HomeMy WebLinkAbout02122001 City Council Agenda
The City of Seward, Alaska
City Council Meeting
February 12, 20017:30 p.m. Council Chambers
1.Call to order
Edgar Blatchford
Mayor
2.Pledge of allegiance
Term Expires 2001
3.Roll call
David Brossow
Vice Mayor
Term Expires 2001
4.Special orders, presentations and reports
A.Proclamations and Awards
Michael Calhoon
Recognizing Ron Long for his years of service on the
Council Member
Port and Commerce Advisory Board.
Term Expires 2002
B.Borough Assembly Report
Stu Clark
Council Member
Term Expires 2001
C.City Manager's Report
Bill Woods and Associates, Wage Classification Study
Jerry F. King
Preview.
Council Member
Term Expires 2002
D.City Attorney's Report
Nathan Orr
Council Member
E.Other Reports, Announcements and Presentations
Term Expires 2001
1.Introduction of The Youth Center
Vanta Shafer
Councils........................pg 4
Council Member
Term Expires 2002
2.Prince William Sound Regional Citizens
Advisory Council Update from city
representative Dennis Lodge.
W. Scott Janke
City Manager
3.Planning and Zoning Commission Applicants:
Marianna Keil, Thomas Smith, and Patrick
Patrick Reilly
Sterling.
City Clerk
4.Shellfish Hatchery Update from Hatchery
Eric Wohlforth
Director Ron Long.
City Attorney
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5.Citizens' comments on agenda items not scheduled for public hearingand items other
than those appearing on the agenda
[Those who have signed in will be given the first
opportunity to speak. Time is limited to 2 minutes per speaker and 30 minutes total time for
this agenda item.]
A.Agenda items not scheduled for public hearing
B.Items other than those appearing on the agenda
6.Approval of agenda and consent agenda
[Approval of Consent Agenda passes all routine
items indicated by asterisk (*). Consent Agenda items are not considered separately unless
a council member so requests. In the event of such a request, the item is returned to the
Regular Agenda.]
7.Public hearings
[Limit comments to 5 minutes. Those who have signed in will be given the
first opportunity to speak.]
A. Ordinances for Public Hearing and Enactment
1.Ordinance 2001-01, amending the Seward City Code to make references to
certain job titles consistent with newly adopted job titles..........pg 6
8.Unfinished business
9.New business
A.Ordinances for Introduction
B.Resolutions
*1.Resolution 2001-023, amending the FY2000 Budget by appropriating
$32,945.44 from sales tax revenues to the Hospital Debt Service
Fund................................................pg 10
*2.Resolution 2001-024, appropriating $10,000 from the General Fund fund
balance designated for insurance reserves to the Street Department to fund the
insurance deductible on a claim............................pg 12
3.Resolution 2001-025, authorizing the City Manager to adjust the Alaska
Railroad Corporation’s water bill from $10.00 per 1,000 gallons to $4.25 per
1,000 gallons retroactive to May 1, 1998 and issue a refund for the
overpayment of $24,127.78...............................pg 17
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4.Resolution 2001-026, authorizing the City Manager to enter into a
memorandum of understanding with the Lowell Point Community Council
(LPCC) allowing, under certain conditions, a connection between the LPCC
wastewater system and the City of Seward Wastewater Treatment
Plant................................................pg 23
*5.Resolution 2001-027, authorizing the City Manager to pay Metco $11,158.00
from the Street Department Budget; and $23,176.25 from Account 666-6662-
5390, for repairs to Lowell Point Road. Financial participation from KPB
to be used as an offset to these expenses when received..........pg 28
6.Resolution 2001-028, authorizing the City Manager to appropriate $33,250
from Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Avalanche 2000
funds to cover the budget deficit in the following three areas: 1) Streets, 2)
snow and ice, and 3) shop................................pg 38
C.Other New Business Items
*1.January 22, 2001 meeting minutes..........................pg 43
*2.Reappointing Dennis Lodge to a two year term on the Prince William Sound
Regional Citizens Advisory Council.........................pg 53
*3.Appointing three applicants to three year seats on the Planning and Zoning
Commission. Applications were received from Marianna Keil, Thomas Smith,
and Patrick Sterling.....................................pg 56
*4.Non objection to the renewal of liquor license for the Peking Chinese
Restaurant, New Seward Hotel, American Legion Number 5, and the Apollo
Restaurant............................................pg 85
*5.Non objection to the transfer of a liquor license for Legends of the Mountain
Restaurant to President/Treasurer Joseph Tolliver, Secretary Keith Gordaoff
and Director Edgar Blatchford, and approving a restaurant designation permit
for Legends of the Mountain..............................pg 94
10.Informational items and reports
(No action required)
A.Department Monthly Reports..................................pg 104
B.Alice Pickett Memorial Animal Shelter January Report...............pg 119
C.Passenger Fee System Memorandum from Harbormaster Jim Beckham...pg 123
D.Parks and Recreation Campground Year End Report.................pg 124
E.General Fund January 31, 2001 Monthly Budget Report..............pg 126
11.Council comments
12.Citizens' comments
[5 minutes per individual - Each individual has one opportunity to
speak.]
13.Council and administration response to citizens' comments
14.Adjournment
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