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KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING
SrPTL%I1JrR 7, 1077 - 8:00 11.11.
KENAI PUBLIC SAFETY BUI:.DING
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A. ROLL CALL
AGENDA APPROVAL
B. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Ordinance 358-77, Amending the 1976 Kenai Municipal Airport Regulations
2. Ordinance 361-77, Rescinding Ardinnnce 338-77 and declaring an emergency
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C. PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE NP.ARA
1. Helen Simpson representing Kenai Snptiet Temple
2. Gene Kempf - regarding the Float Plane Basin
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D. MINUTES
1. Minutes of the regular meeting of August 17. 1077
E. CORRESPONDENCE
1. Letter of Resignation from Kenai Advisory Planning Commission/Milton Stasek
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F. OLD BUSINESS
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0. NEW BUSINESS
1. Hills to be paid - bills to be ratified
2. Ordinance 382-77. Increasing estimated revenues a appropriations
3. Ordinance 382-77, Highway Safety Planning Agency Grant 49-77-3-f /29
4. Resolution 77-112. Transfer of Funds for surveyinv, a platting City lands
5. Resolution 77-113. Transfer of Funds to re -wire ahoe for sign baking fnnehine
8. Resolution 77-114, Transfer of Funds to cover freight costs for front-end loader
7. Resolution 77-115, Supplemental Stop I Sewerage Treatment Plant study
S. Resolution 77-116. Rejecting bids for two police care
9. Resolution 77-117, Rejecting bids for janitorial service in the Wenat Library
10. Resolution 77-118, Awarding bids contracts for Petroleum Products
U. Resolution 77-119, Awarding contract for janitorial sorvies, in Police Department
12. Lease of Airport Lands or Facilities - Brian L. a Nancy J. Peak (Raven Transit)
13, Assignment of lease - Walter C. and Morin R. Church
14. Amendment to Lease - Charles J. Crabsugh
15. Payment to CH2M Hill - Professional Engineering Services
16. Payment to CHST Hill - Professional Engineering Services
17. Payment to Wince-CorthoU a Associates - Professional Engineering Services
18. Periodic Estimate No. 10. Interstate Company, Inc.
19. Discussion: Mutual Aid Agreement
20. Discussion: Public Nuisances
21• Ordinance No. 384-77. Amendina Peraennel Regulations
22- Resolution No. 77-120. Certifying the census of the City of'(enni no of 7-1-77
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H. REPORTS
1. City Manager's Report #24
2. City Attorney's Report
3. Mayor's Report
4. City Clerk's Report
5. Finance Director's Report
8. Planning a Zoning Commission's Report
7. Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly's Report
1. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCIIF.DULED TO BP HEARII
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KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR ?MI STING
SEPTEMBER 7, 1977 - 8:00 A.M,
KENAI PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING
MAYOR JAMES A. ELSON PRESIDING
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A. ROLL CALL
Present: Richard Morgan, Walter Sweet, Ed Ambarian, Tom Aekerly,
Betty Glick and James Elson
Absent: Dian Whelan
AGENDA APPROVAL
The following additions were approved:
0-21: Ordinance 364-77, amending the Personnel Regulations to clarity
Paragraph N concerning relatives in City service
0-22 Resolution No. 77-120, certifying the census of the City of Kenai
as of July 1, 1077
RECONSIDERATION
Councilwoman Glick requested reconsideration of Ordinance 350-77, an ordinance
requesting disclosure of financial and business interests of Municipal officers
and prohibiting activities determined to be in conflict with municipal interests,
under "Old Business". Council unanimously concurred.
B . PUBLIC HEARINGS
B-1: Ordinance 3W77 - Amending the 1976 Kenai Municipal Airport Regulations
Mayor Elson read Ordinance 358-77 by title only. "An ordinance of the Council
of the City of Kenai amending the 1970 Kenai Municipal Airport Regulations."
Mr. Wise advised that this ordinance was prepared due to increased use of
the airport by commercial carriers practicing touch and goes.
Mayor Elson opened the hearing to the public. There was no public comment.
MOTION:
Councilman Morgan moved, seconded by Councilwoman Glick, to table Ordinance
358-77, amending the 1070 Kenai Municipal Airport Regulations until such time
that Comment has been received from the Federal Aviation Aviation.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
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B-2: Ordinance 361-77, Rescinding Ordinance 338-77 - & Declaring an Emereene
Mayor Elson read Ordinance 361-77 by title only. "An ordinance of the Council
of the City of Kenai rescinding Ordinance 338-77 in which the question of
dedicating certain bond funds to the construction of streets and recreational
facilities mould be submitted to the qualified voters of the City of Kenai at the
next regular election and declaring an emergency."
Mayor Elson opened the hearing to the public. There was no public comment.
MOTION:
Councilman Aekerly moved, seconded by Councilwoman Glick, for adoption of
Ordinance 361-77, rescinding Ordinance 338-77 and declaring an emergency.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
C. PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
C-1: Mrs. Helen Simpson representing Kenai Baptist Temple
Mrs. Simpson advised Council that the Kenai Baptist Temple group had another
buyer for their facility and properties and would be vacating the premises
as soon as their new facility was completed. Mrs. Simpson further advised that
they were prepared to present an offer to Council for their consideration in
settlement and such offer would be $1,000 and reach an agreement as to the
exact date the KBT would vacate the premises. Councilman Morgan inquired
If Mrs. Simpson were also asking that the KBT group be allowed to operate their
school in the present location until such time as the sale of the property has
been consummated? Mrs. Simpson stated that she felt very confident that the
sale would be closed on October 4th and would suggest that November 15th would
be a realistic date for the school to be moved to the new facilities. Councilman
Ambarian inquired from the City Attorney if settling on the date of vacation, etc.,
would this action affect the City's position on the pending court action? City
Attorney Williams advised that the matter would be considered settled.
Councilman Sweet asked Mrs. Simpson if her client would be willing to put
up some type of escrow account to assure that the school would be out of the
facility by November 15th? Councilman Sweet further stated that it had been
agreed upon that the school would be out of the premises and not operating again
this school year -- perhaps the monies in escrow could be held and would then
be used as negotiated penalties if the school remained in the facility after a
vacation date had been set. City Attorney Williams advised that a penalty would
also be enforced by contempt powers of the Court. Councilwoman Glick reminded
Council that the Kenai Baptist Temple were again in violation of the ordinance
as in the minutes of the meeting of October 20, 1976, Mr. Larrabee stated that
vacation of the premises would be no later than .Tune 30, 1977 -- it was then
the understanding of the Council that the church would not be operating a
school in the facility after that date.
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Councilman Sweet inquired as to what expenses had the City incurred to date on
this matter and was advised by City Attorney Williams that there had been some j
funds expended for filing costs and her time on the case which would be approxi-
mately 25 hours.
Councilman Sweet asked Mrs. Simpson what type of penalty would they deem
equitable if the school were still operating after November 15th? Mrs. Simpson
advised that her client would abide by the ordinance in that a $100/day penalty
could be levied.
MOTION: i
Councilman Sweet moved, seconded by Councilman Morgan, that the City offer
a settlement sum in the amount of $1,600 to the Kenai Raptist Temple and specify i
that for occupancy and operation of the school after November 15, 1977, the
City of Kenai shall levy a $100/day a penalty to KRT until such time they have {
permanently vacated the premises.
MOTION - AMENDMENT
Councilman Sweet moved to amend his motion to state that in addition to the
settlement monies, KBT shall place in escrow $2,000 to be held for purposes of
penalty. After considerable Council discussion, Councilman Sweet withdrew
his motion.
MOTION - AMENDMENT
Councilman Ambarian moved, seconded by Councilwoman Glick, to amend the
main motion to include a statement of validity of the zoning ordinances in the
settlement stipulation.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
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MOTION, MAIN - AS AMENDED
Passed unanimously by roll call vote.
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C-2: Mr. Gene Kempf - Float Plant Basin
Mr. Kempf advised Council that he operated a float plane service out of the
City's float plane basin and upon returning on a flight, found that the City had
changed the locks on the gate thus requiring Mr. Kempf to contact the control 1
tower to have a City staff member open the gate. Mr. Kempf stated that he felt i
the Cite should have given him prior notification and further that he objected to i
the City "shutting down his operation" in this manner. Mayor Flson asked
what revenues the City was deriving from his business and Mr. Kempf advised
that he was not leasing space from the City nor purchasing his gasoline in this
area. Mr. Wise advised that it would be some time before the City would be
leasing the area around the float plane basin . Councilwoman Glick inquired H
the properties around the float plane basin would not be included in the airport
�.: study and Mr. Wise advised that this concept was under consideration and would
be included in the report.
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Mr. Wise advised Council that the gate had been continually left unlocked and the
area was a potential hazard area because of the water reservoir. Councilman
Sweet stated that the City had an obligation to allow Mr. Kempf to operate his
business and perhaps the City could provide some means of collecting revenue
from use of the area. Councilwoman Glick suggested that Mr. Kempf rearrange
his schedule so that his access to the area would not conflict with keeping the
gate locked at all times. Mayor Elson stated that the Council and the City could
not make any guarantees as the float plane basin was sub -standard and the control
tower did not have visual access, the City would have too great a liability if the
area were leased as is -- Mayor Elson further stated that this situation would have
to be a "give and take" operation in that Mr. Kempf would have to comply with
the City's request that the gate be kept locked at all times and that the City
would make an effort to advise in advance when the looks were to be changed in
the future. Council so concurred.
D. MINUTES
D-1: Minutes of the regular meeting of August 17, 1977
Councilwoman Glick requested that the minutes be amended to include under
"Persons Present Not Scheduled to be Heard" her request for reconsideration
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of Ordinance 359-77 at the next regular meeting of the Kenai City Council.
The minutes were approved as corrected.
E. CORRESPONDENCE
E-1: Letter of Resignation - Kenai Advisory Planning Commission
Mayor Elson acknowledged receipt of a letter from Milton Stasek from the Kenai
Advisory Planning Commission and requested suggestions of names for consideration
for appointment to the Commission.
F. OLD BUSINESS
F-1: Ordinance 359-77, Disclosure of financial a business interests of municipal officers
Mayor Elson read Ordinance 359-77 by title only. "An ordinance requiring
disclosure of financial and business interests of municipal officers and prohibiting
activities determined to be in conflict with municipal interests."
Councilwoman Glick stated that she felt Ordinance 359-77 should be tabled until
such time that Councilman Whelan was in attendance as the ordinance had been
prepared at his request.
MOTION:
Councilwoman Glick moved, seconded by Councilman Sweet, to table Ordinance
359-77, disclosure of financial and business interests of municipal officers.
Motion passed unanimously.
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G. NEW BUSINESS
Bills to be paid - bills to be ratified
MOTION:
Councilman Morgan moved, seconded by Councilman Sweet, for approval of items
to be paid and ratification of those items as listed on disbursements dated 9-7-77.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
G-2: Ordinance No. 382-77 - Increasing estimated revenues & appropriations
Mayor Elson road Ordinance No. 382-77 by title only as copies were available for
the public. "An ordinance of the Council of the City of Kenai, Alaska increasing
estimated revenues and appropriations in the Federal Revenue Sharing fund in
the amount of $2,000 for a steam cleaner.
MOTION:
Councilman Morgan moved, seconded by Councilman Ambarian, for introduction of
Ordinance 382-77, increasing estimated revenues and appropriations for purchase
of a steam cleaner.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
0-3s Ordinance 383-77 - Highway Safety Planning Grant 49-77-3-C/29
Mayor Elson read Ordinance 303-77 by title only. "An ordinance of the Council of
the City' of Kenai amending the 1977-78 General Fund Budget by appropriating
$2,050 to the General Fund, Budgetary Guideline entitled "highway Safety Planning
Agency Grant #49-77-3-C/29" and increasing estimated revenue "Highway Safety
Planning Agency Grant 49-77-3-C/29" by $2,050.
Mr. Wise advised this was a 100% funded grant for the purchase of one MV Mange
Master 715 Radar Gun.
Councilman Sweet stated he was opposed to the use of Federal and State monies
just for the purposes that they were available and 100% funded, etc.
MOTION:
Councilman Ambarian moved, seconded by Councilwoman Glick, for introduction
of Ordinance 383-77, Highway Safety Planning Agency Grant 949-77-3-C/29.
Motion passed by roll call vote. Voting yes; Morgan, Ambarian, Ackerly, Glick
and Elson. Voting no; Sweet.
G-4; Resolution 77-112, Transfer of funds for surveying a platting City lands
Mayor Elson read Resolution 77-112, "Now, therefore, be it resolved by the Council
of the City of Kenai that the following transfers of monies be made within the
1977-78 General Fund Budget. From: Contingency - ($2,000) To: Non-depart-
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mental/professional services - $2,000. The purpose of this resolution is to
transfer funds within the General Fund to provide funding for surveying and
Platting of City -owned lands.
Mr. Wise advised that these monies would be used to survey that area adjacent
to the City boat ramp for possible sale or lease in the future.
MOTION:
Councilman Ackerly moved, seconded by Councilwoman (click, for adoption of
Resolution 77-112, transfer of funds for surveying and platting of City -owned
lands.
Motion passed unanimously by roil call vote.
G-5: Resolution 77-113, Transfer of Funds to re -wire shop for sign baking machine
Mayor Elson read Resolution 77-113. "Be it resolved by the Council of the City
of Kenai, Alaska that the following transfer of monies be made within the
1977-78 General Fund Budget. From: Public Works - Shop/Repair a Maintenance
Supplies - ($860) . To: Public Works - Shop/Repair a Maintenance - $860.
The purpose of this resolution is to transfer funds within the 1977-78 Shop
Budget to pay for re -wiring in order to utilize the sign baking machine."
Council questioned the location of the sign baking machine and was advised
by Administration that it would be installed in the Sewer Treatment Facility.
Council requested information as to placement, space available, etc.
MOTION:
Councilman Ambarian moved, seconded by Councilman Ackerly, to table
Resolution 77-113, transfer of funds to re -wire for sign baking machine.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
G-6: Resolution 77-114, transfer of funds to cover freight costs for front-end loader
Mayor Elson read Resolution 77-114. Be it resolved by the Council of the City
of Kenai that the following transfer of monies be made within the 1077-78
General Fund Budget. From: Public Works - Shop/Repair a Maintenance
Supplies - ($1,500). To: Public Works - Shop/Transportation - $1,500.
The purpose of this resolution is to transfer funds within the Shop Budget
to pay round-trip freight charges on the 966 front end loader so that it can be
repaired in Anchorage.
Mr. Wise advised that it was deemed necessary to send the front-end loader
to Anchorage to determine what repairs would be required. Mayor Elson,
with Council concurrence, directed that no repairs would be made until such
the Council had been presented with exact cost figures.
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MOTION:
Councilman Sweet moved, seconded by Councilman Ambarian, for adoption of
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loader.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
G-7: Resolution 77-115, Supplemental Step I Sewerage Treatment Plant Study
Mayor Elson read Resolution 77-115. "A resolution of the Council of the City
of Kenai confirming authorization that the City Manager apply for a Supplemental
Step I Sewerage Treatment PIant Study Grant. Whereas, Step I Study work
to -date indicates a major inflow into sanitary sewer lines in the vicinity of
downtown Kenai, and Whereas, the initial grant application did not include
smoke testing, which is a good method of deforming the source of major
Inflow, and Whereas, there is a high probability that corrective action relative
to inflow could be accomplished this year and, therefor, a telephone poll was
deemed important to expedite this project. Now, therefore, be it resolved by
the Council of the City of Kenai that the telephone poll authorizing the City
Manager to apply for a supplemental grant in the amount of $9,000 --
with Environmental Protection Agency funding $6, 000; Department of Environ-
mental Conservation funding fl , 000 and the City of Kenai funding $1, 000, is
hereby confirmed.
MOTION:
Councilman Ambarian moved, seconded by Councilman Ackerly, for adoption of
Resolution 77-115, Supplemental Step I Sewerage Treatment Plant Study and
stipulating that the City's share of $1, 000 be from the water/sewer bond
monies.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
G-8: Resolution 77-116, Rejecting bids for Police Cars
Mayor Elson read Resolution 77-116, a resolution of the Council of the City
of Komi rejecting bids received for two police cars. Whereas, the City 1
advertised for bids on two (2) new police cars anticipating that 1978 pricing
would be released by the manufacturers, and Whereas, only one (1) bid was
received showing a percentage increase in price over 1077 prices and all
other expected bidders declined to bid without specific prices; and Whereas i
the request for bids appears to have been premature. Now. therefore,
be it resolved by the Council of the City of Kenai that all bids received be
rejected and the request for bids be re -advertised.
MOTION:
Councilman Morgan moved, seconded by Councilman Sweet, for adoption of
Resolution 77-116, rejecting bids for police cars.
Motion passed unanimoady by roll call vote.
G-9: Resolution 77-117, Rejecting bids for janitorial service in the Kenai Library
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Mayor Elson read Resolution 77-117 , "A resolution of the Council of the Pity
of Kenai rejecting bids for janitorial service in the Kenai Community Library.
Whereas, the City of Kenai solicited bids for janitorial services for the Kenai
Community Library, and Whereas, the requested services were thought to be in
line with the amount budgeted, and Whereas, the lowest bid exceeded
budgeted figures by a significant amount, and Whereas, it is doomed in the
best interests of the City to reject all bids and modify the services requested.
Now, therefore, be it resolved by the Council of the City of Kenai that all
bids received for janitorial services in the Kenai Community Library are
hereby rejected.
MOTION:
Councilman Sweet moved, seconded by Councilman Ambarian, for adoption of
Resolution 77-117, rejecting bids for janitorial service in the Kenai Community
Library.
Councilman Morgan stated he would vote against the motion as he folt
going through bidding procedures again would be just a duplication of effort
and the City Manager should be directed to negotiate with the lowest bidder.
QUESTTION:
Motion failed by roll call vote. Voting no; Morgan, Ambarian, Ackerly,
Glick and Elson. Voting yes; Sweet.
MOTION:
Councilman Morgan moved, seconded by Councilman Ambarian, that the
City Manager be authorized to negotiate a contract for janitorial services
in the Kenai Community Library with the lowest bidders and bring back
the proposal to the Council for further consideration.
Motion passed by roll call vote. Voting yes; Morgan, Sweet, Ambarian,
Glick and Elson. Voting no; Ackerly.
G-10: Resolution 77-118, Awarding Bid contracts for Petroleum Products
Mayor Elson read Resolution 77-118. A resolution of the Council of the
City of Kenai awarding bids for petroleum products. Whereas, the City
of Kenai solicited bids for the purchase of petroleum products, and
Whereas, two bids were received for products specifically requested by
the City of Kenai. Now, therefore, be it resolved that the following bids
and amounts be hereby accepted and contracts awarded for the bidders
as named: Doyle's Fuel Service, Inc. - 5,000 gallons ill stove oil at .430/per
gallon; 25,000 gallons N2 Diesel fuel at .424/per gallon, Chevron U.S.A.
all other items as specifically requested on the attached acceptance form
wth the exception of 500 gallons of anti -freeze (Glycol) of which no bids
were received or submitted.
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MOTION:
Councilman Morgan moved, seconded by Councilman Sweet, for adoption of
Resolution 77-118, awarding bid contracts for petroleum products.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
G-11: Resolution 77-110, Awarding contract for Janitorial service in Police Dent.
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Mayor Elson read Resolution 77-119. A resolution of the Council of the
City of Kenai awarding a contract for janitorial services in the Kenai
Police Department. Whereas, the City of Kenai solicited bids for janitorial
service for the Kenai Police Department, and whereas, four bids were
received -- the lowest bid being $208 per month from ServieeMaster of
Kenai; other bids were $268/month, $280,81/month and $1,300/month.
Now, therefore, be it resolved by the Council of the City of Kenai that a
contract for janitorial services for the Kenai Police Department is hereby -
awarded to ServiceMaster of Kenai for the period of September 18, 1977 to
June 30, 1078 at the rate of $208/month . " a
MOTION:
Councilman Sweet moved, seconded by Councilman Morgan, for adoption of
Resolution 77-119, awarding contract for janitorial service in the Police
Department.
Motion passed unanimously by roll tail vote.
0-12: Lease of Airport Lands or Facilities - Brian L. a Nancy Peck(Raven Transit
MOTION:
Councilman Sweet moved, seconded by Councilman Ackerly, for approval
of lease of Counter Space #16 (60 square feet), first floor, Kenai Municipal
Airport Terminal Building, for a period of one year at the annual rental
rate of $848.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
0-13: Assignment of Lease - Walter a Gloria Church
MOTION:
Councilman Morgan moved, seconded by Councilman Sweet, for approval
Y of Assignment of Lease to Alaska State Bank from Walter C. a Gloria R.
- Church of Lot 6, Block 2, Fidalgn Subdivission for collateral purposes,
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
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0-14: Amendment to Lease - Charles J. Crabaugh
Mr. Crabaugh requested an amendment to their lease of Lot ]A, Block 1,
Deshka Subdivision so that the 5-year renegotiation terms were not so
"open ended". Mr. Crabaugh advised that he was having difficulty
in obtaining financing because of these terms of the lease.
Councilman Morgan asked if the City would he setting a precedent in
amending the renegotiation clause? Mr. Wise advised that the clause was very
"open ended" and several lessees had had difficulties in obtaining financing.
Councilman Morgan asked if Mr. James Payne, local banker, would offer his
comments on the matter and Mr. Payne advised that felt the 6% of the appraised
value was a fair rate, depending upon maximums required, etc. Mayor Flson
asked the City Attorney if the Quit Claim Deed from the FAA would require
Fair Market value -- City Attorney Williams advised that this could be a pro-
blem U the 125% did not meet the fair market value. Councilman Ambarian
suggested that the City not make rapid changes without investigation so that
the matter could be dealt with fairly. Councilwoman Glick stated that the
Council has made revisions on terms of leases (time periods, etc.) and
the Council could therefore make provisions with regard to this matter and
revise the renegotation clause contained in the lease form at a later time.
MOTION:
Councilman Morgan moved, seconded by Councilwoman Glick, to amend the
terms of lease to Charles J. a Roberta Crabaugh for Lot IA, Deshka S/D
to be based on 6% of the appraised value of 135% of the previous lease,
whichever is less.
Councilman Sweet stated that he would vote against the motion as the
inflation rate may exceed the 6% inflation rate.
QUESTION
Motion failed by tie vote. Voting no; Sweet, Ambarian and F.lson. Voting yes;
Morgan, Ackerly and Glick.
MOTION:
Councilman Sweet moved, seconded by Councilman Morgan, to amend the
Crabaugh lease of Lot IA, Deshka Subidvision, that a maximum rate the
City can charge is 10% of the appraised value or Wpoints per year above
the National Inflation Rate.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
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0-18: Payment to C112M Hill - Professional Services
MOTION:
Councilman Sweet moved seconded by Councilman Ambarian, for approval of
professional services and oxpenRes regarding I/I Study through July 24, 1977
in the amount of $977.53 to CH2M HUI.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
0-18: Payment to CH251 Hill - Professional Services
MOTION:
Councilman Ambarian moved, seconded by Councilwoman thick, for approval
of payment in the amount of $2, 830 for services through July 24, 1977 with
regard to the facilities plan to C112M Hill.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
0-17: Payment to Wince-Corthell a Associates - Professional EnKineering Services
MOTION:
Councilmman Sweet moved, seconded by Councilwoman Glick, for approval of
payment to Winco-Corthell a Associates in the amount of $6, 073.50 for
engineering services, 1077 Water, Sewer and Street Projects.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
0-18., Periodic Estimate No. 10 - Interstate Company, Inc.
MOTION:
Councilman Ambarian moved, seconded by Councilman Sweet, for approval of
periodic estimate no. 10 to Interstate Company, Inc. in the amount of $77,153
on EDA Water Project 07-01-01884,
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
0-19: Discussion - Mutual Aid Agreement
Mr. Wise advised that all revisions, etc. had been approved by Soldotna and
the agreement was now ready for signature.
MOTION:
Councilman Ambarian moved, seconded by Councilwoman Glick, to table the
matter of the Mutual Aid Agreement until the Council had been furnished with
a copy of the Mutual Aid Agreement.
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1 Councilman Sweet stated he felt that the matter should not be tabled and the
agreement signed as the Agreement had been prolonged long enough.
QUESTION
Motion passed by roll call veto. Voting yes; Morgan, Ambarian, Aekerly,
Glick and Elson. Voting no; Sweet
G-20: Discussion - Public Nuisances
Mr. Wise advised that several of the public nuisances had been taken care of,
however, there wore four structures that the City would have to take action on.
Mr. Wise requested Council authorization to proceed with the proper transferring
of binds to provide the monies to take care of these four structures. There was
no objection from Council.
0-21: Ordinance 364-77 - Amending Personnel Resulations
Mayor Elson read Ordinance 364-77 by title only, An ordinance of the Council
of the City of Kenai amending the Personnel Regulatons to clarify Paragraph N
concerning relatives of Council members in City Service.
MOTION
1-0 Councilman Ambarian moved, seconded by Councilman Morgan, for introduction
of Ordinance 364-77, amending Paragraph N of the Personnel Ordinance.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote with Councilwoman Glick and Mayor
Elson abstaining due to possible personal conflict of interest,
G-22: Resolution 77-120, Certify ing_the census of the City of Kenai as of 7-1-77
Mayor Elson read Resolution 77-120, A resolution of the Council of the City of
Kenai certifying the census of the City of Kenai, Alaska as of July 1, 1077. Whereas
the City of Kenai to submitting its application of State Aid to Local Governments, and
Whereas, a portion of this application is based upon a population census, and
Whereas, the Council of the City of Kenai has reviewed the now population census
computation, and Whereas, the Council of the City of Kenai to in agreement with
the census computation. Now, therefore, be it resolved by the Council of the
City of Kenai as follows: The population census of the City of Kenai as of
July 1, 1977 is 5,822.
MOTION:
Councilman Sweet moved, seconded by Councilman Ackerly, for adoption of
Resolution 77-120, certifying the census of the City of Kenai at 5,822 as of 7-1-77,
Councilwoman: Glick inquired if the increase in population would entitle the City
to an additional representative on the Borough Assembly. Administration was directed
to inquire.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
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CONSIDERATION - LETTER FROM GERALD WASSON
Councilwoman Glick requested consideration of the letter received from Mr. Wasson.
Council so concurred. Finance Director Ross Kinney advised that after reviewing
the Borough tax ordinance it was found that computation had not been correct on
various City leases. Consequently, the finance department had adjusted several
of their billings and several lessees objected to the increase in payment.
Mr. Kinney advised that the ordinance reads: "any annual lease payment will
be divided by 12 and the maximum tax will be applied on that amount and billed
accordingly.". Mr. Wasson further requested waiver of penalty and interest as
he had made his payment late. Council concurred that the finance department
proceeded in a proper manner with regard to the billings and did not waive penalty
and interest.
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Mr. Wise advised that he had no additions to his report as submitted to Council on {
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MAYOR h COUNCIL - QUESTIONS AND DISCUSSION
Councilman Ambarian asked the status of the lights requested to be replaced by HEA.
Mr. Wise stated he would cheek to we the status and if HEA has been contacted.
Mr. Wise reported that River Bend Sand and Gravel permit should go back to the
Planning Commission for an amendment to their conditional use permit.
Councilman Sweet noted that the sidewalks had not been cleaned off as yet.
H-2: City Attorney's Report
City Attorney Williams advised that the appeal on the Kenai Baptist Temple suit
had not been actively pursued because of the potential settlement. Also, a new
Judge has been appointed to the case and there will be hearing on the matter on
Tuesday.
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City Attorney Williams advised that she had given Council a copy of the latest draft of 0,
stipulation and letter to EPA explaining the differences as submitted by the City.
Councilman Morgan stated that he felt perhaps the City should offer a larger settlement
figure.
MOTION:
Councilman Morgan moved, seconded by Councilman Sweet, to amend the stipulation
to include $1,000 rather than $100,
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
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H-3: Mayor's Report
None
H-4: City Clerk's Report
City Clerk Sue Peter reported on the nominating petitions for the upcoming
election of October 4, 1977.
H-S: Finance Director's Report
Mr. Kinney reported that the audit would probably be completed a week from
Friday. Also, the property that the Federal Government owed assessments on
to the City of Kenai -- there is probably no hope that the City will be able to
collect any monies owing.
H-8: Planning a Zoning Commission's Mwort
None
H-7: Borough Assembly's Report
Mayor Elson reported on the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly meeting of
September 6, 1977.
I. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
i-b Councilman Ackerly rquested the Council establish a Civic Center Committee to
pursue the idea of a Convention Center, Mayor Elson asked Councilman Aekerly
to chair the committee and appointment of members to the Committee would be
made aecordingly.
1-2: Finance Director Ross Kinney advised that Crown Developers were delinquent
on the extension given for assessments due and payable August 301h,
There being no further business to be brought before the Council, Mayor Moon
adjourned the meeting at 11: 30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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(September 7, 1977)
1. Ordinance No. 388-77
We have a public hearing on this ordinance, which is the
amendment to the Airport Regulations providing for landing
fees for touch and goes for such aircraft as Wien's recent
practice flights. A copy of this ordinance has been sent
to the FAA for their comments. As of this moment, a response
has not been received; however, it will be provided to the
Council as soon as received.
2. Ordinance No. 361-77
This is an ordinance to rescind the ordinance calling for
the referendum on the Civic Center bond funds.
3. Correspondence from Gerald Wassons Lease Payments
I will not comment on this letter at this time and suggest
that any questions be submitted to the Finance Director.
4. Ordinance Accepting Radar Gun Grant
We are asking for introduction of this ordinance which is
relative to a radar gun, available through a tr4ffie safety
grant.
S. Survey of City Lands
Transfer of funds from Contingency to Non -departmental admin-
istration for survey of the City lands in the vicinity of the
boat ramp, particularly the lands which Dennis Carlson has
asked to purchase.
6. Purchase of Steam Cleaner
We are requesting to provide funds for the purchase of a steam
cleaner. The steam cleaner we currently have is essentially
unuseable and a new one is needed. Since this is a capital item
it is appropriate that we use the federal revenue sharing monies
to make the appropriate purchase.
7. Reiectina Bids on Two New Police Cars
This is a resolution rejecting bids received on two new police
cars. We received one bid from Peninsula Ford which simply
indicated that there would be a six percent increase in 1978
prices. we also received a letter from Alaska Chrysler that they
would not submit a bid because price determination had not been
made by the factory. In view of this, it appears that our
request for bid was premature and the bids should be rejected and
readvertised if Council concurs.
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Award of Contract for Janitorial Servicess Police Department
A resolution awarding the contract for janitorial bid to
Service Master of Kenai for the police department. I
recommend approval of this award.
9.
Rejection of Bids for Janitorial Contracts Library
in discussing this with the Librarian, it is felt that we
must reject the bids received as they exceed the budget
allocation. We will re -write the bid specifications and
thereby hopefully reduce the cost of the bid.
10.
Smoke Testing to Alleviate Peaking Flows at Sewage Treatment
Plant
in Wocussing the sewage problems of the City with our
consultant, it became apparent that the bulk of our water i
inflow into the system comes during heavy rains. From the
onset of such rains, we have peaking flows at the Sewage
Treatment Plant within one hour. Simply by mathematics, it
was determined that the major inflow must occur in the
central business district and it must be sizeable deviation
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from standard. Therefore, it is entirely possible and
probable that there is a major fault in the system. Smoke
testing should amble us to identify that clearly and we
would then be required to correct the situation. This should,
Alleviate alot of our problems with EPA.
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This is relative to the transfers within the City Shop. We
need to place funds in repair and maintenance to provide for
wiring of the sign -baking machine which we have currently
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such a nature that is is required that the transfer be made.
12.
Resolution Awarding Contract for Petroleum Products
A resolution awarding gasoline and miscellaneous petroleum
products bid.
13.
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We do not have data as of this moaent; however, it appears
in regard to population that we could justifiably list the
population at approximately 6,000 people, which is a significant
increase over our previous reported population. At this
time we feel that we will be able to fully justify an additional
six plus miles of roads within the City by providing adequate
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(-) 14. Discussions Mutual Aid Agreement
This document is included in your packet and has been approved
by the Soldotna City Council and presumably, since it is drafted
by Chief Davis of the North Kenai Fire Department, it will be
approved by that department. There is no basic problem with the
mutual agreement as it is understood; however, as I have been
quoted, the agreement will not be as effective as it reasonably
could be inasmuch we are missing adequate communications systems
between all three agencies. Without this, there are going to
be problems with the program. However, it does not mean that
the mutual aid agreement should not be approved by the Council.
15. Discussions Abatement of Public Nuisances
In regard to the Council's directive requiring the abatement of
public nuisances, we essentially at this moment have four
structures declared public nuisances which have not been touched.
we have made an estimate of the cost to remove these buildings
and we believe that to do it by contract would cost approximately
$2,000 - $2,500. Be prepared to discuss this more fully at the
meeting.
16. Payments
We have payments to Interstate, CH2M Hill, wince-Corthell and
TRA-TAP. All payments appear to be in order and I recommend
approval.
17. Lease for Terminal Spaces Raven Transit
There is a terminal lease with Raven Transit, which has been
delayed and should be renewed. There is an assignment requested
by the Churchs relative to their lot on Willow Street. There
is a lease adjustment requested by the Crabaughs and correspondence
is included in the packet relative to thl.s. It appears that
in this case that there is a justifiable request and may be an
appropriate change to be made in all of the City leases.
18. Conditional Use Permits River Bend Sand and Gravel
Bob Borgen, representing River Bend Sand and Gravel, was in
the office the other day discussing possibilities of complying
with the requirements of diverting the water from Beaverloop
and I pointed out that while we had no hydrological or topographical
data which would assist him, it appeared that preparing a ditch
to the east to get to natural drainage would alleviate the
problem and perhaps could make his operation viable.
19. Advertisement for Bids for Culverts
c We are advertising for bids on three different groups of culverts,
one to go in the Airport Way, in front of the City Shop driveway,
as we have flooding there during "breakup". The second would go
into Fiddler Road, which is actually what would be Lawton had
it been extended. we are crossing a major gulley. The third set
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of culverts would be for the access road to the boat ramp.
20. Advertisement for Asphalt Laying Bid
We are also advertising for asphalt -laying bids, where we
would prepare the particular cut and have an appropriate
asphalt -laying company lay and roll the asphalt in place.
This will cover some cuts in Willow, in the Old Townsite
and other locations. There are a number of miscellaneous
projects which need to be accomplished to prevent further
damage to the City streets.
21. Mvertisement for Bid•forAravel
- I also plan to ask for a bid on gravel so that we can have
the availability of gravel when we need it this Fall and
next Spring.
22. Sewage Treatment Plant Study
This item relates to the sewage treatment plant study. The
two areas we discussed with our consultants were the erosion
on the bluff which was reviewed by their engineers and the
area of immediate concern to the City of our sewer pipe running
down the bluff to the old treatment plant. There does not
appear at this time to be an erosion problem in this area as
in the eyes of CH2M. Hill. Another item which was discussed
was our sludge disposal problem. We have been barred from
using the landfill by the Borough and we are now attempting
to obtain permission from the State for a sludge disposal site.
23. EDA Water well Project
The pump is in and in place with the screens, various piping,
etc. The one item we were missing as of Thursday was the
motor for the pump. Apparently it had been lost in transit.
We have put traces on it and presumably we will have the
system in operation this weekend and actually start pumping
some water for traditional tests and connection to the system.
I might point out here that we have had recent problems with
the water system within the City, particularly for the commercial
users. The Sheffield House was out of water for streches of
over three days due to heavy sand inflows. Dr. Hansen's office
had to be closed down at least twice due to sand incrusions
into the Benco Building water supply. These have been cleared
by by-passing and flushing and a variety of other means. The
point I make here is that our Well No. 1 is pumping considerable
sand, and while we want to get well No. 2 on-line as soon as
possible, I want to make certain that it is in good condition
before we do so. We cannot afford to take Well No. 1 out of
action and begin renovation until we have Well No. 2 thoroughly
proven and deemed able to support the City during Well No. l's
renovation.
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24. Street Department Activities
The Street Department has been working on grading and
blading streets, as well as doing some oiling. The
oiling is essentially in its final phases and it is
doubted that much more can be done in oiling at this
time.
25. Receipt of New Grader
We are pleased to report that the now Caterpillar Grader
is in and working. No problems have oecured with the
equipment as yet, except that we have had a leak in the
seal, which is being replaced under warranty.
26. Federal Funding for Airport Snow Removal Equipment
We are making a study of Airport snow removal procedures
in that I feel that we can obtain some federal funding
for snow removal equipment under the ADAP Program, which
would be essentially 93.75 percent. As soon as we get
some pricing, we will present to the Council a proposal
of trying to tap these federal funds and provide some
updated equipment specifically for the Airport.
27. Coastal Energy Impact Program
I attended a meeting in Anchorage last week on the Coastal
Energy Impact Program. All five projects that Council
approved at the last meeting have been submitted and they
were well received. Apparently, there is not much competition
at this time for these funds. The actual guidelines for
allocation throughout the State are essentially prepared;
however, they are somewhat loose and tenative. They will most
the federal requirements so that funding can be provided to
the municipalities. I think that we stand a good chance of
having a number of our projects funded. I would like to note
that the Borough is planning on submitting a similar Coastal
Energy Impact Program and fund request for water development
in the Greater Kenai Area tied in with the Beaver Creek Aquifer,
which will be interesting to see what can be obtained in the
way of funding for that and actually what they can do.
28. LPW Reservoir Proiect
The Seattle Office has informed me that the reservoir project
had been sent to Washington D.C. for approval and grant offer.
Actually, I have been waiting for the grant offer to come any
day. We are prepared here with the appropriate ordinance and
resolution to move on the project. Additionally, we called
Thursday, September lot, to verify that all of the other four
projects :re in good shape. We were assured that engineering,
financial data and the items that had been specifically marked
as needing additional work had been received by EDA and they
should be subject to immediate approval. A key point to realize
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hero is that there is a federal requirement that ten percent
of the federal funds go with the Minority Businaso Enterprises.
I have asked tho Clarion to run a series of articles to point
out that there is such a requirement so that all our local
eontractoru arc certainly at least aware of this requirement
and can perhaps find sub -contractors that can assist them in
getting a legitimate bid to the City.
29. Alleged Sower Treatment Plant Violationas EPA
I would like to comment hero regarding the lawsuit and the
local nowpaper and radio coverage. It is my understanding that
EPA still is only seeking the $5,000 fine and is not pressing
for larger sums or an injunction against sower hook-ups. When
the original consent order stipulation was received in late
Spring this was discussed with the Council and the Council
authorized a certain monetary response. Following that meeting
I prepared a draft response for changes to the stipulation which
I felt would clarify the issues facing the City and striking
those things which were not feasible for us to do at this time
considering our involvement in the Step I Sewage Treatment Plant
Study. I forwarded this draft to tho City Attorney for review
and that, essentially, was the last I heard of it until recent
discussions.
30, Community Care Center Lease
I believe that the Clarion used a few inappropriate adjectives
such as the word eviction. Eviction has never boon threatened
by the City. It must be acknowledged that they asked for a
five year lease as of the lot of July and the lease was approved
on a one year basis. I do admit that I have been looking for
a viable rroposal to relocate the Community Caro Center. This
was essentially discussed in the story. However, I feel that
the use of the word "eviction" was inappropriate and unjustifiable.
31. Leave Request
I have a personal need to visit my mother in San Francisco and
I plan on doing so as soon as we receive the grant offer from
EPA on the reservoir and have that properly started, Presumably,
I will be gone Thursday and Friday and return Sunday. I will
advise the Mayor and Council when this actually is scheduled to
occur. I had been hoping to do it September 0 and 9, but it
appears that such would not be possible at this time, In conjunc-
tion with my visit to San Francisco, I will visit 100 as I have
every reason to believe that we will have the well on-line by
that time and having authorization on the reservoir, I will
encourage them to set a definitive date for a re-evaluation of
the Kenai water system.
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32. Float Plane Basin
We are havingproblems with the
p gate to the Float Plane
Basin. it has been repeatedly left open: therefore, we
changed the lock and Gene Kempf is quite upset. We
offered him a key provided that he would give assurance
that he, when using the area, would keep the gate closed,
which he refused to do and is threatening a suit. Note
that our reason for trying to secure the area is not one
of harassment but one to limit our legal liability.
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(September 21, 1977)
1. Ordinance No. 354-77
We have a public hearing on this ordinance which is relative
to the waterline aseessment in the General Aviation Apron.
The cost data will be available to the Council and public as
to how the proposed assessments are to be distributed. It
must be pointed out that when this is joined with other
projects, we expect the cost to be lower than those anticiapted
and estimated.
2. Ordinance No. 357-77
This is the assessment ordinance for the paving and drainage
of Redoubt Way. I understand that the only question which
may be raised at the public hearing is the time frame for the
paying of the assessments, which we did not discuss in the
preliminary assessment role. Presumably, they will ask for a
committment that the assessments will be spread over a ten
year period.
3. Ordinance No. 358-77
As of this date, I have not received any response from the FAA
as to the Airport regulation change, relative to technical
operations by commercial carriers and if we do not have it in
the packet by Wednesday, I would suggest that we table this item.
4. Ordinance No. 362-77
This ordinance appropriates monies from federal revenue sharing
for a steam cleaner. Again, I feel that this a necessary
replacement itdm and a proper capital expenditure.
S. Ordinance No. 363-77
The purpose of this ordinance is to accept a State - Federal
grant for a radar gun and provide appropriations of same,
6. Ordinance No. 364-77
This ordinance is relative to employment of Council relatives and
Is scheduled for public hearing.
7. Correspondence
We will have a meow from Sol Raymond, Chairman of the Kenai
Advisory Planning and Zoning Commission, relative to the proposed
zoning ordinance changes that were initially proposed by the
Commission and returned to the City by the Borough. Some
additional modifications have been made and this memorandum is to
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S. Ordinance No. 359-77
This ordinance relates to the disclosure ordinance which was
initially defeated upon introduction and tabled at the last
meeting.
9. Resolution No. 105-77
Action was deferred on this resolution. The resolution relates
to the release of foreclosed lands which were planned for a
fire sub -station in the Beaver Creek area. The attorney will
have the tax data as requested by the Council.
10. Resolution No. 113-77
This resolution relates to transfer of funds to provide for the
wiring in of the sign baking machine. The questions raised by
the Council at the last meeting related to the location (ie. the
Sewage Treatment Plant) rather than some other area. The safety
compatability of my response here is that the area used in the
sewage treatment plant is a storage area, which now contains the
generator and the power sources for plant. It has no basic
connection other than storage or possible use as a classroom area.
It would not, to the best of my knowledge, be effected by any
planned expansion. The laboratory facilities and office facil-
ities would remain untouched. Any modification of the plant
would extend in other areas and other directions. Therefore, it
appears that this room, approximately 20' by 401, with the
generator and other supplies, is a very adequate space to put
in the sign baking machine. This is a table type machine on
legs. My estimate is that it is approximately 6' by 5' in
dimensions. It also provides us with the space for sign blanks
and the supplies which we would need, which are essentially
facings to match the signs we make. We actually purchase the
facings and blanks and put the two together and bake the facing
onto the sign.
11. Mutual Aid Agreement
A copy of the mutual aid agreement has been forwarded to you.
As I mentioned to you earlier, it has been reviewed by the
Attorney and Fire Chief and there are no objections to the
agreement. My comments are that, while it is a desireable effort
and worthwhile, it lacks the essential ingredient of interlocking
communications which would make it more effective.
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13. Bills to be Paid/Sills to be Ratified
Under this item we have routine bills to be paid and ratified,
as wall as a bill from TAP/TRA, our Airport Master Plan
consultants. All appear to be in order.
14. Resolution No. 121-77
This resolution provides for approval of bids and award of a
contract for lobby seating for the Airport Terminal. It is
interesting that the local bid was a considerable sum in excess
of the Anchorage bid. There is some differences in the actual
bid item. However, it does not appear that the quality differs
relative to the dollar difference. The quality may be slightly
less, but it does not out -weigh the dollar difference in the
two bids. If the lower bid is accepted, we would like to expand
the purchase to pick up a few more units under the terms of
the same pricing.
15. Purchase of Nitrogen Chamber
Thin resolution aska for authorization of a sole supplier for
the purchase of a nitrogen chamber, for which the Council has
appropriated the money in the 1977/78 budget. It does not
appear that there are other vendors of this type of equipment
and the price is within our budget appropriation. Tho cost of
freight is also within our budget appropriation.
16. Removal of Public Nuisances
This resolution provides for a transfer of funds from contingency
to an account where we can contract for the removal of the four
buildings found to be public nuisances and not yet removed.
17. Lease of Lots 2 and 3, Block 1, CIIAP
If we have the full data available for the Council, this will
be the Jack Estes lease for two lots on the Air Park for a
eommere_i4l, building which will house his piano studio and shop
with the possibility of several other shops. The plans have
been changed by Mr. Estes due to the fact that the original plan
called for one lot and there was simply insufficient parking
space allowed. Therefore, Mr. Estes has requested an additional
lot and has changed the configuration of the building to a
longer and somewhat narrower building. It will provide more
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commercial space and adequate parking for the area. ThRre
will be a second story which will be occupied by one bedroom
apartments. The apartments will be approximately 201 by 20'
efficiency apartments with a separate room for living and
dining room combination, kitchen, alcoves and a bedroom,
measuring approximately 8' by 91.
18. Lease Request by Bob Love
This request is for land adjacent to the Court douse. He
has requested three lots to construct a sports center with
hand ball courts, miniature golf, whirlpool baths and perhaps
some other sports activities. This, again, will be provided
to the Council if the data is submitted in time for us to
include it in the packets.
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The smoke test was conducted this past week. We did not find
what I had hoped to find Ue. one major fault) but a series of
faults from established buildings in the Citys the Post Office
Sheffield House, the Elementary School, the Benco Building,
Seaview Manor, the Locko Building, Kambe Theatre and a building.
' which I cannot identify the name given to me, and three suspected
buildings whicK we were not able to smoke test but will dye test.
The areas covered by these roof drains are in excess of two acres
and could very well be the source of the major high inflows to
the area. I have not been able to discuss with CH2M Hill,
engineers, the legal problems relative to storm drains going
into the sewer system. Once I discuss it with them and determine ;
the federal and state law relative to this, I plan on writing
each of the building owners and asking for their comments as
to corrective action, estimates of cost and practical viability
of providing correction. I believe that we must consider the
cost of correcting these things. I have already been aware of
the problems with the Sheffield House and it appears to be quite
an expensive proposition to correct their drainage.
20. Plat of 20 Acres Recently Released from FAA
This plat has been provided to the Borough, who will in turn
submit it to the Kenai Advisory Planning Commission for their
formal review. A xerox copy, reduced, is provided to the
Council in your packet. Ole have also contracted for the appraisal
and that should be in shortly.
21. EDA Water Well
--- The water well is in and pumping and appears to be testing out
adequately. I will have a further update Wednesday as to our
proposed schedule and at that time will have been able to talk
with Mr. Galliett relative to his comments.
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22. Airport Cafe and Bar
I learned yesterday that apparently some legal papers being
handled by the Pecks attorney, Rick Baldwin, have been in
essence a stumbling block in their consumation of their
arrangement. This eonsumation is to occur today and if we
have it, we will have definitive information in this packet
as to the effective date of their lease and when the cafe/
bar will open.
23. Selection of Public Works Director
I have received approximately 20 applications and resumes.
I have interviewed four to date and have just received a
new application this morning which looks interesting. We �
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24. DPW Activities to Date
We have boon assisting in the smoke testing. We are also
working on developing a crib in the sand pit for the sludge
from our sewage treatment plant. As I mentioned, the Borough
has banned us from dumping sludge at the sanitary fill. This
will only be for sewage treatment plant sludge and, of course,
we have an unmarked truck which will deliver that to that
particular fill site.
25. Borough Request for CEIP Funds
The Borough has made an application for Coastal Energy Impact :
Funds (CEIP) in the sum of the $280,000 for water work. This
is to drill test wells and do some ground and subsurface
water sampling, bath in the Kenai area and in the Anchor Point
area.
26. Zoning Ordinance Enforcement
As I am sure you are aware, the apparent addition to a so-
called trailer park on Beaverloop has caused some concern,
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particularly among the neighbors and with our problem here
in the City, I have asked Howard Reiser fret the Department
of Environmental Conservation to take action for us and in
my initial conversations with him, he indicated that in no
way is it going to be permitted to be continued and corrective
action or removal will be essential.
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has also been raised and discussed at least briefly at the
Planning and Zoning Commission and I believe that she has retained
an attorney and presumably will either attack the zoning
ordinance or request a conditional use permit for at least one
trailer at the site of her establishment. Az I understand it,
this will be used for her personal family. However, at this
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28* EPA Settlement
I have heard through the Clarion, Harry Martin, who called
EPA on our submission of the letter that they are pleased
in a number of areas as to the stipulations proposed, have
to further analyze other areas, but of interest, initially
they were pleased with the $1,000 offer but it now appears
that they want something more. It is doubtful that we will
formally hear from EPA until perhaps the middle of October.
29. Lease Procedures
The rough draft of the City policy on leasing of City -owned
land is enclosed for your review.
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