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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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ROLL CALL
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AGENDA APPROVAL.
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B.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Ordinance No, 295-70 - 1075-70 Fiscal Rudyet, Amending Ord. No. 264-75
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2. Ordinance No. 206-76 - Adjustments to Appropriations
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3. Ordinance No. 200-70 - Reducing Estlmnted Rovenues 0 Appropriations
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PERSONS PRESENT SCHF,DULEI) TO BE HEARD
1. Mr. Jeff Bonin, Alaska Youth Crusade
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MINUTES
1. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 5, 1076
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CORRESPONDENCE
1. Mrs. Mandy Walker
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F.
OLD BUSINESS
1. Resolution No. 70-23 - Tax Foreclosure Parcels - Public Beach Access
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2, Resolution No. 70-24 - Repealing 4 Re-enacting Certain Resolutions
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on Intrafund Transfers
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NEW BUSINESS
1. Bills to be paid - Bills to be ratified
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2. Council Acceptance of Bid - Janitorial Contract
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3. Council Acceptance of Bid - Pick-up
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4. Spacial Use Permit - Andy's Flying Service
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5, Wien Consolidated Airlines Proposal
0. Leaso of City Owned Lands or Facilities - Hertz Rent-A-Car
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7. Ordinance No. 299-76 - Dosighating City Clerk he appointM by Council
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8. Ratification of Acceptanco of Federal Grant/Council on Aging
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0. Cost Estimate No. 5 - Library Project
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10. Final Payment - Warm StoraPe Facility
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11, Resolution No. 78-25 - Intrafund Transfers/Line Item Ovor•expenditures
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12, Alaska Department of Highways Utility Relocation Agreement
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REPORTS
1, 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 Clark'* Report
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5, Finance Director's Report
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0. Planning a Zoning Commission's Report
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7. Komi Peninsula Borough Aosembly's Report
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PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
1, Mrs, Ruby Coyle
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REGULAR MEETING - KENAI CITY COUNCIL
MAY 19, 1976 - 8:00 P.M. - PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING
MAYOR JAMES A. ELSON PRESIDING
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A . ROLL CALL
Present: Richard Morgan, Dan Whelan, Edward Ambarian, Tom Ackerly,
Walter Sweet and James Elson.
Absent: Al Hudson
AGENDA APPROVAL
The following additions to the agenda were approved by Council:
G-11: Resolution No. 76-25 - Intrafund Transfers/Line Item Over -Expenditures
G-12: Alaska Department of Highways Utility Relocation Agreement
PROCLAMATION AND CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION
At this time, Mayor Elson stated that he had officially proclaimed the days of May 28th
and 29th as "Poppy Day". In addition, Mayor Elson expressed the gratitude of
the community to Mr. Nels Kjelstad for his outstanding contributions and presented
a Certificate of Appreciation to Mrs. Kjelstad.
B. PUBLIC HEARINGS
B-1: Ordinance No. 295-76-1975-76 Fiscal Budget, Amending Ordinance No. 264-75
Mayor Elson read Ordinance No. 295-76, "An ordinance of the Council of the City
of Kenai, Alaska, adopting the annual budget for the 1975-70 fiscal year and amending
ordinance No. 264-75 to correct the annual appropriation. Whereas, the Council
intended by Ordinance 264-75 to adopt the budget set forth in that certain document
attached hereto and titled "City of Kenai 1975-76 Annual Budget", but through over-
sight did not do so by express language; and Whereas, the Council appropriated a
figure of $1,703,510 for the fiscal year which figure was in actuality the total they
meant to appropriate for the General Fund; and Whereas, the total amount which the
Council intended to appropriate for all funds was $2,842,445. Now, Therefore, be
It ordained as follows: Section 2 of Ordinance 264-75 to hereby repealed and re-enacted
to read in its entirety as follows: Section 2. The City of Kenai's 1975-76 Annual
Budget attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, to hereby adopted
as the budget of the City of Kenai for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 1975, and
ending June 30, 1976. The sum of $2, 842, 445 to hereby appropriated for the operations
andeorporate purposes and objects of the City of Kenai for the 1975-76 Fiscal Year,
to defray all expenses and liabilities of the City during such fiscal year."
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Mr. Ross Kinney, Finance Director, explained that a year ago in which Ord. 264-75
was adopted the total appropriation in the amount of $1,703,510 was the total they
meant to appropriate for the General Fund and the total amount that should have been
appropriated overall was $2,842,445.
Mayor Elson opened the meeting to the public for their comment. There being none,
the Mayor returned the hearing to the Council table for action .
MOTION:
Councilman Sweet moved, seconded by Councilman Ambarian, for adoption of
Ordinance No. 295-76 - an ordinance of the Council of the City of Kenai, Alaska,
adopting the annual budget for the 1975-76 Fiscal year and amending Ordinance
No. 264-75 to correct the annual appropriation.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
B-2: Ordinance No. 296-76 - Adjustments to Appropriations
Mayor Elson read Ordinance No. 296-76, "An ordinance of the Council of the City of
Kenai, Alaska, repealing and re-enacting certain ordinances relating to interfund
transfers and adjusting the annual appropriations."
Mr. Kinney explained that when first adopted non existent ordinances were amended.
This ordinance will repeal and re-enact those ordinances as listed and will adjust
the City's records accordingly.
Mayor Elson opened the hearing to the public. There being no comment from the
public the meeting was returned to the Council table.
MOTION:
Councilman Whelan moved, seconded by Councilman Ambarian, for adoption of
Ordinance No. 296-76, adjustments to appropriations.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
B-3: Ordinance No. 298-76 - Reducinsr Estimated Revenues and Appropriations
Mayor Elson read Ordinance No. 298-76, "an Ordinance of the Council of the City of
Kenai, Alaska, reducing estimated revenues and appropriations in the 1975-76
General Fund Budget."
Mr. Kinney advised that as certain revenues which were estimated for 75-76 fiscal year
have not bmi realized as of this date and it has been determined that these revenues
will not be realized during the current fiscal year so, therefore, it to the recommendation
of Administration that Council reduce appropriations to prevent expenditures which
would exceed actual revenues.
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Mayor Elson opened the hearing to the public for their comment. There being none,
the hearing was returned to the Council table for action.
MOTION:
Councilman Ambarian moved, seconded by Councilman Sweet, for adoption of
Ordinance No. 298-76, Reducing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations.
Motion passed unanimously by roil call vote.
C . PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
C-1: Mr. Jeff Bonin, Alaska Youth Crusade
Mr. Bonin came before Council to explain his program for assisting youth in
determing their problems and then helping find a solution to those problems.
Mr. Bonin is going to establish a coffee house to be used as a meeting place and
is setting up training programs to help these youth in preparing to work and live
in society. Councilman Sweet inquired as to the location of the coffee house and
Mr. Bonin advised that it was part of the old Ft. Kenay complex. Councilman
Sweet also asked how Mr. Bonin's organization differed from the Community Care
Center and Mr. Bonin replied that his group did not believe that the kids should
govern the programs as they need adult guidance. Mayor Elson thanked Mr. Bonin
for making his presentation to the Council and wished him success in his endeavors.
D. MINUTES
D-1: Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 5, 1976
The minutes were unanimously approved as distributed
E. CORRESPONDENCE
E-1: Correspondence from Mrs. Mandy Walker
Mayor Elson acknowledged receipt of a letter from Mrs. Walker and advised that
Administration had been in contact with Mrs. Walker and are attempting to work
out a solution to her problem.
F . OLD BUSINESS
F-1: Resolution No. 76-23 - Tax Foreclosure Parcels - Public Beach Access
Mayor Elson read Resolution No. 76-23, "A resolution of the Council of the City of Kenai
setting aside certain tax foreclosed parcels for immediate public use as public beach
access."
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^� Mr. Aber explained that these parcels of land located adjacent to the beach along Cook
Inlet in the original Townsite of the City have been foreclosed upon by the Kenai Peninsula
Borough and deeded to the City. Mr. Aber advised the cost involved (Borough taxes)
In redeeming these parcels which would total $417.07. Mayor Elson stated that the
proper procedure to follow now would be for the Council to pass the resolution if
they were so inclined and then direct Administration to return with a resolution
transferring funds to cover the costs incurred in redemption of the parcels as listed
In Resolution No. 76-23.
MOTION:
Councilman Ambarian moved, seconded by Councilman Morgan, for adoption of
Resolution No. 76-23, a resolution of the Council of the City of Kenai setting aside
certain tax foreclosed parcels for immediate public use as public beach access.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
Mayor Elson directed Administration to prepare a resolution for presentation at the
next regular meeting of the Council for transfer of funds to cover costs incurred
In redemption of the foreclosed parcels.
F-2: Resolution No. 76-24 - Repealing and re-enacting Certain Resolutions on
04 Mayor Elson read Resolution No. 76-24, "a resolution of the Council of the City of
Kenai, Alaska, repealing and re-enacting certain resolutions relating to intrafund
transfers within the 1975-76 Annual Budget."
City Attorney, Janis Williams, advised that as this resolution had been tabled
from the last meeting of the Council pending the outcome of the public hearing on
Ordinances pertinent to the resolution, it was now necessary to formally adopt
all resolutions dealing with antra -fund transfers that had amended the 1975-76 Fiscal
Budget.
MOTION:
Councilman Whelan moved, seconded by Councilman Sweet, for adoption of Resolution
No. 76-34, a resolution of the Council of the City of Kenai repealing and re-enacting
certain resolutions relating to intrafund transfers within the 1975-76 Annual Budget.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
G. NEW BUSINESS
G-1: Bills to be paid - bills to be ratified
Mr. Aber advised that all bills as listed were budgeted items. With regard to the
Motorola billing, Police Chief Richard Ross reported that they had stayed within their
contract in the installation of the Communication Center. Mayor Elson advised that
as the billing for Coastal -Gamble came under item G-9 on the agenda, the billing
should be deleted from the "Bills to be paid".
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MOTION:
Councilman Ambarian moved, seconded by Councilman Sweet, for the approval of
bills to be paid with the deletion of the billing on Coastal -Gamble in the amount of
$81, 264.76 and approval of those items listed for ratification.
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Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
G-2: Council Acceptance of Bid - Janitorial Contract
Mr. Aber advised that five bids had been received with the apparent low bidder
of Livia's Janitorial Service in the amount of $19,800.00 a year. Therefore, it was
the recommendation of Administration that Council accept this low bid for Livia's
Janitorial Service.
- Mr. Aber also advised that the contract was different this year in that the contractor
was to supply all paper products.
MOTION:
Councilman Ambarian moved, seconded by Councilman Sweet, for the acceptance of
the bid from Livia's Janitorial Service for the Kenai Airport Terminal Building for a
monthly bid of $1, 650 and $19, 800 yearly bid.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
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G-3: Council Acceptance of Bid - Pick Up i
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Mr. Aber advised that three bids had been received for a 1976 2WD , half ton pick-up.
Impact Funds available for the purchase of this pick-up were in the amount of $5,700
and if the City were not to purchase the pick-up, the monies would be returned to the State.
Low bidder was Hutchings Sales and Service in the amount of $5,537. Next low bidder i
was Johnny Johnson Service with a bid of $5,539. Mr. Aber stated that he would prefer
a Chevrolet product and recommended acceptance of the bid from Hutchings Sales and
1 Service in the amount of $5,537.
MOTION:
Councilman Sweet moved, seconded by Councilman Ambarian, for acceptance of the
- ; - bid as submitted by Hutchings Sales and Service in the amount of $5,537 for a 1976
E 2WD, half ton pick-up.
Councilman Morgan stated that he personally felt for the difference of only $2, the
City should purchase from a business within the City.
Motion passed by roll call vote. Voting yes, Whelan, Ambarian, Ackerly, Sweet
and Elson. Voting no; Morgan
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G-4: Special Use Permit - Andy's Flying Service
Mr. Aber advised that this Special Use Permit was to allow Andy's Flying Service
to operate a direct telephone in the Airport Terminal Building to their offices.
Mr. Aber Also stated that this was a standard agreement for this service which the City
charged $90 per year.
MOTION:
Councilman Whelan moved, seconded by Councilman Morgan, for approval of the
Special Use Permit to Andy's Flying Service to operate a direct telephone from the
Airport Terminal Building to their offices for the period May 1, 1976, through April
30, 1977 for a total fee of $90.00.
Councilman Sweet inquired if there would be an appreciable difference if they
had to pay utilities and was advised by Mrs. Daisy that the ratio would probably be less
than the $90 fee.
Motion passed by roll call vote. Voting yes; Morgan, Whelan, Ambarian, Ackerly,
and Elson. Voting no; Sweet.
G-5: Wien Consolidated Airlines Proposal
Deborah Daisy, Airport Liaison, reported that in discussions with Wien
Consolidated on Tuesday, they had agreed to pay to the City the sum of $17, 000,
of which $10,599.80 represents past due rents owing for the period August 1, 1975
to May 31, 1976, on their lease with the City and $6,400.20 represents a lump sum
for termination of the lease and would enable the City to have a period of time to
locate another lessee.
Councilman Sweet asked where the money would go and was advised by Mr. Kinney
that it was his personal recommendation to put the monies received from Wien in
next year's revenues to cover the costs of non -leased space which may occur.
MOTION:
Councilman Ambarian moved, seconded by Councilman Whelan, for approval
of the Agreement for Termination of Lease between Wien Air Alaska and the City
of Kenai.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
G-6: Lease of City Owned Lands or Facilities - Hertz Rent-A-Car
Mr. Aber advised that this lease was for a period of two months only in order
for all leases to be put on a fiscal basis. The lease to Hertz to for Counter Space
#15 and in addition Hertz agrees to pay to the City of Kenai a percentage of their
gross receipts (per schedule "A" attached to the lease) .
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MOTION:
Councilman Ambarian moved, seconded by Councilman Sweet, for approval of
lease to Hertz Corporation for lease of Counter Space #15 and in addition to rents
specified per square foot basis, a percentage of Hertz's gross receipts per Schedule
"A" attached to the lease.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
0-7: Ordinance No, 299-76, Designating City Clerk be appointed by Council
Mayor Elson read Ordinance No. 299-76, "an ordinance of the Council of the City
of Kenai, Alaska, amending Ordinance No. 170-69 by designating that the City Clerk
be appointed by the Council of the City of Kenai.
MOTION:
Councilman Morgan moved, seconded by Councilman Whelan, for introduction of
Ordinance No. 299-76, Designating the City Clerk be appointed by Council.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
0-8: Ratification of Acceptance of Federal Grant/Council on Aging
Mr. Aber advised that he had discussed this matter with each Councilman in which
the City had been notified by the Office on Aging that the City had been awarded
a tentative Grant in the amount of $18, 000 under Title 3 of the Older Americans Act
and it had been necessary that the City respond no later than Friday, May 14th
or if no response was received by that time, the State office would presume the
City refused the award.
MOTION:
Councilman Sweet moved, seconded by Councilman Ambarian, for approval of
ratification of the tentative grant award in the amount of $18, 000 for Federal Funds
under Title 3 of the Older American's Act.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
G-9: Cost Estimate No. 5 - Library Project
Mr. Aber advised that after reviewing Cost Pstimate No. 5 as submitted by Coastal
Gamble on the Kenai Community Library ProJect, it was the recommendation of
Administration for approval of payment in the amount of $81,284.76.
Councilman Morgan inquired about reimbursement from State as to the procedure, etc.
Mr. Kinney advised that the City had made two applications for reimbursement and
'- had received the first in the amount of $106, 000 from the State. The second reim-
bursement should be forthcoming shortly. Also, it was Mr. Kinney's opinion that
reimbursement should be requested to the State prior to Council approval in order
to speed up receipt of monies from the State.
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110) MOTION:
Councilman Whelan moved, seconded by Councilman Sweet, for approval of Cost
Estimate No. 5, in the amount of $81,264.76 to Coastal Gamble for the Kenai Community
Library Project.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
Mr. Aber submitted a summary of costs on the Library Project to the Council
and explained the cost break -down. Councilman Morgan inquired if the City were
being reimbursed for Building Inspector Howard Hackney's time and was advised
by Mr. Aber it would be dependent upon how much was left in the contingency fund.
i With regard to the carpeting, Mr. Aber stated that there had been added freight,
added labor plus overhead charges which brought the total additional cost of
the carpeting to $021. Another item of change in Change Order No. 5 is that Mr. Aber
requested Council approval to authorize the contractor to take out the bumpers in
the parking area and replace them with curbs and gutters, This change would cost
$16,675 but Mr. Aber advised Council that the bumpers would not be practical for snow
removal, etc. and the paving of the parking area would be saved by the installation
of curbs and gutters, Also, Mr. Aber reported that this change would bring the
contingency fund down to a $5,000 figure.
Council unanimously approved the deletion of the bumpers,
MOTION:
Councilman Sweet moved, seconded by Councilman Ambarian, for approval of
Change Order 64, additional carpeting costs in the amount of $621 and approval
of addition to Change Order #5 to add gutters and curbing for a total of$10,675.
Councilman Ackerly stated he objected to the fact that the Contractor gets an "over ride"
on added freight costs, etc.
QUESTION:
Motion passed by roll call vote. Voting yes; Morgan, Ambarian, Sweet and Elson.
Voting no; Whelan and Ackerly.
G-10: Final Payment of Warm Storage Facility
Mr. Aber advised the Council that the Warm Storage Facriity had been completed
and final billing in the amount of $2,950 had been submitted by the contractor,
Mr. Aber also reported that as $498.16 worth of supplies had turned up missing
plus additional costs, the total cost of construction had exceeded the original cost
of construction by $662,00. Administration had prepared a resolution for the transfer
-- of funds to balance out the expenditures.
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Mayor Elson read Resolution No. 76-26, resolving that the Council of the City of
Kenai, Alaska, allowing the transfer of money be made within the 1975-76 Airport
Land Budget: From: Airport Land - Professional Services - $(662) To: Airport
Land - Building - $662. The purpose of this resolution is to make additional funds
available in Buildings to cover final payment on the Warm Storage Building."
MOTION:
Councilman Morgan moved seconded by Councilman Sweet, for approval of
Resolution No. 76-26, transferring of monies within the 1975-76 Airport Land Budget.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
MOTION:
Councilman Sweet moved, seconded by Councilman Morgan, for approval of final
payment in the amount of $2,950 to Rudy Solee, Contractor, for contract labor
for the erection of the Warm Storage Facility.
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Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
0-11: Resolution No. 76-25 - Intrafund Transfers/Line Item Over-ftpenditures
Mayor Elson read Resolution No, 76-25, "A resolution of the Council of the City of
Kenai, Alaska, making intrafund transfers to compensate for over -expenditures within
certain line items,"
Mr. Kinney advised Council that per their request, this resolution was prepared
because during the course of the fiscal year 1975-76 certain line items had been
over -expended and therefore, the 1975-76 fiscal budget had to be amended so that
sufficient funds appear in each line item to cover all expenditures.
MOTION:
Councilman Ambarian moved, seconded by Councilman Sweet, for approval of
Resolution No. 76-25, Intrafund Transfers/Line Item Over -Expenditures,
Mr. Aber stated that he would propose an amendment under Section 5, Public Works -
Streets to read as follows: Repair a Maintenance Supplies - $920, Utilities - $7,839 and
Rentals - $250.
Councilman Whelan stated that this type of accounting procedure would show
In the financial statement at the end of the year that all funds balanced and questioned
` this type of practice. Mr. Kinney agreed with Councilman Whelan and stated that
he felt a strong Fiscal Procedures Ordinance should be adopted to spell out definite
procedures, etc.
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MOTION:
Councilman Sweet moved, seconded by Councilman Whelan, to amend the motion
to include the changes under Section 5 Public Works - Streets to road as follows:
Repair & Maintenance Supplios - $920, lltilitiea - $7,839 and Rentals - $250.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote,
QUESTION - MAIN:
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
0-12: Alaska Department of highways Utility Relocation Agreement
Mr. Aber advised that the State highway Department required the City signing
this agreement or they would proceed with construction over the existing man -holes,
etc. that needed to be changed, Mr. Aber requested Council approval of the Agreement
so that he could coordinate with the Highway Department's contractors, Mr. Aber
reported that the project would cost approximately $6,000 and would fall under the
1976-77 budget. lie also advised that City employees would be doing the required
construction work.
MOTION:
Councilman Ambarian moved, seconded by Councilman Sweet, for Council
authorization for the Acting City Manager to sign the Utility Relocation Agreement
with the State of Alaska,
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote,
H, REPORTS
H-1: City Manager's Report
(a) Mr, Aber advised that it was necessary to purchase additional Chlorine for the
Sewer Treatment Plant. This expenditure would be in the amount of $577.
MOTION:
Councilman Whelan moved, seconded by Councilman Sweet, for Council authorization
for Administration to purchase chlorine in the amount of $577 for the Sower Treatment
Plant.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote,
(b) The City of Kenai will receive a check in the amount of $39,593.08 on Thursday
for the sale o: the 40 acres of land.
(a) Mr, Aber reported that Deborah Daisy had traveled to Anchorage on Tuesday
and met with representatives of the Federal Aviation Administration, Mrs.
Daisy advised the Council that the FAA requested some clarification with regard
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was located in that they wanted to know if the City was receiving the "Fair Market
Value" of $.06/sq. ft. Mrs. Daisy briefly brought the Council up-to-date on prior
action with regard to this lease in that the Council on July 2, 1975, had approved
the lease at $.01/sq. ft. with the stipulation that the property be surveyed and the
Chamber of Commerce was to pay costs incurred in surveying. The FAA has stated
that either the City start receiving "Fair Market Value" from the Chamber of Commerce
or the FAA will declare the City of Kenai in non-compliance which will mean the GSA
will reclaim the lands and would also jeopardize any future Federal funding of
City projects.
Councilman Sweet inquired if the City can make a "round robin" type of contribution
as in the case of the Community Care Center. Mrs. Daisy advised that though the
FAA cannot dictate how the monies are paid into the Airport Fund, it was the original
intent that the airport support itself and not be a burden to the taxpayer.
Councilman Sweet stated he was in favor for the services rendered by the Chamber
of Commerce that the City make a donation to the Chamber in the amount of the lease
payment. Councilman Morgan stated he was not in favor of making them pay $.06/sq. ft.
$nd felt that the City should rezone the area and also stated that the FAA should not direct
the City in the use of its lands.
MOTION:
Councilman Sweet moved, seconded by Councilman Ackerly, that the Kenai Chamber
of Commerce be charged a "Fair Market Value" for lease of land at $ .06/sq . ft.
and the Chamber of Commerce bear the cost of surveying that portion of land which
is to be leased and at the same time, the City of Kenai make a donation to the
Chamber in the amount of lease payment for publicity services rendered.
Mr. Kinney recommended that Administration come in with a resolution and take
the funds out of non -departmental,
Mrs. Ruby Coyle requested permission to speak (which was granted) and advised
that while she was on the Planning Commission, it was the consensus of the
Planning Commission, Council and the FAA that the area in question be designated
a green strip and park area. Mrs. Coyle further stated she felt there had been
correspondence between the City and the FAA so stating.
MOTION:
Councilman Morgan moved, seconded by Councilman Ambarian, that the matter
be tabled until further research has been done by Administration.
Motion failed by roll call vote. Voting no; Whelan, Ackerly Sweet, and Elson.
Voting yes; Morgan and Ambarian.
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QUESTION:
Motion passed by roll call vote. Voting yes; Whelan, Ackorly, Sweet and Klson.
Voting no; Morgan and Ambarian
H-2: City Attorney's Report
City Attorney Janis Williams advised that she had had discussions with Mr. Karl
Walter, who is representing the City with regard to the Kenai Property Owners suit.
Mr. Walter reported that he expects clarification of the order that the judge had
made in the matter within a short period of time.
Miss Williams also requested that the Council meet in an Executive Session
immediately following the last item on agenda to discuss the Employee's Suit.
MOTION:
Councilman Ambarian moved, seconded by Councilman Sweet, that the Council
hold an Executive Session with regard to the Employee's Suit immediately following
the final item on the agenda.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
H-a; Mayor's Report
None
H-4: City Clerk's Report
City Clerk, Sue Peter, requested Council direction with regard to the numerous
applications being received in City Hall for the position of City Manager.
Councilman Whelan stated he would like to wait until after the budget hearing.
Mayor Elson advised that he would name a committee from the Council to review
the applications at the next regular meeting of the Council, Mayor Alson directed
the Clerk to make the applications available to Councilmen who might wish to review
them at the City offices,
H-5: finance Director's Report
None
H-6: Planning and Zoning Commission's Report
None
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11-7: Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly's Report
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I: PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
I-1: Mrs. Ruby Coyle '
Mrs. Coyle wished to state her objection to the City purchasing a pick-up from a
dealer in Soldotna rather than a local dealer who pays City taxes, Mrs. Coyle -
further stressed that in her opinion the City Council was promoting business out-
side the City. Mrs. Coyle requested Council to reconsider their motion.
EXECUTIVE SESSION j
At 10: 30 p.m., Mayor Elson directed the Council to move to other chambers
for the purpose of an Executive Session in the matter of the Employee's Suit.
ADJOURNMENT r
There being no further business, Mayor Elson adjourned the meeting at 11: 25 p.m.
} Respectfully submitted,
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