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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-09-15 Council MinutesAGENDA REGULAR MEETING - KENAI CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 15. 1976 - 8: 00 P.M. PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PAGE A. ROLL CALL 1 AGENDA APPROVAL 1 B. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Ord. 309-70 - Penalties for operation of motorized vehicles on bicycle paths 1 2. Ord. 310-76 - Revising schedule of rates for users connected to water/sower systems 2 3. Ord. 311-76 - Transferring of Funds for purchase or construction of animal shelter 2 ' 4. C. PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD 1. Kenai Property Owners Association 3 2. 3. D. MINUTES 1. Minutes of the regular meeting of September 1. 1976 4 E. CORRESPONDENCE 1. Telegram from Senator Stevens 4 2. 3. 4. F. OLD BUSINESS 1. 2. S. 4. 0. NEW BUSINESS 1. Bills to be paid, bills to be ratified 4 2. Ordinance No. 312-76 - Establishing Procedures for Sale of City -owned Lando 4 3. Resolution No. 76-48 - Establishing Depositories a Authorized Signatures 5 4. Resolution No. 76-49 - Certification of Population for City of Kenai 5 5. Resolution No. 76-50 - Division of corrections lease of Kent Jail Facility 6 - 6. Special Use Permit - N. J. Poppin Construction Company a Ratification of Votes 7. Resolution No. 76-51- Appointment of City Manager 1 } Assignment of Lease - Andy's Flying Service to United Bank of Alaska 6 9. 1D. H. 12. is. 14. i H. REPORTS 1. City Manager's Report 7 2. City Attorney's Report 7 3. Mayor's Report 6 4. City Clerk's Report 6 5. Finance Director's Report 6 6. Planning a Zoning Commission's Report S 7. Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly's Report S 1. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD 1. Mr. David Thornton 9 2. Mr. Bob Jackson 0- 3. Mrs. Vi Rimer ADJOURN s ;, KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING A" KENAI 15, 1976 - 8: 00 P.M. KENAI PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING MAYOR JAMES A. ELSON PRESIDING PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE A. ROLL CALL Present: Tom Ackerly, Walter Sweet, Richard Morgan, Dan Whelan, Edward Ambarian and James Elson Absent: None AGENDA APPROVAL The following items were approved as additions to the agenda: G-7: Resolution No. 76-51 - Appointment of City Manager G-8: Assignment of Lease - Andy's Flying Service to United Bank of Alaska G-7: Mayor Elson requested that Council take up item G-7 at this time -- there being no objection, Mayor Elson read Resolution No. 76-51, "A resolution of the Council of the City of Kenai, Alaska, appointing a City Manager and setting his salary. Whereas, the Council at their regular meeting of August 18, 1976, moved that City Manager applicant John E . Wise be contacted with an offer for the position of City Manager at a salary of $2,624 per month, and Whereas, Mr. Wise has accepted the position of City Manager, Now, therefore be it resolved, by the Council of the City of Kenai, Alaska, as follows: Section 1: Mr. John E. Wise is hereby appointed City Manager of the City of Kenai effective September 1, 1976, to serve for an indefinite term in accordance with the Charter of the City of Kenai. Section 2: The Salary of the City Manager shall be $2, 624 per month." MOTION: Councilman Ambarian moved, seconded by Councilman Whelan, for adoption of Resolution No. 76-51, Appointing a City Manager and setting his salary. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. B. PUBLIC HEARINGS B-1: Ordinance No. 309-76 - Penalties for Operation of Motorized Vehicles on Bicycle Paths Mayor Elson read Ordinance No. 309-76 by title only as copies had been made available for the public. "An Ordinance of the City of Kenai, Alaska, amending the Code of the City of Kenai to provide penalties for operation of motor vehicles on bicycle j trails within the City of Kenai." KENAI CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING, SEPTEMBER 16, 1976 Page 2 ?0"1.. Mayor Elson opened the hearing to the public so that they could be heard. There being no comment from the public, the hearing was returned to the Council table. MOTION: Councilman Morgan moved, seconded by Councilman AekerIy, for adoption of Ordinance No. 309-76, providing penalties for operation of motor vehicles on bicycle trails within the City of Kenai. Councilman Ambarian inquired as to how many warnings had been issued for operation of a motor vehicle on the bicycle trails and Mr. Wise advised that several people had been stopped but he had no statistics at this time. QUESTION: Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. B-2: Ordinance No. 310-76 - Revising Schedule of Rates for Users Connected to Water/Sewer Systems Mayor Elson read Ordinance No. 310-76 by title only as copies had been made available to the public. "An ordinance of the Council of the City of Kenai, Alaska, revising the schedule of rates for users connected to City water and sewer systems." f Mr. John Wise, City Manager, requested that this ordinance be tabled to allow Administration additional time to work out some of the details as the ordinance is some- what unclear as it now reads. Mayor Elson stated that proper procedure would be that the Council must open the matter to the public for their comment. At this time, the hearing was opened to the public so that they could be heard -- there being no comment, the matter returned to the Council table. MOTION: Councilman Ambarian moved, seconded by Councilman Sweet, that Ordinance No. 310-76, Revising Schedule of Rates for Users Connected to Water/Sewer Systems be tabled until such time Administration submits recommended amendments at which time a public hearing will again be scheduled on the matter. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. B-3: Ordinance No. 311-76 - Transferrrintt of Funds for Purchase or Construction of Animal Shelter - - Mayor Elson read Ordinance No. 311-76 by title only as copies had been distributed • - to the public. "An ordinance of the Council of the City of Kenai transferring funds for the purpose of purchasing or constructing an Animal Shelter." KENAI CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING, SPIT ?MISER 15, 1976 �rsr�rras� Pag-i 3 r"� Mayor Elson opened the meeting to the public so that they could be heard. There being no input from the public, the hearing returned to the Council table. MOTION: Councilman Ambarian moved, seconded by Councilman Whelan, for adoption of Ordinance No. 311-76 - Transferring of Funds for the purchase or construction of an Animal Shelter. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. C. PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO HE HEARD C-1: Kenai Property Owners Association Mr. David Thornton, Vice president of Kenai Property Owners Association, came before Council to request that Council consider the ordered handed down by the Courts with regard to Water District #9 and Sewer Improvement District 73-S2. Mr. Thornton asked that Council rectify the assessments of the properties in question as requested by the Court and in compliance with the Kenai Code which specifies that not more than 25% of the assessed value of the property be charged. For example, Mr. Thornton explained that two lots had been appraised by a local realtor and had been valued at $1,200 in 1973. The water and sewer assessments billed in 1973 were $1,418.98 on each of the lots. Many people in that area received water/sewer statements that for exceeded the value of the property advised Mr. Thornton. Councilman Morgan inquired if there was any other involvement other than the 25% assessment -- to the Council looking at resolving the 25% differential or something beyond? Mr. Thornton replied that what the Kenai Property Owners Association desired was that the City of Kenai evaluate the property at the 1073 value. Mayor Elson inquired if the Kenai Property Owners Association would consider the case settled if the City of Kenai were to adjust the assessments to satisfy the 25% of the 1973 appraised value? Mr. Thornton stated that yes, the Kenai Property Owners Association would pay the fair taxes in compliance with City laws. Also, those members involved in the Court finding, asked that the City not levy the penalty or interest charges for payments not being made during the time this matter was in the Court system. Mayor Elson advised that at this moment, Council did not have enough time to take action as they were just supplied with the Administration's recommendations prior to the opening of the meeting. Mrs. V1 Rimer, also a member of the Kenai Property Owners Association, advised that the Judge only acted upon those individuals who had submitted written objections so, therefore, would all those Kenai Property Owners Association members who had not submitted a written objection also have their assessments reversed and be reimbursed? Mayor Elson advised that Council would not be able to act upon this situation at this moment. -------------- i KENAI CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING. SEPTEMBER 15, 1976 PAGE 4 i j Councilman Ambarian suggested that the matter of the resolution of the Kenai Property Owners Association suit against the City of Kenai be tabled until a legal report is submitted to the Council for their perusal. The Council unanimously agreed to table this matter. D . MINUTES D-1: Minutes of the regular meeting of September 1, 1976 MOTION: Councilman Ambarian moved, seconded by Councilman Sweet, for approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of September 1, 1976, as distributed. Motion passed unanimously. E. CORRESPONDENCE E-1: Telegram from Senator Stevens Mayor Elson advised that a telegram had been received from Senator Stevens advising the City that he had received word that EDA would waive the meter j requirement on the EDA/City of Kenai Water Well Project. Also, it was indicated that EDA would make available additional funds in the amount of $86,000 to aid In the construction of the project. . F . OLD BUSINESS None G. NEW BUSINESS G-1: Bills to be paid - Bills to be ratified Mr. Wise advised that all bills were budgeted items and recommended approval. MOTION: Councilman Ambarian moved, seconded by Councilman Sweet, for approval of bills to be paid as listed and approval for ratification for those items as listed. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. 0-2: Ordinance No. 312-76 - Establishing Procedures for Sale of City Owned lands Mayor Elson read Ordinance No. 312-76 by title only as copies had been made available to the public. "An ordinance of the Council of the City of Kenai establishing procedures for the sale of City -owned lands". ■ t KENAI CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MERTING, SEPTEMBER 15, 1976 PAGE 5 W MOTION: Councilman Ambarian moved, seconded by Councilman Whelan, for introduction of Ordinance No. 312-76, an ordinance of the Council of the City of Kenai establishing procedures for the sale of City -owned lands, as amended. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. G-3: Resolution No. 76-48 - Establishing Depositories & Authorized Signatures Mayor Elson read Resolution No. 76-48 by title only as copies had been made avail- able to the public. "A resolution establishing depositories for municipal funds and establishing the authorized signatures for depositories or withdrawing of funds from said depositories". Mr. Wise advised that this resolution provided for the deletion of Acting City Manager, Phillip Aber, from the list of authorized signatures and adding the name of new City Manager, John E. Wise. MOTION: Councilman Ambarian moved, seconded by Councilman Sweet, for adoption of 01 Resolution No. 76-48, establishing depositories for municipal funds and establishing the authorized signatures for depositories or withdrawing of funds from said depositories. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. G-4: Resolution No. 76-49 - Certification of Population for City of Kenai Mayor Elson read Resolution No. 76-49, by title only as copies had been made available to the public. "A resolution of the Council of the City of Kenai certifying the census of the City of Kenai, Alaska, as of July 1, 1976, as 5, 223." Mr. Wise explained now this figure was derived and recommended approval. MOTION: Councilman Whelan moved, seconded by Councilman Sweet, for adoption of Resolution No. 76-49, certifying the census of the City of Kenai as July 1, 1976, at 5,223. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. i KENAI CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING, SEPTEMBER 15, 1976 PAGE 6 G-5: Resolution No. 76-50 - Division of corrections Lease of Kenai Jail Facility Mayor Elson read Resolution No. 76-50 by title only as copies were available for the public. "A resolution of the Council of the City of Kenai, Alaska, requesting that the Division of Corrections, State of Alaska, immediately lease and staff the City of Kenai Jail Facility. Mr. Wise advised that this resolution was prepared at the direction of the Council and would be, upon adoption, forwarded on to the Division of Corrections. MOTION: Councilman Sweet moved, seconded by Councilman Whelan, for adoption of Resolution No. 76-50, requesting that the Division of Corrections, State of Alaska, immediately lease and staff the City of Kenai Jail facility. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. G-6: Special Use Permit - N . J . PoDDIn construction Company a Ratification of Vote Mr. Wise reported to Council that this Special Use Permit had been extended in order for the N . J . Poppin Construction Company to store materials that had arrived earlier than anticipated. The Special Use Permit is for the right to use the building located on Lot 2, Block 18, in the Original Kenai Townsite from the 10th day of September to the 9th day of October, 1976 for a total fee of $100. Permittee may renew for an additional 30 days for a total fee of $100 under the same conditions and terms if they should so desire. MOTION: Councilman Sweet moved, seconded by Councilman Ackerly, for approval of issuance of Special Use Permit to N . J . Poppin Construction for a period of 30 days at a total fee of $100 and Council ratification of the vote resulting from a telephone poll conducted on Thursday, September 9th with regard to this matter. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. G-8: Assignment of Lease - Andy's Flying Service to United Bank of Alaska Mr. Wise advised that this assignment of lease from Andy's Flying Service, Inc. to the United Bank of Alaska on Lot 3, Block 1, General Aviation Apron, was for the purpose of securing the repayment of a loan. KENAI CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING, SEPTEMBER 15, 1976 PAGE 7 MOTION: i Councilman Ambarian moved, seconded by Councilman Morgan, for approval of assignment of Lease from Andy's Flying Service to the United Bank of Alaska on Lot 3, Block 1, General Aviation Apron. j Motion passed by roll call vote. Voting yes; Ackerly, Morgan, Whelan, Ambarian, and Elson . Voting no; Sweet. H. REPORTS i H-1 City Manager's Report City Manager's Report #1, dated September 15, 1976, as submitted by City Manager John E . Wise is attached as an addendum to these minutes and hereby becomes a part of the official transcript of the Council proceedings on September 15, 1976. c H-2: City Attorney's Report r (a) PEP Suit - the Ci 's offer was conve yed eyed to the State, however, they have not 4 responded as of this date. i (b) Kenai Property Owner's Association Suit - Judge did remand properties owned by 21 persons back to the Council for reassessment and dismissed the others who did not submit an objection either orally or in writing. City has choice of either appealing or reassessing the properties. City Attorney Williams requested that this matter be taken up in an Executive Session MOTION: Councilman Morgan moved, seconded by Councilman Whelan, that Council adjourn Immediately into an Executive Session for consideration of the Kenai Property Owner's suit. Motion passed unanimously. RECONVENE Mayor James Elson called the regular meeting of the Kenai City Council back to order at 10: 20 p.m. MOTION: Councilman Whelan moved, seconded by Councilman Morgan, that the Council of _ the City of Kenai accept the order remanding certain properties for reassessment and direct the Attorney to petition the Court to rescind the order setting pre-trial pp� KENAI CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING, SEPTEMBER 15, 1976 PAGE. 8 conference and to declare the order remanding the properties as final judgement in the case and this be subject to procedural approval by the Attorney of record. At this time, Councilman Ambarian wished to express as to the reason he would vote against this motion in that it was his belief that this was not a fair and equitable settlement of the situation wherein only certain property owners were named and the remainder dismissed because they failed to submit their objections in writing to the Court. QUESTION: Motion passed by roll call vote. Voting yes; Ackerly, Sweet, Morgan, Whelan, and Elson. Voting no; Ambarian, H-3: Mayor's Report None H-4: City Clerk's Report City Clerk, Sue Peter, advised Council that Mrs. DePorest would be conducting a tour of the new library facility for the City Manager on Thursday at 2: 00 p.m. and any members of Council wishing to be in attendance were welcome to do so. Also, Mrs. Peter reported that a sample of the up -coming ballot was submitted to members of Council and if any Council member had questions concerning the ballot to please advise. H-5: Finance Director's Report Mr. Kinney advised that his report was included in the City Manager's Report 41. H-6: Planning a Zoning Commission's Report Councilman Ambarian reported that the public hearing on the request for a Conditional Use Permit for Kenai Baptist Temple was held and the request was denied for the building to be used as either a church or a school. H-7: Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly's Report Mayor Elson reported that among the items for consideration at the Assembly meeting of September 7, 1976, was that the Assembly turned down Ord. 76-49, an ordinance concerning rezoning within the City of Homer. Passed by the Assembly were ordinances 76-50, amending KPB 16.04.040 to provide for public hearing outside the boundaries of a proposed service area when facilities in the area are not adequate KENAI CITY COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING, SEPTEMBER 15, 1976 PAGE 9 to hold the public meeting; Ord. 76-52, an ordinance making a supplemental appropri- ation for the insurance program for the Kenai Borough and Borough School District. ` Ordinance 76-54, authorizing indebtedness by the issuance of General Obligation Bonds in an amount not to exceed $20,645,000 for the purpose of constructing and equipping several schools in the Borough was set for hearing. Mayor Elson also advised that a Sales Tax Committee meeting was scheduled September 21 at 10 a.m. at the Borough building. I. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD I-1: Mr. David Thornton Mr. Thornton expressed his gratitude to the Council for their action with regard to the Kenai Property Owners Association. JJI-2: Mr. Bob Jackson I Mr. Jackson also thanked Council for taking action with regard to the Kenai Property Owners Suit and also stated that people joining together were effective. i 1-3: Mrs. Vi Rimer Mrs. Rimer, a member of the Kenai Property Owners Association, who did not submit her objection and who was then not included in the 21 property owners whose property would be reassessed asked Council H they would not do something for these property owners as their property was unfairly assessed and should also be re-evaluated without Court order. Mayor Elson stated that the Council would not be able to make a comment with regard to this matter at this time. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Elson suggested that Council hold an Executive Session to discuss travel and moving expenses with new City Manager John Wise. Mr. Wise requested that this be postponed until such time he had estimates and figures to present to Council. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to be brought before the Council of the City of Kenai, Alaska, Mayor Elson adjourned the meeting at 10:40 p.m. Respectfully submitted, (9 (�14 S C. Peter, City Clerk f CITY MANAGER'S REPORT - #I September 15, 1976 Administration - Finance i 1. Kenai Property Owners Association Enclosed to a Position Paper relative to the Kenai Property Owners Association's i legal suit against the City pertinent to several Assessment Districts. This Position Paper, inasmuch as it relates to a lawsuit, should be considered confidential and the matter should be discussed in an Executive Session. i 2. Insurance You will find also as an enclosure a roport on various insurance policies of _ the City as of this date. The important fact to recognize is that the City is under -budgeted for this type of activity. We will have to provide additional funding so we may have adequate insurance coverage. At the next Council . meeting, we will have prepared a resolution for the transfer of funds. i 3. Manager's Appointment - Resolution I have placed on the agenda a resolution for formal appointment of myself as City Manager. This, I believe, will legally provide the vehicle for proper appointment and operation as City Manager. One item I would like to discuss with Council, perhaps in an Executive Session, is the question over movement of my household goods inasmuch as the cost will far exceed the amount of money appropriated. 4. Depositories On the agenda is a resolution to provide my name as an addition signature - wise to t ;s several depositories of the City. t ' 5. Population Data Relative to the State Revenue Sharing program, data we have worked up Illustrates figures which are most beneficial to the City and it should be certified by the Council. The additional information we need to submit the State Revenue Sharing Application are roads now being worked up which we must be very careful on to insure that these roads can be verified. i 6. Bureau of Land Management Representatives from the Bureau of Land Management were in the office :�• '�aw ':�r - -- —ate" CITY MANAGER'S REPORT Ol - Page Two the other day relative to two tracts which were purchased by the City at a reduced cost under a specified Federal program providing for Public or Recreational use. There to a question as to whether both of these tracts are, in fact, being used for the purposes stated in the application. We are reviewing the projects and will have a report for the Council and for the Bureau of Land Management, hopefully, by the next Council meeting, 7. Baptist Temple Mr. Stock, representing the Baptist Temple, dropped in to the office and questioned whether or not the City might reconsider its denial of the Conditional Use request if, in fact, the Temple had a contract to sell the property and building In question to someone say perhaps in .Tune of next year. Assuming that they had a contract to sell it was deemed possible by myself that the Planning Commission may well grant a temporary periodic use. S. Personnel Rules and Regulations I have enclosed a Position Paper trying to eliminate some of the questions that I have with reference to the Personnel Rules and Regulations. I would request that a work session be held to provide the Administration with some guidelines on these several questions. 9. ADAP Study The consultants will be in Kenai on the 28th and 29th of September as well as the FAA Planning Representative and we will review and proceed on the initial design stuffy, I plan to request an Advisory Commission meeting on the night of the 28th to review the Consultant's plans and to provide input to the consultant. Regretably, this is in conflict with the Chamber of Commerce visit from Seattle and necessarily this is the only time we can expect the consultant to be available. 10. Kalifonsky Subdivision This subdivision final platting was reviewed by the Planning Commission Thursday evening. I was present at that meeting and noticed that a 30 ft. right-of-way was being recommend for approval for this particular tract. In my thinking on the matter later I realized that we were accepting a 30' right-of-way street on the presumption that at some future date the other 30' adjacent tract would be dedicated to the C y , This, I believe, is an erroneous assumption in that the property could change hands, the development could perhaps never occur and we would be stuck with a 30' right-of-way. I have written the Borough requesting that a change be made in the plat requiring a 60' right -of --way at this time from within this final plat. 'J 6 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT #1 - Page Three 11. Senior Citizens Nutritional Meal Program Administration has been briefed on the program -- we have some questions as to implementation of same and we expect to have the complete program pre- pared for Council at the next regular meeting. 12. Land Sale Ordinance The Land Sale Ordinance prepared by the Attorney for guidance as to the development and conduct of land sales. This has a specific bearing on the question, I believe, which has been active within the City on the foreclosure of the Western Auto property. The point at hand being that foreclosed property cannot be leased inasmuch as we do not have a final clear title. A question is when the City takes the land for public use, which we have not yet done in this case, could we then use it under an enterprise system as leasing it to a private party. The Attorney is researching this particular matter and hopefully we will have a legal opinion on this for this evening's meeting. Department of Public Works 1. Forest Drive Water Line Forest Drive Water Line has been complicated by the fact that the Borough is also putting in on 5th Street a drainage line connecting the Sears Elementary School with the existing drainage main. Both programs are proceeding adequately however, there has been a problem in coordination between the two projects and the school, At this time, we are proceeding e,.tremely well on the water line and presume the project will be completed in the not too distant future. Access to the school to now open and will remain open with no further problems for the school itself. The next problem of any significance will be when the tie is made at Redoubt Avenue. At that time, we will again have to out the water off for the western section of the City. 2. Senator Stevens' Telegram As you have been advised Senator Stevens has informed the City by telegram that EDA will provide the additional $88, 000 required for the water project and that the EDA has agreed to drop the meter requirement. 3. Little Ski-Mo There is a problem relating to sewer access to the Ski-Mo building being constructed in the Gusty Subdivision. The problem is essentially is that we do not have records as to where the sewer line terminates and whether or not the property now leasing has direct access to that line. Our records indicate that the basic constructed line under City control terminated at Main Street mid -way "- 1 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT #1 - Page hour in the Tesoro lot. From thence, an extension was made up on Birch Avenue. However, we have no record of who made the extension or how far it extends. We are endeavoring to locate whoever did the work so that we can determine exactly what the nature of the problem is. 4. Water and Sewer Permit Schedule Ordinance We ask that this ordinance be tabled at this time, preferably prior to the public hearing. We are not satisfied as to the viability of the rate schedule or whether or not we have identified all variety of rates that should be applied. Until we can complete our analyzation it is best that the ordinance be tabled. Hopefully, by the next meeting we shall have completed our ,study and have an acceptable amendment prepared. B. Public Employment Act Application forms have been received and are being reviewed to determine our requirements to comply with the Act. We are coordinating the unemployment data with the Borough to insure that we have data which can be and will be certified by the State. We are reviewing the cost estimates of the reservoir to insure that we are providing sufficient requests for sufficient funds that will meet inspection and other administrative expenses as well as inflate the construction costs due to the probable rise in construction costs, S. Library The Contractor is acting upon the list of deficiencies -- notably the steps and other deficiencies within the building. 7. Dog Pound Footings are in and the slab is to be laid today. S. Pre -construction conference with EDA and Contractors on the Well Project We expect clearance by P.DA this afternoon and should shortly be able to issue the notice to proceed. 9. Water Outage On Tuesday at the Well House, apparently a cover on our transformer was dislodged, presumably by the wind. It fell and made contact with the electric terminals resulting in a short which caused a water outage. We were able to get prompt response by Homer Electric and within an hour and a half, electricity was restored and we started to re -build water pressure in the system. Respectfully subpsitted, - ---- John E. Wise, City Manager .e-- 8 . LY MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: CITY OF KENAI %1e)d Oar4W 4 4iai4a,„ P. O. BOX 580 KINM, ALASKA v44i i TELEPHONE 283 • 753o Honorable Mayor & City Council John E. Wise, City Manager September 15, 1976 KENAI PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION The agenda carries the above organization as "Scheduled to be Heard". It is presumed that they will speak in reference to the recent court decision limiting the number of property owners who may obtain relief and directing the City to insure the provisions of the City Charter are adhered to in limiting assessments is so as not to exceed 25% of the property value. We have analyzed the names listed and identified all applicable properties; on some approximately 75 individual assessments. Using Borough assessment values, we could meet objections by writing off some $16,610.81 on some 29 individual billings. Some of these 29 individual billinge are clearly in excess of the 25% limitation. Others with detail study could perhaps be reduced to a smaller sum. However, the cost to the City to properly analyze these properties could be excessive for the benefit gained. What is interesting is the fact that the City has three (3) assessment district projects as yet unapproved to the tune of $121,000 which should be confirmed. Currently the City to paying for these unconfirmed assessments. Recommend: 1. Assessments be corrected on the 29 individual assessment billings - re 25% limitation. 2. Assessment Districts W-3, W-4, and S-4 be confirmed subject to verification of 25% limitation in the expected amount of $120, 000. John E . Wise, City Manager JEW: sp I N CITY OF KVNAI i n The following insurance policies for FY 70-77 have boon received by i� the City of Konai, Alaska. ` Policy # Premium 12440 Airport Owners a Operators Liability $ 1,572.50 PPL 3506702 Police Professional Liability 1,522.20 AQP 146810 Package Policy (Fire & General Liability, personal 54,118.00* property including auto, ambulance malpractice, and public officials & employees) $ 57,212.70 •Of this amount, only $40,000 has been billed. Yet to be received, are the following policies and premium amounts: i Workman's Compensation Umbrella Coverage (First Layer) Umbrella Coverage (Second Layer) I The budgeted amount for insurance is $50,817 in the FY 76-77 Budget. J $50,817 Budget $50,817 57,213 Less Premium to date 44,037 ! ( 8,306) Over Budget at 0/15/70 ; 0,760 Balance as of 0-15-70 i Premiums on the Umbrella policies arc based on the limits of liability on the basic policies and thoso should be received in the near futuro. A transfer of funds from contingency to non -departmental insurance will have to be mado in order to cover the amounts over budget. FY 76-77 Budget - Contingency $35,971 Resolution No. 76-36 - Foreclosed Property $ US Resolution No. 70-38 - City Mgr, Interviews 21226 Resolution No. 76-43 - Care Center Donation 2,74 (5_ Balance - 9-15-76 $30,887 f „f i a e r� HE F e 7 MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: CITY OF KENAI " Cad eap 4"„ P. O. {OK 610 KINAI, ALASKA 99611 TKLIP140N/ 419 • 7696 Honorable Mayor s City Council John F. Wise, City Manager September 15, 1976 PERSONNEL REGULATIONS Personnel Regulations, as they now exist, consist of nearly 150 pages. They are extremely detailed but yet omit a significant number of items -- in particular, some of the benefits currently provided employees. In special concern, the regulations only relate to Classified omployoos and not to the Council or other appointed officials; Manager, Attorney, or City Clerk. There are omissions relative to Police and Fire, for whom basic rules should be established by the Council and yet there's no delegation of authority to the Police or Fire Chief. Other areas of concern are: 8. Merit steps b . Longevity c, Probationary periods d. Appointment of Acting personnel, i.e. Acting Manager, Acting Finance Director and other temporary assignments o, Overtime and compensating time f. vacation accrual - limits and use of sick leave g. Borrowing of sick leave by newly hired h. Training I. Benefits -- what and how provided The above are not all inclusive and do have a direct relation to personnel cost. Therefore, for them to be resolved, there would be an effect on the pay plan of the City. Before proceeding on revising these regulations, I would like to discuss these and other specific items with you, the Council, to obtain a policy understanding.