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PLEDGE, 01: ALLEGIANCE
A. HOLL CALL:
AGENDA APPROVAL.
B. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
I. Ordinance 7.63.75 - Providing for penalties for violation of
2. Airport rules and regulations,
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C. PERSONS PRRSENT SCJIEt1111,1?D 1.0 111, lll:%RD: ,
I. Oscar Thomas
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D. MINUTES:
1. Minutes of Regular Meeting of May 7, 1975. ,
E. CORRESPONDENCE:
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F. OLD BUSINESS: + ,
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C. NEW BUSINESS:
1, Bills to bepaid b ,tls to be r'atifind'. '
2. Ordinance No, 265.7S71;i Amending. the definition of "Taxicabs"
„ and establishing si¢p,.and body style restrictions for taxioabs.
3. Resolution No.'75-24•'r Fixingq Taxicab rates for the City of Kenai,
4. Resolution No. 75.2.5'•'iistabiishins a bond cash investment pool,
S. ROWUtion No. 75-26 -,Feasibility of need for, and ostimated
cos6. ResolutionmNo v75.27,- CommitmentCarl .Ofhmnirrtenanco of Beaver Loop Rd.
7- Asgignment of Lease from Falcon Aviation to Raven Transit.
S. Ordinanco 264-75 Presentation of 1975-76 Budget
9. Ordinance 266-75 - Water/Sewor Rate Increano
10. Ordinance 267.75 Sale-3 Ta,t Increase
11. Naming of new bridge t, access road
12, AAI - Lease of Airport Lands or Facilities
33. Council approval - disposal of FAA housing furniture
14.
is: Payment to carltractor • Airport Fencing Project
payment to Engineer Consult. Firm - Airport Fencing Project
N. REPORTS
I. City Manager's Report
2. City Attorney's Report
3. Mayor's Report
4, City Clerk's Report
S. Finance Director's Report
6, Planning 4 Zoning Commission's Report
7. Borough Assomblym»n's Report
1. PERSONS PRF,SEST NOT SCHEDULED TO BE 11EARD: ,
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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
KENAI CITY COUNCIL.
MAY 21, 1975 - 8:00 P.M.
PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING
The Council gave the Pledge of Allegiance
ROLL CALL:
Members Present: A. L. (Hudson, Richard Morgan, Ii. J.
Steiner, scar Thomas, Edward Ambarian, and James Elson.
Members Absent: James Doyle
AGENDA
AP7WAL:
There were no objections to the addition or deletion
of the following items to the agenda.
B-2 - Delete Appeal of Chester H. Cone
B-3 - Delete Appeal of Robert L. Borgon
C-1 - Add Oscar Thomas
G-9 - Add Ordinance 266-75 (Wator/Sower Rates)
G-10- Add Ordinance 267-75 (Sales Tax Increase)
G-11- Add Naming of now bridge $ access road
G-12- AAI - Lease of airport lands or facilities
G-13- Council approval - FAA housing furniture disposal
G-14- Pmt. to contractor - Airport Fencing Project
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G-15- Pmt. to Engr. firm - Airport Fencing Project
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
B-1:
Ordinance 263-75 - Providing for penalties for violation
of Airport rules and regulations
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City Attorney, C. R. Baldwin, recommended to the Council
that Ordinance 263-75 be amended by deleting all of
Section 1 (Regulations of Airport) as this section
appears in different form in the present Code.
Councilman Steiner moved, seconded by Councilman Thomas,
for adoption of Ordinance 263-75 as amended by the deletion
of Section 1.
The motion carried by roll call vote. Voting yes; Hudson,
Morgan, Steiner, Thomas, Ambarian, Elson.
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PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
C-1:
Mr. Oscar Thomas
Mr. Thomas advised that Kenai Utility Service Corporation
was intending to immediately file for a request of "rate
relief" with the Public Utility Commission. The exact
amount of this request had not yet been determined.
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D: MINUTES
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 7, 1975
There were no objections to the following amendments
to the minutes of the meeting of May 7, 1975:
1. Regarding the proper purchasing procedures -- the
materials in the fence could not be purchased without
following proper bidding procedures. However, the
fence can a purchased as a unit without following
such procedures. (See page 3)
2. Regarding the motion by Councilman Steiner, seconded
by Councilman Hudson -- should read as follows: (Pg. 4)
"......that Council go ahead and authorize $5,000 as
payment on account at this time without any conditions
and upon receipt of BOR funds, the additional $7,000
will be paid contingent upon free title in exchange."
The minutes were approved as corrected.
E: CORRESPONDENCE
There was no correspondence presented to Council.
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F: OLD BUSINESS
There was no old business to come before Council. s
G: NEW BUSINESS
G-1:
Bills to be paid - bills to be ratified
Councilman Morgan moved, seconded by Councilman Thomas,
that authorization by the City Council be given for payment
of the bills as presented.
The motion carried by roll call vote. Voting yes;
Hudson, Morgan, Steiner, Thomas, Ambarian, Elson.
G-2: Ordinance No. 265-75 - Amending the definition of "Taxicabs"
taxicabs
City Attorney, C. R. Baldwin, emphasized that this
Ordinance clearly defined that a taxicab can only be
a sedan and not a bus.
Councilman Steiner moved, seconded by Councilman Hudson,
for introduction of Ordinance No. 26S-75.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
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G-3: Resolution No. 75-24 - Fixing Taxicab rates for the
City of ena
This Resolution for an increase in taxicab rates was
recommended by the Kenai Public Vehicle Commission.
Council noted that there appeared to be some inconsistencies
in the rates as presented and instructed the City Attorney
to adjust the discrepancies accordingly.
Councilman Steiner moved, seconded by Councilman Ambarian,
to table Resolution No. 75-24 until the Resolution has
been corrected as requested by Council.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
G-4: Resolution No. 75-25 - Establishing a bond cash investment
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pool
Finance Director, John O'Connor, requested this resolution
so that the City of Kenai is in compliance with the i
restriction requirements of the bond ordinances relating
to the General Obligation Bonds and Terminal Revenue Bonds.
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Council felt there needed to be some deletions and additions
to the Resolution and took the following action.
Councilman Thomas moved, seconded by Councilman Hudson,
for the adoption of Resolution No. 7S-2S with the following
amendments: Delete the third paragraph of Page One !
WHEREAS, the City is still in violation of these requirements; F
and , adjust paragraph S to read "WHEREAS, the City realizes
that a concerted effort over a period of time would be
required to remedy such situation", the 9th paragraph of
Page One should reaTITinancial procedures shall be estab-
lished by resolution, and as prescribed by the American
Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Municipal
Finance Officers Association, in order........".
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
G-S: Resolution No. 75-26 - Feasibility of need for and esti-
mated costs of Improvement District Car lstrom S D.
As there has been no written expression of need by the
property owners in the area for an Improvement District,
Council felt the City should not proceed without consensus
of the property owners from the area in question.
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Councilman Steiner moved, seconded by Councilman Ambarian,
that Resolution No. 75-26 be tabled until such time a
written request for the City to proceed is received from
the property owners in the Carl F. Ahlstrom S/D.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
G-6: Resolution No. 75-27 - Commitment of the City of Kenai for
maintenance of Beaver Loop Road when the State of Wra--sRa
paves an evelops the drainage system
Councilman Thomas moved, seconded by Councilman Steiner,
for the adoption of Resolution No. 75-27 with the amendment
that the Resolution read all of Beaver Loop Road.
The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
Councilman Morgan advised the Council that a representative
from the Office of the Governor had reported at the Chamber
of Commerce luncheon that both Forrest Drive and Beaver Loop
would be paved this construction season by the Department
of Highways.
G-7: Assignment of lease from Falcon Aviation to Raven Transit
This constitutes the lease of counter space in the Kenai
Municipal Airport terminal and the assignment of this
lease from Falcon Aviation to Raven Transit until the
expiration date of the lease of June 30, 1975.
Administration recommended authorization.
Councilman Steiner moved, seconded by Councilman Thomas,
for approval of Assignment of Lease from Falcon Aviation
to Raven Transit.
Motion passed unanimously with roll call vote with
Councilman Hudson abstaining.
G-8: Ordinance 264-75 - Presentation of 1975-76 Budget
City Manager. R. D. Lynn, in his budget message to the
Council advised that the proposed 197S-76 budget would
require an 18.9 Mill levy, 3% Sales Tax and 331 increase
in water/sewer rates if so adopted.
Councilman Ambarian moved, seconded by Councilman Morgan,
for introduction of Ordinance 264-75 with the following
amendment: page 2 -- show a break between the Fire
Department and Communications (Fire Department $290,475
and Communications $76,977)
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(G-8: Ordinance 264-75 -- continued)
Motion passed by roll call vote.
The Public Hearing on the budget will be held on
Wednesday, June 4, 1975.
G-9: Ordinance 266-75 - Water/Sewer Rate_Increase
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This Ordinance,if adopted, would increase the water/
sewer rates by 33%.
Councilman Steiner stated that he felt it was not necessary
to declare an emergency in the enactment of this Ordinance.
Councilman Ambarian moved, seconded by Councilman Steiner,
for the introduction of Ordinance 266-75, with the amend-
ment "and declaring an emergency" be deleted from the
Ordinance.
Motion passed unanimously with roll call vote.
G-10: Ordinance 267-75 - Sales Tax Increase
This Ordinance entails increasing the present sales tax
levy from one percent to three percent. The percentage
would be broken down as follows: 1% - Municipal Operations,
1% - debt service and 1% to eliminate prior years' deficit.
Councilman Steiner moved, seconded by Councilman Thomas,for
the introduction of Ordinance 267-75, with the amendment
of the Ordinance by deleting the words "and declaring an
emergency".
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
G-11: Naming of new bridge and access road
At the request of the State Highway Department so that
appropriate signs could be prepared, the Kenai Planning $
Zoning Commission was asked to select a name for the new
bridge and access road. The Planning Commission recommends
the following for Council approval:
Kenai River Bridge
Beluga Drive
Council felt that the name Beluga Drive was not within the
set standards for naming City streets and referred the
matter back to the Planning Commission for further discussion.
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(G-11: Naming of new bridge F access road - continued)
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Councilman Ambarian moved, seconded by Councilman Hudson,
to accept the Planning $ Zoning Commission's recommendation
of naming the new bridge the "Kenai River Bridge".
Motion passed unanimously by Council.
Councilman Ambarian moved, seconded by Councilman Hudson,
that the naming of the access read be tabled and referred
back to the Planning & Zoning Commission.
Motion passed unanimously by Council.
G-12: AAI - Lease of airport lands or facilities
This lease from Alaska Aeronautical Industries is for
renewal of space in the Kenai Municipal Airport terminal.
The lease is for a period of five years.
After reviewing the space allocated for AAI in the Terminal
Council felt there were some discrepancies in space leased
and referred the matter to Administration for determination
of the exact area being leased by AAI.
Councilman Hudson moved, seconded by Councilman Steiner,
to table approval of the application for lease by AAI '
until the exact area leased is determined. a
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. is
G-13: Council approval - disposal of FAA housing furniture
Administration recommended this item be tabled until such
time an inventory of FAA housing furniture could be made
available for Council review. Decision approved unanimously
by Council.
G-14: Payment to contractor - Airport Fencing Project
Final inspection by the Public Works Director and
representatives of Wince-Corthell will be completed
at the end of this week.
Councilman Hudson moved, seconded by Councilman Steiner,
that payment be made to Aspeotis Construction in the amount
of $32,207.53.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
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G-15: Payment to Engineering Consulting firm - Ai.1, t Fencing
Project
As the engineering work on the Airport Fencing Project
has been completed, both Administration and the Public
Works Director, recommended that payment be made to the
Engineering Consulting Firm.
Councilman Hudson moved, seconded by Councilman Steiner,
that payment in the amount of $3,000 be made to Wince-
Corthell for their services on the Airport Fencing Project.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
G-16: Airport Lighting Control Panel Project
Public Works Director, Phillip Aber, advised the Council
that the City had advertised for bid on the Airport Lighting
Control Panel Project and had received no responses. Mr.
Aber reported that it was agreeable with the FAA for the City
to negotiate with a contractor.
Councilman Hudson moved, seconded by Councilman Morgan,
that the City Manager negotiate with a local firm, if possi-
ble, or a firm to complete the wiring.
Councilman amended his motion to state "...City Manager
negotiate with a licensed contractor.....". Amendment
approved by Councilman Morgan, who had seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
H: REPORTS
H-1: City Manager's Report
City Manager, R. D. Lynn, reported that he had filed an
Impact Statement with the State and it is presently being
reviewed. He felt he would have some type of answer next
week.
Regarding the CAP Hangar -- work was being planned to
fulfill the City's commitment on the original agreement
with the Civil Air Patrol.
After completion of the budget, Finance Department should
finalize BOR projects for reimbursement to City.
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H-2 City Attorney's Report
Contacted Carl Walter, Anchorage Attorney, with regard
to Kenai Property Owners vs. City. Motion to dismiss case
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City Attorney's Report -- continued)
will be heard July 2, 1975. If motion is granted, we will
file foreclosure action on an additional $70,000 to $100,000
in assessments. If motion is denied, foreclosure proceedings
will be kept in limbo until hearing onthe merits.
George Filler Case (Civic Center) - trial will be held on
u y , 5, n nchorage and will be handled by attorney
Karl Walters.
The typing of the code has been finalized. Indexing and
table of contents is underway.
City has received only one response to advertisement for
Attorney -- applicant not a member of the Alaska State Bar.
Legal Department has instituted the initial step in assess-
ment foreclosures by sending out letters that would amount _
to in excess of $150,000.
H-3:
Mayor's Report
No Mayor's Report _
H-4:
City Clerk's Report
?do City Clerk's Report
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H-S:
Finance Director's Report
An additional $20,000 in assessments has been turned over to
the City Attorney for legal action.
Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Co. will be conducting interim
type work in the City during the middle part of July and
will return the middle of August to conduct the audit.
The statements should be out by September 30, 1975.
The April Financial Statement will be typed within the next
two days and distributed to Council upon completion.
H-6:
Planning $ Zoning Commission's Report
The Chamber of Commerce has asked the aid of the Commission
in selecting a suitable site for their information center.
Vic Tyler requested permission to remove a mobile home
presently on his property and replace with a new one.
His application was denied and Mr. Tyler advised that he
would appeal the Commission's decision.
Two preliminary plats were approved. One final plat approved.
MINUTES, KENAI CITY COUNCIL, MAY 21, 1975
H-7: Borough Assemblyman's Report
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Councilman Steiner reported on the actions of the
Borough Assembly at their meeting of May 20, 1975.
Several Ordinances for introduction and hearing were
presented to the Assembly as well as action taken on
various school matters including confirming the results
of the Special Election of February 25 - School Bond Issue -
and approval of expenditures for school construction
and purchase of lands for school use.
Mr. John Noyce and Mrs. Beverly Fillio were confirmed
as new members of the Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning
Commission. The Assembly also unanimously passed the
rezoning within the City limits of Kenai for a Conservation
area. ,
Ordinance providing $10,000 Property Tax Exemption
for Residences failed to make introduction.
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The Assembly also voted in favor of exempting banks and
savings institutions from charging a 3% sales tax on I
services provided to their customers.
I: PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
None
There being no further business, the Regular Meeting of the Council
of the City of Kenai adjourned at 10:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
SilePeter, Acting City er
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