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KENAI CITY COUNCIL. - RKOULAR MPF.TINC
JANUARY 17, 1070 - 7:00 P,+N, I i
KENAI PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A. ROLL CALL
AGENDA APPROVAL
B. HEARINGS
1. Ordinance 455-78. Tidelands
2. Ordinance 456-78, Foreclosed Lands
3. Ordinance 457-78, Levying assessmont against benefited property
4. Ordinance 400-78, Increasing estimated revenuer/appropriations - Special Rescue Equip.
S. Ordinance 401-78, Amending 1070 Kenai 5tunielpal Airport Regulations
6. Ordinance 462-78, Procedures for conducting, telephone polls of the City Council
7. Ordinance 403-78, Increasing estimated revenues/appropriations - Purchase of Radar Equip.
9. Liquor License Renewals: Daddy's Money, Rig Bar, Fraternal Ardor of Pngles,
Kenai Elks Club #2425, Harbor View Restaurant, Oaken Keg 454 and Oaken Keg 058
C. PERSONS PRESENT SCIIEDULP.D TO BE HEARD
1. Carmen Gintoli - Forest Drive and Bluff Project
D. MINUTES
1. Minutes of the regular meeting of January 3, 1979
E. CORRESPONDENCE
1. Memorandum - Regarding joint meeting of Chamber Board and Council
2. Shimek a Peabody representing Aviation Consultants, Inc. - claim for compensation
S. Kenai Peninsula Community College - eoaaidoration of appointeo/Board of Regents
F. OLD BUSINESS
1. Les" of Airport Lands and Facilities - Raven Transit
2. Union Oil - Addition to Special Use Permit
0. NEW BUSINESS
1. Bills to be paid - bills to be ratified
2. Requisitions exceeding $500
S. Ordinance 484-79, Purchasing procedures of the City
4. Ordinance 405-79, Increasing estimated revenues/appropriations - write-off of
uncoHeotibla ambulance accounts receivable
S. Ordinance 400-79, Increasing estimated revenues/appropriations - "FaOtlities Plan"
8. Ordinance 407-79. Authorizing payment of taxes duo on foreclosed lands
7. Ordinance 488-79, Increasing estimated revenues/appropriations - Library
9. Ordinance 409-79. Capital Project Fund "Airport Ivey Sower Line"
10. Resolution 79-2. Transfer of funds - Airport Terminal Fund
11. Resolution 79-3. Authorizing letter of intent to continue Sr. Citizen Title fit Program
12. Discussion - Mayor's Committee on Land (Purpose, proposed method of operation,
Administrative personnel and funding support)
13. Assignment of Lem - BAC Supply Corporation
14. Payment to Coopers a Lybrand - Progress billing on annual audit
15. Payments to Ted Forsi for professional engineering services
10. Periodic Estimate for Partial Payment #7 - Rockford Corporation
17. Contract Change Order #5 - Rockford Corporation
10. Lase of Treat C - R. L. Roper
19. Lase of City owned lands - Serendipity
H. REPORTS
1. City Manager
2. City Attorney
S. Mayor
4. City Clerk
S. Finance Director
8. Planning a Zoning Commission
7. Kensi Peninsula Borough Assembly
1. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
ADJOURIil UT
KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING
AzkJANUARY 17, 1070 - 7: 00 P.M.
KENAI PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING
MAYOR VINCENT O'REILLY PRESIDING
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A. ROLL CALL
Present: Michael Seaman, Edward Ambarian, Betty Glick, Vincent O'Reilly
Absent,: Dan Whelan, Phillip Aber and Ron Malston
AGENDA APPROVAL
Mayor O'Reilly advised that item 0-9 would be deleted from the agenda until such
time that Councilman Whelan would be present to introduce the resolution.
B . HEARINGS
B-1: Ordinance 455-78
Mayor O'Reilly read Ordinance 455-78 by title only. "An ordinance accepting conveyance
by the State of Alaska to the City of Kenai of tide and submerged lands lying seaward
of the City; approving and adopting the official subdivision plat of the area conveyed;
and establishing procedures by which preference rights may be exercised."
Mayor O'Reilly opened the meeting to the public.
Mr. Ray Maehen, loval fisherman, stated that he had been involved in discussions
with the City Attorney and City Manager and as a result of these meetings, the fisher-
men still did not feel that their problems were being addressed. Mr. Machen requested
that Council direct Administration to re -write the Tidelands ordinance to properly
document the areas of "grandfather rights" and current leaseholder rights.
MOTION -
Couneilman Ambarian moved, seconded by Councilwoman Glick, to bring Ordinance
No. 455-78 back to the table.
Councilman Ambarian stated that the City had been following the procedures for
public hearing in order to garner public input, etc.1before final adoption of the ordinance.
Councilman Ambarian suggested that two members of Council be appointed to sit in on
the next meeting between the fishermen and administration and try to resolve some of
«.� the questions relative to the ordinance.
-� Mayor O'Reilly appointed Councilmembers Ambarian and Seaman to the committee to
-- - 5 meet with administration and interested fishermen to discuss areas of adjustment within
Ordinance 455-78.
MOTION:
Councilman Ambarian moved, seconded by Councilwoman Glick, to table Ordinance
455-78 until the next meeting of Council.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
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Mayor O'Reilly requested that correspondence from Erik Barnes and Kandall Carlson
be entered into the record as public input relative to the proposed Tidelands ordinance.
B-2: Ordinance 458-78
Mayor O'Reilly read Ordinance 458-78 by title only. "Declaring certain lands foreclosed
by the Kenai Peninsula Borough and deeded to the City of Kenai as dedicated for public
use and/or surplus to the needs of the City and amending Ordinance 312-78 to provide
for written notice to former owners of said parcels pursuant to State Statute."
Mayor O'Reilly opened the meeting to the public. There was no comment.
MOTION:
Councilwoman Glick, moved, seconded by Councilman Saamnn, for adoption of
Ordinance 458-78, declaring certain foreclosed lands for public use and/or surplus.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
B-3: Ordinance 457-78
Mayor O'Reilly read Ordinance 457-78 by title only. "An ordinance levying assessment
against benefited property of the road assessment district established by Ord. 357-77
and establishing related proceduresi'
Mayor O'Reilly opened the hearing to the public. There was no comment.
MOTION:
Councilman Ambarlan moved, seconded by Councilwoman Glick, for adoption of
Ordinance 457-78, levying assessment against benefited property.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
B-4., Ordinance 460-78
Mayor O'ReiUy read Ordinance 400-78 by title only. "An ordinance increasing estimated
revenues and appropriations in the General Fund in the amount of $5,454 for purchase of
syeslal rescue equipmentt'
Mayor O'Reilly opened the hearing to the public. There was no comment.
MOTION:
Councilwoman Glick moved, seconded by Councilman Seaman, for adoption of
Ordinance 460-78, increasing estimated revenues/appropriations in the amount of $5,454
for purchase of special rescue equipment.
Motion pressed unanimously by roll call vote.
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el)-5; Ordinance 461-76
Mayor O'Reilly read Ordinance 481-78 by title only. "An ordinance amending the 1970
Kenai Municipal Airport Regulationsl'
Mayor O'Reilly opened the hearing to the public. There was no comment.
MOTION:
Councilwoman Glick, moved, seconded by Councilman Seaman, for adoption of
Ordinance 461-78, amending the 1070 Municipal Airport regulations.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
B-6: Ordinance 402-78
Mayor O'Reilly read Ordinance 402-70 by title only. "An ordinance amending the Kenai
Code by establishing a procedure for conducting telephone polls of the City Couneill'
Mayor O'Reilly opened the hearing to the public. There was no comment.
City Manager Wise advised that the Ordinance would be sot for another hearing on
February 7, 1979 due to the amendments now included within the text of the ordinance,
('1OTION:
Councilman Seaman moved, seconded by Councilwoman Glick, for introduction of
' of Ordinance 402-78 as amended,
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
B-7: Ordinance 483-78
Mayor O'Reilly read Ordinance 463-79 by title only. "An ordinance increasing estimated
revenues and appropriations in the 1978-79 General Fund Budget by $2,025 for the pur-
chase of radar equipment"
Mayor O' Reilly opened the hearing to the public. There was no comment.
MOTION:
Councilwoman Glick moved, seconded by Councilman Ambarian, for adoption of
Ordinance 403-78, increasing estimated revenues and appropriations in the amount of
$2, 02S for the purchase of radar equipment.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call rote,
B-8: Liquor license renewals
` Mayor O'Reilly requested that the City Clerk report on the status of the following
°T applicants for liquor license renewals: City Clerk Rue Peter advised that all taxes
were current for Rig Bar, Fraternal Order of Eagles, Kenai Elks Club #2425, Harbor
View, Oaken Keg #54 and Oaken Keg #58, City Clerk Sue Peter also advised that
Personal property Taxes and Sales Taxes were delinquent for Daddy's Money.
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(",.MOTION:
Councilwoman Glick moved, seconded by Councilman Ambarian, that a letter of non -
objection for renewal of liquor licenses for Rig Bar, Fraternal Order of Eagles, Kenai
Elks Club #2428, Harbor View Restaurant, Oaken Keg # 54 and Oaken Keg #58 be sent a
Council further directs that a letter of objection to renewal of beverage dispensary
license for Daddy's Money be sent based on delinquent sales taxes and personal property
taxes.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
C. PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
C-h Mr. Carmen Gintoli
Mr. Gintoli, architect, presented a schematic of a planned park area at the end of
Forest Drive adjacent to Redoubt Terrace Subdivision. Mr. Gintoli advised that
Phil Bryson, Craig Press and himself had undertaken the project to assist the City to
obtain a solution to prevent access to the Beach from this area as well as terrace
and plant the bluff to further aid in the erosion problem, Mr. Gintoli stated that a
playground for the children could be constructed at relatively little cost to the City
and he had discussed the situation with Mr. Jeff Hassler of Carr-Gottstein and Mr.
Hassler indicated that C-G would agree to share a portion of the costs with the City.
Mr. Clintoli stated that Craig Freas and Phil Bryson would donate engineering services
and he would donate his architectural services should the Council direct that the
project proceed.
MOTION:
Councilman Ambarian moved, seconded by councilman Seaman, that Council approve
the concept of the proposed plan as submitted by Mr. Gintoli for a park area at the end
of Forest Drive adjacent to Redoubt Terrace S/D and Council further directs Administration
to provide cost information and estimates to Council.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
D. MINUTES
D-1: Minutes of the reg
ular meeting of January 3, 1979
Approved as distributed
E. CORRESPONDENCE
E-l: Memorandum
City Clerk Sue Peter reported that Peggy Arness of the Chamber had contacted her
office requesting that a joint meeting of the Kenai Board of Directors and the members of
Council be held the last Friday of every month. Council so concurred and directed
City Clerk Peter to advise the Chamber accordingly.
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�E-2: Aviation Consultants, Inc.
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Mayor O'Reilly requested that the matter be placed on the agenda in that the City had
received a letter from Shimek & Peabody representing ACT and ACI's claim for compensation
arising out of the parking lot construction at the Kenai Airport and their purported loss ,n
of business. Councilman Ambarian stated the letter requested that the City Attorney �
provide Shimek a Peabody with information relative to the claim and it was Councilman
Ambarian's personal opinion that as the City Attorney is involved in pressing City matters,
the request of Shimek a Peabody should be handled on their own without further City
Involvement.
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Council so concurred.
E-3: Kenai Peninsula Community College
Mayor O'Reilly advised that he wished to acknowledge correspondence received �
from KPCC relative to the consideration supporting the nomination of a person to the
Board of Regents of the University of Alaska as vacancies develop. Mayor O'Reilly
advised that the Borough Assembly had also gone on record in support of the appoint-
mont of Mrs. Donnie Thompson and inquired if Council wished to also offer a show of
support?
MOTION:
Councilwoman Glick moved, seconded by Councilman Seaman, that a letter of support
for the nomination of Dennis Thompson to the Board of Regents of the University of
Alaska be sent to Governor Hammond.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
F. OLD BUSINESS
F-1: Lease of Airport Lands
MOTION:
Councilman Ambarian moved, seconded by Councilwoman Glick, for approval of
lease of Lots 7 and 8, Old Aircraft Apron, Kenai Municipal Airport, to Raven Transit
for a term of two years at an annual rental rate of $000.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
Councilman Ambarian commented that as all the leases in the Old Aircraft Apron area !
(Concession lots) expire in 1980, the Council should discuss plans for the future use of
the area.
��-2: Union Oil
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City Manager Wise requested that Council consideration be given to an amendment
to Union Oil Company's Special Use Permit to include a "force majeure" clause.
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MOTION:
n Councilman Seaman moved, seconded by (I.ouncilwomnn Glick, for approval of
amendment to Special Ilse Permit for Union nil Rempany drilling permit to include
a "force majoure" clause.
Councilman Ambarian advised that as he was an employee of Union nil Company
he would abstain from voting.
QUESTION:
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote with Councilman Ambarian abstaining.
0. NEW BUSINESS
G-1: Bills to be paid - bills to be ratified
MOTIONC
Councilman Ambarian moved, seconded by Councilwoman Glick, for approval of
bills to be paid and bills to be ratified as listed this date.
Motion passed unanimously by roil tail vote.
0-2: Requisitions exceeding $500
MOTION:
Councilwoman Glick moved, seconded by Councilman Seaman, for approval of
requisitions exceeding $500 as listed.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
0-3: Ordinance 464-79
Mayor O'Reilly read Ordinance 464-79 by title only. "An ordinance amending the Kenai
Code relative to the purchasing procedures of the City."
MOTION:
Councilwoman Glick moved, seconded by Councilman Seaman, for introduction of
Ordinance 464-79, purchasing procedures,
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
0-4: Ordinance 465-70
Mayor O'Reilly read Ordinance 465-79 by title only. "An ordinance increasing
estimated revenues and appropriations in the 1970-79 General Fund Budget by $3,571
and authorizing the write-off of uncollectible ambulance accounts receivable,"
Q MOTION:
Councilman Ambarian moved, seconded by Councilwoman Glick, for introduction of
Ordinance 465-79, increasing estimated revenues/appropriations for write-off of
uneollectiblo ambulance accounts receivable.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
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0-$: Ordinance 406-70
Mayor O'Reilly read Ordinance 400-79 by title only. "An ordinance increasing estimated
revenues and appropriations by $30, 500 in the capital Project Fund entitled "Kenai
Sewerage Project #C-020077010, Facilities Plan." dd
MOTION: 1
Councilwoman Glick moved, seconded by Councilman Rosman, for introduction of
Ordinance 460-79, Facilities Plan.
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Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. j
0-8: Ordinance 407-70 +'
Mayor O'Reilly read Ordinance 467-79 by title only. "An ordinance increasing
estimated revenues and appropriations by $3, 318 in the Capital Improvement Special
Revenue Fund and authorizing the payment of taxes due on foreclosed lands dedicated j
for public purposes."
MOTION: • ' ,
Councilman Seaman moved, seconded by Councilwoman Glick, for introduction of
Ordinance 487-70, authorizing pe,imeat of taxes on foreclosed upon lands. .
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
0-7: Ordinance 468-79
Mayor O'Reilly read Ordinanee468-79 by title only. "An ordinance increasing estimated ;
revenues and appropriations by $522 in the 1978-79 General Fund Budged'
MOTION: i
Councilman Seaman moved, seconded by Councilwoman Glick, for introduction of
Ordinance 468-79, appropriations of library donations for purchase of library books
and library materials. ;
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Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
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0-8: Ordinance 469-79 !
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Mayor O'Reilly read Ordinance 468-70 by title only. "An ordinance establishing a
Capital Project Fund entitled "Airport Way Sewer Line, and increasing estimated
revenues and appropriations in that fund by $287,0001'
MOTION:
Councilman Ambarian moved, seconded by Councilwoman Glick, for introduction
of Ordinance 400-70, "Airport Way Sewer Lint'
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. -
0-9: Deleted
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0-10: Resolution 79-2
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Mayor O'Reilly read Resolution 79-2 - "Transferring funds within the 1978-79
Airport Terminal Fund Budget in the amount of $475 to repair and Maintenance."
Finance Director Charles Brown requested thnt the amount within the resolution
be increased to $600 to cover a boiler inspection in the Terminal Building that was
required by the State.
MOTION:
Councilman Ambarian moved, seconded by Councilwoman (flick, for adoption of
Resolution 79-2, transferring monies in the amount of $500 within the Airport
Terminal Fund (Repair and Maintenance).
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
G-Us Resolution 70-3
Mayor O' Reilly read Resolution 79-3 by title only. "A resolution authorizing a letter
of intent to continue the Kenai Senior Citizen Title III Program FY 79-80."
MOTIONS
Councilman Seaman moved, seconded by Councilwoman (flick, for adoption of
Resolution 79-3. authorizing letter of intent FY 79-80 Senior Citizens Title III Program.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
G-12: Mayor's Committee on Land
Mayor O'Reilly presented Council with a draft letter and "Proposed Course of Action"
to be sent to various individuals that have been selected to serve on the Mayor's Land
Committee. Mayor O'Reilly stated that though the committee is large, it was his intent
that these individuals present data, hold public hearings and offer testimony relative
to the possibility of selling or leasing Airport lands. Mayor O'Reilly advised that the
first meeting of the Committee will be February lot at the Public Safety Building beginning
at 7: 00 p.m.
G-13s Assignment of Lease
MOTION:
Councilman Ambarian moved, amended by Councilwoman Glick, for approval of
assignment of base from BsC Supply Corporation to Dennis Linnoll, Eugene Chase,
Harold Smith and Robert Derdon, a joint venture company for Lot 7, Block 1,
Section Addition, Etclin Subdivision.
Motion passed unanimously
14: Payment to Coopers Lybrand
MOTION:
Councilwoman Glick moved, seconded by Councilman Beaman, for approval of payment
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in the amount of $1,000 to Coopers k Lybrand for progress billing on annual audit
!� for year ended June 30, 1970.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
0-15: Payments to Ted Forsi a Associates
MOTION:
Councilman Seaman moved, seconded by Councilwoman Glick, for approval of payments
to Ted Forsi s Associates as follows: Project No. 7832 - $2, 030.85; Project 7800 -
$2,988.76; Project 7881- $1,102.58; Project 7862 - $2,500.10 and Project 7863 - $587.58.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
0-16: Periodic Estimate #7
0-17: Contract Change Order #5
MOTION:
Councilwoman Glick moved, seconded by Councilman Reaman, for approval of
Periodic Estimate #7 in the amount of $11,220.69 to Rockford Corporation and Contract
Change Order #5 in the amount ofJ973.80 to Rockford Corporation.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
0-18: Lease of Tract C
City Manager Wise requested that this item be tabled to include an addendum to the
lease to Mr. Roper that would protect the public's use of the facility and allow the City
to monitor the public's accessibility to the area.
MOTION:
Councilman Ambarian moved, seconded by Councilwoman (click, that the City of Kenai
hereby approves the concept of the lease of Tract C, Kenai Boat Romp including 17.804
acres, to Robert Roper for a term of 99 years at the annual ;rental of $4, 862.97 and further
directed Administration to prepare an addendum to the lease to be presented to Council
for review and approval.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
0-19: Lease of City owned lands
MOTION:
Councilman Ambarien moved, seconded by Councilwoman Glick, for approval of
lease of Lot 3, Spur Subdivision Number 1 to Serendipity Enterprises for a term of 40 years
and two successive periods of ten years each, at an annual rental of $32,424.70.
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It. REPORTS
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81-1s City Manager
City Manager Wise reported that n letter has been Rant to all F130's applying for lease of
tracts in the area between the Terminal and the Tower, Mr. Wise advised that these persons
have boon asked to further dofino and clarify their applications so that they may be submitted
to the Planning Commission for review.
Mr. Wise requested Council concurrence of his attendance of n Wetlands Conference
to bo hold in Anchorage February 5th. Mr. Wise stated that the conference was being given
by the Department of Environmental Conservation. There was no objection to his attendance.
Division of Parks - Mr. Wise reported that informntion had been received by the Administration
on trails and footpaths and the State will provide funding if applications are submitted no
later than the and of January. Mr. Wise recommended that one area of concern would be
trails around the Oiler's Park. Councilman Ambarian suggested that another area of
consideration should be a bike trail on the bridge road, Mayor O'Reilly advised that the
City must present a five year plan and though the Council should have been made aware
of this letter much sooner, the City must now work diligently in order to meet the
January 31st deadline.
No objection from Council for Administration to prccoed with a plan to be presented to
the State.
f Willow Street Project - The State has advised that they will place "No Parking" signs H
along the street upon completion as well as include an alternate bid requirement for concrete
sidewalks, however, the City's request for illumination could be included in the plans
but a decision would have to be made as to placement and areas of funding, Mr. Wise
suggested that an assessment district he formed for the property owners along Willow who
would benefit from the placement of the illuminery lights. Craig Freas of Wince-Corthell
-' suggested that if the lighting wore not to be installed at this time, to have the State include
the ducting so that the street will not have to be dug up at a later date.
- - MOTION.
Councilman Ambarian moved, seconded by Councilwomnn Glick, that the City hereby
request the State to include full lighting along Willow Street in the plans with the under-
standing that the City has the option to cancel the lighting alternate if proper funding is not
available for that portion of the project.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
Proposed Wien flights into Kenai - Mr. Wise advised that after the meetings with Wien
at the Chamber Board of Directors meeting, the Airports Division of the FAA was contacted
relative to the upgrading of the runway to see if the project should be expanded to handle
the additional traffic created by the Wien flights and heavier aircraft and meetings with
Wien personnel, the engineering firm (CH2M 11111), FAA Airports Division personnel and
the City will be hold. Mr. Wise reported that he also inquired if funds would be available
(ADAP) for assistanco in the renovation of the Airport Terminal and wag advised that the
project would fall under ADAP assistance but the FAA did not advise if funds were indeed
available.
H-2: City Attorney
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Mr. Schloroth reported that Mr. Thomns of Kenai Utility Service Corporation advised
that the Council action denying any further responsibility
submitted by KUSCO has resulted in KUSCn turning the matter over to Small Claims Court.
Clarion/Cason/Thompson - the City has been advised by their attorney that they have had
an independent appraisal made, however, the City has not yet received a copy of such --
Mr. Sehloreth requested Council authorization to send a letter to their attorney requesting
a response within ton days or the City will file accordingly. Council so concurred.
Shimok & Peabody representing ACI - Mr. Sehloreth referred to the letter received relative
to ACI's claim for compensation for business lost during the construction of Airport Loop --
Mr. Sehloroth stated that reports indicate that their business did show an increase and
a letter should be sent to Shimok accordingly.
MOTION:
Councilman Ambarian moved, seconded by Councilwoman Glick, that the City Attorney
draft a letter to Shimek & Peabody relative to ACI's claim against the City concerning
purported lost revenue to their business during construction work on Airport Loop and
such letter be submitted to Council prior to submission to Shimek & Peabody.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
Ordinance on procedures for non -airport and non -tidal lease lands - Mr. Schlereth
pointed out that such an ordinance should be drafted to more clearly define the City's
procedures. City Manager Wise advised that these lands involved approximately 2,000 acres.
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Council concurred that a draft ordinance be prepared for review and consideration.
11-3: Mayor ;
Mayor O'Reilly advised that he and the Mayor of Soldotna visited CMAL offices in Anchorage
relative to the Antiquities Act and also vialtod the Resource DevOlopment Couneii and a
representative from this area will be funded by OEDP to participate in the meetings.
Mayor O'Reilly also reported that Mayor Bearup would like to meet with City personnel
and Council members relative to the scheduling of area -wide emergency communications.
Mayor O'Reilly advised that Councilman Ambarian, Administration and Public Safety personnel
would be meeting with Soldotna City personnel on Monday.
H-4: City Clerk
No report
H-5: Finance Director
No report
Q-6: No meeting
11-7: Borough Assembly
Councilman Ambarian reported on the Public Works Committee from Council and the following;
items:
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Airport Way realignment project - Traffic Engineer from the State of Alaska attended meeting
n and heard concerns of City relative to the "super elevation" at the intersection at the Spur
and possible changes were discussed. Administration is to request written acceptance
of participation by the State concerning the project.
f Airport Terminal modifications b arctic doors for lobby -plans reviewed and recommended
approval by Council - No objection by Council.
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f Additional baggage and counter space in Airport Terminal -- City Manager Wise advised
i the Public Works Committee that there were three applications for air carrier service before
the ATC and the City should plan the necessary modifications contingent upon the increased
' need for space within the Terminal. City Manager Wise recommended that funds be expended
for architecture concepts and the City has received an estimate for preliminary work in the
amount of $2, 500.
€ . _ MOTION:
Councilman Ambarion moved, seconded by Councilwoman Glick, that Carmen Gintoli, architect,
be authorized to proceed with preliminary design work for modifications to the Terminal
allowing for additional counter and baggage space and such work not to exceed $2, 500.
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Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
Homer Electric Association claims for reimbursement of costs incurred in repairing damages
to their system during construction projects -- Councilman Ambarian reported it was the
feeling of the committee that the City was not responsible for the claims and it was IMA's
responsibility for the operation of their system, not the City' a.
Warm storage and City yard facility -- Councilman Ambarian stated it was the feeling of
the Committee that Council should prepare a plan for future storage of equipment for the
Airport, present facilities and status of some, etc.
Councilman Ambarian also reported that the Committee discussed development of a source
for gravel for the City and also discussed a City flail complex which include offices
and Council meeting rooms.
{ Councilman Ambarian stated that on the items discussed, the City has $300,000+ in funds
to expend for some of the projects and it was the Committee's feeling that a priority list
should be prepared. All but one member of the Committee felt that equipment warm storage
had top priority with the remaining member fooling that a City Hall complex had top priority.
Mayor O'Reilly suggested that a work session be held Wednesday, January 30th to discuss
priorities. Council so concurred.
Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly - Councilman Ambarian reported on the Assembly meeting
of January lath in which Ord. 78-72, transferring right, title and interest in the old Deward
High School to the Alaska Akin Center passed unanimously. Also, introduction of Ord. 79-2
79-3, 79-4 and 79-5, passed for hearing. The Assembly also supported Res. 79-3, urging
the Governor to appoint Mrs. Donnis Thompson to the University Board of Regents.
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PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
I-1: Mr. Doyle Carlson - inquired if he might offer testimony relative to the Tidelands
Ordinance and was advised by Mayor O'Reilly that the ordinance had been tabled and
would be set for public hearing at the next meeting as well as meetings will be scheduled
between City Administration and fishermen to further discuss the issue at which
Mr. Carlson was urged to attend and offer his input.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to be brought before Council, Mayor O'Reilly adjourned
the meeting at 9: 46 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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