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"EWLAR MEETING, KIINAI CITY COUNCIL
Flit;RUARY 17, 1972, 8:00 P.M.
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01' ALLEGIANCE
A:
ROLL
CALL
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PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD:
1.
2.
3.
C:
MINUTES
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1.
Regular Meeting of January 19, 1972
D:
CORRESPONDENCE
1.
Fisher - Hearing Kenai - February 18-19 -
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Senate Resource Committee
2.
Cambell - State Department of Highways
Kenai River Bridge
3.
Fisher - State Department of Highways - Beaver
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Loop, Forest Drive, Redoubt Avenue and North
Kenai Road
4.
Fisher - Assistant Welfare Worker - Kenai
S.
6.
E:
REPORTS
1.
City -Manager's Report
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a. Things to do list - 1/19/72-"Connie" - Linck
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b. Wildwood Closure Thompson Contract
C. Budget
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d. Personnel Manual
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@, Alaska Municipal League
f.
City
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2.
Attorney's Report
None
3.
Mayor's Report
None
4.
City Clerk's Report
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S.
Finance Director's Report
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6.
Planning 4 Zoning's Report
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7.
Borough Assemblymen's Report-
F:
OLD
BUSINESS
1.
Inspection Report - Eadies, Larry's, The Casino,
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GFB AS4 4 S8, and the Inks - Liquor License Renewal
2.
Resolution 72-1 - Re-establishing participation in
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the Public Employees Retirement System
3.
4.
G:
NEW
BUSINESS
1.
Liquor License Renewal
6 - 7'
a. Rainbow Bar
b. Rig Bar
c. Black Gold Room
d. Harbor View Hotel
f. Pre -Flight Lounge
e Kenai Joe s Bar g g
2.
Application - Games of Skill 4 Chance - holy
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Assumption Church
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3.
City Recreation Program
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4.
Projects to push - Juneau and Washington D.C.
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S.
Fire Training Center
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6.
Medical 4 health Insurance - Councilmen
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7.
Terminal Lease Rates
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8.
9.
10.
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PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD:
CITIZEN'S GRIEVANCES AND REQUESTS:
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1.
Jim Elson
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MINUTES, KENAI CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 17, 1972
8:00 P.M. - KENAI LIBRARY
ROLL CALL:
Members present - Robert Bielefeld, James Doyle, James
orna ay W, Hugh Malone, Tru McGrady, Robert Norene,
Junior Councilman Tim Navarre *, and Mayor John
Steinbeck.
* In late.
Members absent - None
With consent of Council the following items were added
to the Agenda:
E - 1 (e) - Alaska Municipal League
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G - 1 (f) - Pre -Flight Lounge
G - 7 - Terminal Lease Rates
B:
PERSOPS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD:
C:
MINUTES
The Minutes of Regular Meeting of January 19, 1972 were
approved as presented.
D:
CORRESPONDENCE
D - 1
Fisher - Hearing Kenai - February 18 & 19 Senate Resource
Committee
While he was in Juneau he was in contact with Senator
Palmer. Senator Palmer mentioned that the State Resources
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Committee was going to hold a hearing at the Kenai Peninsula
Borough building, estimating 100 to 400 people in attendance.
Fisher Suggested the Kambe Theater, Mall Cinema, or the Elks
Lodge could handle 100 - 400 people much more comfortably.
Hornaday in now.
D - 2
Campbell -_ State _Department of Highways - Kenai River Bridge
Mr. Campbell enclosed a letter from the Federal Highway
Administration concerning the final environmental statement
for the Kenai River Crossing. The environmental statement is
being held pending receipt of E.P.A. comments and also
advises the statement lacks supporting documentation of
prior coordination with the U.S. Coast Guard on the develop-
ment of this project and environmental impact statement.
IN
MINUTES, KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 17, 1972 Page two
D - Correspondence - continued.
D - 3 Fisher - State Department of Highways - Beaverl000�oa
Forest Drive, Redoubt Avenue and NorthKenai Road
Fisher wrote the Highway Department maintains what is
known as a "Sufficiency Report". Beaverloop Road is a
State maintained route, not on the Federal Aid System.
North Kenai is identified as FAS 490.
Tim Navarre in now.
E: REPORTS
E - 1 City Manager's Report
(a) Things to do list , 1/19/72
E - S Report on City's Retirement
System Re -instated
F - 3 Set up meeting with owners
in Mommsen S/D Feb 22, 1972, 8:00 P.M.
F - 4 Memo to employees living
outside the City Done
G - 1 Pay Linck Thompson Done
G - 1 Report on Linck Thompson
contract C.M.'s Report
G - 3 Fire - Police Inspections,
Eadies, Larry's, Casino Bar,
GFB Enterprises $ Elks Club -Done
G - 6 Pay Wince, Corthell & Assoc.
$7,736.83 Done
G - 6 Pay Wince, Corthell $ Assoc.
$3,973.98 Done
H - 1 Report on Status of Connie C.M.'s Report
The main section of the "Connie" has been moved to
a temporary spot on the South end of the old
runway by the D.C. 71s.
The Airport Project (Linck Thompson - Engineers)
is a fully funded project. The City will be re-
imbursed by the Bureau of Land Management.
MINUTES, KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 17, 1972 Page three
E - 1 - City Manager's Report continued.
E - 1
(b) Wildwood Closure
Mr. Glotfelty reported work was started on the acquisition
of Wildwood Air Force Station several months ago and was
followed up with a trip -to Washington D.C. by Tom Russel,
John Steinbeck and himself. Tuesday they met with State
people, O.E.D.P. and Borough people. Yesterday they met
with the Federal team from Washington D.C. At the public
hearing Mr. Smalling explained to the public how they can
help the communities and the process to go through to
acquire Wildwood Air Force Station. If no one wants the
station, it will be sold at public auction to the highest
bidder.
Workshops were set up to discuss the various uses. Mr.
Glotfelty attended the workshop on Transportation.
The area within Wildwood should be reserved for future
airport expansion, 3,500 acres dedicated to airport use
to also include a future airport terminal building.
O.E.D.P. will be the coordinating agency.
Malone attended the workshop on Business Potentials.
He was disappointed there was no actual committments and
has reservations on O.E.D.P.'s ability because of shortage
of personnel and money. He was depressed on the outcome
of the meeting.
Hornaday attended the workshop on Education. A repre-
sentative from Health, Education & Welfare was present.
It is a complex process on how you get title. He agrees
with Malone, and was very depressed by the general tone.
Fisher attended the workshop related to housing. The
first priority was to support vocational education - low
cost housing for regional high school etc. He suggested
periodic meetings with O.E.D.P. and the State to keep the
information and concern flowing and get a plan to stop the
removal of equipment.
The City Manager reported he is more optomistic than the
other Councilmen. With lots of hard work we'll put the
package together. The State Administration is applying
fora $100,000 Grant to the Economic Development for
funding of O.E.D.P. to coordinate activities and use
plan of Wildwood Air Force Station.
MINUTES, KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 17, 1972 Page four
E - 1 - City Manager's Report continued.
E - 1
(c) Budget
The Administration is in the process of putting together
next years budget and will hold to the 7 mill level.
Salaries will be coordinated with Anchorage's. There
will be no salary increases for major department heads.
(d)
Personnel Manual
The personnel manual needs to be revised. The document
is hard to read and decipher. The Administration will
submit another document.
i (e)
Alaska Municipal League
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Mayor Steinbeck received a letter from the Board of
Director's, Alaska Municipal League, stating this year's
conference will be held in Anchorage, but are hopeful to
have a Board of Directors meeting in conjunction with the
Legislative Committee of the AML in Kenai this spring.
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Mr. Hornaday voiced his objection and would like to see
the City withdraw from the Municipal League. He requests
this be put on the next Council Agenda and to notify the
Alaska Municipal League.
(f)
Medical & Health Insurance - Councilmen
The City has paid in premiums for the City Councilmen
and found out unpaid Councilmen cannot be covered under
this policy. The premiums will be refunded and individ-
ual policies will be issued. Mr. Glotfelty suggests the
Council vote a nominal salary next October (say $5 or $10).
Elson reported the cost is nearly the same but the
coverage is less.
(g)
Audit
The Council will have copies of the audit before the
next meeting.
E - 2
City Attorney's Report
Mr. Fisher traveled to Juneau as City Attorney. The
Senate Resource Committee will hold a hearing in Kenai
February 18 and 19. Kenai has facilities capable of
handling 100 - 400 people.
MINUTES, KENAI. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 17, 1972 Page five
E - 2 - City Attorney's Report - continued.
Fisher visited the Highway Department concerning the
Kenai River Bridge and the paving of Beaverloop Road,
Forest Drive, Redoubt Ave. and North Kenai Road.
Mr. Fisher also spoke with Deputy Commissioner Emil
Notti regarding an Assistant Welfare Worker for Kenai.
E - 3
Mayor's Report
None
E - 4
City Clerk's Report
None
E - 5
Finance Director's Report
Mr. Glotfelty related Mr. Whelan has been sick the first
part of the week. He will have the Financial Report
by the first meeting in March.
E - 6
Planning $ Zoning's Report
The Commission needs two members appointed. The Mayor
will review the recommendations and make the appointments.
Mr. Elson reported the contract with the Borough Planning
and Zoning needs to be referred to Council. It is cloudy
and needs to be clarified.
The Kenai Planning $ Zoning Commission recommended the
proposed Borough Zoning Ordinance be submitted to the
Assembly for public hearings.
E - 7
Borough Assemblymen's Report
Malone reported on the Assembly Meeting of February 15, 1972.
The Assembly passed an Ordinance for rezoning within the City
of Seward allowing the Coast Guard Housing.
The Assembly delegated Jim Arness to meet with the Bristol
Bay Borough, February 28, 1972, regarding the proposed
road across the inlet.
The Chairman reported an increase in Federal funding for the
Russian Village Road from $30,000 to $80,000.
A Resolution was ratified regarding Fisheries Hearings by the
Senate Resource Committee.
MINUTES, KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 17, 1972 Page six
F: OLD BUSINESS
F - 1 Inspection �Report �- Eadies,Larry'sLThe Casino, GFB
94 4,'38 ancTt ie Elk�3� — LIquorLicense Renewal•
The Council was furnished with the Police and Fire
Chiefs' reports on Eadies, Larry's, The Casino, GFB
#54 & S8 and the Kenai Elks # 2425.
F - 2 Resolution 72-1 - Re-establishing participation in the
Public Employees etirement ystem
The City Manager stated the City is being re-established
in the State Retirement System but needs a Resolution to
the effect.
Malone moved and Norene seconded to adopt Resolution 72-1.
The motion carried unanimously.
Malone reported the Borough is looking into a retirement
system far superior to the State's and the City should
look into this.
Mr. Glotfelty related that until we find a better plan
and get all the particulars, we are being reinstated.
G: NEW BUSINESS
G - 1 Liquor License Renewal
a. Rainbow Bar
b. Rig Bar
c. Black Gold Room
d. Harbor View Hotel
e. Kenai Joe's Bar
f. Pre -Flight Lounge
The City Manager recommends approval of these licenses.
Police and Fire Inspections have been made and passed.
Bielefeld moved and Doyle seconded to approve the liquor
license renewal of the Rainbow Bar. The motion carried
with Hornaday dissenting.
Bielefeld moved and Doyle seconded to approve the liquor
license renewal of the Rig Bar. The motion carried with
Hornaday dissenting.
MINUTES, KRNAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 17, 1972 Page seven
G - 1 - Liquor License Renewal - continued.
Bielefeld moved and Doyle seconded to approve the liquor
license renewal of the Black Gold Room. The motion carried
with Hornaday dissenting.
Bielefeld moved and Doyle seconded to approve the liquor
license renewal of the Harbor View Hotel. The motion
carried with Hornaday dissenting.
Bielefeld moved and Doyle seconded to approve the liquor
license renewal of Kenai Joe's Bar. The motion carried
with Hornaday dissenting.
Bielefeld moved and Doyle seconded to approve the liquor
license renewal of the Pre -Flight Lounge. The motion
carried with Hornaday dissenting.
G - 2 Application - Games of Chance and Skill - Holy Assumption
Church
The Administration recommends approval of this application.
Norene moved and McGrady seconded to approve the Application -
Games of Chance & Skill - Holy Assumption Church. The
motion carried unanimously.
G - 3 City Recreation Program
The City Manager stated the Administration is in the
process of putting together a packet and will have it
for the next Council Meeting.
G - 4 Projects to Push in Juneau and Washington D.C.
Hornaday presented a list of projects to push in Juneau
and Washington D.C. The Council added a couple of items
and there was no objections to adopting this list.
Mr. Glotfelty will be in Juneau Wednesday, Thursday,
Friday, March 1, 2, & 3, and will lobby in conjunction
with the City Manager's Meeting.
Hornaday will be in Juneau lobbying the 2nd week of March
and Fisher the 3rd week in March.
MINUTES, KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 17, 1972 Page eight
G - 4 Projects to Push in Juneau F, Washington D.C. - continued.
The Administration was directed to work out a layout
plan for a lobbyist a week and for a lobbyist every day
in the last two weeks of the legislative session and to
get weekly reports from Legislatures in Juneau and
monthly reports in Washington D.C. and to send copies
of "Projects to Push" -co Council and the Congressional
Delegation.
The Administration was also directed to invite the
State School Board to meet in Kenai.
G - 5 Fire Training Center
The City Manager reported Chief Wisecarver is working
extensively on the Fire Training Center and will
continue to do so. He will not change his plan until
we know about the Wildwood facility.
Mr. Glotfelty reported it is possible for the City to
take over the fire fighting facilities at Wildwood
immediately. It will be necessary to look into the cost.
G - 6 Medical & Health Insurance - Councilmen
Heard earlier under City Manager's Report
G - 7 Terminal Lease Rates
The City Administration reviews all leases every five
years. During the past three years, 1969-70-71, based
on figures extracted from the 1969-70 audits, and the
best available figures for 1971, the Terminal Building
has suffered a loss of approximately $24,810. The
Administration recommends a 15% increase in lease rates
at the Terminal Building. 'It was the consensus of the
Council to approve the Administrations recommendation
and have a resolution for the next Council meeting and
to see if there are any objections by the National
Administration on Price Control.
H: PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD:
CITIZEN'S
Jim Elson from Leo T. Oberts Insurance Company
introduced Sam Onart, a new employee of the insurance
company.
Respectfully ubmitted,
Sharon Sterling, Cit?�Clerk
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G - 1
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G - 4
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G - 4
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THINGS TO DO LIST 2/17/72
Personnel Manual.
Alaska Municipal League on the next
agenda - notify Alaska Municipal League.
Financial Report.
Letter to A.B.C. Board regarding Rainbow
Bar, Rig Bar, Black Gold, Harbor View,
Kenai Joe's and the Pre -Flight Room.
City Recreation Packet.
Copies of Projects to Push in Juneau
and Washington D.C. to Council and
Congressional Delegation.
Invite State School Board to meet in
Kenai.
Request weekly reports from Juneau and
monthly reports from Washington D.C.
Layout plan for lobbyist in Juneau.
Resolution regarding Terminal Lease Rates.
CITY OF KENAI
NOTICE OF COUNCIL MEETING DATE CI
The regularly scheduled Meeting of the Kei
due to be held Wednesday, February 16, 19'.
re -scheduled to Thursday, February 17, 19'
in the Kenai City Library. This one time
is due to the involvement of the Kenai Ci,
Federal Officials concerning the Wildwood