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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974-07-17 Council MinutesTA G -D AGI1NDA REGULAR MEETING, KRNAI CITY COUNCIL JULY 17, 3974, 8:00 P.M. KENAI LIBRARY PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PAGE A: ROLL CALL 1 B: PUBLIC HEARINGS: NONE C: PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD: NONE 1. 2. 3. 0: MINUTES 1. Minutes of Regular Meeting, July 3, 1974. 1 E: CORRESPONDENCE NONE 1. 2. 3. F: OLD BUSINESS 1. Artesian Well 02/Water Project - Harold Galliett 4 2. Peninsula Oilers Baseball 1-2 3. 4. S. 6. 7. S. 0: NEW BUSINESS 1. Bills to be paid - bills to be ratified 2 ' 2. Change Order 01 - Airport Security Poncingg� 3. Request for -Wince, 2; payment Cortholl-j2,035.11 2 4. Petroleum Did Opening 3 S. Request for payment - Aspeotis Const. $6,016.06.73-W1 6. Proposal for additional insurance coverages 3 7. 8. 0. 10. ' 11. 12. 14. 15. H: REPORTS 1. City Manager's Report a. Airport Socur% Fencing 4 b. Kenai River Bridgo Crossing 4-S c. Boat Ramp Access Road S d. Kaknu S/D - W 6 S Projecti S e. 2. City Attorney's Report 6 3. Mayor's Report NONE 4. City Clerk's Report NONE S. Finance Director's Report 6 6. Planning 4 Zoning's Report NONE 7. Borough Assemblymen's Report 7 I: PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD: 1. Mrs. Schambor 7 2. , 3. k-A MINUTES KENAI CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JULY 17, 1974 8:00 P.M. KENAI LIBRARY The Council gave the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL: Members present - H . J . Steiner *, Robert Bielefeld, James Doyle, A. L. Hudson, Tru McGrady *, Robert Norene and Mayor C. E. Johnson. * In late. Members absent - None. B: PUBLIC HEARINGS J C: D: E: F: F-1: F-2: None. PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD: None. MINUTES The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 3, 1974, were approved as distributed. None. OLD BUSINESS Artesian Well #2/Water Project - Harold Galllett Mr. Galllett is not present at this time. There were no objections to hearing this later on the Agenda. Peninsula Oilers Baseball Councilman Norene stated the Committee is diligently looking Into lands. The acreage by the High School was offered to the Kenaitze Indians. This Is choice residential land. The Committee is looking over State lands and possibly F.A.A. lands. They would pay fair market lease value. The Iowa State College have a complete layout with complete park facilities with ten fields. The Committee appreciates the continued help of the City. We have not finalized our plans as yet. W MINUTES, KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING, JULY 17, 1974 Page two F - 2 - Peninsula Oilers Baseball - continued G: G-1: G - 2: G-3: G - 4: Councilman Bielefeld stated a percentage of the receipts could be the ansv Mayor Johnson asked if F.A.A. properties are saleable. Mr. Elson said with F.A.A. approval and the money going for airport purposes. Mayor Johnson Introduced Roland Lynn, the new City Manager, who enti the meeting at this time. Mayor Johnson introduced two young men, Mr. Brannon and Mr. Graves, are earning the citizen's awards in the Boy Scouts. He urges each Counc to help with any questions the young men may have. NEW BUSINESS Bills to be paid - bills to be ratified Mr. Chen went over the list of bills to be paid and bills to be ratified and recommends approval of payment. Norene moved and Hudson seconded to approve payment of bills and ratif payment of bills as listed on the Memo of July 17, 1974. The motion carri unanimously by roll call vote. Change Order #1 - Airport Security Fencing Mr. Elson stated the specified pipe gages are not available and the contra wishes to substitute gages. The engineers recommend approval of the cl order. Bielefeld moved and Doyle seconded to approve Change Order #1, Airpor Security Fencing. The motion carried unanimously by roll call vote. Request for payment - Wince, Corthell S Assoc. - $2,035.71 Mr. Chen stated the total has changed, due to Change Order #1. Hudson moved and Bielefeld seconded to approve payment of $2,035.71 to Wince, Corthell 6 Assoc. - Airport Security Fencing. The motion carried unanimously by roll call vote. Petroleum Bid Opening * Steiner in now. MINUTES, KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING, JULY 17, 1974 Page three G - 4 - Petroleum Bid Opening - continued Mr. Chen reported six companies were invited to bid. Two companies responded with "no bid". Doyle's Fuel Service responded with a bid for regular gas at $.371 and heating oil $.0346 with no bid on the remainder. Mr. Chen recommends Council award the bid to Doyle's Fuel Service for regular gas and heating fuel and authorize Administration to negotiate for the other Items. Hudson moved and Steiner seconded to award the bid on regular gas and heating oil to Doyle's Fuel Service and negotiate on the other Items. The motion carried by roll call vote with Doyle abstaining. G - S: Request for payment - Aspeotis Const. - $6,016.06 - 73-W1 Mr. Elson stated this is an estimate and not a final payment. It appears proper. Doyle moved and Bielefeld seconded to pay Aspeotis $6,016.06 for 73-W1 if criteria has been met. Councilman Bielefeld felt more than 2€S should be withheld. Mr. Chen stated that was the way the contract was written. Mr. Elson stated the State has accepted the road. The water line has been in use. The motion carried unanimously by roll call vote. G - 6: Proposal for additional insurance coverages Mr. Chen reported he has negotiated with Oberts Insurance for four additional coverages, 1) Misc. errors and omissions; 2) ambulance I malpractice; 3) extend personal injury coverage and 4) advertising liability. He recommends Council award the additional coverage to Oberts Insurance Co. Norene moved and Bielefeld seconded the City of Kenai award the additional Insurance coverage on the items as listed to Oberts Insurance Co. in the 4 amount of $1, 327. _ . * McCrady in now. f Councilman Hudson asked if Mr. Chen is satisfied with the insurance coverage. Mr. Chen stated he was completely satisfied. is The motion carried by roll call vote with McGrady and Johnson abstaining. 1 EM MINUTES, KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING, JULY 17, 1974 Page four F - 1: Artesian Well #2/Water Project - Harold Galliett Mr. Galliett stated the first element of the project is to go over the existing artesian well. The pump is pumping sand and will be corrected. Piping will be re -arranged so sand will not get in the booster pump. The second element is building a 12" water main to connect with the existing main to go to artesian well #2. The third element is the construction of the new artesian well #2. The well will be approximately 300' deep with a 12" stainless steel inner casing. The well house from the old well #1 will be moved and the 60,000 gallon storage tank will be moved. There will be three pumps 1 - 200 gal. per min. and 2 - 500 gal. per min. l He further stated he needs to meet with the Environmental Conservation Dept. to get approval of Plans and Specs. They declined to approve the asbestos cement pipe. There is $20,000 difference between the asbestos cement pipe and cast iron pipe. The City has used asbestos cement pipe satisfactorily before. He will try once more to convince the Environmental Conservation Dept. Mr. Galliett stated the new City Manager will be coming and he would like to bring the material down and go over the entire project with him. He would advertise for bids when given the word. He asked if the City had funds. Mr. Chen stated there will be $400,000 to $500,000. Councilman Steiner felt Mr. Gal liett should prepare a proper letter to make y appeal to use asbestos cement pipe. There were no objections. Councilman Doyle asked If we have all the right-of-ways. Mr. Galliett stated he would check into that. He thinks we have most of them. After further discussion, Mayor Johnson asked Mr. Galliett to get with the City Manager and bring back their recommendations so we can go to bid. REPORTS City Manager's Report Airport Security Fencing Mr.. Elson stated the contractor has been given the notice to proceed on the Airport Security Fencing. The contractor has started the clearing. Kenai River Bridge Crossing Mr. Elson reported there is a problem with 2 manholes and 2 water valves In the road right-of-way to the bridge. They need raised and adjusted. The City can do the digging but not the compacting and paving. He has contacted Burgess Construction to see if they were interested and they were reluctant. He stated he would let the major foreman do the work at a cost of $4,200. The crushed gravel is going on in 10 days. L MINUTES, KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING, JULY 17, 1974 Page five H - 1 - City Manager's Report - Kenai River Bridge Crossing - continued Mr. Chen stated Water 6 Sewer does have the money. 1) from the contingency fund and 2) get extra revenues in Water & Sewer. Steiner moved and McGrady seconded to transfer $4, 200 from the contingency fund to the proper -fund and authorize the City Manager to proceed. The motion carried unanimously by roll call vote. The Administration was directed to bring a supporting Resolution to the next Council Meeting. (c) Boat Ramp Access Road Mr. Elson reported we have reached the limit as far as construction is concerned. We have expended approximately $24,000. The road is approx. 1/3 completed. The two temporary people hired under this project will be terminated Friday. Councilman McGrady stated we should pursue the State for a grant. Council- man Norene stated another alternative is to make a trade with Coyle's for a shorter route. Mr. Elson stated that has been done, however, there is no final approval on the Coyle's Subdivision plat. Councilman Hudson stated one half will be on City land and one half on Coyle's land. Mayor Johnson stated it is on City land all the way. Council- man Hudson stated if it is not on City property, we need to get the paper work. Councilman Steiner stated if it is on Coyle's property, we do no more until It is squared away. This will be looked into before the next Council meeting. The Mayor called a five minute recess and reconvened the meeting at 9:15 P.M. (d) Kaknu S/D - W 6 S Project Mr. Elson reported the contractor on the Kaknu S/D water E sewer project came in and gave a proposal to correct the problem. Councilman. Hudson felt the Highway Dept. should be urged to fix the street lights that are out. Mr. Elson reported they stated they will do nothing this season because of material and back log. Perhaps they could install termporary lighting with overhead wiring. Councilman McCrady felt this is one of the first things the new City Manager should check on with Jack Spake, for the safety factor and perhaps change the mercury vapor over to sodium light. MINUTES, KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING, JULY 17, 1974 Page six f- H - 2: City Attorney's Report Mr. Baldwin reported he looked into landing fees for B . L. M . They are U. S. Agents and are not charged for landings. Mr. Baldwin proposes to review the leases on Airport lands. He has received files from the past City Attorney. He has not filed condemnation proceedings on the Wildwood Development land. The City is getting a new appraisal. He further reported in the case of Davis Industrial vs City of Kenai, he won't be able to hand the case. He handled the case when he worked for McCaskey. Councilman Steiner asked if the Tibbets garage was open on Forest Drive and was told It was open. He felt action should be taken. Councilman Norene asked If the City Attorney had a chance to go through the abatement and condemnation in old townsite. He Indicated he hasn't been all through them. He had a letter from a lawyer in Anchorage regarding this and spoke with the Fire Chief. Councilman Hudson asked if the building code could be used instead of condemnation. Mr. Baldwin stated if they are In violation, the City can go in and correct and charge the property. Councilman Doyle asked about Davis Industrial vs City of Kenai. Mr. Chen stated a man was sent down and worked on the Waukesha engine. They sent the City a bill for $265. This was not ordered by the City of Kenai. They stated the enginer wasn't installed properly and will not guaranty It. There was no objection to having the new City Manager investigate this. I � H - 3: Mayor's Report No report H - 4: City Clerk's Report No report. -.. - H - 5: Finance Director's Report -- - Mr. Chen stated he is working on the annual report to find the whole financial status of the City. He stated It looks optomistic and will inform ' Council within the next few meetings. 1 H - 6: Planning 6 Zoning's Report No report. MINUTES, KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING, JULY 17, 1974 Page seven H - 7: Borough Assemblymen's Report Assemblyman Johnson reported on the Assembly Meeting of July 16, 1974. Ordinance 74-32 - to provide that members of the Assembly representing first class cities be elected directly by the electorate of the cities, passed. Ordinance 74-39 - concerning refunding of school bonds, passed. Ordinance 74-40 - regarding $75, 00 indebtedness to North Kenai Fire Service Area for rescue operations, was introduced. The Assembly recelkrac+ a letter from Homer to take over the hospital. They were informed the Borough has no hospital powers. I: PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD: Mrs. Schamber Mrs. Schamber asked if Council has considered rules and regulations for the City Park. Mayor Johnson stated we have had a change of City Manager's and will get to it as soon as we can. Mrs. Schamber stated unknown persons have run campers off the road. A child saw some streakers. it is a big problem in the community. Mayor Johnson suggested a Study Session next week with the new City Manager. There were no objections to Tuesday night at 8:00 P.M. in the City Manager's office. McGrady moved and Hudson seconded to adjourn. There was no objection and was so ordered. MEETING ADJOURNED 9:45 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Sharon Loosli, City Clerk tJ