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L CALL TO ORDER
C'itp Caurtcrl.M1/inutes
Valente 37, Page 45.4
The November 2G, 20117 regular ntecting of the Seward City Council was called to order at
7:30 p.m. by Mayor Clark Cnrhridge.
OPENING CF.RF.~)ONl'
Police Chief Tom Clemons led the pledge of allegiance to the Flag
ROLL CALL
Thcro wore presenl:
Clark C'orbridgc presiding and
14'illard Uunham Linda Ambcrg
Boli 1'aldatta Tom Smith
Jean Rardarson kietsy Kellar
comprising a quorum of the Council; and
Phillip Oates, Cit}~ Manager
Jean Lewis, City Clerk
Johanna Dollerhide, Assistant City Clerk
:1BSENT -None
A moment of silence was taken for the recent passing of Dale Lindsey.
CITIZENS' CONInIENTS ON ANY StiBJECT E%CEPT THOSE ITEMS SCIIEDI?LF.D
FOR Pl BLIC IIF.:1RING
liim Kowalski Ropers, spoke as an employee for the Cily ol'ScwarJ. Shc took oCl'ensc to
the abusive comments towards city staff and their wages and benetits. Salaried and nou-salaried
employees worked above and beyond. As an employee, she worked very hard for what she got and
she was proud of the work she did. She hoped the council would take that into consideration.
llebbic 1'an '1'asscl, spoke on the 2~/o bed tax increase before the council tonight. Shc didn't
feel it was right that hotels nut of the city limits didn'I have to charge cityor bed taxes. Ifthese rates
went up, they could charge exn•a to come up with the same total as in town. They would get more
Cor sitting outside the city limits, which was a huge difference.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT :1GENDA
i\lotiou (Bardarson/llunhant) Approval of Agcuda and Consent Agcuda
Citti~nJSeurvd. Alacku Cin Courrcil.M1finures
tVbrember ?A, 1 UU7 t'ohuue 37. Pu,Ke 45'J
Resolution 2007-128 was removed from the consent agenda and placed on the regular agenda by ~,
unanimous vote of the council.
Motion Passed Unanimous
The clerk read the [•ollowing approved consent agenda items:
The December 24, 2007 regular city council meeting was canceled due to the holidays.
Council approved the transfer of ownership and name change of the Tourism-beverage
T)ispensary Liquor L,iccnse from the Hotel Edgewater, LLC dba The Yard Arm to The I~ishan
Group, Tnc dha'Thc h•ory Covc.
Ordinance 2007-010, Revising Seward City Code Section $,3$,045 (Computation Alaximum
Tax), Increasing The Sales Tax Cap From $500.1'0 51,000, Effective April 1, 2008. (nrtruduc•ed
cuu! set (or ptrhlic hem•utg December l0, ?007)
Ordinance 1007-O1 L Revising Seward City Code Section .5.35.040 (Exclusions And
Exemptions), Exempting That Portion Of Residential Rents Ahove $500, From Sales Tax,
M;ffcetive April T, 2008. (introduced and see for ptrhlic hearing Decenther L0, ?007/
Ordinance 2007-012, Revising Seward City Code Section 5.45.015(A) (HntelMotel Room'T'ax - _,
bevy Uf'1'ax), locreasing The )tote)/Afotel Tax Rate From 4"/" To 6"/",Effective April 1, 2008.
(trth~odurerl and .cet far- prrblrc hcarrng Uec•ember L0, 200i/
Resolution 2007-125, Authorhing A Contract 'I'hroug6 December 31, 2008, ~~'ith Alaska
Newspapers, lac. For Display Advertising In The Seward Phoenix Log At :~ Rate Of $380.00
Per Week.
Resolution 2007-126. Amending The City Parking Fcc Schetlulc For City-Owned Parking Lols
In 2008, As Listed In Attachment A, Effective .lanuan• 1, 2008.
Resolutlon 2007-127, lucreasing :1nd Setting Municipal Camping Fees, Effective January 1,
2008.
SPECL*,L ORDERS, FRESENTATIONS AND RF:PORfti
Proclamations and Awards
Borough Assemhh• Report Borough :1ssrmbly Representative Ron Long stated the last
assembly meeting wen[ up [o the al Intrcd times "Chcy looked at a resolution trying to decide on what
the Borough's role would he during the ii)'~' Anniversary statehood celebration. The Assembly
wanted to participate and w•as looking for appropriate ideas. A resolution to adopt a climate change ,,,,~
energy policy was postponed. The Assembly introduced an ordinance aliening the senior citizen
CilruTSeward, Alre+~ka Cin~Cmmci(,11iua1cs
Nm ember ?d. ?007 1%ohane 37. Pugs 4GU
property tax exemption fur all properties rc~~ardless of value, to go hack to a standard where the
exemption wasjudged rnt all the same rcyuiremcnts as the qualifications of the perntanent linrd.
City 1lianager's Report City 1ltauat;rr Phillip Oates noted the recent passing of Dalc
Lindsey. Oates met with members of the Seward Mural Society, who was hoping to request state
designation as the \4ural Capital ofAlaska. A resolution would come forward to council supporting
this soon.
Oates attended the Alaska Community Foundation +vorkshup on November 17 and 18, 2007,
where he teamed of a pilot project that would allow communities to voluntarily develop a local
community foundation fund. The application period would end Febnrary 28, 2008.
ht rrsportse to a question at a previous meeting, Oates reported the city a~as a part of ajoint
insurance pool. Under this pool, according to Alaska Statute, only municipalities and [heir public
corporations, city and borough school districts, and regional educational facilities were eligible to
participate. Staff\vould continue to research ifthu Cily of Seward could initiate theirotvn insurance
pool on hehalY of local businesses lu help case the burden and olTset premiums.
Tn other areas, Oates stated the Public Works llcparUUCUt had been busy keeping up on
drainage issues with the large amounts of rain the cif}-had in the past lcw weeks. Ogles stated the
library' was in full swing wi[h preparations for the New Years Eve Ball. '1'hcro would be no
fireworks at the Ball, as the insurance for them was expensive. The Harbormaster position had been
~"' advertised and Oates was pleased to announce they had received marry applications. '1'hcrc would be
a Mary Lowell Center Partners Meeting this week to determine the impact of the rbrest Savicc's
level of commitment to the project. Oates wag pleased to report the P.A.R.K.S. community
playground group had met their Decemher 6"' fundraising goal of $.50,00(1 ahead of schedule.
Chamber of Commerce Report. Chamber Director Laura Cloward gave Chamber
mernbcrship and destination guide statistics. The new guides would be on the street sometime next
week, and requests fur the guides had gone up considerably. Seward was ranked as number three in
top ten destinations in the US according; to Trip Advisor, which was extremely favorable. She had
just attended the Pacific Marine Expo, which went very wail. The Christmas Train was coming up,
and the four year celebration for lditarod Days was kicking uli'. Cloward expressed the Chamber's
support of the Cook Inlet Aquaculnrres fish ciiltanccntent prug;rant.
Seward Planning and %oning Commission Report. Chair Alarianua Keil stated the
commission was progressive \vith the title I S update with the volunteer help oC Bob Hicks. 17rc
commission approved the Long Temt Care Facility rezone and the townhouse conditional use permit.
The next Planning and Zoning Cumntission meeting was December 4, 2007 and Keil suggested a
menrbcr of the cununissiun to sit in on the Ilarbarmaster interviews, like the Port and Commerce
Advisory Board.
PUBLIC' HF:ARIN(:5
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Resolutions Requiring A Puhlic Hearing
Cim vJ Sc»•ard, Alaska Cin~ Cmenci! Afinurer
A'ovember 16. 2UU7 Volante )7, f'nge 4h/
Resolutiou 2UU7-122, Amending 't'he Yort And Harbor 'tariff By Increasing Launch Fees,
~:ffcctive January 1, 2U118. Notice ofthe public hearing bung posted and published as required by
law was noted and the public hearing was opened.
Paul Rupple, a host ow7ier in the harbor, stated the Seward Comprehensive plan called for a
thriving harbor. Fees kept increasing and he cautioned the council to keep fees reasonable to keep
boats and their owners in the harbor. Rupple wondered if a change could he made to keep human
powered vessels al a five dollar rate for launch fees. Ile was glad to see the slip assignment fee was
rcmovcil loom this resolution.
Oates agreed the city's interest was to have. a small thriving boat harbor. The idea of human
powered vessels being exempt from this increase was a new idea to him and he thought it was worth
pursuing. This resolution only addressed an increase in boat launch lees and not the slip assignmetl
fee. Ile recommended approval of this resolution.
Motion (Dunham/Bardarson) Approve Resolution 2007-122
>`lolion (Dunham/Bardarson) Amend Resolutimt 2007-122 to keep the
launch fees for human powered vessels the
same M' adding the language, "excluding
human powered vessels that shall remain at ,,,r
55.00," in the Second Whereas, in the fiat
section.
Motion to Amend Passed Unanimous
Main Motion Passed Unanimous
Resolution 2007-l23, Amending The Sewer Tariff To Tncrease All Sewer C'hargcs !3y 5%,
Et7eetive Jauuary 1, 2008. Notice of the public hearing being posted and published as required by
law was Hated and the public hearing was opened.
Marianna Keil, asked for clarification on the $250,000 for the SMIC sludge pile, if it was
coming out of the general fund or it was to be taken out ol'thc enterprise (und. Oates stated that
would be addressed with the corresponding budget resohnion later in the agarda.
Motion (Dunham/Kellar) Apprm'e Resohttion 2UU7-123
Hares stated rates had been continually rising, but not near as much as the consumer price
index (CPI) had risen, and this increase was to gradually meet the CPI. Much of the sewer system in
place was at the end of its useful life and would need replacenrent, so this increase was also for that.
Dunham understood this to be a follo+v up as a cost study done a few years ago that suggested
small increases over the years. Oates confirmed.
City ul :Scwrvxrl, .41adm Cin• Council afnwtrs
Nm•enrber 3d, ?007 Yolrtntc 37, Prt,¢e 4G:
Motion Passed Unanimous
Resolution 2007-12d, Amending 't'he Electric Tariff To Establish A New Fee To Equalize
Charges To Customers Outside Of 'The Seward City Limits, ~i'it6 Customers Insldc 'I'hc
Seward City Limits, Effective Januan' 1, 2008. Votice of the public hearing being posted and
published as required by law was noted and the public hearing was opened.
Carol Roberts, noted residents outside the city limits should get a discount for the electrical
service they received. She thought members of the council, who all lived within city limits, should
abstain from voting, as it was a conflict of interest. It should be a popular vote by those affected,
uthcnvise it +vas taxation without representation.
Roo ~~'ille, spoke against raising the electrical fee to residents outside city limits. The
electricity served all residents, inside and outside the city limits. This issue was a conflict of interest
within the oily, as the City of Seward would be benefiting from this increase and residents outside of
city limits did not have any representation or voice on this council. W ille did not agree+vith the third
whereas ofthc resulutiou, btrausc he already paid for service connections, basic repairs, and door
hanging. The electrical enterprise shou]J encompass all of its users. IIe noted the city drew a lot of
money out of the electric fund and he hoped the council would consider this.
"The rules +vcre suspcuded by general consent to allow Willr hvo more minutes to speak.
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Mille continued, stating he was waiting on a docuntcnt request that indicated the monies
drawn from the electric department over the last few years and requested the council waited until this
information was compiled. He didn't see the justification tar this increase.
~1 arianna licit, stated this was a matter of equity to reduce the fees inside the city limits by
4"/0 to be more lair.
DJ Whitman, agreed with 4Ville on this issue. He found it strange there was no mention of
how this came about in the first place. This +vas truly taxation without representation.
!.lotion (Dunham/Ambrrg) Approve Resolution 2007-121
Oates stated the fec+vas to equalize the. costs anwng Seward city limit residents. This was a
4% surcharge with a 5211 month cap. He addressed some issues noted about this resolution. The city
taxes were only paid by the city residents He did not agree that the electric fund +vas a healthy fund.
The fund had not been "raided" in the past, but loaned out to pay for the hospital YERS lout, which
was on a repay~rtenl schedule with interest. The city was suhject for RCAC' ruling on haw the fund
coulJ be used. This rate increase +vould come back to the electric fund, not a taxation that would go
to the borough and Urcn back to the fund. The city did serve all of its customers, and sought to serve
L all equitably.
Valdatta considered this an acceptable fee.
CiN oj.Se+varrf, Alnskn Cifi Caeui7:6fmures
No+rmber 16, ?007 Volrrmc J7. Page 463
Kellar felt it was a had tax. Tt was unfair to ask fora 4% tax that the council did not have the
authority to implement.
Dunham was concerned with this resolution. In the past, residents outside city limits were
charged a ] 0% lee, which was later removed. I [e didn't like the surcharge and equalization of 4% as
worded in section I and wished there was another way to do it. Dunham felt the rates should reflect
the cost of the utility and the zones set up should coordinate with the rates for them.
Corhridge felt there were several problems al hand, but the city was bound by law to try and
equalize the net income received from those inside and outside the city limits. He felt this
equalization should he reexamined, but felt this was not the correct nrechanisrn.
Smith noted surcharges were allowed. He also didn't I ike the way the resolution was worded
acrd didn't understand equalizing net revenues for utility services.
Rardarson had property inside and outside city limits, and could understand the equalization.
Down the road, the increase could be more.
Motion to Postpone (Dunhant/Smith) Postpone Resolution 2007-124 to the
December 10, 2007 muting
~1olion to Postpone Passed Yes: Anrberg, Bardarson, Smith, Dunham.
~'a1dAYlA, Dlayor Corhridge
No: Kellar
Council recessed at 8:52 p.nr.
Council resumed at 9:00 p.m.
Ordinances Reyuiring A Puhllc Hearing
Ordinance 2007-007, Amending The Land lJse Plan Aud Rezoning Of Tract D, Of The USS
1864, Seward Long Term Care Facilih• Subdivision (Preliminan~ Plat) And Retuning The
Vorth Portion Of Tract :1-1, Of The USS 18fi4 Seward Long'1'crm Care Facility Subdivision
(Preliminary Plat) From SinKle Family (Rl) To Institutional (1 VS). Notice ofthe public hcarinl;
being posted and published as required by law was noted and the public hearing was opened. Nn one.
appeared to address the Council and the public hearing was closed.
Uatcs stated this had unanimously been recommended by the Planning and Zoning
Commission. A murk session was also held nn this topic. •I his was supported by the
Comprehensive and Strategic Plan.
Notion (Bardarson/llunham) Enact Ordinance 21107-1107 ,~
Ylutiun Passed Cnanimous
City ~j Seward. AIu-+ku Cih~ CuunciLS/rnutec
.Norembvr 26, 200? Fnlunte i7, l'nge •J61
Ordinance 2007-OOR, Amending Se+r•ard City Code Title 15, Land Uses Allowed Table
15.10.225 "fo Allow Townhouses Ry Conditional Lae Permit In The Central Qusiness District
(CBD). Notice of the public healing being posted and published as rcyuired by law was noted and
the public hearing was opened. No ane appeared to address the Council xnd the public hearing was
closed.
Oates stated the Planning and Zoning Commission had also reconunended approval of this
change. It was consistent w•ilh the city plans. Acting Planner Donna Glenz noted the commission
approved this unanimously, and one person conveyed their opposition to this allowance.
Alolion (Dunham/Amberg) F.nact Ordinance 2007-UUS
Dlotiou Passed Unanimous
Ordinance 2007-009, AmendiuR Seward City Code Table 15.10.220 To Add A Note Regarding
Limitations On Development Of Tract D OI' USS 1864 Jrssr Lee IIome Subdivision Seward
long Term Care Faeilih~ Keplat. Notice ol• the public hcarin~ being posted and published as
required by law .vas noted and the public hearing was opened. No one appeared to address the
Council and the public hearing was closed.
Oates stated this required some additional discussion. `fhc landowners, the Griswold's, had
~' agreed to sell this property to the city for the purpose of constntcting the Latg'I'crm Carc Facility.
The land was being platted for the sale and would come fon+•ard soon. Once tltc plat was siytcd, the
city could pay for [he property and proceed ahead. Council just changed the rezone by enacting
Ordinance 200'-007. There were concerns with what the code allowed in the industrial zone. Some
of the things allowed would be less appropriate next to residential areas, so it was taken to the
Planning and "Coning Cununission. The Griswold's reyuesled certain restrictions be put on this land,
which would be enacted with this ordinance. Phis approach, made by the attorney's, was acceptable
ro the land owners. There was yucstion about encumbrance for Cuture use of land. The attomey's
recommended council go forti+•ard with the ordinance cha[tgc. The city hoped to purchase the land in
i)ecemher and begin gramd preparation in March or April. llclaying this ordinance would put
construction behind months.
M1lotion (Dunham/Rardarson) Approve Urdiuance 2007-009
Bardarson asked about the possible physical therapy future addition, and Oates stated that
was a part of the Long Term Care Facility, as well as a skilled nursing facility.
Smith noted "institutional" in the code was very open ended. When the code was written,
many things were al lowed outright. Someone could build something like a gas station or a wc]ding
shop nn an institutional zone.
:Motion Passed Unanimous
Cit1' nf.Sek•nrd, .4lnrkn Cih• [nunci( hfinuter
November 16. 2110' 6'olunr~ i7. Pnge 463
IINFINISHF.D BU5INF,SS
[terns Postponed From A Previous Agenda
Resolution 2007-105, Adopting The Parking Enterprise Fund Budget For Calendar Year 2008
On a gcueral budget note, Oates slated he was amazed with what the city did with the amount
of people they had. He agreed with many ul' Kim Kuw•alski Ruger's comments and applauded his
staff. As a city manaecr he could sec cven2hing that was not being dune. There were many
arguments about efficiency. The increases before the cuuucil go to needs nut being met. His
professional assessment was that it was remarkable what the. city did with what they had.
Regarding the Parking Enterprise Fund, Oates stated this fund presented a balanced budget.
Tltc change in parking fees were represented in Resolution 2007- 126 and he recommended approval.
Motion (Bardarson/Kellar) Approve Resolution 2007-105
In response to Thmham, h'inance Director Kris Erchinger clarified which lots were up for
sealing, striping, and reconfiguration. "fo the best of her kuuwlcdgc, these lots had not been re-
sealed and re-striped.
Motion Passed l!nanimous
Resolution 2007-106. Adopting The 114otor Pool Internal Service Fund Budget For Calendar
Year 2008.
Oates stated staff sti I I had to come to council for approval of any purchase in addition to this
fund resolution. The budget had seen modified to reduce luture purchases of vehicles and research
into lease costs. IIe planned to do a full review of the city's fleet of vehicles. Unless things like
snow clearance were oulsourced, funds for heavy equipment still needed to be in place.
Motion (Bardarson/Amberg) Apprnve Resolution 2UU7-lU6
in response to Bardarson, Errhingcr stated the only vehicles purchased in 2007 were iwro
police cars, and possibly one more.
Smith asked about the drop in operating income. Erchinger said it was a drop in depreciation
costs, and 1[ was not a drop in money.
Dunham wanted an update o1'thc 2007 budget as must current. It was difficult to make these
decisions when they couldn't see what was done for the current year. IIe wanted staffto tvn through
the footnote budget items. Erchinger did so, in which she noted each item would have to come back ~
to council for approval, as they would be purcha.es over 510.000. ~,
Cih' r f.S;arm'd, Alaska City Council ,Lfin«tes
:5'ovembcr?h, ?007 t'ulumc 37. Page 4GG
~ ~ lliscussion ensued about the sander plow truck. Public Wm•ks Director W'.C. Casey
clariticd that the cost bcl'urc the council was the approximate cost of a sander plo++~ buck. 'fhcy were
expecting the 2007 models to be done nest vear. What the Public R'orks Director had originally
wattled was a dump truck. Instead, to make the money stretch, they+vould he moving different plow
blades and parts to dilTcrcatl vehicles.
Dunham hoped this budget could be reduced more, but he would support it. Amherg agreed.
In response to Smith, Oates noted the operating and maintenance costs lied within each specific
department.
Motion Passed Yes: Smith, Amberg, Dunham, Valdatla,
Bardarson, Mayor CorbridQ_ e
No: Kellar
Rrsolution 2007-107, Adopting The hospital Debt Service Fund Budget For Calendar 1'car
2008.
Oates stated this fiord consistcil ofthc l°/u sales tax ravenuc to improve health care. This
fund would he making the first of its l S vcarly payments with interest from the loan that paid off the
hospital PF.RS debt.
Motion (Uunhant/Bardarson) Approve Resolution 2007-l07
In response to Bardarson, F.rchinger stated difference between what was in the preliminary
budget and what was in their council packet was the elimination of the seasonal sales tax.
Repayment of the I Iospital PERS debt payoff was transferred through the general fund as an expense
under debt service, simply because the city +vas unsure if this fund could consistently make the
repayment loan.
Motion Passed Unanimous
Resolution 2007-108, Adopting'I'Le Electric Enterprise Fund BudKel Fur Calendar Yrar 2008.
Oates stated this resolution presented a balanced budget and did not subsidize any other
funds. It allotted for the replacement generators and the new electric shop. Ii did not pass along the
Chu,ach Electric rate increase. Oates answered to some public comments he had received regarding
this fund. I le recommended council approve this resolution and consider Resolution 2007-124 at the
next meeting.
~lotiou (Duuhaut/Bardarsou) :*.ppruvr Rrsolution 2007-108
Dunham wanted to know if the city really needed to buy an excavator. In response to
Dunham, Erchinger said this budget did not include funding for specific capital improvement items
be['orc the council; rather it was a list of things needed in the fund.
Cih~ of Sex~ard. Alaska C'iry C'ourrci! ,M1lirmtes
,NoremGer :6. 1 UU7 I'aLrme 37, Puge 4G7
In response to Valdatta, Oates said the Fort Raymond fence repair+vould be incorporated into
all ofthe Fort Kay~nond plan repairs. Erchingcr spoke to the taxing on the price of fuel andpoweron
Chugach's hehalf.
1liotion Passed Unanimons
Resolution ?007-109, Adopting The Capital tmprnvement Budget For Calendar Ycar 2UU8
And Two Subsequent Calendar Years.
Oates stated the Capital Improvement Plan represented a list of capital needs for each fund. ]t
did not prioritize needs, Drily the potential of needs. Oates nosed the $250,000 sludge removal at
SMIC was only a plan at this point, although it was a plan that had been on this budget for many
years now.
Motion (Dunham/Bardarson) .approve Resolution 2UU7-109
Motion to Postpone (Kellar/1lardarson) Postpone 2007-109 to the llecember lU,
2007 meeting
Smith noted he would like to sec. asterisk's by the items the city was intending to fund.
Grchinger said none of the things at this point were on the city s plan to fund. but would come to the
council for funding. _
Motion to Postpone Failed Ycs: Kellar, Bardarson
Vo: Smith, llunhauy :~mberg, Valdatta,
mayor Corhridgc
Motion to Amend (Kellar) Change F,Icctric Shop, new generators and
generator building line item from $7.5
million to $4.5 million, under F.Icctrlc
Related Capital Projects.
,49otion kr Amend died thin to lack oJa second.
1liain Motion Passed Yes: Amberg, Smith, Valdatta, Dunham,
Bardarson, lblayor Corhridge
No: Kellar
Resolutiou 2UU7-104, Adopting The Small Boat Harbor N:nterprise Fund Budget For Calendar
Year 2008.
Oates stated the slip assignment fee would be brought lonvard to council at the next meeting
and rceontnrcnded approval. ~
Motion (Bardarson/Dunham) Approve Resolution 2007-104
Grp uJ'Se~tvd, Alrcvko
.varrmher 3h, ?D07
Cim C anui! alinur:•s
6'okunc J,'. PnRe 4GS
,Ifarion preriousl~~ wade l!/lJ.~O,'
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Oates reiterated the slip assignment fee was not a part of what was before the council tonight.
Tt would be brought forward to them al the next meeting, and based nn haw the council voted; i[
would rn- would not bccanc a part ufcapilal infrastructure improvements.
Dunham asked about linear footage of the harbor with the slip assignment fee. He did not
agree with the slip assignment fee.
Motion to Amend (Kellar/Dunham) Amend Resolution 2007-104, by removing
the miscellaneous $150,000 stall assessment
fee under OperatinK Revrnur.
Motion to Amend Passed Unanimous
;.'lain Motion Passed Unanimous
Resohttiou 2UU7-10U, Adopting The Cily General Tund Operating Budget Tor Calendar fear
2UUR.
L Oates stated this was a balanced budget to maintain service levels. increases were due lobed
load removal and fire hall repairs. All other increases weru oll's-ct with department cuts or
reductions.
Motion (IIardarson/Kellar) Approve Resolution 2UU7-111U
Ambcrg ++enlud to kno+v iCthis would be subject to the increase in bed [axes. Erchinger
stated the increase in bed lax was included in the General Pund, but if council wished the bed tax to
remain the same, ar resululion amending the budget would come back to council at a later time to
remove this increase.
ht response to Lhmhant, the increases were S2,000 to the Scniur Ccnlur, $800 to the museum,
and $13,2RS to the chamber, which remained as originally proposed.
Notion to Amend (Kcllar~'aldatta) Amend Resolution 2007-1UU, Section 1,
after the tsording "C'alendar 1i'ear 2UU8;'
add "will be set at 2007 achtal spcndiog
levels" and strike "~~'hich is attached hereto
and made a part hereof by reference and
which contains estimated revenues and
expenditures for the period January 1 -
Uccemhcr 31, 2UU8, and"
Kellar encouraged administration to seek out altemativc ways to reduce government spending
and to use the amount of money saved for depreciation costs.
City nj,Seiwird, A&tclut
,Nos~ember 2G. ?007
City Council bfirrutes
Volume 37, Puge 4G9
Oates stated the city would not know what 2007 expenditures were until Weil into 2008, If
this amendment were to go through, bed loading removal and fire hall repairs would go away, and
state contributions l'or levee repairs would br• at risk.
Erchinger noted 2007 spending levels would not be dctcnnined until March, when the city
closed the books nn the year.
~9otion to Amend Failed Yes: Valdatta, Kellar
No: Bardarson, Smith, llunham, Amberg,
Mayor Corhrldgc
Plain Motion Passed 1'es: Dunham, Bardarson, Amberg, Smith,
1layor Corbridge
No: IKellar, Valdatta
NEW BUSINESS
Resolutions
Resolution 1007-128, Approving A Contract For Animal Control Services ~M1'ith Jennifer
Carrick, dba Carpe Canis [n The :1mount Of $72,280.
Oates noted a typographical ennr in Section 1 of the resolution, the amount of the contract
was listed as $64,080, wherein fact it should he $72,2811, as listed in the title ol'thc resolution. This
contract went out for proposal, and two bids were suhmitted and evaluated. 'fhe overall cost with
Carpe Canis was negotiated down from 579,000.
Motion (Dunham/Bardarsan) Approve Resolution 2007-128
Valdatta thrntght the cost w•as outrageously high.
Police Chief Tom Clemons explained the inclusive costs. Dunham said Carpe Canis did a
wonderful job and if the city got them again, it would be a bargain.
IVlulion Passed 1'es: Amberg, Bardarson, Smith,
Dunham, Kellar, 1llayor Corbritlge
No: Valdatta
OTHER NF.W Bi;SINF:SS
Council discussed appointing a council representative to the Kenai Yeuiusula Borough
Economic Development District Board. Councilmemher Smith would get hack to council to
sec if he could be the representative and the appointment was postponed to the next meeting.
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Thr discussion item seeking council's guidance prrtaining to the Seward Ships i)ry Uock
(SSDD) EPA report was postponed to the next meetiuK.
INFORAIATION:IL ITEiV1S AND RF.POR'I'S (,~'o rrclrwr reyrnrecn
1'rovidcucc Seward Medical Center Financial Report for October 2(It)7.
COUNCIL C0117D1ENTS
Kellar noted the high school was having a play in December and hoped people would
support the students by attending the show.
Bardarson noted she would be out of town for the next meeting, and thanked Pam Hermann
and Scott Ransom for their service to the city.
Dun ham announced the llale Liodscy memorial service was December 2, 2007 at 2:00 p.m.
at the Alaska SeaL.ife Center.
CITIZENS' COMMENT'S
Ron long, thanked the city manager fur mentioning the Governor's proposed budget reyuest.
f le noted there was no mention of revenue sharing in this proposal. He encouraged all to reyuest
revenue sharing to the Governor.
nlarianoa Keil, said expenses didn't have to he at the cost of the employees and hoped the
city manager would hold to his promise to look for inefficiencies and cost cutting measures in the
upcoming year. It wasn't necessarily about the employees, but that they represented the majority of
the budget.
COUNCIL AND ADMINISTRATION RESPONSE TO CITIZENS' COMMENTS
Oates stated he would give a copy of the Seward Ship's Dry Dock presentation to the
caunci I, since they would not have time to go over it tuuigltl. He would recommend this topic come
back at the next council meeting.
AD.IOURNVIEN'1'
The meeting was adjourned at l I :00 p.m.
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