05/16/1989 Joint Work Sessionand, from the city of Kodiak:
ASSEMBLY /COUNCIL JOINT NOME SESSION MOTES
May 16, 1988
7:30 p.m. - Borough Conference Room
Present: Lonnie White, Presiding
Ann Barker
John Parker
Staff: Jerome Selby, Mayor Shirley Berns, Deputy Clerk
Bob Brodie
Al Cratty
Joe Perrozzi
Alan Austerman
Tom Merriman
Wayne Stevens
Chris Blackburn
Lou Iani
Jim Ramaglia
Staff: Gordon Gould, City Manager Nancy Jones, Deputy Clerk
1. GENERAL COMMUMICATION, INC. (GCI)
Richard Dowling, GCI vice - president - Engineering and Operations,
informally announced that GCI would be serving the Kodiak area
commencing in early fall. In the beginning the company will provide
interstate and international long distance service, however, if GCI's
request is approved, the company will also provide intrastate long
distance service at a later date.
2. AGREEMENT WITH EXXON ATTORNEY
Matt Jamin explained that representatives of several different Alaska
municipalities which have been impacted by the oil spill met recently in
Anchorage to discuss the possibility of negotiating a single expense
reimbursement agreement with Exxon. This agreement would extend similar
treatment to all municipalities by Exxon. A copy of the proposed
expense reimbursement agreement was included in the work session packet
for review and will be presented to Exxon by the mayors.
3. MATT JAMB'S REPORT ON THE BOROUGH'S CLASS ACTION SUIT
Mr. Jamin presented a brief report on the litigation extending from the
oil spill. He said there were over 100 direct action suits by fishermen
as well as numerous class action suits. He explained that the court
will consolidate the suits and all cases will be dealt with as one giant
case. The first major conference on the case will be held on July 1 and
he said the Kodiak Island Borough will be the only municipality named.
He noted, however, that all the other municipalities were behind the
borough and were maintaining communication. The intent of this class
action suit against Exxon was to obtain as much money as possible
without lengthy litigation, he added.
4. CONSOLIDATION COMMIII?EE FINAL REPORT
Tom Peterson reported that the Consolidation Committee's final report
was finished and the date set for a public hearing was June 12. The
results of the public hearing will be incorporated in the report and
presented to the K.I.B. assembly at their meeting on June 15. The
recommendation of the committee was for the borough put to a vote of the
people three questions: 1.) consolidate by Home Rule 2.) consolidate by
General Law or 3.) maintain the status quo. He stated that C&RA pre-
ferred consolidation by Home Rule. He also noted that the assembly was
not obligated to accept the results of the committee's report.
5. SMELTER FOR THE HOMELESS
Gordon Gould reported the lease for the Shelter for the Homeless was on
the Kodiak City Council's May 25 agenda. The lease had been reviewed
and approved by the Shelter Board. Also, he said the Shelter for the
Homeless had received $40,000 from the state of Alaska in addition to
the funding from the city and the borough.
6. BOROUGH CONTRIBIJTION TO AMBULANCE AND LIBRARY OPERATIONS
Noting it was budget preparation time, the council discussed to cost of
providing library and ambulance service to borough residents. It was
noted that a survey showed 45 percent of the library's users lived
outside the city limits and 35/45 percent of the ambulance calls were
beyond the city limits. He thought the borough should help balance the
budget.
There was also a brief discussion on increasing water and sewer rates
and the reasons for requesting these increases.
7. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT PEES
Jerome Selby said there were two questions regarding Board of Adjustment
procedures that needed to be addressed. The first would be considering
merging the city of Kodiak and the borough's BOA procedures. The second
would be to consider the Planning and Zoning Commission's recommendation
to designate the K.I.B. Assembly as the hearing body. Bob Brodie said
the matter would be discussed at the next meeting of the City Council,
and a letter would be sent to the borough with their findings.
JOINT COUNCIL /ASSEMBLY WORKSESSION NOTES
Tuesday May 16, 1989
Mayor Brodie and Councilmembers Blackburn, Cratty, Tani,
Perrozzi, and Ramaglia were present. Councilmember Thompson was
absent.
City staff present: Gould and Jones
Mayor Selby and Assemblymembers Austerman, Barker, Merriman,
Parker, Stevens, and White were present. Assemblymember
McFarland was absent.
Borough staff present: Berns
The worksession began at 7:32 p.m.
GCI Representative General Communications, Inc. (GCI)
representative Richard Dowling announced GCI planned to serve
Kodiak.
Exxon Attorney Agreement Matt Jamin said the municipalities
affected by the Exxon oil spill were attempting to negotiate a
single expense reimbursement agreement. The agreement was
presented to Exxon by the Mayors of the affected municipali-
ties. The City had agreed to join the others.
Borough Class Action Suit - Exxon Borough Attorney Matt Jamin
reported on the Borough class action suit against Exxon.
Consolidation Committee Final Report Department of Community
and Regional Affairs Local Government Specialist Tom Peterson
summarized the Consolidation Committee Final Report. The
Committee recommended that the Kodiak Island Borough put the
following three questions to a vote of the people: 1)
Consolidate by Home Rule, 2) Consolidate by General Law, or 3)
Maintain the Status Quo.
Homeless Shelter City Manager Gould said the site lease for
construction of a shelter for the homeless would be on the May
25 agenda. The shelter had received a $40,000 grant from the
State and the City and Borough had each pledged $25,000.
Borough Contribution - Ambulance and Library The Council
noted the City's contribution request for ambulance and Library
funding. Approximately 45% of the users lived outside the City
limits.
Worksession Notes
May 16, 1989
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City Water and Sewer Rate Increases Proposed City water and
sewer rate increases were reviewed.
Board of Adjustment Procedures Borough Mayor Selby asked the
Council to consider relinquishing its role as the Board of
Adjustment in appeals of Planning and Zoning Commission
decisions. The Council agreed to discuss the matter.
Joint Building Code Board of Appeals The Council and Assembly
still wanted to form a joint Building Code Board of Appeals.
FY90 State Budget The FY90 State Budget reflected approxi-
mately six percent less municipal assistance. The Kodiak area
capital projects had fared well. The Council questioned the
Borough's newest assessed value of boats which had lowered State
revenue for the City and School District.
Following the conclusion of the joint worksession, the Council
reviewed the following topics. Finance Director Deebel was
present for the budget review.
Request for Garden Plots - Marion Stirrup The Council had no
objection to Marion Stirrup's request to use a portion of City
property for Kodiak Community Garden Project garden plots.
Oil Spill Update Mayor Brodie summarized the latest events
dealing with the Exxon oil spill.
Spit Aviation Refueling The Council discussed the aviation
refueling at the St. Paul Harbor Spit. Letters ordering a plan
approved by the Fire Department had been sent.
FY90 Budget Review The Council continued reviewing the FY90
Budget starting with page 57.
19.51.36 - insurance decrease because Kalakala would be
closed (Herman Beukers working on disposal)
20.51.11 - Summer Youth Employment (JTPA)
20.51.21 - copier supplies
20.51.31 - Mental Health ($15,000 - summary of hours used)
20.51.32 - postage costs transferred from Finance Department
20.51.35 - copying costs transferred from Clerk's Department
20.51.50 - figured at 4.5 mills (checking with Borough Asses-
sor on roll submitted)
Worksession Notes
May 16, 1989
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FY90 Budget Review (Cont.)
20.52.53 - transferred 1976 Aleutian Home bonds to 32.38.51
31.38. - 1 /10 of street assessments to be used for next
project
32.66.69 - City -wide communication plan (could be phased)
44.35.25 - Warehouse rental (yards 44.37.00)
44.51.33 - transportation amount was questioned
44.51.64 - Safety equipment changed to $2,600
44.52.37 - increase included extra dumpster
46.36.23 - Ferry docking less times
46.37.32 — revenues were estimated using the proposed 15%
increase in rates
46.37.37 - increase in waste oil storage fees
46.39.00 - discussion on Kodiak Western Building rentals
46.51.13 - corrected to $167,700
46.51.31 - charge for collecting waste oil was discussed
46.51.64 - computer expansion
46.57.00 - amount for utilities was questioned
The Council discussed philosophical choices about using sales
tax revenue for maintenance as well as capital improvements.
The Manager said the budget was drafted with Council goals in
mind.
Larch Street Parking It was noted that cars were being parked
on the Larch Street sidewalk.
Board of Adjustment The Council planned to study the Borough
proposal that the Council's role as Board of Adjustment be relin-
quished.
Rescheduled Regular Meeting The regular meeting of June 22
was to be rescheduled to June 27 when more Councilmembers could
be present. The budget worksession with Department Heads
scheduled for May 20 was to be rescheduled.
The worksession ended at 11:15 p.m.