt
Councilwoman Glick moved, seconded by Councilman
-Malston, to introduce the ordinance.
Councilman Wagoner said he thinks it is bad for the
City to have a separate class of young people when we
just put in a recreation center. He doesn't agree
with the State concept. City Manager Brighton said
the request was made by the Community Care Center,
not by the City. The funds are to pass through the
City as was done with the Recreation Center. it is
not a recreation center, it is a training center to
provide work schools. Councilman Wagoner said he
understood the difforonco, but it says work shop and
recreation center. They go to public schools that
have training centers.
Mayor O'Reilly said he sits on the Board, but he has
no money involvement, so he will vote.
Motion passed, with Councilman Wagoner voting no.
0-8 Ordinance 705-81 - Increasing Rev/Appns - Airport
Terminal Renovation & Expansion - $2,000,000
MOTIONS
Councilman Measles moved, seconded by Councilman
Mueller, to introduce the ordinance.
Motion passed, with Councilman Wagoner voting no.
G-9 Ordinance 706-81 - Increasing Rev/Appns -
(;ymnasium - $800, 000
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MOTIONS
Councilman Malston moved, seconded by Councilman
Measles, to introduce the ordinance.
Unanimous consent was asked for, Councilman
Mueller objected to the action.
Motion passed, with Councilmen Measles, wagoner,
Hall, Malston, Mayor O'Reilly voting yes; Council-
man Mueller, Councilwoman Glick voting no.
G-10 Ordinance 707-81 - Amending KMC, Title 6 -
Election Code - Canvassing Date
MOTIONS
Councilman Malston moved, seconded by Councilwoman
Glick, to introduce the ordinance.
Atty. Delahay said requested this be brought to
Council. Many absentees were denied the right to
vote because of the early canvass date. The original
Ord. 707-81 was for canvassing, the substitute was
prepared because under Charter Council may delegate
canvassing of votes to a canvassing board. This is
more of an Administrative task, Council has just been
approving the count. This substitute sets up a can-
vassing board. Mayor O'Reilly asked if the people
get paid. Atty. Delahay replied yes. Councilman
Measles asked, who appoints the judges? Atty. Delahay
replied, the Clerk submits the recommendations to the
Council for approval.
MOTION, Amendments
Councilman Malston moved, seconded by Councilwoman
Glick, to change the motion to introduce substitute
Ordinance 707-81.
Motion passed by unanimous consent.
G-11 City Admin. Bldg. - OMNI North - Change Order #3 -
$1,336
MOTIONS
Councilman Malston moved, seconded by Councilman
Mueller, to approve the billing.
Motion passed unanimously by roil call vote.
G-12 City Admin. Bldg. - OMNI North - Pay Est. #11 -
$16,627
MOTIONS
Councilman Malston moved, seconded by Councilman
Measles, to approve the billings.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
G-13 Central Kenai Interceptor - Tam Const. - Pay
Est. #5 - $133,121.68
MOTIONS
Councilman Measles moved, seconded by Councilman
Malston, to approve the billing.
Councilwoman Glick asked if the signed copy had
been received.
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Public Works Director Kornelis replied yes. Finance
Director Brown said he would compare the signed copy
and sign only if all is okay.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
G-14 Admin. Coordinator Contract - Gary Davis - $859.38
MOTION:
Councilwoman Glick moved, seconded by Councilman
Measles, to approve the billing.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
G-15 Frontage Rd. - Doyle Const. - Pay Est. #6 -
$94,471.18
MOTIONS
Councilwoman Glick moved, seconded by Councilman
Measles, to approve the billing.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
Councilman Mueller said, unless stop signs are put
up; someone will be killed. Public Works Director
Kornelis said he would look into it.
G-16 Rec. Center Gymnasium Addition - Dowling/Rice &
Assoc. - $2,913.50
MOTIONS
Councilman Measles moved, seconded by Councilwoman
Glick, to approve the billing.
Notion passed unanimously by roil call vote.
G-17 water 6 Sewer, Sect. 36 - Trans -Alaska Engrg. -
$10,174.81
MOTIONS
'Councilman Mueller moved, seconded by Councilman
Malston, to approve the billing.
Notion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
G-18 Water & Sewer, Sect. 36 -• Doyle Const. - Pay
Est. #5 - $166,061.09
MOTION:
Councilwoman Glick moved, seconded by Councilman
Wagoner, to approve the billing.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
G-19 water & Sewer, Sect. 36 - Doyle Const. - Change
Order #3 - ($538.87)
MOTIONS
Councilman Mueller moved, seconded by Councilman
Hall, to approve the billing.
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Councilwoman Glick asked why we had to move the
phone lines. Dick Lomen, Construction Manage:,
explained, the job was designed 2 years ago. It
had to redesigned because of conflict with :.he
utilities. They made changes in the drawings for
the phone lines. The Kusco iinea were not as the
as -built showed, but were over the proposed water
main. They discussed this with the utility companies
and opted to move the phone lines. It was easier
and cheaper. They have saved money on various items
up to $21,000.This change was put into this. Council-
woman Glick asked, why does the City have to move the
phone lines? Councilman Measles explained, it wasn't
put in wrong, the gas line was. It is on State right-
of-way. Atty. Delahay said in other places it has
been on City right-of-way, this is on State. We
don't have the right of ask them to move. Council-
woman Glick said she objects to the method used.
Usually savings are saved till last. A change order
should not be in aavings. Public Works Director
Kornelis said they can redo and submit at the next
meeting. The only reason was to expedite. Council-
man Measles noted it has already been done.
Motion passed, with Councilmen Measles, Mueller,
Wagoner, Hall, Mayor O'Reilly voting yes; Council-
woman Glick, Councilman Malston voting no.
G-20 Assignment of Lease - Great Northern Investment
Corp. to Donald Price, d/b/a Kenai Radiator Clinic
MOTIONS
Councilwoman Glick moved, seconded by Councilman
Measles, to approve the assignment of lease.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
G-21 Agreement Between City of Kenai and Officer
Michael Anastay - Attend School
MOTIONS
Councilwoman Glick moved, seconded by Councilman
Measles, to approve the agreement.
Councilwoman Glick asked, this is the same type of
agreement as the other ones with the Police Dept.?
City Manager Brighton replied yes.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
G-22 Engineering Inspect. - Lawton, Tinker, walker,
Rogers - Mike Taurianen Proposal
MOTION:
Councilwoman Glick moved, seconded by Councilman
Measles, to approve the proposal.
Public Works Director Kornelis explained, in both
proposals (G-22 & G-23) they have set up for every-
thing including alternates. As the project is re-
duced, the figures will be deducted and shown to
Council. Councilwoman Glick asked, is the lump
sum proposal on a not -to -exceed figure? Mr. Kornelis
replied, it is on hourly rates. Finance Director
Brown noted the money has not been appropriated.
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MOTION, Withdrawal:
Councilwoman Glick, with consent of second, with-
drew her motion.
MOTION s
Councilwoman Glick moved, seconded by Councilman
Measles, to request Administration to prepare a
contract with Mike Taurianen for engineering and
inspection of Lawton, Tinker, Walker, Rogers project
when the money is made available through State grant.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
G-23 Engineering Inspect. - Main St. Loop and Barnacle
t Way - Wince, Corthell & Bryson Proposal
MOTION s
Councilman Measles moved, seconded by Councilman
Malston, to request Administration to prepare a
contract with Wince, Corthell & Bryson for engineering
and inspection of Main St. Loop and Barnacle Way pro-
__ - ject when the money is made available through State
grant.
Notion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
F-3 SeaAir Application for Terminal Lease
F-4 FAA Letter Regarding Terminal Use
City Manager Brighton reviewed material in the
packet, and material passed out at the meeting.
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asking for accommodations. The latest response
from FAA was received today (8-19-81). This situation
has pervaded Council for some time now. Tesoro used
to have office space rented in the building, and has
now vacated. SouthCentral wishes to lease. He has
-- not been able to take action till he came to Council.
We have a conflict with prospective users, present
users and the PAA. The question is, are we going to
provide some sort of space for SeaAir in the terminal
building for a sign and ticket sales. This has nothing
r' to do with their ability to serve. If you refuse
space, you have not eliminated service. He suggested
the Council turn the solution over to Administration
and give them a couple of weeks to solve it. He
- agreed philosophically with the Council views on the
.` FAA attitude, but his job is to get the problem
settled. It is very difficult to put an individual
in a position of asking favors of FAA and going against
them. The safety factor has not been advanced, the
confusion factor has not been alleviated. The City
of Kenai cannot by itself afford to maintain and operate
the airport. The solution may not be appealing, but
it is a suggestion. We cannot go 7 different ways
and resolve anything. Councilman Measles said the
last letter raises another question more important
k, s, than SeaAir. We are talking about $2 Million to
renovate with no help from FAA, it says we have to
.� provide space to any that want to come in. Even
with an addition, anyone can come into the terminal.
Mr. Brighton said we either bow to FAA or go our own
way. We do not have the finances to do this. ;'here
t are many questions that are irrelevant to this problem.
We are in a position that no matter which way we go
i; there will be people mad. If we accommodate SeaAir,
terminal users -,I.11 be mad, if we don't SeaAir and
FAA will be mad. Councilman Wagoner noted not only
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did SeaAir ask for accommodations, but Alaska Air
and Evergreen. If we go back now, you had better be
ready to give space to others who ask.
MOTION:
Councilman Mueller moved, seconded by Councilman
Hall, to turn over to Administration for 2 weeks
.hake request to attempt to resolve the problems.
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Atty. Delahay said the deadline is Aug. 31, there
will not be time to come back. He suggested the
Council give Administration authority to handle.
He suggested an executive session. Councilman
Measles asked, have we talked to anyone higher than
Robie Stricklund? Mayor O'Reilly replied, the
legislators. Atty. Delahay noted they are not
higher, he has talked to the FAA attorney. Council-
man Measles asked the reason for the executive
session. Atty. Delahay replied, he doesn't like
to give a client's strength and weaknesses in public.
Atty. Rick Baldwin spoke. The Council has put a lot
of effort into this. It has not been fruitless.
Councils all over the country are debating this
Problem. All leases are on a first -come, first -
served basis. SeaAir was first, they have not
received a lease yet. Regarding Mr. Brighton's
statement about no congestion. That is not true.
FAA is bound by laws. They cannot make Kenai a
whipping boy, they cannot turn down land deals.
The City can deal with FAA as a door mat or they
can deal with a position of strength. Thera was
a time when we had more independence, this is the time
to get some of it back. At this time the City is
getting more from the state for many projects. We
don't need to rely on the Federal Govt., the state
has the funds. FAA is not the final arbiter, the
Court is. Regarding the immediate problem, SeaAir
space is not the question, not is money. The issue
is not philosophy, pride or loss of face. It is
not who gets mad. The question is do we right the
battle now, a year from now, or many years from
now on who has the authority to run the airport.
City Manager Brighton asked, if Council adheres
to his advise, and we lose money, will he be able
to find funds? Mr. Brighton noted also, Atty.
Baldwin was representing a client.
MOTION, Executive Sessions
Councilman Measles moved, seconded by Councilwoman
Glick, to go with Atty. Delahay's request for executive
session called because matters will be discussed that
immediate knowledge of which would clearly have an
adverse effect upon the finances of the governmental
unit.
John Quinley, Peninsula Clarion, spoke. He reminded
the Council that a very small portion can be discussed
in executive session by State law. Mayor O'Reilly
acknowledged the statement.
Council adjourned to executive session.
MOTION, Amendment:
Councilman Measles moved, seconded by Councilman
Mueller, to amend the motion to read, whatever is
worked out by Administration be brought back to
Council Wednesday night. (Aug. 26, 1981)
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VOTE, Amendment:
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
VOTE, Main Motion with Amendments
Motion passed, with Councilman Malston voting no.
Mayor O'Reilly advised Council there would be a
special meeting Aug. 26, 1981. Clerk Whelan was
asked to give notice to all interested parties.
H. REPORTS
H-1 City Manager
City Manager Brighton spoke.
City Manager Brighton advised Council there would be a
work session after the special meeting Aug. 26, 1981.
City Manager Brighton said the work session would
covers
a. Social Security election by employees
b. Art Center
c. Land sale and 2nd mortgage
d. Open house for Admin. bldg.
Of Library design
Councilwoman Glick asked Mr. Brighton about the
clock for the Council chambers. Mr. Brighton replied
he would take care of it.
H-2 City Attorney
Atty. Delahay spoke.
1. There are two claims the City has on City
property. A stolen truck that was destroyed
and a child wrote in fresh concrete. In both
cases, there is little chance of recovery.
2. He has a table in his library that is extra.
He would like to buy it.
3. Regarding the City Admin. bldg. parking lot.
We have not bought or leased it from FAA.
MOTION:
Councilwoman Glick moved, seconded by Councilman
Malston, that the City sell to Atty. Delahay the
computer table for $57.22 as long it meets the
legal requirements for sale of City equip.
Councilman Malston asked if any dept. can use it.
Atty. Delahay replied he had asked all depts., None
can use it. Councilman wagoner asked if the Histor-
ical Society had been contacted.
Motion passed, with Councilman Malston voting no.
Councilman Malston asked City Manager Brighton if
he had contacted the judge regarding prisoners doing
civic work, as was discussed in a recent meeting.
They could be used to pick up trash, etc. Mr.
Brighton replied he had checked with the police,
they had done it in the past, but have stopped.
Some group said that was demeaning, they should
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not have to. Councilman Malston asked Mr. Brighton
to check with the judge.
Mayor O'Reilly asked if this was the proper time
to discuss Council reaction to the Atty's memo on
land bidding procedures, He felt the memo deals
with allegations, then to judgements, and in doing
that casts more than just reflections but severe
Judgements on people involved on the last bidding
�n%f City lands, He saw no opportunity for those
people to respond. He has a belief the memo will
not be able to remain in confidentiality that is
between Atty. and Council for long. He would like
to hear from the people who were involved. Council-
woman Glick told Mayor O'Reilly he was not at the
last meeting when Atty. Delahay requested an executive
session. Council turned down the request. Atty.
Delahay was looking for direction and felt there
were aspersions cast on upstanding people. Her
reaction to the memo was trying not to get too excited
and come to a firm conclusion. It should be
addressed and laid to rest.You could compare it to
the situation with Mrs. Glad, but•her personal feel-
ing to -this is there are additional letters avail-
able involved in these allegations from other people.
These people should be given a chance to give their
Point of view. I have some question on information
released to bidders. Evidently Atty. Delahay felt
there was some question as to giving out information
on how many bids were given out. Atty. Delahay said
at the time he requested an executive session and
smanded to ask people to come and ask for a public
session if they wished. This is up to Council. City
tanager Brighton said Administration has already
acted on those bids. Atty. Delahay said then the
matter is moot as to what the City is going to do.
Councilwoman Glick said whether or not the matter
is moot, there were allegations made. They should
be cleared up. The reputation of the City is at
stake hers. Councilman Hall said as he interprets
it, these irregularities could be questioned that
they were irregularities. After reading it over a
couple times, he is not sure there were any
irregularities. Mayor O'Reilly said he can see
a situation where we could end up chasing ourselves
around on this. He thought we are the wrong body
to be deciding this. What this says to him is that
the system of bidding has been tampered with and it
is not within our powers to resolve. Perhaps the
memo should be handed to the District Attorney with
a request to be looked into to see if the bidding
process has been tampered with. This gives an
opportunity for those involved to have their say.
Atty. Delahay said this is not a criminal matter
and the District Attorney would not be interested.
This should have been handled before bids were
accepted. It is a civil matter. Councilman Measles
said the biggest irregularity is that information
was given out on how many bids were given out. That
should not be given out on sealed bids. Atty. Delahay
said we have construction contracts and the number
of bids is many times given out. Councilman Measles
said that should not be given out to prospective
bidders. Atty. Delahay replied that brings up the
problem of information belonging to the citizens.
We should make a law to that effect if you feel
that way. Mayor O'Reilly said that is one part of
the problem. The other part is the allegations
stated here. The people listed should have a chance
to respond. The Council should not do this. We
would be very remiss is we don't give these people
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a chance to speak. Councilwoman Glick said we have
2 recourses, give to the District Attorney or do
as the Attorney has suggested. She asked City
Manager Brighton, the sale is consummated? Mr.
Brighton replied, yes. The land sale was consummated
on the basis of the high bidder on Monday of this
week. The high bidder was in London right after
awarding of the bid. He brought his money in and
the documents have been sent to the Title company.
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Councilwoman Glick moved, seconded by Councilman
Measles, that the memo which Council received as
confidential matter between attorney and client
be given to the District Attorney for review to
see if there are any irregularities or our bidding
process has been tampered with.
City Manager Brighton stated the Council is about
to take under consideration probably one of the
strongest actions they have undertaken since he
has been here. He thinks they should study what
the ramifications are of a positive vote. He sees
them as unlimited and to the detriment of the City,
those involved, and the process the City is going
through to sell land. That action would provide
no benefit to anybody. He asked that they weigh
it very carefully when they cast their vote.
Councilman Wagoner said the City is being drug
into a conflict between 2 bidders. They don't
have to be involved in this. Councilwoman Glick
said it is her concern that the City does not find
themselves in the same position they were 10 years
ago. The concern is there may not be a thing wrong
and we can ignore it and hope it goes away. But
there is always a chance it may not be. She would
hate to see us even start in that situation. At that
time there were Council members who were aware of
problems but hoped it would go away. Others were
part of the problem. we are charged with the res-
ponsibility of the City as a whole. She is still
not clear in her mind that this is the right way
to go. Councilman Wagoner said the City has done
nothing, no accusations ha,,lc been made. The Atty.
has repeated heresay. This will make our FAA
problem look like a cakewalk. Councilman Hall said
this is a conflict between 2 bidders, not the City.
If the letter writer has problems, he should
initiate action. Councilman Wagoner said the Atty.
has done his job by telling Council of possible
ramifications and solutions.
Motion failed, with Councilman Measles, Mayor
O'Reilly, Councilwoman Glick voting yes; Council-
men Mueller, Wagoner, Hall, Malston voting no.
H-3 Mayor
Mayor O'Reilly spoke.
He noted the Dow/Shell report distributed this
date (8-19-81). Regarding the Shell meeting with
Mitsubishi. Nothing needed to be said, but Shell
emphasized the point that Kenai was a good place.
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H-6 Planning & Zoning
Councilwoman Glick spoke.
1. A Kenai Air Service tract rezoning was
approved.
2. A lease application on the former Serendipity
land was refused.
3. The Senior Citizen request for land was
discussed.
4. A zoning change was discussed and given to
Administration.
S. Subdivision of Kenai River Spit SID was
discussed.
6. Rezoning around airport and City Admin. bldg.
was discussed, Admin. is handing.
7. A lease application for a hotel was submitted.
Administration will handle.
Councilwoman Glick asked Atty. Delahay, when we go
to bid, in the past we have requested all documents
become the property of the City. Are we doing this
in regard to the City Ad. Bdig.? City Manager
Brighton replied he will check into this.
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I. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
Councilman Measles asked, is there any reason why
Council has to approve assignment of lease? Atty.
Delahay explained sub -leases may be approved by
Council, but assignments must be atVroved by Council.
The original lessee is still responsible in a sub-
lease.
Councilman Measles asked how come the fireplugs on
Section 34 are below ground level? City Manager
Brighton explained the extension pieces are not here
yet.
Councilwoman Glick noted there were compliments and
comments from the Board of Directors of the Municipal
League during their meeting Aug. 14 6 15. Also the
hospitality was noted. The City did themselves
proud.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 12s50 AM.
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