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PLOWE OF ALt.➢GIANCE
OATH OF OFFICE - COUNCHAIAN BAILIE
A, ROLL CALL
AGENDA APPROVAL
B, HEARINGS
1, Ordinance 470-79, Street Excavations
2, Ordinance 402-70, RtatiAlanl Coeractfnns in ➢ersnnnol Rogulstions
3. Ordinance 403-70, Special Revenue Fund "Senior ClOwn Employment ➢wgism"
C, PERSONS PRESENT 1ICHROULED TO BE HEARD
1, ltr, Richard siorgsn - Recreation Commission
2, Mr, Carmen Gintali - Civic Cantor Committes
2. Bishop Brothers - Lesse of Airport Lnnds
4, Sir. 0smes E1son, Chairmen of Knyor•a Committee on Land - Report
S, Mr, Chafes new - "Opening" of Seward Highway
0, MINUTES
1. Ninuta of the regular meeting of March 21,1979
2. CORRESPONDENCE
F. OLD BUSINESS
1, Spaalal Use Permit - Dragnet Fidwies
2, Concaptud Lass Application - Sea Catch, Ina,
O. NEN BUSINESS
1, Bills to be paid - bills to be ratified
2. Requislttons exceeding $500
2, Ordinance 484-70, CEIP Funds fir TOPO Study
4. Resolution 10.33, Airport Nay Sewer Lino Grant in the amount of $149,600
S, Resolution 70-34, Kenai Sewerage Project No, C-020077 Grant in the amount of $43,430
6, Resolution 70.25, Award of material purchase Contract (3ewage Pumps i relste4 items)
7. Resolution 79-26, Award of contract for 1970 Niter, Sewer a Street Improvements
S. Resolution 70-27. Award of contract for 1079 Municipal Airport Improvements
0, Resolution 7040, Award of contract for renovation of Well Clouse 101
10, AssWusenti of Los" - Snelson Companies, Ina, to Gene A, 0 Slide A. Granath
U. Payment to Malone Surveying for Profesalneal Services
12, Payment to C11211 Milt for Professional Services
12, Pericdio Sstimsts go, 9 - Rockford Corporation
14, Application for Authorized Games of Ctwtae a Skill - Independent Order of Foresters
to, Resolution 7940, Transfer of Funds -
a, AMATO
1, City Msnager
2, City Attorney
2. 1layor
4. City Clerk
S, Finance Director
0, Advisory Planning a Zoning Commission
7. Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly
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1. PERSONS PRPAY.NT IIOT SCitEDUW.fl To IN ffEARD
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KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR ME, ETINa
APRIL 4, 1070 - 7: 00 P.M.
�NENAI PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING
MAYOR VINCENT O'REILLY PRESIDING
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
OATH OF OFFICE
City Clark Sue Peter admistered the Oath of Office to Dr. Charles Bailie who will
be serving out the remainder of Councilman Whelan's term of office.
PRESENTATION
Mayor O'Reilly presented Councilman Whelan with a Cortificate of Appreciation
and thanked Councilman Whelan for his years of service to the City and for bringing
the City into a better financial state. Mayor O'Reilly also presented Mrs. Janet Whelan
with a corsage for her support and understanding while Councilman Whelan served
on the Council.
A. ROLL CALL
Present: Vincent O'Reilly, Michael Seaman, Philip Aber, Edward Ambarian,
Charles Bailie, Betty Glick and Ron Malston
Now
AGENDA APPROVAL
With Council approval, Mayor O'Reilly added the following items to the agenda:
C- 5: Mr. Charles Ogle and 0-18: Resolution 79-39, transfer of funds.
B. HEARINGS
B-1: Ordinance 479-70
Mayor O'Reilly read Ordinance by title only as copies were available for the public.
"An ordinance repealing Section 18, Article 3 of the 1903 Kenai Code as amended relating
to street excavations and enacting in its place a new ordinance dealing with this subject."
Mayor O'Reilly opened the hearing to the public.
Mr, Robert Borgen, contractor - Mr. Borgen advised that he was representing six other
contractors who had met to discuss the ordinance and after considerable review of the doc-
ument would request that the matter be tabled and the contractors given the opportunity to
meet with City administration to discuss areas of concern within the ordinance that
would have substantial effects on the contractors and general public alike.
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MOTION - TABLE
,. Councilman Ambarian moved, seconded by Councilman Aber, that Ordinance 479-79 be
tabled and referred to the Public Works Committee from Council with the contrAetors and
administration in attendance and such meeting to be held on Tuesday, April loth
at 7: 00 p.m. in the Public Safety Building.
City Attorney Schloreth advised that relative to the letter of inquiry from Oscar Thomas
on Ordinance 479-79, he had met with Mr. Thomas and resolved Mr. Thomas' areas
of concorn .
QUESTION:
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
B-2: Ordinance 482-70
Mayor O'Reilly read Ordinance 482-79, by title only. "An ordinance amending the
Personnel Regulations as set forth in Ordinance 338-77 ."
There was no public comment.
MOTION:
Councilwoman Glick moved, seconded by Councilman Seaman, for adoption of
Ordinance 482-70, amending the Personnel Regulations as set forth in Ord. 336-77.
0 Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
B-3: Ordinance 483-79
Mayor O'Reilly read Ordinance 483-79 by title only. "An ordinance establishing a
special revenue fund entitled "Senior Employment Program" and increasing estimated
revenues and appropriations in such fund by $2,186."
There was no public comment.
MOTION:
Councilman Ambarian moved, seconded by Councilwoman Glick, for adoption of
Ordinance 483-70, special revenue fund entitled "Senior Employment ProgranW
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
PRESENTATION BY XI NU CHAPTER OF BETA SIGMA PHI
Dee Timlin, President of X1 Nu Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi presented Mayor A' Reflly
with a cheek in the amount of $2,255 to go towards the purchase of a heart monitor
for the City's ambulance. Mrs. Timlin advised that the sorority to now
accepting donations to be placed in a fund for a defibrillator to accompany
Lhe monitor.
Mayor O'Reilly, on behalf of the citizens of Kenai, thanked the members of the
sorority for their generous life-saving gift.
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e�C. PERSONS PRESENT SCIIEDU14ED TO BE HEARD
C-1: Mr. Richard Morgan - not present
C-2: Mr. Carmen Gintoli
Mr. Gintoli advised that the City Manager had boon in Juneau on City business this past
week and reported that there would be no funds available at this time for the construction
of a Civic Center complex. However, the City has received information that a grant may
be available for costs involved, in designing a City hall building. Mr. Gintoli advised
Council that based on the information available, the City could build a very simple
frame structure for temporary use which could be sold at a later time when funding
would be available for a Civic Conter/City Hall complex. Mr. Gintoli stated that the
temporary structure would consist of offices and a meeting room that would accommodate
up to 100 individuals. City Manager Wise stated that it would be necessary for the
City Attorney to review the terms of the grant prior to proceeding on the preparation
of the grant application.
C-3: Bishop Brothers
Allen Bishop, representing Bishop Brothers, stated that his firm had two questions
relative to their pending leases of City -owned lands (Lots 1-4 north of the Airport
Terminal) and introduced their corporate attorney, Mr. Chuck Robinson. Mr. Robinson
explained to Council that there was an area of concern over the rent escalation clause
contained within the lease agreement in that every five years there would be a renegotiation
of the lease rato. Mr. Robinson inquired if this 5-year rate increase could be negotiated
as it is very conceivable that with the improvements on the property, the rate, even with
the 50% cap provision, could become exorbitant. In addition, Mr. Robinson requested
Council consideration on extending a lease option to Bishop Brothers for Lots 3 and 4
as their development schedule was such that utilization of these two lots was essential
but construction and development would possibly not start until after the tw6 year requirement
Mr. Robinson stated that his client would be leasing lots 1 and 2 and starting development
as soon as possible. City Manager 19ise stated that his only concern would be that the City
would essentially be putting lots 3 and 4 in a non -revenue producing status for two years
if the option were granted.
Edward Garnett, attorney, stated that he had clients interested in leasing land from the
City in the area in question and as the policy in the past has been that the land was
available on a first -come, first -served basis he would, therefore, register an objection
on behalf of his client if the City were to grant the option.
MOTION:
Councilman Ambarian moved, seconded by Councilwoman Glick for purposes of discussion,
that the City of Kenai hereby approve a two-year option on lots 3 and 4 in the PBn area
north of the Terminal.
Councilman Ambarian advised that he would vote against this motion as it was his fooling
that the City should not tie up prime land. Councilman Ambarian advised that the leases
presently require development within a two year period but perhaps an extension of a time of
development could be given to Bishop and thusly the City would be receiving revenues on
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the lands. Councilwoman Glick stated that the Planning Commission had reviewed
the lease application and it was very apparent that lots 3 and 4 would be required in
the overall plan. Mr. Bishop presented a development plan which included three phases
of construction. Phase three will solely be the development of lots 3 and 4.
WITHDRAWAL OF MOTION:
With consent of second, Councilman Ambarian withdrew his motion.
MOTION:
Councilman Ambarian moved, seconded by Councilwoman Glick, that Council authorize
a two year development schedule on lots 1 and 2 on the proposed Bishop Brothers lease
and the Council authorizes up to a five year period for development of lots 3 and 4.
City Attorney Schlereth stated he would like a safe -guard clause included within the
lease that would provide protection for the City.
MOTION - AMP.NDMENT
Councilman Ambarian moved, seconded by Councilwoman Glick, that if development on lots
3 and 4 is not started within the five year time frame, the lots would revert to the City.
City Manager Wise suggested that two separate leases be drawn up so that in the event
Bishop Brothers default on lots 3 and 4, the entire lease document would not have to
be rescinded and a new lease drawn up. Mr.. Bishop inquired if this would not mean
additional sales taxes and Mr. Wise stated that two separate leases may mean up to f500+
0 or more in sales taxes.
QUESTION
Amendment passed unanimously by roll call vote.
Councilman Malston expressed concern over the City Council setting a precedent in that
two year development has always been required in the past to insure that the lands were
not being lease; on speculation. Councilman Ambarian stated that he too agreed with
Councilman Malston's comments, however, w:th the clause for reversion to the City
should the lessee default, the City would have been receiving revenues from the lands
throughout the five year period and would gain immediate access for re -lease of the land.
QUESTION
Main motion, as amended, passed unanimously by roll call vote.
Council directed the City Attorney to discuss the matter of two separate leases with
Bishop Brothersrattorney Mr. Robinson.
Attorney Robinson stated that he would like to negotiate a different rent escalation.clause
for the proposed lease. Councilwoman Glick stated that she would not be in favor of
making any concessions at this time as this subject had just been extensively reviewed
and if there was a need to make such changes in the future, the Council could address
the matter at that time. Councilman Ambarian stated that in view of the fact that leasing of
public lands is not a negotiable item, the Council would have to adhere to the leasing policy
ordinance.
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MOTION:
Councilman Ambarian moved, seconded by Councilman Bailie, that the terms and conditions
of the existing lease document be strictly adhered to.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
C-4: James Elson and Edward Harnett
Mr. Elson, chairman of the Mayor's Committee on Lands, presented the final summation
of the committee. Mr. Elson stated that the report was a synopsis of the committee's
discussions, presentations from individuals representing various areas of expertise
and responses from a questionnaire requesting additional input. Mr. Harnett, chairman of thi
sub -committee, stated that while the report was a summary of the committee's activities
and a recommendation. The "meat" of the committee's meetings could be found in the
minutes and would encourage the Council to obtain copies of the minutes for their review.
MOTION:
Councilman Ambarian moved, seconded by Councilman Seaman, for official acceptance of
Mayor's Committee on Lands Report and further direct that a letter of thanks be sent each
committee member for their time and effort in making the committee such a success.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
Councilman Malston inquired as to the Mayor's intent with the report as he would hope that
the Council would review the report and proceed without further delay with the Council's
final decision on the matter. Councilwoman Glick stated that she would hope that the
Council hold work sessions on the matter as soon as possible but not to "work session" the
subject to death. Mayor O'Reilly set a work session for Tuesday, April loth at 6 p.m, in
the Public Safety Building.
C-5: Charles Ogle
Mr. Ogle stated that pursuant to his presentation to Council on March 21st relative to a
unified resolution to be presented to the Department of Highways regarding the opening a
closure of the Seward Highway, the task force had met and prepared a draft resolution.
Mr. Ogle advised that the Soldotna Chamber of Commerce had supported the resolution and
the matter would be presented to the Kenai Chamber this Friday. In addition, Mr. Ogle
reported that the matter had gone before the Assembly but was tabled and sent to the OP.DP
offiev for review.
MOTION:
= Councilman Malston moved, seconded by Councilwoman Glick, for adoption of
Resolution 79-40, supporting the unified position relative to the "Opening" of the
Seward Highway.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
D. MINUTES
D-1: Minutes of the regular meeting of March 21, 1979
Approved as distributed
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CORRESPONDENCE
None
F. OLD BUSINESS
F-1: Special Use Permit - Dragnet Fisheries
MOTION:
Councilman Malston moved, seconded by Councilman Seaman, for approval of
Special Use Permit to Dragnet Fisheries for use of six ramp floats from dune 15
through and including August 15, 1979 for a total fee of $744.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
F-2: Conceptual Lease Application
Mr. Wise advised that Sea -Catch, Inc. has requested lease of a parcel of land
adjacent to their existing lease. Mr. Wise stated that the area has not been platted
and Administration needs Council approval to proceed with getting cost estimates
for surveying and appraising. Mr. Wise commented that a proper transfer of funds
will be needed.
EMOTION:
Councilman Ambarian moved, seconded by Councilman Malston, for approval of
Administration proceeding with obtaining cost information for surveying and appraising
of the lands in question.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
0. NEW BUSINESS
0 is Bills to be paid - bills to be ratified
MOTION:
Councilwoman Glick moved, seconded by Councilman Malston, for approval of
items listed for payment and bills to be ratified as submitted this date by Finance.
Motion passed unanimously, by roll call vote.
0-2: Requisitions exceeding $500
MOTION:
Councilman Seaman moved, seconded by Councilwoman Glick, for approval of
requisitions exceeding $500.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
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3: Ordinance 484-79
Mayor O'Reilly read Ordinance 484-79 by title only. "An ordinance of the Council
increasing estimated revenues and appropriations in the 1978-79 General Fund
Budget in the amount of $85,000 to complete ground control, aerial photography,
and mapping within the City of Kenai."
MOTION:
Councilman Malston moved, seconded by Councilwoman Olick , for introduction of
Ordinance 484-79, CEIP grant in the amount of $85,000 for topo study.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
G-4: Resolution 79-33
Mayor O'Reilly read Resolution 79-33 by title only. "A resolution accepting a State of
Alaska, Department of Environmental Conservation Grant of $143, 500 for Airport Way
Sewer Linea'
There was no public comment.
MOTION:
Councilman Malston moved, seconded by Councilman Ambarian, for adoption of
Resolution 70-33, accepting a grant from DEC in the amount of $143,500,
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Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. a
G-5: Resolution 79-34
Mayor O'Reilly read Resolution 70-34. "A resolution accepting a State of Alaska,
Department of Environmental Conservation grant of $43,438 for Kenai Sewerage
Project No. C-020077."
There was no public comment.
MOTION,
Councilman Walston moved, seconded by Councilman Seamen, for adoption of
Resolution 79-34, DEC grant in the amount of $3,438 for Project C-020077.
-� Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
Resolution 79-35
Mayor O'Reilly read Resolution 79-35. "A resolution awarding the material purchase
= contract for the purchase of sewage pumps and related items."
- - There was no public comment.
-_ �MOTION:
Councilwoman Glick moved, seconded by Councilman Ambarian, for adoption of
Resolution 79-35, awarding of sewage pumps and related materials bid to
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Contractor's Equipment Corporation for the sum of $22 , 380.95 .
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
0-7: Resolution 79-36
Mayor O'Reilly read Revolution 79-30 by title only. "A resolution awarding, a contract
for 1979 Water, Sewer and Street Improvements - Airport Way Water Line (78-W1),
Airport Way Street (78-R1) , and Airport Way/Willow Street newer (78-81) ."
There was no public comment.
MOTION:
Councilwoman Glick moved, seconded by Councilman Seaman, for adoption of
Resolution 79-36 awarding the above named projects to PROS for a total price of
$2911918.01.
Motion passed by roll call vote with Councilman Aber voting no.
0-8: Resolution 79-37
Mayor O'Reilly read Resolution 79-37 by title only. "A resolution awarding the contract
for the 1079 Improvements at Kenai Municipal Airport - Kenai, Alaska Airport Development
ems, Aid Program No. 6-02-0142-04."
There was no public comment.
MOTION:
Councilman Seaman moved, seconded by Councilman Bailie, for adoption of
Resolution 79-37, awarding 1079 Airport Improvement Projects to Norcon, Inc. for
a total contract price of $935,014,
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
0-9: Resolution 79-38
Mayor O'Reilly read Resolution 79-30. A resolution awarding a contract for renovation
of Well House 101, EDA Project 07-51-20074."
There was no public comment.
MOTION:
Councilwoman Glick moved, seconded by Councilman Seaman, for adoption of
Resolution 79-39, awarding contract for renovation of Well House 101 to Rockford
Corporation for a total contract price of $159, 500.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
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0-10: Assignment of Lease
MOTION:
Councilman Ambarian moved, seconded by Councilwoman Glick, for approval of
Assignment, Acceptance of Assignment and Assumption of tease from Snelson
Companies, Inc. to Gene A. and Billie A. Granath, for lot 5, Block 5, Cook Inlet
Industrial Air Park.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
G-11: Payment to Malone Surveying
MOTION:
Councilwoman Glick moved, seconded by Councilman Walston, for approval of payment
in the amount of $1, 400 to Malone surveying for surveying work.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
0-12: Payment to CH2M Hill
MOTION:
Councilwoman Glick moved, seconded by Councilman Seaman, for approval of
payment to CH2M Hill as follows: Invoice #9713 in the amount of $11,575 and
Invoice #9714 in the amount of $9,500.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
0-13: Periodic Estimate No. 9
MOTION:
Councilwoman Glick moved, seconded by Councilman Ambarian, for approval of
Periodic Estimate No. 9 in the amount of$34,460.50 to Rockford Corporation
on Project 07-51-20074.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
0-14: Application for permit for authorized games of Chance a Skill
MOTION:
Councilwoman Glick moved, seconded by Councilman Ambarian, for approval
of permit for authorized games of chance and skill for Independent Order of
Foresters.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
0-15: Resolution 79-39
Mayor O'Reilly read Resolution 79-39 transferring monies within the 1978-79
Airport Land System Budget in the amount of $2,500 to obtain more surveys and
appraisals of Airport Lands.
There was no public comment.
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MOTION:
Councilman Ambarian moved, seconded by Councilman Reamnn, for adoption of
Resolution 79-39, transfer of funds within the Airport band System Budget in the
amount of $2,500.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
H. REPORTS
H-1: City Manager
(a) City Manager Wise advised that he had discussions with the FAA relative to the
need for the slurry seal coat on the runway which was Additive Alternate A - $317, 769
and there were not enough monies available within the grant. The FAA were very
encouraging indicating the funds would be available and City Manager Wise has
authorized CH2M Hill to proceed with the grant application. The application was
submitted Wednesday afternoon to FAA for ADAP funding.
MOTION:
Councilman Malston moved, seconded by Councilman Beaman, to endorse the
action of the City Manager in directing C112M Hill to proceed with the grant application
requesting additional funding from the FAA for Airport runway improvements.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
0(b) Warm storage - Mr. Wise advised that he had contacted the FAA relative to warm storage
for airport maintenance equipment. Mr. Paul Larson with the FAA indicated that
there would no problem in obtaining ADAP funds, Mr. Wise reported that discussions
were also held as to the non-compliance of the shop building an4 the FAA is to
respond to the City to resolve this matter before proceeding on with information
relative to funding for warm storage.
(a) Gravel pit - Mr. Wise reported that he briefed Planning and Zoning at their last
meeting of the proposed plans for the gravel pit located off Beaver Loop. The
Planning Commission will hold a public hearing at their next meeting relative to
the matter.
QUESTIONS h COMMENTS
Councilman Ambarian inquired if the intent of the study by Inlet Instruments
relative to the generators was for rewiring or replacement? City Manager Wise
responded that there were six phases to the project one of which was to replace
the generators and control panel and have proper diagrams, etc.
Airport ramp - City Manager Wise advised that the City had been receiving several
calls from fish vendors and fish processors And his Department has asked that
persons involved in flying fish out of the Kenai area will furnish the City with
their fuel requirements, needed space on the ramp, etc., for proper planning
prior to the summer fishing season.
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Drown Construction - Mr. Wise reported that Mr. Brown has been in the office
discussing the areas of concern with the City and would be submitting his final
pay estimate and, hopefully, resolve the issues for claims.
Councilman Ambarian commented that the City should proceed to resolve the
matter of citizen's concerns relative to the up -grading of Lilac Street.
11-2: City Attorney
(a) Poninguln Nnwseaners vs. City - City Attorney Schlereth reported that a result
of the injunction Peninsula Newspapers filed against the City on a certain resolution,
that the Plaintiff filed for dismissal and requested attorney's fees and costs.
The Court has awarded $433 attorney fees plus $139 for costs incurred to the
Plaintiff. City Attorney Schlereth recommended payment and requested Council
approval.
MOTION:
Councilman Seaman moved, seconded by Councilman Bailie, for approval of payment
in the amount of $574.39 for costs awarded by the Court to Peninsula Newspapers, Inc.
Motion passed by roll call vote with Couneilmembers O'Reilly, Seaman, Aber and
Bailie voting yes and Councilmombers Ambarian, Glick and Malston voting no.
0(b) Code - City An%xnoy Schlereth advised that while in Seattle he had met with
representatives of Book Publishing and have agreed to send a draft of the code
to them by April 30th.
H-3: Mayor
Mayor O'Reilly advised that on Friday from 2-4 p.m., the Library would be
hosting an open house in honor of National Library Week,
H-4: City Clerk
City Clerk Sue Peter reported that the audio and recording equipment has been
shipped by the manufacturer and should be arriving in Kenai next week.
11-5: Finance Director
Finance Director Charles Brown advised Council that additional figures had been
supplied by IBM relativo to the purchase of a new copier a these figures were
higher than quoted Council previously, Mr. Brown explained that the addition
would include a monthly service contract charge of $225 and rental of collator at
$50/month. Mr. Brown inquired if Council wished to reverse its action of the
previous meeting in which Council authorized the Administration enter into an
agreement with IBhI . C(mncil concurred that the decision of March Mot would stand.
�H--B: Planning and Zoning
No report
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H-7: Kenai Peninsula Borough
Councilman Ambarian reported on the Borough Assembly meeting of April 3rd
in which several items of interest were discussed including Ord. 79-9
which Councilman Ambarian brought up to the Assembly was unfair to Kenai
and Seward that monies received relative to Local Roads & Trails came out of
the General Fund. Also, Ord. 79-18 passed for hearing and Ord. 79-19 exempting
religious personal property from the personal property tax failed. Councilman
Ambarian advised that service arch petitions were denied for lack of support
from residents involved.
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE. REPORT
Councilman Ambarian reported on the meeting of the Public Works Committee from
Council in which the winterization of the Airport Terminal project was discussed
and scaled down due to the high bids. The Committee discussed the possibility
of moving the Bear's Lair across next to Daddy's Money. The City will be resubmitting
for bids with the concept in mind and including the arctic floors, enlarging the area,
and perhaps carpeting for the airport.
City Manager Wise advised that he had received a cost estimate of $2,000 to move
the Bear's Lair from its present location.
MOTION:
Councilwoman Glick moved, seconded by Councilman Seaman, that the design be
changed for winterization project of the Airport Terminal per discussions hold
at the Public (Yorks Committee meeting and Administration be directed to proceed
accordingly.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
Nick Poppin - Councilman Ambarian advised that Mr. Poppin had requested a
reduction in his utility rate as his rentals had decreased considerably. Council
informed Mr. Poppin of the difference in not having a water meter which to presently
resulting in a 50% cost savings for Mr. Poppin.
City Hall Complex - the Committee discussed the requirements for a City Hall which
shall include adequate office space as well as a multi -purpose meeting room
which would sufficiently seat at least 100 persons. City Manager Wise stated that he
would report on the grant requirements for design as soon as possible.
Warm Storage - Councilman Ambarian stated that the Committee had been presented
a letter from James Carter in which Mr. Carter offered to sell the City the facility
being used this past six months for warm storage. The Committee requested that
the Public Works Director draw up specifications for a warm storage facility and go
out for proposals for comparison to Mr. Carter's proposal.
COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE
Councilwoman Glick advised that the Committee met with representatives from Soldotna
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and City of Kenai Public Safety personnel. The Committee basically naked whit
Soldotna was seeking and was advised by Chief Richard Ross that they wanted all
communications to be handled centrally by Kenai and after review and consideration,
Chief floss stated that he would recommend n cost figure of $30,000. Council so con-
curred and requested that Soldotna be advised of the costing information.
Councilwoman Glick advised that a meeting was hold at the Kenai museum and the
Historical Society has requested Council consideration during, the up -coming budget
work sessions to include assistance in funding a position or positions for persons to
be on duty at the museum, care for the displays, answer questions from the public, otc.
Councilwoman Glick reported that the individual presently caring for the museum
is presently being funded under a program of the Salvation Army which will be running
out soon. Councilman Seaman stated that he would be in favor of support from the
City and would request this item be included under the budget work session process.
Councilwoman Glick commented on the Public Works Department 1070 Tentative Schedule
included in the packets under informational items and commended the Department in
providing Council with a very informative report.
MOTION:
Councilwoman (click moved, seconded by Councilman Railie, to acknowledge receipt
of the 1079 Tentative Schedule from the Public Works Department and commend the
Department of their efforts in providing a very informative document.
Motion passed unanimously.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilwoman Glick stated she would like to present a few personal comments
relative to the meeting of March 21st in which the award of contracts for project
inspection was discussed and approved. Councilwoman Glick stated that some comments
from the Council table made it sound as though Council was doing something out of
the ordinary in awarding a bid to the design engineers to inspect their own work.
Councilwoman Glick informed Council that she made inquiries of other municipalities
and private businesses and was advised that this was not unusual at all in construction
projects and, in fact, the City was having CH2M Hilt do the project inspection on jobs
they had designed. Councilwoman Glick commented on statements from the Council
table at the last meeting in which mention was made of the "excessive inspection costs"
and stated that project inspection costs last year exceeded this year contract awards.
Councilwoman. Glick also referred to a comment at this evening's meeting in which
a reference was made that the project inspectors would have to "carefully supervise"
one of the contractors awarded a bid -- this comment from the Council table was
bordering on being defamatory. Councilwoman Glick cautioned Council in comments
that could be construed as being biased or slanderous. Councilman Ambarian stated
that when he made comments at the last meeting on the award of inspection contracts
that he did not question the amount but did question the duties of the project inspectors.
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Float Plane Basin - Councilman Ambarian inquired as to the status and City Manager
Wise responded that the survey has not yet boon received. Council directed that
the surveyor be contacted and advised that the City will seek another firm to do the
surveying if the work is not completed without further delay.
Councilman Ambarian requested that the schedule for the budget work sessions
be sot so that Council will have adequate time to thoroughly study the budget
requests from the various Departments.
"Kenai Prospectus" - Mayor O'Reilly advised that the City had received correspondence
from the Greater Kenai Chamber of Commerce advising that they were now accepting
advertising for the upcoming Kenai Prospectus and invited the City to place an
advertisement.
- Council directed Administration to contact the Chamber of Commerce and discuss
details for an ad in the Kenai Prospectus not to exceed $500 in cost . City Attorney
Sehlereth advised he would have to check the legality of the City placing such an
advertisement.
I. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED
1-1: Helen Burt - Beluga Realty
Ms, Burt advisard that her client (The Bear's Lair) was in the final stages of closing
on their sale to the now owner, however, the purchaser would not sign the agreement
unless some authorization in writing from the City were received stating that the
City would not collect a percentage from FTD florist sales, Ms. Burt stated that
in placing orders to be delivered in other cities, the Bear's Lair would not receive
revenues from this service. Councilman Malston suggested that the City Attorney
contact other florists in the area as felt that the florist does receive revenues from
PTD orders.
MOTION:
Councilman Ambarian moved, seconded by Councilman Beaman, to direct the City
Attorney to research the matter and in order not to further delay the closing of the
sate of the establishment, the City Attorney is hereby authorized to conduct a telephone
poll of Council.
Motion passed unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10: 55 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
SueKC. Peter, City Clerk
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