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AGENDA
KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 19, 1970
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A. ROLL CALL
AGENDA APPROVAL
B . PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Ordinance 537-70 - Codifying 1070 Code, Personnel Ordinance
of the City Code as Title 23
2. Ordinance 541-79 - Amending Title 7 of the Kenai Municipal
Code
3. Ordinance 542-79 - Amending Title 4 of the Kenai Municipal
Code
C. PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEART)
D. MINUTES
1. Minutes of regular meeting of November 21, 1079
2. Minutes of regular meeting of December 5, 1079
E. CORRESPONDENCE
F. OLD BUSINESS
1. Glacier State Bill
2. Day Care Center
G. NEW BUSINESS
1. Bills to be paid, bills to be ratified
2. Requisitions exceeding $500
S. Ordinance 34349 - Amending Title 10 of Kenai municipal rode
4. Ordinance 544-79 - Emergency waiver of Title 20 regarding
transportation
5. Resolution 79-167 - Construction & Management of Civic Center,
approval
6. Resolution 79-168 - Transfer of funds - Airport Land System Budget
to Ted Perri & Assoc. for consulting - $1,000
7, Resolution 79-169 - Transfer of funds - General Fund Budget to Richard
Garnett & Klinker, Attorney fees, $3,500
S. Resolution 79-170 - Transfer of Funds - General Fund Budget for
appraising General Fund lands - 4800
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9. Resolution 79-171 - Transfer of funds - General Fund Budget to
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purchase portable heater for finance department - $80
10. Resolution 79-172 - Rejecting bids for purchase of Fire Depart-
ment rescue vehicle
U. Resolution 79-173 - Fixing rates to be charged by taxicabs within
the City of Kenai
12. Resolution 79-174 - House numbering system
13. Assignment of Lease - Thomas Smith to Ron Swanson
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14. dames of Chance Skill - Peninsula Mlers i
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2. Tract A proposal
18. Estimate 03 on Well douse #101 '
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17. Carmen Gintoli, architectural services for City Hall, $4,900
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18. CH2M Hill - sewer projects design - $45,700
H. REPORTS
1. citymanager
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2. City Attorney
3. Mayor
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4. City Clerk
S. Finance Director
S. Planning i Zoning
7. Kenai Borough Assembly
S. Harbor commission
I. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
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KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MFETING
DECEMBER 19, 1970 - 7: 00 PM
KENAI PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING
MAYOR VINCENT OIREILLY PRESIDING
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A. ROLL CALL
Present - Ron Malston, Mike Seaman, Vincent O'Reilly, Ed Ambarian,
Betty Glick, Ray Measles
Absent - Phil Aber
Mayor O'Reilly acknowledged a gift of Christmas cookies from the
Senior Citizens.
AGENDA APPROVAL
Agenda was approved as distributed.
B . PUBLIC HEARINGS
B-1 (Irdinance 537-79 - codifying 1979 Code, Personnel Ordinance of
Title 23.
Councilman Ambarian requested notion on this ordinance be hold until
Council work sessions can be held.
Council so concurred.
B-2 Ordinance 54-79 - Amending Title 7 of the Kenai Municipal Code
MOTION:
Councilman Malston moved, seconded by Councilwoman Glick, to approve
the ordinance.
There was no public comment.
Notion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
B-3 Ordinance 542-79 - Amending Title 4 of the Kenai Municipal Code.
MOTION:
Councilman Malston moved, seconded by Councilman Seaman, to approve
the ordinance.
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Councilman Ambarian asked Atty. Delahay if the ordinance applied to
trailer courts. It is not spelled out in the ordinance. Atty. Delahay
said he will check into this, and requested the Council postpone action
until he finds out.
MOTION:
! Councilman Ambarian moved, seconded by Couneilwomnn Glick, to table
the initial motion until Atty. Delahay completes his research.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
_ C PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
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D MINUTES
D-1 Minutes of regular meeting of November 21, 1979
Councilman Ambarian requested review of the minutes with the City Clerk
after Christmas.
(� Council so concurred.
i D-2 Minutes of regular meeting of December S, 1979.
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Councilman Ambarian requested review of the minutes with the City Clerk
after Christmas.
Council so concurred.
E CORRESPONDENCE.
Mayor O'Reilly noted to the Council a letter from the U.S. Corps. of
Engineers for their review.
Mayor O'Reilly re►eeived a letter from Jesse Wade, copies had been sent
to &.0 Council. Councilman Ambarian stated Mr. Wade was aware that
assessments are made by the Borough, not the City. Mayor O'Reilly asked
== if this also applied to personal property relief. Councilman Ambarian said
this was the same thing. Mayor O'Reilly directed the administration to
send a letter to Mr. Wade stating that assessments are made by the Borough.
Councilman Ambarian said the letter should acknowledge Mr. Wade's letter
and the facts should be given,
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Council so concurred,
F OLD BUSINESS
i F-1 Glacier State Bill
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Councilwoman Glick said last Tuesday the Public Works committee had
a meeting. After going over the information, it was determined most
was relocation costs and should be borne by the phone company, The
City should not pay.
g MOTION:
Councilwoman Glick moved, seconded by Councilman Ambarian, to send
a letter to Glacier State stating the Public Works Committee had a meeting
and decided the City should not pay.
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f Councilwoman Glick noted Atty. DelWW could help with the letter.
F-2 Day Cure Center
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not here, they will hold until later.
0 NEW BUSINESS
4 0-1 Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified
k 510TION:
Councilman Malston moved, seconded by Councilman Measles, to approve
the bills as submitted in the Council packet.
Councilwoman Glick noted the bill to Garnett, breakdown, Do we have
a running account? Finance Director Brown said yes,
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0-2 Requisitions Exceeding $500,
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Councilwomen Glick moved, seconded by Coundiman Ambarian, to approve
e the requisitions as submitted in the Council packet,
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Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
G-3 Ordinance 543-70 -Amending Title 10 of Kenai Municipal Code
MOTION:
Councilman Ambartan moved, seconded by Councilwoman Click, to Intro-
duce the ordinance.
There was no public comment.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
0-4 Ordinance 544-70 - Emergency waiver of Title 20 regarding Transportation.
Atty. Delahay explained 5 votes were needed for an emergency waiver
introduction.
MOTION:
Councilman Ambarian moved, seconded by Councilman Seaman, to Intro-
duce the ordinance.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
G-4 (2nd reading) Public Hearing was held.
Atty. Ted Carson, representing George Miller, spoke to the Council.
He said passage of the ordinance would facilitate getting started, Mr.
Miller has 2 cars ready in SoidotnA. They Are prepared to get into ser-
vice immediately. They would like a waiver of paint preparation and
meters temporarily. Councilwoman Glick asked if it is a hard job to
get metering devices. Since money is being charged, meters are of the
utmost importance. Atty. Carson replied the main problem is gettinr
their calls returned. They anticipated getting them bought this after-
noon. He promised to call Seattle and get them right away. He noted
they had slot of money at stake, as it to the Christman season. Council-
woman Glick asked if they could use the meters from Bert's Cabs. Atty.
Carson replied yes, they had thought they could purchase them. The
cob company has been sold, and the former owner is claiming the equip-
ment for the debt owed. They would prefer not to get embroiled. Council-
man Ambarfan asked Mr. Carson how long it would take from Settle. Atty.
Carson replied possibly less than a week. Councilman Ambarian asked
It they could get it tomorrow by Wien. Atty. Carson replied it is a possi-
bility. They have made time estimates conservative to not lose faith with
the Council. Councilwoman Glick asked, without meters, how do you
keep track of the funds. How does the customer know? Atty. Carson
replied by odometer readings, as described in Ordinance 20.04.100.
Councilwoman Glick said her concern is that you are not put in jeopardy.
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She further suggested a trip sheet that the driver could record. It could
be a continuous record on a trip sheet, Taxi jeopardy and peoplo com-
plaining to Council about being "gyppod" would be avoided. Atty. Carson
conceded this was an excellent suggestion. Councilwoman Glick asked
Atty. Delahay for his opinion. Atty. Delahay replied it would not take
the place of a meter. A motor is required in the ordinance so the passenger
can see the meter. The passenger cannot read the odometer, Even if the
driver writes it down, the passenger can complain. The painting is not
important, but this protects the City, Councilwoman Glick asked if a trip
sheet and odometer could be included in the emergency ordinance as a
temporary waiver. Atty, Delahay replied it could, but it would be obvious,
The portion Atty. Carson read to already in the ordinance. A receipt is
seldom done, he added "if the passenger requests." Chief Ross spoke
to the Council, explaining that meters are hard to come by, An alternate
to the odometer is zoning. The customer tells the driver where he's go-
ing and the driver computes the fare before he leaves. This would be
a simple way. Mayor O'Reilly said the way this reads now, the Chiefs
suggestion could be put in right now , Atty. Delahay said yes, it is much
better than the odometer,
Public hearing was then closed.
MOTION:
Councilmen Ambarlan moved, seconded by Councilman Seaman, to amend
the original motion to delete a portion of 20.05.100 regarding the City Man -
agar, and add "not to exceed 14 days ."
Councilwoman Glick asked Atty. Delahey how he felt about deleting the
section regarding the City Manager. Atty, Delahay replied, Put a limit-
_. ation on time if you wish the City Manager to limit to 14 days, the clause
should be left in and just insert the suggested language between "period"
and "which", which wouldn't hurt anything. Mayor O'Reilly asked Atty.
Carson is that would cause any difficulty, Atty. Carson replied the only
difficulty is the painting. Atty . Delahay noted the amendment applies
only to meters. Atty. Carson said okay, no problem.
Motion on amendment to Ordinance 544-79 was
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= f� Main motion for approval of Ordinance 544-79 was approved unanimously
by roll call vote.
ti-5 Resolution 70-167 - Construction M.anaoement of Civic renter, Anproval,
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Mrs. Settles explained the resolution was needed in order to move for-
ward with the Civic Center. Mayor O'Reilly explained the sequence is
December 13 the Council and Chamber of Commerce will meet with the
Legislators. In addition to that we have received information that in
order to qualify with the other Civic renters proposed around the State
It's necessary that some municipal body assume willingness to administer
funds for construction and management of the Civic facility. Atty. nelahay
said in referring to the law itself, besides being willing, to manage the
facility ,
a. The project must be endorsed by a governing body or an arts
committee.
b. The Commissioner must be satisfied that the sponsoring muni-
cipality has authority to provide and maintain the facility, is
able to provide local share of project costs, and will be finan-
cially able to maintain and operate the facility upon completion.
c. The municipality provides information regarding costs.
d. The completed application must be submitted to "various people."
e. A summary of annual maintenance must have approval of the
general public.
Atty. Delahay stated he was not at all sure the community may have to
pay for the maintenance, and the public should know. Mayor O'Reilly
asked if we can do as an arts committee. Atty. Delahay replied yes, we
have no arts committee. Mayor O'Reilly asked if the funds are available,
do we still have to have a vote of the people. Atty. Delahey said the cost
to the city is 10% of the total cost. Councilman Malston asked if the vote
wasn't done in 13071. Atty. Delahay replied it was not for this specific
money and many of the people who voted on it are pone. Councilman
Malston noted the memey In still there and it was voted on. Atty. Delahay
agreed with Councilman Malston, but said Mrs. Settles needs approval
right away. Councilwoman Glick said at the last meeting the costs figures
were $3.5 million, now it is up to $5 million. How did it get from $3.5
million to$5 million. Mrs. Settles explained all plans are preliminary,
they are figuring $100 per square foot, using basic plans made several
years ago, without a health center. 2,700 square feet is $3 million, the
extra is to "outfit" it. Councilwoman Glick asked if they had an alternate
plan. Mrs. Settles replied they wanted to give the citizens what they
asked for. The proposal will go to Juneau, to Committee, then to the
Commissioner. They can't be sure if it will go through. The money is
pretty sure to be available, we need to get a proposal in now, we can
change it later if needed.
Mrs. Glad noted the figures Mrs. Settles is using are from the Mayor's
Committee report of last year.
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Mayor O'Reilly asked does the resolution show a willingness on the part
of the Committee, not an irrevokable committment? Acting City Manager
Brown explained the resolution does not bind the City to matching share,
;: is impossible to do because figures are not known. It only shows
willingnoss. Councilman Ambarian said as much as he would like to
see it built, he doesn't think the City can take on the responsibility of
maintenance. It is sad that at the last election, an iriditorium in the high
school was turned down by this City. Councilman Malston said, after
the acting City Manager's comments, he doesn't believe we are committing
ourselves to anything. It may change. One reason this wan not built in
1971 election was the State's funds were not approved. Now we have the
funds.
Mayor O'Reilly said the summary statement should be dealt with also.
Mr. Brown said most of the summary statement refers to needs. The
last paragraph states the City has the final responsibility.
MOTION:
Councilwoman Glick moved, seconded by Councilman Measles, to give
Acting City Manager Brown the authority to sign the last paragraph.
There was no public comment.
Motion was approved unanimously by roil call vote.
MOTION:
Councilman Malaton moved, seconded by Councilman Measles, to
approve the resolution.
There was no public comment.
Motion passed by roll call vote, with Councilman Ambarian voting no.
0-6 Resolution 79-160 - Transfer of funds, Airport Land System Budget to
Ted Forsi a Assoc. for consulting - $1,000.
MOTION:
Councilman Ambarian moved, seconded by Councilman Beaman, to approve
the resolution.
There was no public comment .
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote,
G-7 Resolution 79-189 - Transfer of funds - General Fund Budget to Richard
Garnett a Klinker, Attorney fees - $3,500,
MOTION:
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Councilman Ambarian moved, seconded by Councilman Malston, to
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There was no public comment.
Motion was passed unanimously by roll call vote.
0-8 Resolution 79-170 - Transfer of Funds - General Fund Budget for apprais-
ing general fund lands - $800
MOTION:
Councilwoman Glick moved, seconded by Councilman Valston, to approve
the resolution.
There was no public comment
Motion was passed unanimously by roll call vote,
{ 0-9 Resolution 79-171 - Transfer of Funds - General Fund Budget to Purchase
Portable lieatei for Finance Department - $80
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MOTION:
Councilman Beaman moved, seconded by Councilman Measles, to approve
the resolution.
There waa no public comment,
" Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
0-10 Resolution 70-172 - Rejecting Bids for Purchase of Fire Department
Rescue Vehicle,
Acting City Manager Brown said the City was made aware today that the
total could be $1,000 less than the $29,774. The extra $1,000 was to shove
the Department how to use the vehicle.
MOTION:
Councilman Ambarian moved, seconded by Councilman Measles, to approve
the resolution.
Mayor O'Reilly asked Chief Winston if it was his wish to reject the bids.
Chief Winston replied they had only allotted $20,000 and it was the opinion
of Mr. Brown that the best way would be to reject all bids and then see
If the Council would allocate more funds. Councilman Malston said he
had 2 questions. Is Federal Revenue Sharing Funds the reason the$20,000
figure was set? Chief Winston replied their information at that time was
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they could purchase it at that price. Councilman Malston then asked if
they added more equipment, Chief Winston said no, Councilman Malodon
asked how much money was left in the Federal Revenue Sharing Fund,
Mr, Brown replied $27,200 is the minimum f1purc, it could be greater.
We are only one quarter into the fedoral year,
MOTION:
Councilwoman Glick moved, seconded by Councilman Ambarian, to
amont the resolution to accept the bid in the amount of $29,774.
Mayor O'Reilly noted the amendment will substantially change the res-
olution, but he will vote for it, fie asked Atty. Delahay if this was par-
liamontary acceptable, Atty, Dolahay replied yos, if we go this figure,
but he wondered if it was worth having a man come up to show how to use
the vehicle. Chief Winston replied no, only the electrical genorator is
j different than a regular vehicle, Mayor 011tailly asked what the trans-
portation costs were from California, Chief Winston replied $3,000 with
engineer, Mayor O'Reilly noted Council should realize they must come
up with additional funds. Councilwoman thick suggested the ndminletration
fret additional funds from Federal Revenue Sharing Funds for the next
meeting,
The amendments, to the resolution were passed unanimously by roll call
vote.
There was no public comment.
The main motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
G 11 Resolution 79-173 - Fixing rates to be Charged by Taxicabs within the
City of Komi,
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i; Councilman Ambarian moved. seconded by Councilwoman Glick, to approve
the resolution,
Atty. Carson spoke, He said the taxi is ready to go, the rates have not
been changed since 1975. Taxis are dealing with firm costs that have
gone up faster than the regular cost of living, He is using figures from
the Borough OEDP, Gas prices have increased M. Compared to Anchorage,
Kenai does not have the service area Anchorage has, Kenai does not have:
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b. Group gas purchasing
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We have not changed our rates since 1076; our proposal, compared to
Anchorage:
Waiting time same
Mileage 80% over
Flag Drop 50% over
On the last Council action, we were 100% above Anchorage mileage and
60% flag drop. One important difference, in Anchorage they have live
meter, time and cost are both added, we don't charge waiting time,
Councilman Malston asked, why does Anchorage use live meters. Atty.
Carson replied our ordinance doesn't allow it, and we thought we could
handle it at this rate. Gas costs are still going up, we may have to come
back in one year.
Mr. Kimes, Mr. Miller's accountant, spoke. They researched the prier
cab companies in coming up with their package. They proposed 2 cabs,
1-24 hr. and 1-12 hr. The present rate is minimal, vrojeeted income is
not great, but they feel they can live with it. The reason they are asking
for an increase, there were several cab companies in the past, we have
none now. Wo need this much. Councilwoman Glick noted the payroll
is low, will Mr. Miller drive a cab, Mr. Kimes said tO% of what they
take in as wages are expeditors.
Atty. Carson said this request is not "half again of what we need,"
we did not ask for more than we needed.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
0-12 Resolution 7M74 - House Numbering System
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Councilman Ambarian moved, seconded by Councilman Measles, to approve
the resolution.
Public Works Direeeor Kornelis said this is self-explanatory, it has been
before Planning a Zoning.
There was no public comment.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote,
0-13 Assignment of Lease - Thomas Smith t* Ron Swanson
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Councilman Ambarian moved nownded by Councilwoman Glick, to approve
the assignment of lease.
Motion posed unanimously by roll call vote.
0-14 Games of Chance & Skill - Peninsula Oilers
Councilman Ambarlan moved, seconded by Councilwoman Glick, to approve
the application.
Notion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
0-15 Tract A Proposal
Mayor O'Reilly noted that administration Is researching the $100,000
figure Councilman Aber brought up.
0-18 Estimate #3 on Well House #101, Payment
Councilwoman Glick moved, seconded by Councilman 'Walston, to approve
the payment.
Notion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
G-17 Carmen Gintoll, Architectural Services for city nail - $4,000,
Councilwoman Glick moved, seconded by Councilman malston, to
approve the payment.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
Acting City Manager Brown noted Mr. Gintoli has moved onto the n(mt
phase of the contract, we never approved the first phase. We should
have a motion to approve the schematics, Atty, Delahay confirined the
need for a motion by the Council.
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Councilwoman Glick moved, seconded by Councilman Measles, to
approve the sehomaties for the City 11all.
Councilwoman Glick mentioned that Mr, l3intoli had made a presentation
before the Planning a Zoning Commission, She felt the health facilities
are a necessary item,
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
0-18 C112M Iiill - Hewer Projects liesipn - $45,700
MOTION:
Councilman Ambarian moved, seconded by Councilwoman Glick, to
approve the payment.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote,
II -REPORTS
H-1 City Manager
Acting City Manager Brown said regarding the Coastal Fnergy Impact
program, funds are loft over and could be used for the topographic
mapping work. However, he needs authority to transfer the funds,
MOTION:
Councilman Ambarian moved, seconded by Councilwoman Glick, to
ghire Mr. Brown the authority to transfer the funds.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
Mr. Brown then noted the council on the Aging needs a loner of intent
to them prior to submitting the grant budget for the 90-91 year.
MOTION:
Councilman Ambarian moved, seconded by Councilman Malston, to
authorize administration to send the letter of intent,
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote,
Councilwoman Glick asked Mr. Brown, regarding the Dept, of Revenue
facility, did the State change their minds, or do we need revisions in
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the City Hall plan? Mr. Drown replied Recording to the agreement,
tho State can take it back. They would take it back whether we built
the facility or not, they want it back because of the volume. fie also
noted he had made it clear to the State the Council wanted the facility.
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Atty. Delahay refored to the letter regarding Social Security, and that
no action is required.
While he was in Juneau, with the Municipal League, many bills were
passed. He will review them with anyone on the Council who is in-
terested.
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Mayor O'Reilly nominated James Blanning to the Planning & Zoning
Commission.
MOTION:
Councilwoman Glick moved, seconded by Councilman AmbaMan, to
approve the nomination.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
Mayor O'Reilly noted the proposal to be presented to the legislators
tomorrow, and reminded the members of the meeting. He explained
that the thrust of the presentation is that it to not a laundry list, it
is from the Council, the Administration, etc. The benefits are:
a. The job potential
b. The long-term area & city benefit
If funds are to be available in Juneau, we should make a reasonable
effort to procure them for our area.
Airport Manager Swalley spoke on the air freight terminal proposal.
He questioned the advisability of requesting funds for the project in
view of the applications for lease. We have the applications on file.
We would be in competition,they could not conspete with us. He said
he contacted one applicant, who said he was shocked, and he might
have to withdraw. Councilman Ambarian said not all projects will be
funded. Sometimes we have to stimulate in order to start things moving.
We should leave it in. Mayor O'Reilly asked Mr. Swalley, in talking
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to the applicant, would he immediately withdraw? Mr. Rwalloy replied
no, but the applicant indicated he would have to do some serious think-
ing if we went into competition. Also, there is prime property there,
if we discourage others, property value goes down. Mayor O'Reilly
said if the City built the terminal, rates would be so low, it would drive
private business out. lie agrees with Councilman Ambarian that the app-
licant may not rosily do it. Further, as Mr. Swalley stated before, it
might lower values. Councilman Ambarian said even if we had the project,
it would not be Council's intention to run the facility, We could got pri-
vate individuals to run it, Mayor O'Reilly noted there was no problem
there, the other applicant just couldn't compete with the City charges.
Councilwoman Glick suggested it be put further down on the list, Wien
might want to build a terminal also. The applicants have shown an in-
terest. Govermmnnt should not compote with private enterprise. Not
all the projects will be funded. Councilman Ambarien said all the Council
agreed that type of facility in needed, whether private or public funds,
Right now we have nothing but promises. Mayor O'Reilly referred to
a further list, and the recreation list, Public Works Director Kornelis
explained that there is a difference between lists, The lst list is labor-
intensive, there would be jobs after construction. The 2nd list in for
jobs just during construction, but we would have a facility afterwards,
Mayor O'Reilly remarked that Rep. Malone reviewed the list with him
and Councilwoman (click on Dec. 18, 1970, and noted if we just hand the
list to them and not follow throu fh two are fools. Anchorage has weekly
visits to the legislature from voted officials, we need to go to Juneau
to promote budget funds, for 2 reasons:
a. Local legislators can't get to all the meetings,
b, They can't compote with the organized efforts of the other
communities.
Legislators wish to communicate with the elected officials, as these
officials have the vote of the people. Councilwoman Glick said if the
Council agrees, we should send the list immediately to those involved
In Juneau. Ate would like to send the delegates and call to Juneau for
direct communication. We should "push and shove like the other guys."
Mayor O'Reilly noted that 4 months of the legislature, 2 visits per month,
a total of 15 visits. If we are willing to put in that kind of effort, they
will know we are sincere. Councilman Ambarian said there will be more
fighting at the City level than at the Borourb level. Mayor O'Reilly said
we will need $9,000, are we prepared to do this?
MOTION:
Councilman Ambarian moved, seconded by Councilman Measles, that
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regarding the Capital Improvement Project, as presented to the legis-
lature tomorrow, the Council will commit funds for trips to Juneau to
follow through with the projects.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
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H-6 Planning a Zoning
Councilwoman Glick said at the last meeting the public presentation of
the proposed City Hall was made. A lease application was considered.
An airport lease was considered, the Fidalgo lease will need water a
sewer and pushed through the State to satisfy the applicant. The Planning
Commission has approved the lease and passed on the original applica-
tion, the car wash never came back. Councilman Ambarian notel the
time to consider water a sewer and street improvements is when the lease
is submitted. Mayor O'Reilly asked if there was any priority on water
a sewer through Bidarka. Public Works Director Kornells replied it
was #2 on the "want list." Mayor O'Reilly asked if there any city funds.
Mr. Kornelis replied no. Councilwoman Glick noted she believed the
man is quite serious, as Councilman Ambarian stated, he tried to change
to a different lot, but it won't work out. Mayor O'Reilly said we can do
nothing to assist. Councilman stated there was no lease application.
Mayor O'Reilly noted there no money either. Councilman Ambarian ex-
plained the Commission just approved the idea, we have nothing on
paper. Councilwoman Glick said the lease application was approved
by P:Z. We should have it by January. Will the administration have
it ready by then? Mr. Brown explained we will have to have an appraisal
first. He didn't know where it stood at that point. Councilwoman Mick
asked if there was no communication between Planning, to the administration
and to the Council, Mr. Brown replied yes, the public works secretary
comes to him. Councilwoman. Glick asked if this was not done. Mr. Brown
said he didn't know, he would check, Mr. Kornells said he though there
was an appraisal done. But the only thing they put in was an application,
they still have no complete forms,
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Councilman Ambarian said the ordinance for Federal Revenue Sharing for
the convention bureau passed.
The roads proposal was sent to the legislature.
Renovation of the ground floor of the Borough building was approved.
H-8 Harbor Commission
Mayor O'Reilly reminded the Council of the meeting of January 8, 1080
with the Corps. of Engineers.
Councilman Ambarian reminded the Council of the Airport Commission
and the Harbor Commission meeting to discuss the proposed Transpor-
tation Commission, tentatively set for December 20, 1979•
Discussion item:
Mayor O'Reilly noted the six month term for Acting City Manager Brown
Is up.
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Councilman Beaman moved, seconded by Councilwoman Glick, to reappoint
Mr. Brown as acting City Manager.
Councilman Molston stated he didn't think it was fair to ask Mr. Brown to
serve another six months.If we have to go out and advertise all over again,
we will have to make other arrangements.
-- The motion was amended to read "as acting City Manager for 45 days."
The amendment was approved unanimously by roll call vote.
The main motion was approved unanimously by roll call vote.
Mayor O'Reilly reminded the Council of the work session scheduled for
January 10, 1900 to review the personnel ordinance and discuss funding
for the City Hall and other capitol improvement projects. Acting City
-- Manager asked if the Council had any objection to administration attending •
-- _ The Council unanimously agreed that there ifes no objection.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 9: 50 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
j0del Whelan, City Clerk
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