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S. Ordin-nee 481. 79, Willow 1ltrae4 tuiainatYm Announnsont Uif trict
4. Ordinance 02-70, Amending Pertoonnol Ordinance
S. Ordlnnneo 483.79, flpeelnl Revenue Yund "Claim Employment PrUMM"
6. Itocolutton 70-20. Twomfor of funds for Communlestions
7, Itesofullo), 70-27, Trauator of fusel" for repair of bollor in Terminal
S. Resolution 79-20, Release of certain land# from FAA
9, Resolution 70-29, Tranuf it rif funds in City Monger Budget
10, Resolution 79-30. Rojeeting nit bid" for eontraets for of Termfnnl
(a) Itesalutinn 70-91. Authaviving Census withln the City of «anal
(b) Reiv)tu)ion 70-32, Payment to IIY,A frn inctnllntfon of conduit at Airport Terminal
It. Ted Forsi & A"cnciaten inspection Contract
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KENAI CITY COUNCIL, - REGULAR MEETING
?0"1*801 21, 1070 - 7: 00 P.M.
1.0fiLIC SAFETY BUILDING
MAYOR VINCENT O'REILLY PRESIDING
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A. ROLL CALL
Present: Ronald Malston, Vincent O'Reilly, Michael Seaman, Phillip Aber,
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Edward Ambarian and Betty Glick
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AGENDA APPROVAL
Mayor O'Reilly stated the following items would be added to the agenda with the
unanimous consent of Council:
E-2 - Correspondence from City of Soldotna relative to the Communications Systesr..
0-1(s) - Election of now Councilmember to fill remainder of Councilman Whelan's term
0-10(a) - Resolution 70-31- Census for the City of Kenai
G-10(b) - Resolution 70-32 - Payment to Homer Electric Association for conduit
0-18 - Discussion - Warm Storage Facility, City Hall and Piro Dept. Sub -Station
Council so concurred,
B. HEARINGS
B-is Ordinance 477-70
Mayor O'Reilly read Ordinance 477-70 by title only. "An ordinance declaring a
certain parcel of land foreclosed by the Kenai Peninsula Borough and deeded to the City
of Kenai as dedicated for public use.
Mayor O'Reilly opened the hearing to the public. There was no comment.
MOTION:
Councilman Malston moved, seconded by Councilman Seaman, for adoption of
Ordinance 477-70, declaring a certain parcel of land foreclosed upon by the Borough
for public use.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
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_ - Mayor O'Reilly read Ordinance 478-70, amending Ordinance 442-78, which provides
for the transfer of funds from the General Fund Reserve for Capital Improvements to the
Water a Sewer Special Revenue Fund Reserve for Sewer Treatment Plant Improve-ments."
Mayor O'Reilly opened the hearing to the public. There was no comment.
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MOTION:
Councilwoman Click moved, eeconded by Councilman Seaman, for adoption of
Ordinance 479-79. amending Ordinance 443-78 to provide that the transfer be treated
an a loan to be paid back to the General Fund from future revenues of the Water and
Sewer Special Revenue Fund.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
B-3: Ordinance 479-79
Mayor O'Reilly read Ordinance 479-70 by title only. "An ordinance repealing; Section 18,
Article 3 of the 1903 Kenai Code as amended rolating to street excavations and enacting, in its
place a now ordinance dealing with this subjeet."
Mayor O'Reilly opened the hearing to the public. There was no comment.
City Manager Wise pointed out that the ordinance was introduced at the last meeting of
the Council, however, since that time drastic amendments had been made to the body of
the ordinance and would recommend that the ordinance be brought back for hearing at
the April 4th meeting,
MOTION:
Councilman Ambarian moved, seconded by Councilwoman Glick, for introduction of
Ordinance 479-79, as amended, and setting another Riblie Hearing for the Council meeting
of April 4, 1979.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
B-4: Liquor License Renewals - Italian Gardens, Katmai Room, Kenai Joe's, Rainbow Bar a
Grill and Peninsula Oilors
City Clerk Suo Peter advised that all taxes were current for Italian Garden%however,
salon taxes for the Iris quarter for the Katmai Room have not been filed and are considered
delinquent; Rainbow Bar a Grill - Personal Property Taxes are delinquent in the amount
of $90.59 and last quarter sales taxes are delinquent; Kenai Joe's - Personal Property
taxes are delinquent in the amount of $20,91 and last quarter sales taxes delinquent; and
Peninsula Oilers have not filed a Personal Property Tax statement nor havo they filed on
last quartes(s salon taxes.
City Clerk Peter advised that the above persons had been advised that problems existed
and each indicated that they would be working with the Borough to bring the reports up-to-
date.
MOTION:
Councilwoman thick moved, seconded by Councilman Ambarlan, that a letter of non -objection
relative to Italian Hardens be sent to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board and further that
the City would allow the thirty day period to pass to allow rectiftation of various problems
existing for the Katmai Room, Rainbow Aw a Grill, Kenai Joe's and Peninsula Oilers, and
at the conclusion of the thirty day period the Clerk is authorized to submit a "statement of
issues" and protest to the ABC Board for all remaining delinquent accounts.
Motion passed unanimously.
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PERSONS PRESENT SCI BDUL1:1) 'PO BE. 11EAiU)
C-1: Charles Ogle representing SeaLand
Mr. Ogle came before Council to outline the present situation relative to the Howard
Ilighway closure and the effects on tourism, business, ete.,on the Peninsula, Mr. Ogle
advised that representatives from various interost groups such its trucking firms,
representatives from the various cities on the Peninsula whose tourist trade would be
affected, oto.,mot with the highway Department officials at the Borough to attempt
some schedule which would offer relief to all concerned with the problems caused by
closure of the highway. Mr. Ogle reported that no a result of the mooting, the State
recommended some type of unified policy statement from the coneerned parties to be an
effective moans of showing concern over the closure of the highway, Mr. Ogle advised
that upon preparation of the policy statement, he would return to Council for concurrence
and support from the City of Kenai, Mayor O'Reilly thanked Mr. Ogle for attending the
meeting and reporting on an item of utmost impert:ineo to the City.
D. MINUTES
Councilwoman Glick moved for approval of the minutes no corrected (page 2 - results
of motion under R-1 and motion and results under P-1; page 3 - items O-1 and 0-2 - results
of voting; and page 10 motion and results of voting under 11-1. Minutes stood approved
as correctod,
CORRESPONDENCE
E-1: Kenai Historical Society
Mayor O'Reilly acknowledged receipt of a letter from the Kenai Historical Society in which
the historical Society extended an invitation to meet with the City Council, at their
convenienco, in the Museum to discuss future plans for the Museum and the present
need for a paid Museum curator, Mr. Roger Meeks advised that the Historical Society
has been supported solely by grants, however, the need is becoming more and more
apparent for a paid curator to be on hand at the museum certain hours of the day.
Council suggested a meeting be Rot up with the historical Society at the Museum on
Wednesday, March 28th at 5:00 p.m.
E-2: City of Soldotna
Mayor O'Reilly brought correspondence received from the city of Soldotna to the Council
table for consideration. Mayor O'Roilly advised that Soldotna had formed a committee
to discuss the possibility of coordinating efforts to enter into an agreement with the City
of Kenai to provide dispatch service for the City of Holdotna, Councilman Ambarian stated
ho felt a committee from Council should meet with the Soldotna Committee to determine
their needs and then instruct Administration to prepare cost figures, cte .
Mayor O'Reilly appointed Couneilmembers Aber, Seaman and Ambarian and requested
that Councilman Aber act as chairman of the committee from Council.
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r 3: Alaska Public Forum
Mayor O'Reilly brought Council attention to a letter in the informational part of their
paeketa from the !hate of Alaska Public Forum nivision relative to oil and gas sales
around Alaska. Mayor O'Reilly stated that he had prepared a draft reply to the letter
and requested Council concurrence to send the letter which specifically endorses the
September 1081 Cook Inlet OCS sale and the City'a concerns. Council so concurred.
F. OLD BUSINESS
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0. NEW BUSINESS
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ELECTION OF NEW COUNCIL MEMBER
Mayor O'Roilly opened the meeting to nominations for the selection of a Council member
to fill out Councilman Whelan'9 remaining term of office which will expire October, 1070,
Councilman Ambartan nominated Ross Kinney.
Councilman Malston nominated Dr. Charles Bailie
There wore no further nominations. Mayor O'Reilly instructed the Clerk to prepare for
balloting. Final tabulation - Ross Kinney - 3 and Dr. Charles Bailie - 3
Mayor O'Reilly opened the meeting for nominations
Councilman Ambarian nominated Ross Kinney
Councilman Malston nominated Dr. Charles Bailie,
Councilman Malston stated that he felt an individual should be selected as soon as possible
due to the fact the up -coming budget work sessions would soon be underway and this
was a very critical time for the City. Councilman Malston also commented that it was his
understanding that Mr. Kinney may not be able to meet the residency requirement until
April 12th,
Mayor O'Reilly instructed the Clerk to prepare for balloting.
Final tabulation - Ross Kinney - 2 and Dr, Charles Bailie - 4.
Mayor O'Reilly requested that the Clerk advise Dr. Bailie of his selection and inform
him that he would be sworn in at the regular meeting of April 4th .
��0--1: Bills to be paid - bills to be ratified
�TION:
Councilwoman Glick moved, seconded by Councilman Malston, for approval of bills to
be paid and bills to be ratified presented this date.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
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G-2: Requisitions exceeding $500
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Councilman Malston moved, seconded by Councilwoman Glick, for approval of requisitions
exceeding $500 as submitted this date.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
0-3: Ordinance 481-70
Mayor O'Reilly read Ordinance 481-79 by title only. "An ordinance finding that the installation
of luminaries as a part of the State of Alaska reconstruction of Willow Street is necessary
and will benefit the property affected and directing that the City proceed with construction
of the improvement."
MOTION:
Councilwoman Glick moved, seconded by Councilman Beaman, for introduction of
Ordinance 401-79, formation of assessment district for improvement to Willow Street
relative to luminaries.
City Manager Wise pointed out that the second reading would not be until May 4 which would
allow appropriate time to advise all affected property owners and offer them the opportunity
to make comment.
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Motion passed unanimously by roll tail vote.
0-4: Ordinance 482- :9
Mayor O'Reilly read Ordinance 492-79 by title only. "An ordinance amending the
Personnel 19gulations as set forth in Ordinance 330-77 concerning holiday pay for the
dispatchers."
MOTION:
Councilwoman Glick moved, seconded by Councilman Ambarian, for introduction of
Ordinance 482-79, amending the Personal Regulations.
Motion passed unanimously by toll call vote.
0-5: Ordinance 48349
Mayor O'Reilly read Ordinance 493-79 by title only. "An ordinance establishing a Special
Revenue Fund entitled "8enior Employment Program" and increasing estimated revenues
and appropriations in such fund by $2,188."
WTION:
Councilman Malston moved, seconded by Councilwoman Glick, for introduction of
Ordinance 493-79, establishing a special revenue fund entitled "Senior Employment Program'
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
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G-6: Resolution 79-26
Mayor O' Roilly read Resolution 70-26, transferring monies in the 1078-70 Genorsd Fund
from Police/Professional Services to Police/Communications in the amount of $300 to provide
additional funds for communications due to increased in -state long-distance toll charges
and increased utilization due to jail contract negotiations and FBI laboratory use."
MOTION:
Councilman Seaman moved, seconded by Councilman Ambarion, for adoption of
Resolution 79-26, transferring monies in the Police Department Budget in the amount of $300.
f There was no public comment.
i Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
G-7., Resolution 79-27
Mayor O'Roilly read Resolution 79-27, transfer of funds in the Pepair a Maintenance
(Airport Terminal Fund Budget) in the amount of $328 for repair of the boiler in the Airport
Terminal Building."
MOTION:
Councilwoman Glick moved, seconded by Councilman Seaman, for adoption of Resolution
No. 79-27, transfer of funds in the amount of $325 in the repair a maintenance budget in
the Airport Terminal Fund.
There was no public comment.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
j G-8: Resolution 79-28
Mayor O'Reilly read Resolution 79-28 by title only, "A resolution requesting the release
by the FAA of certain Airport Lands."
MOTION:
Councilwoman Glick moved, seconded by Councilman Seaman, for adoption of
Resolution 79-28, release by the FAA of certain Airport lands,
Mayor O'Reilly opened the meeting to the public. There was no comment.
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Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote,
Q-9: Resolution 79-29
TMayor O'Reilly read Resolution 79-29, transferring funds in the amount of $300 from
-- _ contingency to City Manager (Office Supplies) to provide funds for the City Manager to
purchase a magnetic personnel chart with related supplies ,TM
MOTION:
Councilwoman Glick moved, seconded by Councilman Malston, for adoption of
Resolution 79-20, transfer of funds in the amount of $300 - City Manager Budget/Office
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Thoro was no public comment.
Motion passod unanimouftly by roll call vote,
Mayor O'Reilly road Resolution 70-30 by title only, "A resolution rejecting all bids
for the contract winterization of and renovations to the Kenai Airport Terminal Building
RDA Project No. 07-11-02039. 00,
There was no public comment.
Councilman Malston moved, seconded by Councilman Seaman, for adoption of
Revolution 70-30, rejecting all bids for the contract winterization of and renovation
to the Kenai Airport Tormftud Building,
City Manager advised that the reason for the request to reject all bids was that all bids
were considerably higher than the amount budgeted for the project,
Notion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
Councilman Ambarian. suggested that the Public Works Committee from Council
MOO on Mcnft, March 26th at 7., 00 p.m. in the Public Safety Building to review
the revised drawings for tho project as submitted by Administration, Council so concurred.
Mayor O'Reilly read Resolution 79-31 by title only. "A rexolution authorizing the City
Manager to execute a contract with tho il. S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census
fOr the COMPICHOn Of 9 Census of the City of Kenai, and transferring monies in the 1079-79
General Fund Budget."
There was no public comment,
Councilman Beaman moved, seconded by Councilwoman Glick, for adoption of
Resolution 70-31, authorizing the City Mmagor to execute a contract for completion of
r- emus of tim City of Komi.
Motion passed by roll Ofill. vote with CouncUman Malstion voting no,
XWOr OfROMY read Resolution 70-32 by title only. "A resolution authorizing payment to
Hamer ElcotrIc Association for installation of conduit in the Terminal area (Re: LPW
Project 07-51-26097)."
There was no public comment,
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MOTION:
Councilwoman Glick moved, seconded by Councilman Mnl nton ► for adoption of Resolution
70-32, authorizing payment to homer Electric Annoeiation in the amount of $7,452.00,
Mayor O'Reilly advised Council that he had received a telephone call from IIHA after the
March 7th meeting in which the matter of payment to ILEA had failed. Mayor n' Reilly
stated that a meeting was held with representatives from IIHA and attended by Councilmombors
Glick, Malston and himself. The result of these discussions was that it appeared it was
good faith on the part of IIEA to put in the now conduit and just a portion of their costs
would be added into the calculation of their rato baso. Mayor O'Reilly stated that he had
originally opposed payment as he felt the City would fio financing the capital improvements
for HEA .
MOTION - AMENDMENT
Mayor O'Reilly asked that Councilwoman Glick assume the Chair.
Mayor O'Reilly moved to amend the resolution so that payment would be in the sum of
$3,700.
Motion died for look of second,
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Councilman Malston stated that he felt the installation of new conduit would not hnvo boon
completely necessary had the contractor not cut the lines in front of the Terminal and
encouraged Administration to proceed with attempts to collect all or part of the City's
costs from the contractor. Councilwoman Glick Mated that she was against paying the
bill in the beginning unless the City would be able to recoup its costs from the contractor
and felt in passage of this resolution the City should make every effort to collect from the
contractor. Councilman Aber stated he felt there may be some legal ramifications if the
City were to attempt to collect from the contractor for costs incurred by IIA.A which were
not totally necessary. City Manager Wise advised that the conduit was installed as the law
requires that conduit is required under pavement and HEA was under the impression that
the entire parking lot were to be paved.
QUESTION:
Motion passed by roll call vote with Councilman Aber voting no.
0-11: Ted Forsi Contract
City Manager Wise advised that the Contract would be for Kenai Spur -Beaver Loop to
Dogwood - (Water) - EDA Project 07-51-20074 and Fifth Avenue Water: EDA 07-51-20074
for a total project figure not to exceed $13, 000, City Manager also pointed out minor
revisions to the contract.
Councilman Ambarian stated that he would vote against both contracts for Ted Forsi
and for Wince-Corthell as he would not advocate awarding a contract for inspection
services to the acme Arm that had done the design work as they would in fact be checking
on their own work.
Councilwoman Glick pointed out that the contracts were specific enough so that the City
could terminate the services of the inspectors should the City determine that they were not
performing satisfactorily.
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MOTION:
Councilwoman Glick moved, seconded by Councilman Malston, for approval of
Inspection contract with Tod Porsi a Associates for RDA Projects Kenai Spur -Beaver Loop
{ to Dogwood Water and Fifth Avenue Water and such projects not to exceed $13,000.
1 Motion passed with Couneilmembors Aber and Ambarian voting no.
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City Manager Wiso advised that the contract would be as follows: Modifications to Well
House 101; modifications to Sewage Pumping Stations; Airport Way Water, Airport Way Streets,
and Airport Way - Willow Street - Rower. City Manager Wiso advised the total figure
for inspection services was $63, 700 .
MOTION:
Councilwoman Glick moved, seconded by Councilman Malston, for approval of inspection
contract with Alaska Engineering Consultants d/b/a Wince-Corthell & Associates for the
above named projects for a total fee not to exceed $03,700.
Motion passed by roll call vote with Councilmombers Aber and Ambarian voting no.
0-13: Payment to Coopers a Lybrand
MOTION:
�., Councilwoman Glick moved, seconded by Councilman Malston, for approval of payment to
Coopers & Lybrand for progress billing on examination of financial statements for
EDA Project No. 07-01-01684 in the amount of $750.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
0-14; Payment to Ted Forst a Associates
MOTION:
Councilwoman Glick moved, seconded by Council Malston, for approval of payments
to Ted Forst 4 Associates as follows; #7802 - $1, 572, 38; #7861 - $6 , 518. 02; #7863 -
$1,461.29 and #7860 in the amount of $938.51 shall be held as retainage until final
acceptance of the projects.
?Notion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
0-13: City Clerk Peter read the results of a telephone poll conducted March 9, 1079 authorizing
the surveying of the area of Well #2 and transfer of funds in the amount of $2,700 from
Water a Sower Service - Contingency to Water and Sewer - Professional Services.
Poll passed unanimously with Councilman Aber not voting.
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i Mayor O'Reilly stated that the need is apparent that the Council address the matter of
Warm Stor nee,a new City Hall and the construction of a Fire Substation. Councilman
Seaman advised that he had been contacted by Vic Tyler, who owns the former post office
building in Old Townsite snd rdr. Tyler has stated he would lease the building to the City.
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for $1,750/month plus utilities and the City would have the option to do whatever interior
10� work would be necessary, Councilman Seaman advised that the building contained
2,800 square foot. Councilman Aber stated that there has been a groat dual of discu sions
relative to those matters and the Council should address the problems and proceed as
the lease is about to expire on the warm storage facility, the City is in dire need of a new
City Hall especially with the ps,riding situation wherein Wien will require the current City
facilities for their use. Councilman Ambarian stated that he felt Council as a whole had
not yet set the priorities and when this has been accomplished, Council will sit down and
take a hard look as to how to proceed,
Mayor O'Reilly requested that Councilman Ambarian take the Chair.
MOTION:
Mayor O'Reilly moved, seconded by Councilwoman Olick, that priorities be established
(1) City Ball, (2) Warm Storage, and (3) Fire napartment Substation and City Administration
be directed to report to Council at the next meeting on the various alternatives to include
construction of a now facility, a now building to be added to as part of a community
center and availability of rental space, Further, relative to warm storage, that
Administration be directed to initiate discussions with the FAA regarding financial
assistanco through ADAP and the plans presented for a Fire Substation be examined
to determine the City's capabilities of financing such in view of the other two priorities.
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MOTION - AMENDMENT
Councilman Ambarian moved, amended by Councilman Aber, to amend the motion
relative to warm storage that in addition Administration be directed to investigate leasing
space for winter 79-00 and include the construction of the Fire Substation under the
79-80 Capital Improvement Program. a
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
MAIN, AS AMENDED:
Passed unanimously by roll call vote.
H. REPORTS
H-l: City MomWer
(a) City Copying Machine, City Manager Wise advised that IBM had made a presentation
for a unit to replete the current Xerox 7700 presently being leased by the City. The
new machine, besides being more compact and requiring less space, offered additional
features such as duplexing (copying on both sides of the paper). IBM has offered the
City a lease/purchase plan which would require a $2, 800 down payment and monthly
payments over a five year pe-iod, City Manager Wise stated that comparative cost figures
show that lease of the Xerox for five years would be approximately $45,000 and the lease/
purchase plan would amount to approximatley $31,000.
,LION:
Councilwoman Glick moved, seconded by Councilman Seaman, to direct Administration
to enter into a leaso/purchase agreement with IBM Corporation.
Motion p898ed by roll call vote with Councilmembers Malston and Ambarian voting no.
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(b) Request from Milt Hancock. Mr. Noise advised Mr. Hancock had called City 11all to request
r1 lease of six ramp floats owned by the City. Mr. Hancock stated they would be willing
to repair the damaged floats and would be in the position to pay $1,000 for a period of
three months.
MOTION:
Councilman Ambarian moved, seconded by Councilman Seaman, that the City Attorney
be directed to prepare the proper documents for lease of six ramp floats for a period
of three months at a total fee of $1, 000 to Milton Mancock .
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
(a) Shop and Animal Shelter additions. City Manager Wise advised that advertisement for
bid would be out Friday .
(d) Alaska Housing Financing Corporation, City Manager Wise reported that he had sent
a telegram in protest of the recent restriction placed on financing capabilities in cities
such as Kenai in which they will loan up to $75,000, however, in the rural areas $00,000
financing is available.
(e) Section 36 Discussions. City Manager wise reported that while in Anchorage on Sec. 36
he entered into discussions with the State relative to the gravel pit off Beaver coop
located on 200 acres of land. Mr. Wise reported that the State would be willing to
run the necessary tests to determine the quantity of gravel available, build the access
road into the pit and basically develop the pit and any gravel taken over and above
eosts incurred in the development of the pit would be dedicated for restoration of the
site into a recreational area at the closing of the pit. City Manager Wise stated that the
City would have access to the pit which would enable the City to provide much needed
gravel with tremendous financial savings. Access to the pit would be only to the City
and its designated contractors and to the State and their designated contractors.
Mr. Wise stated that if such a plan were implemented he felt the City would have to follow
the procedures set forth for development of a gravel pit.
- Councilman Ambarian stated Jw felt Council will recolve strong criticism from the
property owners in the area of the proposed pit and, in addition, the individuals
commercially operating pits in the City who would lose revenues from the State and the
City may also strongly object.
Council concurred that Administration be directed to negotiate with the State for testing
only of the proposed gravel pit site.
(f) Snow Blower. Mr. Wise reported that the City's snow blower is no longer operational
and Kenai Native Association has advised that, if needed, the City may obtain use of their
snow blower.
QUESTIONS AND COMIENTS
J Councilman Ambariasn stated that he had been advised that Gordon Tibbets is now
operating a "garage" on Candlelight Drive which is in non-compliance wih the zoning
ordinance. City Manager Wise stated that the City was in contact with Mr, Tibbets
advising that he is to follow the proper procedures for obtaining the necessary permits,
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however, Mr. Tibbets is also aware that it is unlikely that such permits will be issued
^, for the purpose of a garage/shop in that area. If Mr. Tibbets does not complys the City
will issue a "cease and desist" order.
Councilman Ambarian stated that in reviewing the Summary Report the consultants
were instructed to change the use of the plan for the area adjacent and south of the
Terminal (Terminal Area Plan). City Manager Wise reported that the consultants were
contacted and advised that this change must be made prior to final acceptance of the
plan.
Councilman Aber inquired as to the status of the Airport Runway Lights and Mr. Wise
responded that the dimmer switch is giving the City problems, however, Inlet Instruments
is in the process of doing a report to be submitted to the City for review.
H-2: City Attorney
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H-3: Mayor
(a) Mayor O'Reilly stated he would like to appoint a committee to meet with the Police officer's
Association to receive such thoughts as the Police officer's Association wished to have
brought to Council during tho upcoming budget work sessions. Councilmembers
Ambarian, Malston and Seaman were requested to meet with the Po;u:e officer's Assn.
*Mayor ()'Reilly suggested that the
1�n) Industrial Revenue Bond Financing Capabilities, I
City sponsor a symposium and bring in bonding specialists and invite local companies
at al to sit in on the symposium to lea-r., how the Industrial Revenue Bond rinaneing works.
Mayor O'Reilly stated that all that would be required would be air fare from Anchorage
for three individuals. No objection. ,
(e) Mayor O'Reilly advised that on March Mat there would be a Resource Development Conference
in Anchorage at which he would be in attendance and also advised that two tickets for
the conference were available for any interested member from CovneiI.
H-4: City Clerk
City Clerk Sue Peter reminded Council that the Conflict of Interest Statements would soon
be due. Councilman Malston inquired as to a delivery/installation schedule for the
Clerk Peter advised that she would have the information
audio -recording equipment and City
available at the work session.
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11-5: Finance Department
No Report
1:,8: Planning a Zoning
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Councilwoman Glick reported on the Planning Commission meeting of March 14th
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in which a petition for rezoning on the Spur was submitted to the Commission and with
the concurrence of the applicant and the Commission, a decision has been postponed until
(with conditions) a petition to vacate a 80'
May 91h . The CommUsion also approved
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Councilman Ambarian advised that of special interest to the Council would be the introduction
of Ord. 70-16, Amending Section 16.04.040 of the 14rough Code to provide for public hearing
to determine the necessity of proposed service areas by a special committee of loss than the
whole Assembly. Councilman Ambarian also advised that the School Board presented
the Annual Budget for Assembly review and consideration. Councilman Ambarian stated
the conference in Washington D . C . produced successful results and Mayor O'Reilly
publicly complimented Councilman Ambarian and other members of the delegation who did
a very good job at a critical time relative to the Alaska land issue.
QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
Mayor O'Reilly advised of the annual meeting and display of the Cook Inlet
Aquaeulture Association to be held at the Kenai Peninsula Community College Friday,
March 23.
Councilman Ambarian suggested that budget work sessions schedules be sot as soon as
possible and felt it would be to the benefit of Council to review the shortfalls and overruns
of the 78-70 budget prior to receiving the proposed 70-80 budget.
I. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
I-1: Mr. Bill Wells, Kenai Supply
Mr. Wells came before Council to request that his firm be given the opportunity to supply
fire hydrants to contractors who have been awarded contracts by the City. ?fr. Wells
stated that his hydrant (The American Darling) has the C502 approval and meets the
criteria of hydrants being sold in Alaska. Mr. Wells requested that the Council make his
product an approved equal to the City's present Mueller hydrant. City Manager Wise
reported to Councilthat it was a matter of policy that hydrants be standardized in any
municipality for parts availability, ettbe stocked by the City for immediate repairs.
Councilman Aber advised that both hydrants are basically the same but it appeared that
the American Darling may require easier maintenance.
MOTION:
Councilman Ambarian moved, seconded by Councilwoman Glick, that Kenai Supply's
American Darling hydrant be accepted by the City of Kenai as an approved equal .
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
ADdOUR14MENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10: 55 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Su6 C . Peter, City Clerk
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