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KENA1 CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING
NOWSiRRR 16, 1077 - 8: 00 P,M,
KENAI PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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ROLE CALL
AGENDA APPROVAL
B.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Ordinance 205-77, Amending 1076 Kenai Municipal Airport Regulations
2. Ordinance 277-77, Appropriating $750 to General Fund/Police Department ,
S. ordinance 370-77, Appropriating $7.000 - Interim Improvements/Sower Facility
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PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
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MINUTES
1. Minutes of Regular Meeting of November 2, 1077
2. Minutes of Special Meeting of November 7, 1077 1
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CORRESPONDENCE
1. State of Alaska - Department of Transportation a Public Facilities
2. Gallagher, Cranston a $now representing! noyle's P.xeaysting
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OLD BUSINESS
1. Salamatof Seafoods, Ine./City of Kenai Agreement
a. Special Use Permit - Burton Carver a Co., Inc.
a. Contract for Janitorial Services - Kenai Community Library I
4. Resolution No. 77-152, Rejecting bids - RDA Project 07-51-26066 1
G.
HEW BUSINESS
1. Sills to be paid - bills to be ratified
Z. Ordinance $70-77, increasing estimated revenues a appropriations
in the amount of $9,000 - Kenai Sewerage Prof set No. C-020077010
S. Resolution 77-151- Accepting Grant Funds In the amount of $52,000
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4., Resolution 77-152 - Amending Airport Terminal Budget/purchase of light pole
6. Assignment of Lease - Arness. Arneas, Baldwin a Rogers to NBA
S. Assignment of Lease - Kaeheres/Crabsugh - Deshka Subdivision, Lot 1--A
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7. Amendment of Less* - Kenai Food Center i
Q. Extension of Lease Spare - Vesta Leigh i
S. Los" of Airport Facilities - Alaska Aeronautical Industries, Inc.
10, Concept fwase Application - Dennis D. Carlson
it. Payment Estimate #11- Kenai Water Project 07-M-01664
12. Payment Estimate #13 - Kenai Water Project 07-01-02004
13. Agrument between City and Chief Richard Ross - FBI Academy
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REPORTS
I. City slansger's Be" 431
2. City AttornWs Report
1, Mayors Report a Appointments
4. City Cl*sk's Report
5, Finance Director's Report
d. Planning a Zoning Commission's Report
7. Kenai Paulus" Borough Assembly's Report
HAYOR ♦ COUNCIL - QUESTIONS a CMIMENTS
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PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO RE HEARD
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ADJOURNMENT
KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 16, 1977 - 8: 00 P.M.
KENAI PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING
MAYOR VINCENT O'REILLY PRESIDING
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A. ROLL CALL
Present, Betty Glick, Ronald Malston, Vincent O'Reilly, Walter Sweet,
Tom Ackerly and Edward Ambarian
Absent: Dan Whelan
AGENDA APPROVAL
The following items were added to the agenda:
E-2: Gallagher, Cranston a Snow representing Doyle's Excavating
F-4: Resolution 77-152 Rejecting all bids received on Project 07-51-26966
B . PUBLIC HEARINGS
B-D Ordinance 365-77 - Amending 1076 Kenai Municipal Airport Regulations
MOTION:
Councilman Sweet moved, seconded by Councilman Ackerly, to take
Ordinance 365-77 from the table. Motion passed unanimously.
Mayor O'Reilly read Ordinance 365-77 by title only, "An ordinance of the Council
of the City of Kenai amending the 1970 Kenai Municipal Airport Regulations."
Mr, Wise advised that correspondence had been received from the Federal Aviation
Administration wherein they extended approval of the ordinance as presented.
Mayor O'Reilly opened the hearing to the public. There was no public comment.
MOTION:
Councilman Sweet moved, seconded by Councilman Ackery, for adoption of
Ordinance 305-77, amending the 1976 Kenai Municipal Airport Regulations.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
B-2: Ordinance 377-77 - Appropriating $750 to t1aneral Fund/Police Department
Mayor O'Reilly read Ordinance 377-77 by title only, "An ordinance of the Council
of the City of Kenai amending the 1977-78 General Fund Budget by appropriating
$750 to the General Fund, Police Department, Machinery and Equipment, and
Increasing estimated revenues in the General Fund miscellaneous account by
$750."
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Mr. Wise advised that the City hnd received $780 from MA Insurance company
for the loss of a police vehicle and no these funds hnd not been included in the
1077-78 General Fund Budget, the Police nepartment wished to utilize these
monies for the purchase of a new self-correcting typewriter.
Mayor O'Reilly opened the hearing to the public. There was no public comment.
MOTION:
Councilman Oweet moved, seconded by Councilman Ambarian, for adoption of
Ordinance 377-77, appropriating $780 to General Fund, Police Department,
Machinery and Equipment account.
Councilman Sweet stated that he was concerned that the City was just creating more
paperwork -- as these funds were received for a wrecked police vehicle they
should be placed in the vehicle account to help defray the costs of replacement
vehicles.
QUESTION:
Motion passed by roll call vote with Councilman Sweet voting no.
B-3: Ordinance 378-77 - Appropriating $7,000 - Interim Improvements/hewer Facility
Mayor O'Reilly read Ordinance 378-77 by title only. "An ordinance of the Council
of the City of Kenai appropriating $7,000 from Water and Sewer Special Revenue
Fund, reserve for future plant expansion for engineering services, relating to
interim improvements to the Sewer Treatment Plant Facility."
Mayor O'Reilly opened the hearing to the public. There was no public comment. ;
MOTION:
Councilman Ambarian moved seconded by Councilwoman Glick, for adoption of
Ordinance $78-77, appropriating $7,000 for interim improvements to the Sewer
Treatment Plant faoiUty. .
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
C. PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
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None scheduled
D. MINUTES
D-1: Minutes of Regular meeting of November 2, 1977
Approved as distributed
D-2: Minutes of special meeting of November 7, 1077
Line 4, item B was corrected to read ".....reservoir project amounting to $1,400.000......
There being no further corrections, minutes stood approved as corrected.
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E. CORRESPONDENCE
i1 E-1: Department of Transportation a Public Facilities
Mayor O'Reilly acknolwedged receipt of correspondence from Deputy Commissioner
James F. O'Sullivan with the State of Alaska Department of Transp..)rtation and Public
Facilities in which they advised the City that the State is not in a position to continue
maintenance on Forest Drive and Redoubt Avenue as funds were not budgeted.
Mayor O'Reilly further stated that City records indicate that a resolution was passed
by the Kenai Council accepting responsibility of maintenance on subject streets, however,
when the City reviewed the construction/paving of Forest Drive it was determined that
the City would not accept maintenance and was so agreed upon by Mr, Jack Spoke, at the
Council meeting of February 18, 1970, on behalf of the State of Alaska Department of
Highways. City Manager Wise advised that he had applied for State funds for the
additional 2.2 miles and would, therefore, have to advise the State of the status of
the situation.
Council concurred that the City would do limited maintenance on Forest Drive, contact
various areas of assistance for encouraging the State to resume maintenance and advise
the State of the current situation the City to pursuing towards utilization of State funds,
responsibility, etc.
E-2: Galagher, Cranston, & Snow representing Doyle's Excavating a Construotion
Mayor O'Reilly read a letter received from the attorneys representing Doyle's Excavating
�1 a Construction in which they formally protest action taken by the Kenai City Council
at the Special meeting held November 7, 1977 rejecting all bids for the construction of
Willow Street waterline, General Aviation Apron Water line and McCollum Street sewer
line projects (EDA Project 07-51-26966) .
Mr. Cranston, attorney for Mr. Doyle, advised Council that according to the City Charter
members of the public may be allowed to speak with regard to passage of a resolution
and his client was refused this right at the special meeting. Also, his client had complied
with all requirements of the bidding procedure, was low bidder, and should have been
awarded the bid. Therefore, Mr. Cranston urged the Council to rescind Resolution
77-152 and that the contract for the 1977 water and sewer Improvements project be
awarded to Doyle's Excavation a Construction Company, Inc,
Mayor O'Reilly thanked Mr. Cranston for attending and advised that the matter would
be considered under "Old Businses" on the agenda.
F. OLD BUSINESS
F-b Salamatof Seafoods, Inc. - City of Kenai Agreement
City Attorney Williams advised that the interim agreement had not been completed
nor signed by both parties but would be progressing for presentation at the next
meeting of Council.
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F-2: Special Use Permit- Burton Carver & Company
Mr. Wise advised that a letter had been received front Burton Carver s Company
and they wore in agreement to the regular monthly fee of $100 and also inquired
as to snow removal service provided by the City at a rate of $45/hour.
MOTION:
Councilman Sweet moved, seconded by Councilman Ackerly, for approval of special
use permit to Burton Carver a Company for the right to park and service school buses
on the Old Runway, Kenai Airport, for a total fee of $900 payable in nine monthly
installments plus snow removal to be provided by the City of Kenai at a rate of
$45/hour to be billed to Burton Carver 4 Company monthly.
Councilman Ambarian stated he would vote against the motion as he did not believe
that the City should participate in public snow removal service as the City had
more than enough snow removal services to provide to the taxpayers of the City.
Motion passed by roll call vote with Mayor O'Reilly and Councilman Ambarian voting
no.
F-3: Obntract for Janitorial Services - Kenai Community Library
MOTION:
Councilman Sweet moved, seconded by Councilman Mal", for approval of contract
for janitorial services for the Kenai Community Library with ServiceMaster, Inc.
to commence November 1, 1977 and terminate June 30, 1978 at a monthly rate of $300.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
F-4: Resolution 77-152 - Reiectinac Bids for Water/Sewer Protects
City Attorney Williams advised that the City Charter provides that if there are any
persons who wish to be heard prior to passage of a resolution, they must be heard,
therefore, Resolution 77-152 should be rescinded and the public allowed to make
comment before proceeding with Council action,
MOTION:
Councilwoman Glick moved, seconded by Councilman Malston, to rescind Resolution
77-152, rejecting bids for construction of Willow Street water line, General Aviation
Apron Water line and McCollum Street sewer line as passed November 7, 1977.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote,
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Resolution 77-154 - Mayor O'Reilly read by title only. "A resolution of the Council
of the City of Kenai rejecting all bids for the construction of the Willow Street water line.
n General Aviation Apron water line and McCollum Street sewer line projects (EDA
Project 07-51-26066).
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Mr. Wise responded to areas of concern outlined in the letter from Gallagher, Cranston,
and Snow in that upon opening the bids, it was determined that Mr. Doyle's firm had
not completed the bid specifications in their entirety, and the project also excluded
the water line in the General Aviation Apron now. Mr. Wise further reported that the bid
specifications were not complete thus the reasons for rejecting all bids as acceptance
would not be fair to all bidders Involved. City Attorney Williams stated that the City
could not expect the bidders to comply when requirements were not included in the bid
specifications.
Mayor O'Reilly opened the matter for public comment.
Mr. Charles Cranston - Mr. Cranston stated he believed their letter expressed their
position and pointed out that Mr. Doyle completely filled out the forms concerning minority
enterprise and that the minority hiring requirements to inferred to in the specifications.
Mr. Cranston also stated that if all the bids are rejected, Mr. Doyle has now made his
bid public.
Mr. Patrick Doyle - Mr. Doyle stated that in other bidding experiences, all bids were
thrown out that did not comply.
Mayor O'Reilly advised Mr. Cranston of the changes in the project figures due to the
elimination of the General Aviation Apron water project.
There being no further public comment, the matter was returned to the Council table,
MOTION:
Councilman Sweet moved, seconded by Councilman Malston, for approval of Resolution
77-154, rejecting all bids for the construction of Willow street water line, General
Aviation Apron water line and McCollum Street sewer line projects.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote,
G. NEW BUSINESS
G-1: Bills to be void - bills to be ratified
MOTION:
Councilman Sweet moved, seconded by Councilman Ambarian, for approval of
bills to be paid and bills to be ratified as listed 11-16-77.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
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G-2: Ordinance 379-77 - Increasing estimated revenues & appropriations
In the amount of $8,000 - Kenai Sewerage Project No. C-020077010
Mayor O'Reilly read Ordinance 379-77 by title only. "An ordinance of the Council
of the City of Kenai, increasing estimated revenues and appropriations in the
amount of $8,000 in the Capital Project Fund entitled "Kenai Sewerage Project
No. C-020077010."
Mr. Wise advised that this ordinance would provide funds for the smoke test.
MOTION:
Councilman Aekerly moved, seconded by Councilman Sweet, for introduction of
Ordinance 379-77, increasing estimated revenues and appropriations in the
amount of $8,000/Kenai Sewerage Project No. C-020077010.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
0-3: Resolution 77-151 - Accepting Grant Funds in the amount of $53,000
Mayor O'Reilly road Resolution 77-151 by title only. "A resolution of the Council
of the City of Kenai accepting grant funds in the amount of $53,800 or one-half
of the non -federally funded share, from the Department of Environmental Con-
servation, State of Alaska, for the purpose of installing water lines at the Airport
and a sewer line on McCollum Drive."
There was no public comment on Resolution 77-151.
MOTION:
Councilman Sweet moved, seconded by Councilman Ambarian, for adoption of
Resolution 77-151, accepting grant funds in the amount of $53,600 for purpose
of installing water lines at the Airport and a sewer line on McCollum Drive.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
0-4: Resolution 77-153 - Amending Airport Terminal ltudget/purchase of light pole
Mayor O'Reilly read Resolution 77-153 by title only. "A resolution of the Council
of the City of Kenai amending the Airport Terminal Audget to provide for the
purchase of a light pole for the Airport Terminal."
There was no public comment on Resolution 77-153,
MOTION:
Councilman Ambarian moved, seconded by Councilwoman e3lick, for adoption of
Resolution 77-153, amending the Airport Terminal Budget for the purchase of a
light pole.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
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G-S: Assignment of lease - Arness, Arness Baldwin & Rogers to 1113A
MOTION:
Councilman Sweet moved, seconded by Councilwomnn 41lick, for approval of
assignment of lease from Arness, Arness, naldwin & Rogers to the National Rank
of Alaska on Lots S and 6, Block 3, Cook Inlet Industrial Air Park.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
0-8: Assignment of Lease - Macheras/Crabaugh - Aeshka Subdivision Lot 1-A
MOTION:
Councilman Sweet moved, seconded by Councilman Ackerly, for approval of
Assignment of Assignment of lease from Konstantinas Macheras d/b/a Pizza
Paradises to Charles J. and Roberta J. Crabaugh on Lot 1-A, Deshka Subdivision.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
a-7: Amendment of Lease - Kenai Food Center
MOTION:
Councilman Sweet moved, seconded by Councilman Malston, for approval of
amendment of lease (redetermination of lease rate) to Kenai Food Center on
Lot 3, Block 1, Etolin Subdivision, at $3,921.98 per year commencing July 1, 1977
and ending June 30,1982.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
0-8: Extension of lease space - Vesta Leigh
Ms. Leigh requested an extension of five feet forward on her present space leased
from the City in the Airport Terminal Building. Ms. Leigh further advised that
that she intended to install glass front panels in lieu of the existing wood panels.
MOTION:
Councilman Sweet moved, seconded by Councilman Malston, for approval of
request for additional lease space to Vesta Leigh in the Kenai Airport Terminal
and such space to be leased at present rate and at the some terms of present lease
with City.
Councilman Malston stated he would propose the wall/panels to aesthetically blend
in with the present construction and design of the Terminal Building,
Councilman Ambarian stated that he felt Council should make a determination on the
placement of the vending machines as Me. Leigh presently had the franchise for
the salts of canned soft drinks, etc, but the machines were not contained within
her allocated lease space. Councilman Ambartan further stated that a space
should be specifically designated for the vending machines -- Council so directed
Administration to review the matter and report back at the next regular meeting.
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Mayor O'Reilly requested that Councilman Ambarian assume the Chair.
MOTION:
Mayor O'Reilly moved that the matter of extension of lease space to Vesta Leigh
be tabled.
Motion died for lack of second.
QUESTION:
Motion passed by roll call vote with Mayor O'Reilly voting no.
G-9: Lease of Airport Facilities - Alaska Aeronautical Industries, Inc.
Mr. Wise reported that the AAI lease has now been consolidated into one lease
document including all space they are presently utilizing.
MOTION:
Councilman Sweet moved, seconded by Councilwoman Glick, for approval of
termination of individual leases and approval of composite lease for Alaska
Aeronautical Industries, Inc. for lease of terminal space for a term of 4 years
at $1,579 per month.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
G-10: Concept Lease Application - Dennis D. Carlson
Councilwoman Glick advised that Mr. Carlson had come before the Planning
Commission and they recommended approval of the concept and urged Mr. Carlson
to come before Council.
Mr. Carlson stated he wished to lease that unsubdivided area in the vicinity of
the well reserve site - Ryans Brook/Spur Highway/Caviar Street, for a term of
99 years for a proposed shopping mail. Approximate value of construction would
be $4,500,000 with construction to begin June, 1978. Mr. Carlson stated that as the
Planning Commission suggested that the entire area be leased by him, he would be
in agreement with the St/appraised value standard lease rate. Mr. Carlson stated in
talking with banking insitutioms, they indicated they may be willing to finance 75%
but would have to have the surveyed plat for actual size, etc, of parcel to be leased.
After considerable Council discussion on the lease concept application, the following
direction was given:
MOTION:
Councilman Sweet moved, seconded by Councilman Ambarian, for approval of lease
- - concept (as amended) application as presented by Dennis D. Carlson, and further
that the Council will not take action on a formal lease document nor is it to be
I drawn up until such time the survey and appraisal have been completed.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote,
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0-11: P"ment Estimate #11 - Kenai Water Pro
ieet 07-01-01884
MOTION:
Councilman Sweet moved, seconded by Councilwoman (slick, for approval of
Payment Estimate #11, in the amount of $16,704 to Interstate Company, Inc, on
EDA/Kenai Water Project 07-01-01684,
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
0-12: Payment Estimate #13 - Kenai Water Project 07-01-01684
MOTION:
Councilman Sweet moved, seconded by Councilman Aekerly, for approval of
Payment Estimate 613, in the amount of $30,169 to Interstate Company, Inc.
for RDA/Kenai Water Project 07-01884.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
0-13: Agreement between City is Chief Richard Ross - FBI Academy
MOTION:
Councilman Ambarian moved, seconded by Councilman Malston, for approval of
agreement between the City of Kenai and Chief Richard Ross for the Chief to
attend the FBI Academy beginning January 7, 1978 and ending March 24, 1978
and for the Chief to receive his regular monthly salary and benefits during this
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Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote,
H. REPORTS
H-1: City Manager's Report #31
Reservoir/Water rb Sewer Projects - Mr, Wise advised that bid opening for the
reservoir would be November 22 and Water a Sower Projects - November 28th.
Mr. Wise requested a special meeting November 30th for award of bids followed
by a work session to meet with the Airport PI.4nning 0-onodtants.
Lease Procedure - leasing of City owned lands was submitted to Council and
Administration requested Council review and comments,
Alaska Chrysler - letter from Mr, ►Javarre relative to the vehicle authorized for the
Public Works Director, Mr, Navarre has not yet ordered the 1978 vehicle authorized
for purchase by Council but does have a 1077 Fury in stock that would be available
immedately, Mr. Wise advised that this vehicle would be available at an additional
cost to the City of $200.
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MOTION:
Councilman Ambarian moved, seconded by Councilman Malston, for approval by
�i Council to substitute a 1977 Fury at an additional cost of $200 .for purchase for the
Public Works Director and to rescind Resolution 77-140, awarding bid for new
vehicle for Public Works.
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Councilman Sweet stated he was opposed to the motion because the City will be
spending more money and the City should contact agencies in Anchorage, Soldotna, etc,
and get the vehicle originally specified and not accept a substititue.
Motion passed by roil call with Councilmen Sweet and Ackerly voting no.
Valhalla Heights - Mr. Wise advised that he had been contacted by an individual
residing in Valhalla Heights in an area where the City is presently not providing
street maintenance as the street has not been accepted by the City of Kenai. Mr. Wise
suggested the City provide snow removal service at this time and determine if the
street meets City standards as soon as weather permits.
MOTION:
Councilman Sweet moved, seconded by Councilwoman Glick, that the City provide
snow removal service only and instructed Administration to verity if the street meets
City standards as soon as weather permits, r.
Motion passed by roll call vote with Councilmen Ackerly and Ambarian voting no.
Water discoloration - Mr. Wise advised that the color of the water was higher than
acceptable, however, the City feels that discoloration will drop as pumping is continued.
Councilman Sweet advised that color is not difficult to remove and if the problem is
coming from the well, it should be corrected.
H-2: City Attorney's Report
City Attorney Williams advised that she had contacted local and State Bar Associations
With the announcement of the position opening and to -date had received three serious
inquiries and one application. Councilman Sweet inquired if the City needed a full-
time attorney on staff or is there a possibility of contracting the service with a local
firm. Councilman Ambarian advised that past records will show that contracting
legal service is more expensive than providing on -staff and the contracting firm
would not be readily available in times of immediate need.
Peck vs. City - Brian Peck is suing individually, on behalf of the taxpayers and Kenai
Terminal Enterprises to have the Airport Bar and Cafe lease declared null and
void and to stop any further work on the bar and cafe. City's insurance carrier
Is reviewing the suit and agreed to share legal fees on a 50/50 basis. City Attorney
Williams further advised that there has been no ruling on the case. Attorney
for plaintiff requested a weelk to prepare a reply brief. Plaintiff declared that
main motion for approval of lease to Aviation Consultants, Inc. had not been
voted upon, however, City Clerk and City Attorney have ascertained that subject
motion was passed unanimously by listening to recordings of the meeting of
October 5, 1977 -- the City Clerk will file an affidavit on Thursday advising of
such proceedings. City Attorney Williams requested that Council confirm
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e'1 MOTION:
Councilman Sweet moved, seconded by Councilman Malston, for approval and
authorization for the City to employ co -counsel on the Peck vs, City of Kenai
case,
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
H-3: Mayor's Report
Mayor O'Reilly reported that a meeting of the Kenai Peninsula Community Care
Center had been scheduled and he would be presenting a proposal from the
City with regard to available lands, etc.
-- ' Pacific Alaska - meeting today in City Manager'a office with representatives from
Pacific Alaska relative to Borough Assembly action for the initial step for Pacific
Alaska to issue Municipal Bonds. It is hoped that Pacific Alaska will be able to
provide "front end" money to aid in the impact on the Peninsula. Pacific Alaska
will return to the area with financial people at a later date.
Borough Mayor and Kenai Mayor had meetings with the Borough Planning Director
in which the City of Kenai is requesting aid in planning from the Borough.
Borough Assembly meeting of November 15, 1977 - Ono item of major interest
is the proposed action on the oil and gas royalty situation. Mayor O'Reilly advised
that he had attended a meeting in Valdez with Mayor Gilman at which time four
proposals were submitted. Of the four proposals presented, all specified the
North Kenai area as proposed site for facility. The proposals range from
$400 million to $2.5 Billion, work force from 300 to 1,500, construction work force
1,200 to 4,500. Mayor Gilman recommended an area committee comprising of
representatives from the City of Kenai, City of Soldotna, Chamber of Commerce, etc.
to start developing data that will be necessary to show the benefits and costs
involved, etc. Mayor O'Reilly advised that additional meetings regarding the
oil and gas royalty situation will be held in Anchorage on December lst and 2nd
= and encouraged Council members to be in attendance. Mayor O'Reilly stated
that OMAR will be holding a discussion December loth dealing with petrochemicals.
Mayor O'Reilly emphasized that the City should start preparing themselves for the
Impact as it is essential at this time -- may be talking of creating port authorities, etc.
H-4: City Clerk's Report
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H-5: Finance Director's Report
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H-6: Planning a Zoning Commission's Report
Councilwoman Glick advised that the Planning Commission discussed the resolution
on rezoning and after conversations with the City Attorney, the Commission will
be making some revisions. In further business, the Commission reviewed a final
plat on Airport lands (corner across from Katmai) and Mr, t3eorge flay presented
the preliminary plat on Bicentennial Subdivision in behalf of the Chamber of
Commerce. The Planning Commission also received another concept lease for the
area between Ryan's Crook and the Katmai for a Taco Hut. Also, another concept
lease was received from ACI for the area north of the Kenai Terminal, however,
the matter was tabled awaiting further information to be presented at the next
meeting of the Commission. Councilwoman Glick further advised that the Borough
Planning Commission did approve the City's ordinance for water shed and water
protection and the ordinance will now proceed to the Borough Assembly for
further action.
MAYOR & COUNCIL - QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS.
Counoilman Ackerly advised that approximately 22 persons responded to his
letter for the Citizens Convention Center Committee and reported that the City
Clerk would submit a list of names to the Council for their review.
Airport Advisory Commission will meet with the Airport Planning Consultants
on November 29th and the consultants will be meeting with the Council on the 30th .
I. PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BP. HRARD
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business woe brought before Council, Mayor O'Reilly
adjourned the meeting at 12: 05 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Sue . Peter, City Clerk
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