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KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MP.P,T1NG
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KENAI PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A. ROLL CALL
AGENDA APPROVAL
S. HEARINGS
1. Ordinance 447-70. Declaring certain buildings a related equipment a materials surplus
2. Ordinance 450.79, Providing for Special Plection relative to Charter amendments
S. Ordinance 401-78, Increasing estimated rovenuns/appropriations In the amount of 920,000
4. Ordinance 452-79. Increasing, e.,dimatod revenues/approprintions in the amount of 450,000
5. Renewals of retail a beverage dispensary liquor licenses - Foedtown a Larry's Club
C. PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HP.ARn
1, Representatives from Trust Department of National Bank of Alaska relative to
dlsouvOnne of advanta es of :sale of City owned lands
Rtoharee luior To i oroation Commission
oilwoman &Al -alleged problems at or, citizen residential complex
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E, CORRESPONDENCE
F. OLD BUSINESS
1. Payment to McLane a Associates
2, Lase of Airport Lands - Raven Transit
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0. NEW BUSINESS
1. Bills to be paid - bills to be ratified
2. Requisitions exceeding $500
9. Ordinance 452-70. establishing Capital Project Fund "Water a !fewer Lines"
$0,325 in
-- 4, Ordinance 454-79, increasing estimated revenues/appropriations by
the Capital Project Fund "Facilities Design"
5. Resolution 79-194, supporting the Komi Peninsula Community College
S. Resolution 79-105, transfer of funds for haste Veatsr Training Course
7. Resolution 78-190, authorizing signing of contract for design a uPpedo of
$ewer Treatment Plant
S. Resolution 70-197, transfer of funds within LPiv Projects
9. Resolution 78-109, transfer of funds for repair of street lights
10. Resolution 78-199, accepting uw audited finanelal Mort of the City PY ending June 30.107:
11. Resolution 70-200, transfer of funds for overtime - Finance Department
12. Resolution 79-201, grant of ingress and egress of the VOR-1,ktoose hinge Road
13, Resolution 7S-202, accepting Dead of Release from FAA on Tract 0-0 '
14, Resolution 79-203, rezoning of tract in Vathalis Heights Subdivision, Part 1
15, Resolution 78-204, supporting application of Bishop Bros. to operate an air
taxi service in the Kenai arc
16. Renewal of City of Kenai umbrella coverage
17, Periodic Pay Edimats 15 and tl - Brown Cons nwdon
It. Payment to Coopers a Lybrand -Annual Audit
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19. Payment to Mike Taurisinen, consulting engineer
20. Payment to McLane a Associates
X. Payment to Project Managers Alaska, Inc.
22, Payment to R&M Consultants, Inc. - quality control testing
28, Payments to Fors! a Associates
24. Discussion - Airport ski $trip
H. REPORTS
1. City Manager
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2. City Attorney
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4. City Clerk
5. Finance Director
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6. Planning a Zoning Commission
7. Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly
QUES Imo a COMMENTS - btAVOR a Council,
1. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
ADJOURNMENT
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F2XAI CITY COUNCIL - RP.GUi.AR MPETING
DECEMBER 12, 1978 - 7: 00 P.M.
KENAI PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING
MAYOR VINCENT O'REILLY PRESIDING
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
A. ROLL CALL
Present: Betty Glick, Ron Malston, Vincent O'Reilly, Phillip Aber and Edward
Ambarian.
Absent: Mike Seaman and Dan Whelan
AGENDA APPROVAL
Councilman Malston requested that Richard Morgan, Chairman of the Recreation
Commission, be included under item C-2, Persons Present Scheduled to be Beard.
Councilwoman Glick stated that she would like to give a report on a situation that
apparently exists at the Woodridge Apartments, a senior citizen housing complex.
Mayor O'Reilly suggested that she give her report under item C-3, Persons Present
Scheduled to be Heard.
Council so concurred.
B. HEARINGS
B-i: Ordinance 447-76
Mayor O'Reilly read Ordinance 447-70 by title only. "An ordinance of the Council
declaring one shallow well building and related material and equipment as surplus".
Mayor O'Reilly opened the hearing to the public. There was no comment.
MOTION:
Councilman Ambarlan moved, seconded by Councilman Malston, for adoption of
Ordinance 447-78, declaring one shallow well building and related equipment
surplus.
Councilwoman Glick stated that relative to the Public Works Department report contained
in the packet, it was the Council's intent to ascertain whether or not any of the equipment
materials, building, ete.,could be utilized by the City prior declaring it surplus and
offering it for sale. Councilwoman Glick further commented that it was not the intent
of Council to "hassle" any department heads by asking for additional information.
QUESTION:
Motion passed unanimously by roil call vote.
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r B-2: Ordinance 450-78
Mayor O'Reilly read Ordinance 450-78 by title only. "An ordinance providing for the
submission of Charter amendments concerning aid to industry to the qualified voters
of the City at a special election to be hold Tuesday, February 13, 1970."
Mayor O'Reilly opened the hearing to the public.
Ruby Coyle - stated that she had no objection to the City issuing industrial bonds
but still had problems when it comes to revenue bonds being issued to pay for a facility
to be used by ton customers or lose. Councilman Ambarian advised that up to ten
customers can be served without Alaska Public Utilities Commission regulation.
Waldo Coyle - stated he would question Section 6-3 in that the intent would also
authorize putting water/sewer lines in and, therefore, bypassing the vote of the
people.
MOTION:
Councilman Ambarian moved, seconded by Councilwoman Glick, for adoption of
Ordinance 450-79, Charter amendments, with the following amendments to the
ordinance document itself: 4th "Whereas" to read "Whereas, industry may consider
the siting of industrial facilities in or near the City of Kenai, and 5th "Whereas to
read: "Whereas to be responsible to industry's reeds, an early determination of
the City's ability to support industry efforts is needed, ....." Also, to be added
under Section 6-3 after "ten customers or less - for the purpose of promoting
economic development in and around the City".
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote,
B-3; Ordinance 451-78
Mayor O'Reilly read Ordinance 451-78, increasing estimated revenues and appropriations
in the Federal Revenue Sharing special revenue fund by $20,000."
Mayor O'Reilly opened the meeting to the public. There was no comment.
MOTION:
Councilwoman Glick moved, seconded by Councilman Malston, for adoption of
Ordinance 451-78, increasing estimated revenues and appropriations by $20,000 in the
Federal Revenue Sharing fund.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
B-4: Ordinance 452-78
Mayor O'Reilly road Ordinance 452-78 by title only, "An ordinance of the Council
Increasing estimated revenues and appropriations in the Federal Revenue Sharing
special revenue !fund by $50,000,"
Mayor O'Reilly opened the hearing to the public. There was no comment.
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MOTION:
Councilwoman Glick moved, seconded by Councilman Nalston, for adoption of
Ordinance 462-78, increasing estimated revenues/appropriations by $50,000,
Federal Revenue Sharing Fund.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
B-5: Liquor license renewals
MOTION:
Councilwoman Glick moved, seconded by Councilman 11alston, that the City of Kenai
submit a letter to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board of non -objection of renewals
for retail license for Foodtown Liquor and beverage dispensary for Larry's Club.
Motion passed unanimously by roll all vote.
C. PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
C-1: National Bank of Alaska
Councilman Malston advised that certain members of Council had held discussions
with representatives from the Trust Department of the National Bank of Alaska relative
to the advantages of selling City owned lands. Councilman Malston introduced Pete
Brown and Ron Smitt representing NBA. Mr. Brown advised Council that he had put
together some figures which were approximate at this time, however, were very
feasible. Mr. Brown stated that with regard to leased lands, it was very difficult to
put together a financial package for customers when they did not own the lands and,
in addition, the ambiguous renegotiation clause relative to the lease rate made the
transaction that much more difficult. On the approximate 218 acres available
Mr. Brown had determined that roughly 50% of the land would be valued at $ .35/sq .ft.; ,
25% valued at $.42 sq.ft.; and 25% valued at approximately $.65/ sq . ft. With these
figures, Mr. Brown estimated the approximate market value at $4.1 million. Mr. Brown
suggested that figures could be compiled by working out if the land was sold at 10% down
at a rate of 9-1/2% interest, $416,000 would be collected immediately and payments to the
City would result in $48,000 per month. Mr. Brown stated that the sale of the lands
would broaden the tax base and increase commercial and industrial growth in the City.
Councilman Malston stated that the chief concern of the City would be to protect the funds
as they must be reserved for the Airport. Mr. Brown advised that he felt a trust fund
c+r permanent fund could be established to "ear mark" the funds and protect them from
Irresponsible management. Mayor O'Reilly advised that it was his intent to appoint a
committee to go into the matter in-depth and asked for individual names from Council so
that the committee could be established without further delay.
C-2: Riohard Morgan - Kenai Recreation Commission
Mr. Morgan, chairman of the Recreation Commission, advised that one of the duties
the Commission was charged with was to aid in the selection of a Recreation Director.
60 Mr. Morgan stated that the Commission, at their lest meeting, had prepared an
advertisement for the position and would request that Council direct Administration to
proceed with advertising the position. Mr. Morgan stated the intent of the Commission
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was as follows: The Commission requosta that the Pity advertise in the major news-
papers of the State and in the periodical of the National Recreation a Park Association
r` (601 N. 10th St., Arlington, Virginia 22209) for a Parks s Recreation Director with a
salary between $22,000 and $28,000 per year. Gunlifieations - college deirroe in Recreation
or Recreation and Park Administration preferred; college degree in other majors may
be considered; throe years experience minimum, one year of which must be in a
supervisory capacity; Additional experience will he considered in lieu of oducationnl
requirements. Nature of position: This is a professional position in Parks a Recreation
administration, supervision and leadership. The position involves the responsibility
of implementing the policies of the Recreation Commission in terms of planning, promoting,
organizing, maintaining and evaluating a new Parks and Recreation Program (including
staff, volunteers, and facilities) geared to the needs of all within the community. These
responsibilities include the development of cooperative interagency coordination (through
professional and citizen participation in the community), periodic analysis of performance
(through reports, records, and meetings wl:h tiu: Commission) , development of the
Commission budget plans, and setting goals and objectives for the departments operation,
Mr. Morgan advised that the Commission was in the process of preparing; it job description
for the position.
MOTION:
Councilman Malston moved, seconded by Councilwoman Glick, for authorization for
Administration to proceed with advertising the position of Recreation Director for the
City of Kenai as outlined above and with a salary range of $22,000 - $20,000.
0 Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
C-3: Councilwoman Glick
Attorney Ed Garnett came before Council to question the City's right or authority
to interfere in private business in that Councilwoman Glick was prepared to report
on a matter at the senior citizen housing project in a public meeting and his client
(managers of the facility) had not been notified that the City was to hold a public
meeting on the subject. Further, Mr. Garnett stated that the local newspaper had run
i an article on the subject and this had been Mr. Garnett's notification that the matter
would be brought up tonight. Councilwoman Glick responded that though the facility
may be owned by private enterprise, it was a federally subsidized facility and she
had been approached of alleged problems that were apparently in existence. Council-
woman Glick stated that it was not the intent of the City to tell them how to run the
facility and that she would recommend that the matter be considered by the Mayor's
Council on Aging and representatives of the owner organization of the Woodridge
Apartments so that the alleged problems could be discussed in a joint meeting.
Councilwoman Glick further commented that it was not the Council's intent to hold a public
hearing tinis evening and she had been in contact with the Manager of the apartments advising
that the matter would be brought before Council and a recommendation an to disposition
given by Councilwoman Glick. Mayor O'Reilly advised that he would submit Councilwoman
i slick's report to the Mayor's Council on Aging immediately for preparation of a joint
_ meeting between all parties involved.
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D-1: Minutes of the regular meeting cR November 15, 1978
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E. CORRESPONDENCE
E-I: City Manager Wise reported that correspondence had been received from the Steering
Committee of Sears Elementary School requesting that the City aid in their efforts
to install a street light on Forest Drive at the crosswalk directly in front of the school
for safety purposes for the children crossing the street. Councilwoman Glick reported
that she had referred the matter, after conversations with the City Manager, onto
her husband who is a member of the Borough School Board and the matter had been
discussed, however, it was apparent that the exact location of the light would have to
be established to determine whether or not the responsibility of installation would fall on
the City or the School District.
MOTION:
Councilman Ambarian moved, seconded by Councilman Malston, that Administration
prepare a resolution for submission to the School Board requesting their immediate
action to install appropriate lighting.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
F. OLD BUSINESS
F-i: Payment to McLane a Associates
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Councilwoman Glick moved, seconded by Councilman Malston, for approval of
payment in the amount of $2, 000.40 to McLane a Associates.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
F-2: Raven Transit Lease
Mr. Wise advised that the lease document had not been returned as yet and would have
the matter before Council as soon as possible.
0. NEW BUSINESS
0-1: Bills to be paid - bills to be ratified
MOTION:
Councilwoman Glick moved, seconded by Councilman 1Nalston, for approval of bills to be
paid and bills to be ratified as submitted this date by the Finance Department.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
0-2: Requisitions exceeding $500
OW)MION:
Councilwoman Glick moved, seconded by Councilman Ambarian, for approval of
requisitions exceeding $500 and ratification of telephone poll approving purchase of
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chains for the snow removal equipment and the purchase of the equipment from Dan's
TV for the Kenai Jail Facility as approved by the City Manager.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
0-3: Ordinance 453-78
Mayor O'Reilly read Ordinance 453-78 by title only. "An ordinance establishing a
Capital Fund Project entitled "Water and Sewer Lines" and increasing estimated
revenues and appropriations in the amount of $220,925 for RDA Project 07-51-26966
encompassing water lines, Willow and GAA, and sewer lines on 10cCullum Drive plus
renovation of five sewer lift stations".
MOTION:
Councilwoman Glick moved, seconded by Couneilu►an Ambarianfor introduction of
Ordinance 453-78, Capital Project Fund "Water and Sewer Lines".
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
0-4: Ordinance 454-78
Mayor O'Reilly read Ordinance 454-78 by title only, "An ordinance increasing estimated
revenues and appropriations in the Capital Project Fund entitled "Facilities Design"
by $315, 325."
MOTION:
Councilman Ambarian moved, seconded by Councilwoman Glick, for introduction of
Ordinance 454-79, increasing estimated revenues/appropriations in Capital Project
Fund "Facilities Design".
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
0-5: Resolution 70-194
Mayor O'Reilly read Resolution 78-104 by title only. "A resolution supporting the
Kenai Peninsula Community College".
Mayor O'Reilly opened the meeting to the public and there was no comment.
MOTION:
Councilman Ambarian moved, seconded by Councilwoman Olick, for adoption of
Resolution 78-194, supporting the Kenai Peninsula Community College.;
Motion passed by roil call vote with Councilman Malston voting no,
0-8: Resolution 78-195
Mayor O'Reilly read Resolution 78-195, transferring funds in the amount of $245
in the 1978-79 Water s Sewer Special Revenue Fund to provide funding for the two
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Sewer Treatment Plant Operators to attend a waste water training course in Juneau."
Mayor O'Reilly opened the meeting to the public. There was no cemsnent.
MOTION:
Councilwoman (flick moved, seconded by Councilman Aber, for adoption of Resolution
78-195, transferring funds in the amount of $248 in the Water a Rower Special Revenue
Fund.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
G-7: Resolution 78-196
Mayor O'Reilly read Resolution 78-196 by title only. "A resolution authorizing the
City Manager to sign the contract for Step II, Engineering Services for the Design
and upgrading of the Sewer Treatment Plant by CH2M Hill."
Mayor O'Reilly opened the meeting to the public. There was no comment.
MOTION:
Councilman Malston moved, seconded by Councilwoman Glick, for adoption of
Resolution 78-196, authorizing the City Manager to sign the Step II, contract
with CH2M Hill.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
0 a-8: Resolution 78-197
Mayor O'Reilly read Resolution 78-197, transferring funds within the following
LPW Projects: Street Improvements - $18; Redoubt Way Paving - $2,483 ;
Airport Drive Paving - $829 to pay for additional costs incurred.
Mayor O'Reilly opened the meeting to the public. There was no comment.
MOTION:
Councilman Ambarian moved, seconded by Councilwoman Glick, for adoption of
Resolution 78-107, transferring funds within certain LPW projects for payment of
additional costs incurred.
Motion passed by roll all vote u-ith Councilman Aber abstakdag.
Q-9: Resolution 78-108
Mayor O'Reilly read Resolution 78-198, transferring funds in the amount of $1,607
for repair of street lights per the agreement with Inlet Instruments.
Mayor O'Reilly opened the meeting to the public. There was no comment.
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MOTION:
Councilman Malston moved, seconded by Councilwoman Glick, for adoption of
/) Resolution 78-198, transfer of funds in the amount of $1, 607 for repair of street lights,
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
0-10: Resolution 78-190
Mayor O'Reilly read Resolution 78-199 by title only, "accepting the audited financial
report of the City of Kenai for the year ending June 30, 1978,"
Mayor O'Reilly opened the meeting to the public. There was no comment,
MOTION:
Councilman Malston moved, seconded by Councilwoman Glick, for adoption of
Resolution 78499, accepting the audited financial report FY 1978.
Councilwoman Glick inquired if the Management Letter had been received as yet and
was advised by Finance Director Charles Brown that it had not.
MOTION - TABLE
Councilwoman Glick moved, seconded by Councilman Aber, to table the matter of
Resolution 78-199 until such time the Management Letter has been received from the
audit firm.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
G-11: Resolution 78-200
Mayor O'Reilly read Resolution 78-200, transferring monies within the Finance Department
in the amount of $3,500-to Finance/Overtime•-41,500 and Legislative/Miscellaneous -
$2,000 for overtime costs incurred in the Finance Department and to provide for an
annual Christmas party for the employees of the City.
Mayor O'Reilly opened the meeting to the public. There was no comment.
MOTION:
Councilwoman Glick moved, seconded by Councilman Malston, for adoption of
Resolution 78-200, transferring monies for overtime costs inc =ed and the Annual
City Christmas Party,
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
G-12: Resolution 78-201
Mayor O'Reilly read Resolution 78-201 by title only, "A resolution authorizing the
City Manager to execute a'Grant of ingress and egress' of the VOR-Moose Range Road
to the general public."
Mayor O'Reilly opened the meeting to the public,
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Mr. Bob Richey, Kenai Moose Range, advised that he was a party to the original
agreement in 1900 in which the City Council closed the road to ingress and egress and
Mr. Richey questioned the reasoning in the City changing the policy at this time.
Councilman Ambarian advised that as there had been a difference in growth and that the gate
has been open for some time now. In addition, Councilman Ambarian reported that Kenai
Native Association had requested access to the land that they were hopeful in acquiring
in the near future.
Mr. Bob Richey - Mr. Richey agreed that the road has been used by a large number of
the public, however, the posted sign had kept access to a minimum and Mr. Richey
stated that industry was allowed use of the area and access to their facilities and why
could not KNA be afforded the same access rights? Councilman Ambarian stated that
it was the Council' a intent not to single out a specific group for access.
City Attorney Behlereth advised that he had received a call from the Federal Aviation
Administration and the only concerns they had were for protection of their VCR facility
and concerned about road maintenance. However, they did not appear to be opposed
to allowing public access.
Mayor O'Reilly advised that a letter had been received from Marathon Oil who has been
a user of the road since 1960 and has maintained and repaired the road during this period
of time, Marathon has advised that if ingress and egress is granted to the general public,
Marathon shall be released of the obligation to provide normal maintenance to that portion
of the road made public.
Councilman Malston suggested that the posted sign be left up and the granting of ingress
and egress to Kenai Native Association be addressed if and when KNA is granted the rights
to the land in question.
MOTION - TABLE
Councilwoman Glick moved, seconded by Councilman Malston, that Resolution 78-201
be tabled and the matter discussed in-depth at the public works committee from Council
Monday evening.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
0-13 Resolution 78-202
Mayor O'Reilly read Resolution 78-202 by title only. "A resolution accepting Deed of
Release from the Federal Aviation Administration of a parcel of land designated as
Tract D-6."
Mayor O'Reilly opened the meeting to the public. There was no comment.
� MOTION:
Councilwoman Glick moved, seconded by Comwilman Ambarian, for adoption of
Resolution 78-202, deed of release from the FAA of Tract D-6.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
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0-14: Resolution 203
Mayor O'Reilly read Resolution 203 by title only. "A resolution concurring with the
recommendation of the City of Kenai Advisory Planning a Zoning Commission concerning
rezoning a tract in Valhalla Heights Subdivision, Part I,"
Mayor O'Reilly opened the meeting to the public. There was no comment.
MOTION:
Councilwoman Glick moved, seconded by Councilman Aber, for adoption of
Resolution 78-203, concurring with the recommendation of the Planning Commission
concerning rezoning a tract in Valhalla Subdivision.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote,
0-15: Resolution 204
Mayor O' Reilly read Resolution 204 by title only, "A resolution supporting the
application of Bishop Brothers, Inc. for authority to operate a heavy air taxi service
in the Kenai area."
Mayor O'Reilly opened the meeting to the public, There was no comment.
MOTION:
Councilman Ambarian moved, seconded by councilwoman Glick, for adoption of
Resolution 78-204, supporting application of Bishop Brothers, Inc.
Councilman Ambarlan stated he felt the Mr. Bishop had wanted the City to be more
specifie in the resolution as he would like authority to operate an air carrier service
(12,500ii and up) .
MOTION - AMENDMENT
Councilman Ambarlan moved, seconded by councilman Malston, that the Resolution
be amended in all references .......to operate a heavy U2� air taxi......."
Motion passed by roil call vote with Councilman Aber voting no.
MARI,. AS AMENDED.,
Passed by roll call vote with Councilman Aber voting no.
0-16: City of Kenai Umbrella Coverage
MOTION:
Councilman Ambarian moved, seconded by Councilwoman Glick, to authorize
Commerical Insurance Agency to proceed with bids on the City's up -coming umbrella
coverage .
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Councilman Ambarian stated he wished to compliment Ed and Rich Emery on the
servieo their insurance agency has provided the City and feel the suggestions that
have boon submitted by them over the past few months has resulted in substantial savings
on insurance costs for the City of Kenai,
QUP.STION:
Motion passed by roll call veto.
0-17: Periodic Pay Estimate - Brown Construction
MOTION:
Councilman Ambarian moved, seconded by Councilman. Malston, for approval of payments
to Brown Construction for the following: Periodic Estalmte 05 (Redoubt Way) - $2,360.92;
(Airport Way) - $8,511.50; (4th, Walker a Kaknu) - $34,010.74 and Periodic Estimate
No. 1 in the amount of $10,600.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
0-18: Payment to Coopers a Lybrand
MOTION - TABLE
,-� Councilwoman Glick moved, seconded by Councilman Ambarian, to table payment
J to Coopers * Lybrand for work on the annual audit until such time the City has received
the Management Letter.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote,
0-18: Payment to Mike Taurininen
MOTION:
Councilman Ambarion moved, seconded by Councilwoman Glick, for approval of payment
In the amount of $042.30 to Mike Tauriainen subject to receipt of supporting backup
materials.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote,
G-20 Payment to McLane i Associates
MOTION:
Councilman Ambarian moved, seconded by Councilwoman Glick, for approval of payment
In the amount of $17. 80 to McLane a Associates.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
t3-2k Payment to Project Managers Alaska, Inc.
MOTION:
_ Councilman Ambarian moved, seconded by Councilwoman Glick, for approval of payment
in the amount of $1,012.81 to Project Managers Alaska, Inc.
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Motion passed by roll call vote with Councilman Aber abstaining
0-22: Payment to R&M Consultants, Inc.
MOTION:
Councilman Ambarian moved, seconded by councilwoman Glick, for approval of payment
in the amount of $5140.82 and $269.22 to R&M Consultants, Inc. for quality control testing
services.
Motion passed by roll call vote with Councilman Aber abstaining.
0-23: Payment to Ted Forei & Associates
MOTION:
Councilman Ambarian moved, seconded by c'ouneilman Malston, for approval of
payment to Ted Ford a Associates as follows: Kenai waterline - $884.34; Spur Highway
Water * Sewer - $3,039.90; Main St. Water & Sewer - $1,179.97; Lawton St. Water & Sewer -
$2,774.40; Water Loop project - $650,16.
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Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
0-24: Airport Ski Strip {�
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Councilman Ambarian requested that this item be tabled and referred to the Public Works
Committee from Council to be discussed at their meeting Monday evening. Cowmiilman
Ambarian also requested that Control Tower Chief John Arsenault be advised of the
meeting.
H. REPORTS
H-1: City Manager
(a) City Manager Wise advised that at the Recreation Commission meeting discussions were
held with a representative from the Department of Natural Resources and after discussions
relative to the BOR grants, the Commission will recommend that the Beaver Creek Park project
be terminated and the City prepare to reimburse the State for monies given to the City.
Also, the Recreation Commission will request that the City proceed with obtaining title
to the tract of land in which Beaver Creek is located and, in addition, the Recreation
Commission requests that the project on Beaver Creek Park be extended and modifications
to the project will be submitted by the Commission.
MOTION;
Councilman Malston moved, seconded by Councilwoman thick, to authorize the recommendations
of the Recreation Commission has outlined above.
Button passed unanimously by roll call vote.
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(b) Mr. Wise reported that the City had filed for Section 30 lands, however, the State has
asked for a more detailed description of the metos and bounds of the area in question
and the City Manager stated he had asked McLane o Associates to proceed with gathering
the information as required by the State.
MOTION:
Councilwoman Glick moved, seconded by Councilman Malston, that Council authorizes
employing the services of McLane ` Associates for the purpose of setting the corners and
giving an estimate of acreage and such costs for professional services not to exceed $1, 500.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
(c) Proposed sewer line - Airport Way -- Mr. Wise reported that project estimate is $300,000
and there will be $280,000 left after engineering services are paid. Mr. Wise requested
authorization to prepare a grant application to submit for a portion of the funding.
MOTION:
Councilman Ambartan moved, seconded by Councilwoman thick, that the City Manager
is hereby authorized to prepare a grant application for submission to Council for review
at the next meeting relative to the above referenced project.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
(d) Serendipity - Mr. Wise advised that Mrs. Lashley and her attorney had met in his office
_ and indicated their desire to continue the project. However, the scope of the project
has been decreased due to other financial involvement and, in addition, Mrs. Lashley
has requested that lease payments be deferred until construction of the facility is started.
Mr. Wise suggested that the lease be entered into immediately with perhaps a emrfing
payment date of around May 19.
(e) Sewer Treatment Plant - Mr. Wise reported that DEC has assumed EPA responsibility
for the State and have asked CH251 Hill for additional information and data oas they are
concerned about the gallonage generated (both Kenai and Soldotna area) . DEC feels
the cities of Kenai and Soldotna are not in a position to proceed with Step H, however,
the Borough has agreed to fund a study and Mr. Wise would, therefore, requert neMidsion
to proceed with amendment to the grant providing that the Borough will furnish additional
funds.
MOTION:
Councilman Aber moved, seconded by Councilman Malston, that the City Manager be
authorized to proceed with an amendment to the grant application and, in addition,
the City be used as a conduit.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
(f) Mr. Wise reported on the State Highway Department hearing held last Thursday evening
and the only objection was from Mr. Bielefeld relative to the cost of the project 01.4 million)
and encroachment into his parking area. Mr. Vise also stated that the Police have
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expressed concern on the proposed project wherein Airport Way would intersect with
the Spur and would request that additional engineering be done relative to safety factors.
MOTION:
Councilman Aber moved, seconded by Councilman Malston, to authorize Wince-Corthell
to proceed with engineering work relative to the safety questions being raised on the
intersecting of Airport Way with the Spur Highway.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
QUESTIONS a COMMENTS
Councilman Aber inquired if the City could still submit input into the Willow Street
project and was advised that individuals could still submit written comments. Councilman
Aber suggested that the Public Works Committee from Council may still wish to offer
some comments on the proposed project.
National Guard - Councilwoman Glick requested that the City Manager provide Council
with a map showing the area in which the National Guard has been given authority to
use as a practice area.
Deepwood Park - Councilwoman Glick stated that as Deepwood Park could not afford
to put up the proper bond, would this mean that the City would not provide snow removal?
City Manager Wise reported that Deepwood Park will provide their own snow removal.
Councilman Ambarian stated he would like to add an item for discussion at the meeting
scheduled for Monday of the Public Works Committee from Council and such subject
to be whether or not the facility presently being used for warm storage (formerly the
Mukluk Building) will be needed at the end of the six month lease period.
Councilman Ambarian stated that the City Manager and City Attorney needed to provide
an ordinance relative to policies of conducting telephone polls and the City needs a
blanket ordinance describing the duties and policies and procedures of all the
commission, committees, etc., within the structure of the City.
Relstive to the last snowfall,Councilman Ambaried stated that most of Aa City had been cleared
out the first day but the City crews dropped the ball and did not go back the second day
to clear away ice, etc.
Councilman Ambarian also requested that a City map be on display at all meetings
of Council.
11-2: City Attorney
(a) Cason, Thompson a Clarion leases - relative to the letter contained in the City Attorney's
report, Council directed the City Attorney and City Manager to meet with the attorney
for the above as soon as possible.
(b) ACI lease amendment - City Attorney Sehlereth advised that Mr. Eftel with ACI requested
that their lease be amended to allow ACI first option to operate a fast food service
within the Airport Terminal. Councilman Ambarian recommended that a committee
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be appointed to assist the Attorney to resolve the matter of the amendment of the lease
r'1 with ACI as quickly as possible.
(c) City Attorney Schlereth submitted a draft version of the Tideland Ordinance whioh will
be introduced at the next regular meeting. Mr. Schlereth requested that if any member
of Council had any changes, etc., to please contact him immediately.
H-3: Mayor's Report
Mayor O'Reilly requested that members of Council submit names of those individuals
to serve on the committee relative to the proposed sale of Airport lands.
Relative to the new jail facility, Mayor O'Reilly suggested that the Council, as a whole,
set up an inspection date.
H-4: City Clerk's Report
City Clerk Sue Peter advised that she would be working with the representative
from the Social Security Department to obtain adequate headquarters for their
representative to meet with individuals from the Kenai area once a month. Also, City
Clerk Peter requested permission to proceed with the purchase of a cork board to
be used for display purposes during the meetings. Council so concurred.
H-5: Finance Director
No report
H-8: Planning Commission
Councilwoman Glick advised that the Planning Commission had granted a variance
to the Grace Brethren Church and approved a conditional use permit for Union Ail
Company. A petition to rezone portions of VIP estates has been postponed due to the
pending Comprehensive Plan which is now underway and the Commission granted
the rezoning request of Mr. Glad from conservation to Urban residential.
Addition to Central Heights was sent back to the surveyor with suggested changes
and the hobby shop operating on Lilac Street was found to be in compliance with
parking as stipulated in his home occupation permit.
H-7: Borough Assembly
Councilman Ambarian reported that Ord. 78-58 was cut down drastically and now appears
to be a housekeeping ordinance relative to record retention. Also, Ord. 78-00,
will pertain to mobile homes mounted and skirted and will be eligible for tax exemption.
Councilman Ambarian explained that relative to Ord. 7"0, Water Resource
Development Service Area and Ord. 78-70, Harbor a Port Authority were introduced
but will come before Council as cities may want to relinquish their authority.
MAYOR a COUNCIL - gUESTIONS AND COMMF,NTS
Councilman Malston advised that a joint meeting of the Chamber and the Council
has been scheduled for December 27th.
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Councilman Malston also inquired as to an answer to a question posed to him in that
the employees' parking lot was cleared off at least 24 hours prior to other parking
-- areas at the Terminal. Mr. Wise responded that this had boon an oversight.
City Attorney Schlereth requested Council authorization to request that the
Salvation Army provide the City with a Certificate of Insurance covering their
personnel while driving the City owned van.
MOTION:
Councilman Ambarian moved, seconded by Councilwoman (click, that the City
Attorney be authorized to request a copy of the Salvation Army's Certificate of
Insurance to cover their employees while operating a City owned vehicle.
Motion passed unanimously by roil call vote.
I. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED
I-ls Mrs. Ruby Coyle - requested that the Highway Department be made aware of
the potential hazards at the intersection of Seaver Loop and the Bridge Access Road.
Mrs. Coyle also requested to be notified of meetings of the development of the Kenai
Comprehensive Plan. ,
EXECUTIVE SESSION
MOTION:
Councilman Ambarian moved, seconded by Councilman Malston, that the Council
adjourn into an executive session for the purpose of discussing the City Manager's
Job performance.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
RECONVENE
Mayor O'Reilly reported that the Executive Session was held to discuss the performance
of the City Manager. No action to be taken.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 12: 30 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Sue C . Peter, City Clerk
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