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KENAI PUBLIC SAFETY HVIL 11NO
PLEUUE OF ALLEGIANCE
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ROLL CALL
AGENDA APPROVAL.
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PUBLIC 11EARINGS
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1. Ordinance No, 320-77 - Repealing Section 2-0 of the Code of the City of Vonaf
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2, Ordinance No. 320-77 - Special itevenue Fund entitled "Library Renefit Drive" 2
3. Renewal of Bevorago Dispensary License - Katmai Motel. inc.
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4. Renewal of Beverage Dispensary License - Peninsula Oilers
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5. Renewal of Beverage Dispensary f iconno - P,ngton Lodge 03525
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0. Renewal of Beverage Uinpensnry ideense. - Kennf i?Iks Ledge #2425
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7. Renewal of Beverage Dieponanry License - Pizza Paradises
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PERSONS PRESENT SCIiKDULED TO AF, HEARD
1. Mr. Oscar L. 7 homes - Payment of 1016 Franchise Tax
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2. Air. Bill Quandt - Rh: water
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MINUTES
1. Minutes of tho regular mooting of February 2, 1077
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CORRESPONDENCE
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OLD BUSINESS
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NEW BUSINESS
1. Sills to be paid - bins to be ratified
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2. Ordinance No. 327-77 - Amending Kenai }.tunfelpal Airport Regulations
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S. Ordinance No. 328-77 - Charter Amendment. Special Assessments
4. Resolution No. 77-17, Transfer of funds - From Police Reserve to Police Dept.
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5. Resolution No. 77-18, Transfer of Funds - Contingency to Legislative 6 Non-Dopart, ti
S. Resolution No. 77-10, Urging Legislature to Change Law on School Lands
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7. Resolution No. 77-20, Survey of FAA Lands
S. Periodic Estimate for Partial Payment - interstate Co., Inc.
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9. Lease of Airport Lands or Facilities - Komi Peninsula Community Care Center
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10. Lease of Airport Lands or Facilities - h , N . Burnett i Associates
11, Agreement L Consent to Assfgnment of Lease - Garold Wasson to State of Alaska$
12. Lease of Airport Lands or Facilities - Walter C, a Gloria R. Church
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REPORTS
I. City Manager's Report
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2. City Attorney's Report
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3. Mayor's Report
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4. City Clerk's Report
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S. Finance Director's Report
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0. Planning & Zoning Commfosion's Report
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7. Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly's Report
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PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
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ADJOURNMENT
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W:NAI CITY COUNCIL - TIEGULAIi MEETING �
FEBRUARY 10, 1077 - 8: 00 P.M.
KENAI PUBLIC SAYETY BUILDING
MAYOR JAMES A. ELSON PRESIDING
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCK
A . ROLL CALL
Present: Richard Morgan, Betty (Slick, xddward Ambarian, Walter Sweet,
Dan Whelan and James Ikon
Absent: Tom Aekerly
AGENDA APPROVAL
- The following items were approved for addition to the ngenda:
B-4: Renewal of Beverage Dispensary License - Peninsula Oilers i
B-5: Renewal of Beverage Dispensary License - Pagles Lodge #3525 ,
B-0: Renewal of Beverage Dispensary License - Kenai Flks Ledge #2425
B-7: Renewal of Beverage Dispensary License - Pizza Paradisos i
C-2: Mr. Bill Quandt - RP,: Water
G-12: Leaso of k:rgort Lands or Facilities - Walter C. a Gloria R. Church
B. PUBLIC HEARINGS
B-1: Ordinance No. 320-77 - Regealin;t Section 2-0 of the Code of the City of Kenai
Mayor Elson read Ordinance No. 320-77 by title only as copies were available for
the public. "An ordinance of the Council of the City of Kenai, Alaska, amending I
Section 2-9 of the Code of the City of Kenai to provide that intoxicating liquor may t
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Mayor Elson opened the hearing to the public. There was no comment.
} MOTION:
A Councilman Ambarian moved, seconded by Councilwoman thick, for adoption
of Ordinance No. 320-77, amending Section 2-9 of the Code of the City of Kenai to
provide that intoxicating liquor may be sold on election days.
Motion passed by roll call vote. Voting yes; Morgan, Glick, Ambarian, Sweet, i
-;` and Whelan. Voting no; Elson.
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B-2: Ordinance No. 326-77 - Special_ Revenue Fund entitled "Library Ronofit Drive!'
Mayor Elson read Ordinance No. 326-77 by title only. "An ordinance of the Council
of the City of Kenai, Alaska, establishing a special revenue fund entitled Library
Benefit Drive by increasing estimated revenues and appropriations in the amount
of $860."
Mayor Elson opened the hearing to the public. There was no comment from the
public.
MOTION:
Councilman Sweet moved, seconded by Councilman Ambarian, for adoption of
Ordinance No. 326-77, establishing a special revenue fund entitled "Library
Benefit Drive" and by increasing estimated revenues and appropriations in the
amount of $880.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
B-3: Renewal of Beverage Dispensary License - Katmai Motel, Inc.
Mr. Wise advised that all taxes were current for the Katmai Motel, however,
they were delinquent in the amount of $2,044.33 for January 1 through June 30, 1977
lease payment to the City.
MOTION:
Councilman Morgan moved, seconded by Councilman Ambarian, thot if lease
payments to the City are not brought current, the City of Kenai will file a protest
of issuance of renewal of license to the Katmai Motel, Inc.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
B-4: Renewal of Beverage Dispensary License - Peninsula Oilers
Councilwoman Glick read a letter which she received from Mr. A . E . Canson, Jr.
with regard to the renewal of beverage dispensary license for the Peninsula Oilers.
In his letter, Mr. Canson requested that Council take into consideration certain
provisions (as outlined in Mr. Cannon's letter of 12-8-76) in endorsing the renewal
of the beverage dispensary license.
Mr. Wise advised that all taxes were current for the Peninsula Oilers.
Mayor Elson opened the hearing to the public and acknowledged receipt of the
letter from Mr. Canson. There was no further public comment.
It was the unanimous decision of the Council of the City of Kenai to issue no
protest to the issuance of the beverage dispensary license for the Peninsula Oilers.
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B-5: Renewal of Beverage Dispensary License - Eagles Lodge #3525
Mr. Wise advised that all taxes were current for the Eagles Lodge #3525.
Mayor Elson opened the hearing to the public. There was no public comment.
It was the unanimous decision of Council not to submit a protest on the issuance
of the renewal of beverage dispensary license for the Engles Lodge #3625.
B-6: Renewal of Bevorago Dispensary License - Kenai Elks Lodge #2425
Mr. Wise advised that the Kenai Elks Lodge were current in taxes and payments
to the City.
Mayor Elson opened the hearing to the public. There was no public comment.
It was the unanimous decision of the Council not to submit a protest on the issuance
of the renewal of beverage dispensary license for the Kenai Elks Lodge 62426.
B-7: Renewal of beverage Dispensary License - Pizza Paradises
Mr. Wise advised that all taxes were current for Pizza Paradises.
Mayor Elson opened the hearing to the public. There was no public comment.
It was the unanimous decision of the Council of the City of Kenai not to protest
the issuance of beverage dispensary license for Pizza Paradisos.
C . PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO HE HEARD
C-l: Mr. Oscar L. Thomas - Payment of 1076 Franchise Tax
Mr. Thomas, representing Kenai Utility Service Corporation, presented a check
In the amount of $10, 951.10 for payment of their 1976 franchise tax on gas sales within
the City of Kenai. Mayor Elson thanked Mr. Thomas and his firm on behalf of the
City of Kenai.
C-2: Mr. Bill Quandt - RE: Water
Mr. Quandt was not present.
D. MINUTES
D-l: Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 2, 1977
The minutes of the regular meeting of February 2, 1977 were approved as distributed.
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E. CORRESPONDENCE.
E-1: Senator Ted Stevens
Mayor Elson acknowledged receipt of correspondence from Senator Stevens
with regard to the Airport Master Planning Study.
E-2: Senator Ted Stevens
Mayor Elson read a letter received from Senator Stevens with regard to the
EDA Water Reservoir Project.
E-3: Historical Society
Mayor Elson acknowledged receipt of a letter from the Historical Society with
regard to their proposal for the old library- building.
Mayor Elson advised that all correspondence is on file with the City Clerk.
F. OLD BUSINESS
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" G. NEW BUSINESS
0-1: Bills to be paid - bills to be ratified
Finance Director Ross Kinney requested that Council defer action on the payment
to Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Co. for final billing for audit services until action
has been taken under item G-5, Resolution No. 77-18.
MOTION:
Councilman Whelan moved, seconded by Councilman Ambarian, for approval of
bills to be paid and approval of those items for ratification as listed for 2-16-77
with the exception of the final billing for audit services for Peat, Marwick, Mitchell
a Co. which will be taken up under item G-5.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
G-2: Ordinance No. 327-77 - Amending Kenai Municipal Airport Regulations
Mayor Elson read Ordinance No. 327-77 by title only as copies were available for
the public.
"An ordinance of the Council of the City of Kenai, Alaska amending the 1970 Kenai
Municipal Airport Regulations."
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Mr. Wise reported that this amendment was requested by the Federal Aviation
Administration under Section 8.090 of the 1978 Kenai Municipal Airport Regulations
and advised that administration so recommended this amendment.
MOTION:
Councilman Ambarian moved, seconded by Councilwoman (click, for introduction
of Ordinance No. 327-77, amending Section 8. 090 of the 1076 Kenai Municipal
Airport Regulations.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
G-3: Ordinance No. 328-77 - Charter Amendment, Special Assessments
Mayor Elson read Ordinance No. 328-77 by title only. "An ordinance of the Council
of the City of Kenai, Alaska, providing for the submission of Charter amendments
concerning special assessments to the qualified voters of the City at a Special
Election to be held , 1977,"
MOTION:
Councilman Amberian moved, seconded by Councilwoman Glick for introduction of
Ordinance No. 328-77, providing for the submission of charter amendments con-
cerning special assessments to the qualified voters of the City at a special election
to be held May 10, 1977.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
0-4: Resolution No. 77-17 - Transfer of funds - From Police Reserve to police Dept.
Mayor Elson read Resolution No. 77-17, "be it resolved by the Council of the City
of Kenai, Alaska, that the following transfer of funds be made within the 1976-77
General Fund Budget. From: Police Reserves - Operating Supplies - (;500) To:
Police Department - Operating Supplies - $600. The purpose of this resolution
is to transfer funds for the purchase of training materials and library materials
to be used by the Police Department."
MOTION:
Councilman Ambarian moved, seconded by Councilwoman Glick, for adoption of
Resolution No. 77-17, transferring funds within the 1976-77 General Fund Budget
from: Police Reserves - Operating Supplies - $(500) to Police Department -
Operating Supplies - $500.
Motion passed unanimously by roll all vote.
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G-5: Resolution No. 77-18 - Transfer of Funds - Contingency to Legislative & Non -Depart
Mayor Elson read Resolution No, 77-18, "be it resolved by the Council of the City
of Kenai, Alaska, that the following transfers of monies be made within the 1978-77
General Fund Budget. From: Contingency - ($3,649) To: Legislative - Professional
Services - $1,617 and Non -Departmental - Insurance - $2,032. The purpose of
this resolution is to transfer funds for billing by Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Co.
for additional work and review on special assessments and payment for a portion
of the insurance premium on the Excess Umbrella Liability policy."
MOTION:
Councilman Whelan moved, seconded by Councilman Sweet, for adoption of
Resolution No. 77-18, transferring funds within the 1976-77 General Fund Budget
from contingency - ($3,849) to Legislative - Professional Services - $1,617
and Non -Departmental - Insurance - $2, 032 and for approval of payment to Peat,
Marwick, Mitchell & Co. in the amount of $4,488.23.
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0-8: Resolution No. 77-19 - Urging Legislature to Change Law on School Lands
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Mayor Elson read Resolution No. 77-10 by title only as copies were available for
the public, "A resolution of the Council of the City of Kenai, Alaska, requesting
the State Legislature to pass legislation enabling school lands which lie within
areas zoned for residential use to be developed and sold by the State for residential
purposes."
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Mr. Wise advised that the property in quantion lies within Section 38 of the
City of Kenai and is zoned as rural residential and to ideally suited for residential
f use.
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Councilman Morgan moved, seconded by Councilman Ambarian, for adoption of
j Resolution No. 77-19 requesting the State Legislature to pass legislation enabling
{ school lands which lie within areas zoned for residential use to be developed and
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Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
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3 0-7: Resolution No. 77-20 - Survey of FAA lands
Mayor Elson read Resolution No. 77-20 by title only. "A resolution of the Council
f of the City of Kenai, Alaska, awarding the survey of FAA lands to McLane Surveying,"
Councilman Ambarian stated that he objected to the usage of the word "somewhat"
and requested that a dollar figure be established before passage of the resolution.
K INAI CITY COUNCIL, REGULAIt MRETIN0. hEBRUARY 10, 1977
Pago Sevon
It was the unanimous decision of Council that Resolution No. 77-20 be tabled until
such time a firm dollar figure be established from each surveying firm.
®-8: Periodic Estimate for Partial payment - Interstate Co., Inc.
Administration recommended paymont in the amount of $86,703 to Interstate
Company, Inc. for City of Kenai FDA Water Project #07-01-01684.
MOTION:
Councilman Morgan moved, seconded by Councilman Sweet, for approval of
payment in the amount of $90,703 to Interstate Company, Inc. for City of Kenai
EDA Water Project #07-01-01084.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
a-9: Lease of Airport Lands or Facilities - Kenai Peninsula Community Care Center
Mr. Wiso reported that this lease for FAA Buildings #108 and 108 was for a term
of one year, July 1, 1070 through the 30th of June 1077 at a monthly rental rate
of $770.25.
MOTION:
Councilman Sweet moved, seconded by Councilman Ambarian, for approval of
lease of airport lands or facilities to the Kenai Community Care Center (FAA
Buildings #108 and 100) for a term of one year at a monthly rental rate of $770.25.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call veto.
G-10: Lease of Airport Lands or Facilities - W . M . Burnett A Associates
Mr. Wise advised that this lease included Lots 7 and 8, Block 1, Cook Inlet
_- Industrial Air Park. The term of the loose was for 99 years commencing on
the lot day of March, 1077 to the 30th day of June, 2076, at the annual rental of
$1,747.00. Mr. Wise further advised that Mr. Rurnett had requested a term of 99
years for financing purposes. Mr. Wise also recommended that paragraphs
10, 34, 36, 38 and 37 be amended as they are not applicable to this particular lease.
MOTION:
Councilman Ambarian moved, seconded by Councilman Whelan for approval of
lease to W. M. Burrstt & Associates, lots 7 and 0, Rlook 1, Cook Inlet Industrial
Air Park for a term of 99 years at the annual rental rate of $1,747. with the
amendments to the lease as proposed by Administration.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
Councilman Ambarian requested that the City Manager furnish Council with
copies of the development plans for each lease submitted for approval.
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n G-11: Agreement i Consent to Assignment of Lease - 0orald Wasson to State of Alaska
Mr. Wiao advised that this assignement of loaae from Gerald L. Wasson to the
State of Alaska on Lot 2, Block 2, of the General Aviation Apron No. 1, was for
the purpose of collateral security.
MOTION:
Councilman Ambarian moved, seconded by Councilman Sweet, for approval of
assignment of lease from Gerald L. Wasson to the State of Alaska on Lot 2, Block 2,
General Aviation Apron No. 1.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
G-12: Lease of Airport Lands or Facilities - Walter C. & Gloria R. Church
Mr. Wise reported that this lease for a term of 55 years was for Lot 6, Block 2,
Fidalgo Subdivision at an annual rental rate of $1,036.
MOTION:
Councilman Sweet moved, seconded by Councilman Ambarian, for approval of
lease of lot 6, Block 2, for a term of 55 years at an annual rental rate of $1,036
to Walter C. and Gloria R. Church, husband and wife.
04 Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
H. REPORTS
H-1: City Manager's Report
(a) Old Library Building - Mr. Wise advised that the Historical Society had
requested a lease on the same basis similar to that lease between the City
and the Fine Arts Council. Councilman Morgan suggested that the matter be
included on the next agenda with pertinent data, etc. to be presented for con-
sidoration . Councilman Whelan suggested that the matter be scheduled at a
future meeting at which time all proposals and requests could be considered by
Council. Mayor Elson stated that the matter of disposal of the old library building
should be scheduled for a public hearing and advertised as such.
(b) American Legion - Mr. Wise reported that the American Legion had submitted
data and negotiations are underway to determine an equitable value and legal
requirements for disposal -- the matter will be taken up at the next regular
meeting of the Council.
City Manager's Report #U is attached hereto and is, therefore, an official
part of the proceedifas of this meeting.
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KENAI CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING, FEBRUARY 16. 1977 Page Nine
MAYOR s COUNCIL - QUESTIONS s COMMENTS
Councilman Ambarian suggested that the City advertise lands available for leasing,
etc. showing pictures of existing facilities and other information that would
encourage leasing of City owned lands and facilities.
Kenai Fire Rating - Councilman Morgan inquired as to the latest status and also
asked about the possibility of the water storage reservoir at Wildwood . Mr. Wise
advised that the water storage facility at Wildwood would have only a marginal
effect on Kenai's Fire Rating and reported to Council that contact had been made
with ISO in San Francisco concerning the Fire Rating.
EDA Water Well Project No. 07-01-01684 - Council requested an in-depth report
of the progress of the well at their next regular meeting.
SeaLand Lease - Councilman Ambarian inquired as to the status and the Airport
Terminal Lease as well. Mr. Wise reported that a letter of Council's requirements
for the SeaLand lease had been mailed to SeaLand and also Mr. Peak with Kenai
Terminal Enterprises had been contacted and would be presenting data relative
to operating costs to Council for their consideration.
H-2: City Attorney's Report
(a) Kenai Baptist Temple - City Attorney Williams reported that the Kenai Baptist
Temple had contacted the City to advise that they are about to enter into a contract
for the sale of their building and the potential buyers have indicated that the
KBT can continue to operate their school until the end of the school year if the
City of Kenai has no objections. Mayor Elson advised that the City has the option
to continue on action as started until the final judgment by the Court or the City
has the option to negotiate a settlement. Councilman Whelan stated he felt that
the City Attorney should negotiate for a settlement that would be in keeping with
the zoning requirements, etc. but would alleviate the necessity of pursuing the
matter in Court.
Robert Larrabee of the Kenai Baptist Temple ;zated it was his opinion that pushing
the matter any further would be costly for all parties involved and stated that if
the City were not willing to negotiate Immediately, the Kenai Baptist Temple
would prefer staying in their present facilities and trying to change the zoning
of the area.
MOTION:
Councilman Morgan moved, seconded by Councilman Whelan, to authorize the City
Manager to enter into negotiations on the Kenai Baptist Temple suit contingent
upon the firm exercise of the buyer's option but with the basis cf negotiations with
the intent of finalization of the final sale. Negotiations shall include that at minimum
the City be reimbursed for all monies expended and a judgment supporting the
zoning ordinance be obtained.
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1 Motion passed by roll call vote. Voting yes: Morgan, Glick, Whelan and Elson.
Voting not Ambarian and Sweet.
(b) Tidelands - the Tidelands still have not been conveyed to the City.
(e) Oaken Keg #54 - City Attorney Williams advised that the City has the burden of
the proof and must proceed on the premise it is not within the best interests of the
citizens of Kenai that Oaken Keg 054 remain open. Council directed the City Attorney
to file a statement of reasons for denial.
H-3: Mayor's Report
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Mayor Elson reported on the work session for the proposed personnel ordinance.
H-4: City Clerk's Report
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H-5: Finance Director's Report
Finance Director Kinney advised that the City had received notification of entitlement
of $98,388 and will have a resolution on the agenda for the next regular meeting
pertaining to the entitlement -- must be filed no later than March 10th. I
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Mr.Kinney also stated he felt that contact should be made with Moody's to see I
what procedures would be necessary to reinstate the City on the listing of
Moody's Investor Services. Council so concurred.
H-6: Planning a Zoning Commission's Report
Councilwoman Glick reported on the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting of
February 9, 1977. Among items of business discussed, Roland Raymond was
elected chairman of the Commission and Sharon Loosli elected Vice Chairman.
The Planning Commission also scheduled a work session for Thursday evening
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to discuss zoning.
H-7: Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly's Report
Mayor Elson reported on the Borough meeting of February 15, 1977 in which
Ord. 77-6, appropriating $147,000 from Federal Revenue Sharing Trust Fund f
for architectural or engineering fees and remodeling of the Borough office building i
was approved and Ord. 77-7, concerning rezoning with the City of Kenai was set i
for hearing March 1 and Ord. 77-9 making a supplemental appropriation for the
liability insurance program for the KPB and the KPB School District was set for j
hearing March 15th. Among other business, Mayor Elson advised that Mr. James
Arness was appointed to the Central Peninsula Hospital SA Board.
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1. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO HE HEART)
1-1: Councilman Walter Sweet
Councilman Sweet reported that at the Hospital Board Meeting the matter of funding
the detoxification center had been turned over to the Borough Assembly and the
program will require substantial funding. Those persons interested In making
their preferences with regard to the detoxification center known should contact
their Borough representative.
There being no further business to be brought before the Council of the City of
Kenai, the meeting adjourned at 10: 45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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CITY OF KENAI
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February 11, 1977
TOs John E. Wise, City Manager
FROM% Phillip Aber, Director of Public Works
WEEKLY REPORT FOR WEEK ENDING FEBRUARY 11, 1977
EDA Water Well Project
As of this date, our water well contractor is to a depth of 224'.
Since passing through our upper aquifer, at approximately 1501,
we have penetrated two confining layers of clay and are now
starting to enter a third confining layer of clay. Since passing
through the upper artesian aquifer, at around 1501, our artesian
flow has continually lessened. An -you recall, specs required
this well be drilled.to a depth of 2501. This depth should be ,
attained by Saturday or Sunday of this week. We have scheduled
a tenative meeting with Harold Galliet, the engineer on the
project, USGS, Garth;',Pehrson, and myself on Friday of this
coming week. At this meeting we will make a determination
whether to deepen they existing well, or to plug the bottom 100'
of the well and try to develope the aquifer at the 150' depth.
The possibility does exist that we will not be able to obtain the
quantity or quality of water which is required and that an offset
well or a second well would have to be drill6d. If we do have
to drill a second well, our well house tank and pump facilities
will not have to be relocated. All that would be required would
be the construction el a concrete pad for the well head and a
small out building constructed along with the construction of the
supply line from the well head to Well House 02. The contractors
are continuing to work on the pumps, valves, fittings, and
electrical system for Well House #2. The engineer's drawings and
specs were reviewed today for the building and pad that will house
the stand-by power generator. Hopefully these drawings will be
going out to bid the later part of this coming week. As for the
remaining construction of the 12" supply line, Brown and Hoyle
Construction are in the process of building a road through the
swampy portion of the pipeline right-of-way. Once this road is
completed, they will begin excavating through this road to
complete the installation of the 12" ductal line.
Notes The last two weeks the street crew has spent their time
san3ing and removing the ice pack from the streets throughout
the city. The sanding that we have boon doing has been done by
hand, as the truck that the sander was mounted on has finally
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reached the point of being too costly to repair. The street craw
is now in the process of rebuilding the sander and reinstalling
it on one of our Dodge dump trucks. This changeover should be
complete by this time next week. The water and sower department
have been working in the yard straightening, organizing, and
inventorying their repair and maintenance supplies for the coming
summer construction season.
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ADMINISTRATION - FINANCE
I. Public Hearings
There are three items up for public hearing. The first is Ordinance 320-77
repealing Section 2-4 of the Code which relates to bars being open on Pleetion
Day. The second ordinance is Ordinance 326-77 which is the ordinance
accepting and establishing a special revenue fund with the proceeds of
the Eagles Library Benefit Drive. The third public hearing is about
renewal of the beverage dispensing license for the Katmai Motel, We
will have data relative to taxes, sales tax etc, for the Council.
2. Persons Present - Scheduled to be Heard
We have Oscar Thomas, who will present a KUSCO franchise agreement in
person to the Council.
3. Lease - Child Care Center
This is the approval of the lease for the Child Caro Center which, of course,
is sited on the FAA bluff land. Rates are in accordance with the fair
market value and we believe that the lease is in order.
4. Introduction of Ordinance - Amending Charter
We are proposing the introduction of an ordinance calling for a referendum
to amond the Charter; (a) to provide for assessment bonding by ordinance
rather than by referendum and (b) to repeal the 25% limitation as to the
assessments relative to the sum of the fair market value and the actual
benefit of the assessment improvement. Both amendments are essential
If the City to to assess property owners for obtaining water, sewer or
street improvements. In addition, this would clearly require the City
to properly form assessment districts with the consent of the property
owners and clearly identify the costs before initiating any action and
obligating any funds. At this moment, I cannot see, under current law,
any assessment districts being formed for two (2) basic reasons; the
first being is that the City would have to make a cash contribution,
essentially out of pocket from the taxpayers as a whole, to support any
assessment program, Secondly, perhaps more important, is simply
that the City does not have the funds to finance an assessment district.
The cash is not available to underwrite and carry an assessment district
by the City.
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B. Resolution -Section 38
This will be a resolution relative to Section 38 an per Council request
to the State recommending a change in statutes relative to School Lands
and their use and disposition.
8. Professional Service Contract
Resolution awarding a Professional Service Contract for the basic survey
of the FAA - Airport lands south of the Spur Highway, adjacent to
Beaver Loop Road to the survy firm of McLane and Associates. The sum
here is considerably more than I have anticipated, however, the survey
is still essential to our further development of the land and hopefully,
in the not -to -distant future.
7. Ordinance - Amend Airport Regulations
We are asking for an Introduction of an Ordinance to make some minor
amendments to the Airport Regulations relative to a technical problem
as raised by the FAA. This relates to some of the language and a
diagram we have relative to the movement area and helicopter operations.
The FAA simply finds this a technical problem and they recommend
this change to solve this technical problem.
8. Resolution - Transfer of Funds
We are asking for this resolution to transfer funds from the Police Reserve
to Police Training inasmuch as the Reserve Program is now suspended
duo to insurance problems and we do have a need for additional training
funds within the Police Department.
9. Leases
We have two lease applications for airport land to come before the Council.
One is from W.M Burnett and Associates relative to land lying across from
the Fire Department and adjacent to the Teamsters. The proposal seems
to be a very meritorious one and presumably, will be very valuable to
the City. The second lease application is by Mr. Church from the Title
Escrow firm for land on Willow in Fidalgo Subdivison which is property
adjacent to the Public Safety Building on the West side.
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10. Interstate Periodic Payment Request
The forms are complete and the payment appears to be okay.
U. Police Car Quotes
We have quotes from Chevrolet and Ford; however, we have not
yet been able to receive a Chrysler quote. We expect to receive it
next week, but it is doubtful that we will receive it before the Council
meeting on Wednesday. Therefore, we will presumably carry this over
to the next meeting.
12. Lease of Old Library Building
In your packet to a letter from the Historical Society. Tr_ essence, they are
asking for use of the old library building under essentially the same terms
and conditions as the Fine Arts Center is cooupying the old fire station.
As to the request of the old city hall, we are looking into this and hopefully,
we can accomodate that issue. I would basically like to proceed with
drafting a short-term lease with the Historical Society on a $1.00 a year
basis of leasing the facility to them for whatever term that they choose
to apply for.
13. OSHA Inspection
On December 17, 1976, the State OSHA inspector visited the City and went
through the City shop. He identified six (6) violations relative to the
Shop equipment. Of the six (6), five (5) have already been corrected
and the sixth requires the training of several individuals within the
Shop in emergency medical treatment. We are waiting for one of
our firemen to complete his instructor's course, and as soon as that is
completed, we will have a local in-house training course to qualify
at least several of our people to be able to render emergency medical
treatment. I have asked the department to give me the cost of the
corrections as required by the State, and as soon as I have received
that, I will pass it on to the Council.
14. Fire Prevention Report
Enclosed in the January Fire Prevention Report which I believe is
self-explanatory.
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15. Resolution - Transfer of Funds
We have on the agenda a resolution requesting a transfer of fund from
Contingency to Insurance to cover our ever-increasing insurance costs
16. ISO
Following the last Council meeting, I called ISO, the Insurance Service
Office, in San Francisco and requested from them more specific details
as to our proposed regrading from a Class V to a Class VII protection.
In speaking with the business manager, he gave me some data indicating
that our Water Supply Rating had risen from roughly 1255 in 1974 to
1597 deficiency points on the August 1976 inspection. Our Fire nepartment
rating actually dropped from 1041 to 1021 deficiency points. I did not
pursue the other categories at that time. I am supposed to have received
already a letter from ISO relative to the bringing on line of a 1200 gpm
well and what it would do to our fire rating and also an evaluation of
establishing a 3000 gallon reservoir. Once we receive this information,
It will obviously enable us to present a position to the Council for
resolution of the threatened loss of rating.
17. C112M Hill Initial Work for the Sewage Grant Application
There will be a meeting next week in Anchorage between EPA, State,
our consultant and our Director of Public Works to try to work out
a consensus as to how we should actually develop the grant application.
Hopefully, this will enable us to have some further data available
for the US Attorney's visit on the 23rd of this month relative to our
alleged non-compliance with EPA rules and regulations.