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FAIRBANKS CITY COUNCILREGULAR MEETINGJanuary 31, 2005Fairbanks City Council Chambers800 Cushman Street, Fairbanks, Alaska********************************************************************************************************************************************************************The City Council reconvened at 7:00 P.M on the above date, following a Work Session presentation byFEDCO and the Salvation Army, to conduct a Regular Meeting of the Fairbanks City Council at theCity Council Chambers, 800 Cushman Street, Fairbanks, Alaska, with Mayor Steve Thompsonpresiding and with the following Council Members in attendance:Present: Jerry Cleworth Scott KawasakiDon SeeligerJohn EberhartJeff JohnsonHoward ThiesAlso Present: Herb Kuss, City Attorney Warren Cummings, Fire ChiefRon Woolf, Chief Finance Officer Paul Harris, Police DirectorCarol L. Colp, City ClerkTony Shumate, PersonnelPat Cole, Administrative Services DirectorINVOCATIONCity Clerk Carol Colp gave the invocation.FLAG SALUTATIONMayor Thompson led the flag salutation.CITIZENS COMMENTSDon Logan, 708 Stewart St., Fairbanks, AK. Mr. Logan spoke to Ordinance No. 5591 and expressedhis concerns in regard to potential traffic and noise problems as a result of the Salvation Army project.Mayor Thompson recommended speaking directly to the Salvation Army representatives.Mr. Cleworth addressed the zoning changes necessary and the design of the parking lot.Kathy McCauley, 995 Family Cr. Ct., Fairbanks, AK. On behalf of the Fairbanks Convention andVisitor Bureau, Ms. McCauley presented The Meeting Ambassador Award to Bill Akiss for bringingthe National Association of Postmasters Convention to Fairbanks in April of 2004.Fred Brown, 1469 Holycross Dr., Fairbanks, AK. As a representative of the Salvation Army, Mr.Brown addressed Mr. Logan’s concerns.Jim Moody, 655 10 th Ave., Fairbanks, AK. Mr. Moody expressed his concern over the amount of Cityproperty passing into public/government ownership rather than private ownership. He also expressedconcern regarding the FNSB Riverbend Project and the lack of public input on the project. MayorCity of Fairbanks January 31, 2005Regular Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 11

Thompson commented that of the ten thousand taxable parcels of land within the City, two thousandare tax exempt, and asked Mr. Moody to contact him the following day to discuss the issue further.Brenda Steinfill, 102 E St., Fairbanks, AK. As Executive Director of the Interior Alaska Center forNon-Violent Living, Ms. Steinfill spoke in support of Ordinance No. 5593 and urged Council to moveforward with the ordinance. Mayor Thompson questioned whether the Center had taken into accountmaintenance and upkeep expenses.Frank Turney, 1083 Media Lane, Fairbanks, AK. Mr. Turney spoke to a recent decision of theSupreme Court on the use of drug dogs for searching vehicles. He questioned whether the FourthAmendment was still in effect. He addressed a local issue involving the feeding of moose andrecommended the City provide an ordinance to protect citizens from receiving fines in regard tomoose. He spoke to the 213 th anniversary of the ratification of the Bill of Rights and said that he wasrecently insulted by the News Miner. He spoke to the need for honest journalism and expressed hisgratitude that the Mayor read the Bill of Rights aloud on the day of commemoration.Mark Ames, PO Box 71693, Fairbanks, AK. Mr. Ames acknowledged the upcoming 50 th anniversaryof the convening of the Territorial Convention in 1955 and to the original approval of Alaska Historyby the Alaska Board of Education. He spoke to the designation of the Richardson Highway as aNational Scenic Highway Route and requested an updated letter of support from the Council in regardto the Pioneer Park Centennial name addendum. He addressed the updates to his efforts with theCentennial addendum.Sean Ryan, 810 Old Steese Hwy, Fairbanks, AK. Mr. Ryan questioned whether any information wasavailable regarding the City’s annexation proposals.APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDAMayor Thompson added Police Director’s Report to the Agenda, Item 11. Mr. Cleworth pulledOrdinance No. 5592 and Resolution No. 4148 from the Consent Agenda. Mr. Kawasaki pulledResolutions No. 4149 and 4150 from the Consent Agenda. Mr. Johnson pulled Ordinance No. 5591from the Consent Agenda. MOTION TO APPROVE Agenda and Consent Agenda, As Modified ByMr. Seeliger, SECOND By Mr. Thies.Hearing NO OBJECTION Mayor Thompson declared the MOTION CARRIEDAnd AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED AS MODIFIED.APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES*a) Fairbanks City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of January 10, 2004.APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDACity of Fairbanks January 31, 2005Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 11

SPECIAL ORDERSa) The Fairbanks City Council Sitting as a Committee of the Whole, heard interested citizensconcerned with the Appeal of Denial of New City of Fairbanks Chauffeur License of CynthiaWiehl. Public Testimony was taken and limited to five minutes.Cynthia Wiehl, 415 Third Avenue, Fairbanks, AK. Ms. Wiehl spoke on her behalf requesting thatCouncil grant her appeal. Mr. Seeliger questioned Ms.Wiehl’s conviction and asked if she had a jurytrial. Ms. Wiehl explained the charge and stated she did not have a jury trial. Mr. Eberhartquestioned whether the conviction was a suspended imposition of sentence. Ms. Wiehl concurred.There being no further public testimony, SPECIAL ORDERS resumed by the City Council as aWhole.MOTION TO WAIVE PROTEST By Mr. Kawasaki, SECOND By Mr. Thies. Mr. Eberhart askedfor clarification from the City Clerk regarding the reason for denial of license and then asked CityAttorney Kuss whether suspended imposition of sentence was considered a conviction. Mr. Kussstated that a conviction exists technically, and is then set aside following completion of probation. Mr.Eberhart suggested that the conviction appeared not to be grounds for denial of the license. Mr. Kussstated that the City Clerk appeared to be following the code. Mr. Kawasaki inquired of the City Clerkregarding Ms. Wiehl’s criminal history report.A ROLL CALL VOTE was taken on the MOTION to WAIVE PROTEST on the Appeal of Denial ofNew City of Fairbanks Chauffeur License. Mr.Eberhart asked for clarification regarding the motion.YEAS: Eberhart, Cleworth, Seeliger, Kawasaki, Johnson, ThiesNAYS:Mayor Thompson declared the MOTION CARRIED and PROTEST WAIVEDOn the APPEAL of Denial of a New City of Fairbanks Chauffeur License.b) The Fairbanks City Council Sitting as a Committee of the Whole, heard interested citizensconcerned with the Appeal of Denial of New City of Fairbanks Chauffeur License of Nolan D.Goldsoe Jr. Public Testimony was taken and limited to five minutes.There being no public testimony, SPECIAL ORDERS resumed by the City Council as a Whole.MOTION TO UPHOLD DENIAL OF LICENSE By Mr. Eberhart, SECOND By Mr. Thies.A ROLL CALL VOTE was taken on the MOTION TO UPHOLD DENIAL OF LICENSE.YEAS: Thies, Johnson, Kawasaki, Seeliger, Cleworth, EberhartNAYS:Mayor Thompson declared the MOTION CARRIED and DENIAL of New City ofFairbanks Chauffeur License UPHELD.City of Fairbanks January 31, 2005Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 11

c) The Fairbanks City Council, Sitting as a Committee of the Whole, heard interested citizensconcerned with the below referenced Liquor License Applications for Renewal and Transfer.Public Testimony was taken and limited to five (5) minutesRENEWALS: Type: Beverage Dispensary1) License: Senior Flannigan’s Steak PitLocation: 354 Old Steese Highway2) License: Club ManchuLocation: 2712 Jessie Street3) License: Bonanza GrillLocation: No Premises4) License: Los AmigosLocation: 636 28 th Avenue5) License: Gallo’s Restaurant #3Location: No PremisesType: Club1) License: Fraternal Order of Eagles #1037Location: 200 1 st Avenue2) License: American Legion Post #57Location: 1634 Cushman StreetType: Recreational SiteLicense: Carlson Community Center #2982Location: 2010 Second AvenueType: Recreational Site-SeasonalLicense: Alaska GoldPannersLocation: 201 WilburTRANSFER: Type: Package StoreTo: License: Fred Meyer #224Location: 930 Old Steese HighwayApplicant: Fred Meyer Stores Inc.From: License: Fred Meyer #219Location: 19 College RoadMOTION TO WAIVE PROTEST on ALL RENEWALS By Mr. Cleworth, SECOND By Mr. Thies.There being no public testimony SPECIAL ORDERS resumed by the Council as a Whole.Hearing NO OBJECTION Mayor Thompson declared the MOTION CARRIEDAnd ALL APPLICATIONS FOR RENEWAL OF LIQUOR LICENSE APPROVED.MOTION TO WAIVE PROTEST ON APPLICATION FOR TRANSFER OF LOCATION ANDNAME CHANGE For Fred Meyer #224, By Mr. Thies, SECOND By Mr. SeeligerScott McCulloch, Store Manager for Fred Meyers spoke on behalf of the Transfer and offered toanswer questions. Mr. Thies asked when the store was scheduled to open. Mr. McCulloch stated thatMarch 1 was the scheduled opening date.City of Fairbanks January 31, 2005Regular Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 11

Sean Ryan, 810 Old Steese Hwy N., Fairbanks, AK. Mr. Ryan spoke in support of waiving protest onthe application for transfer.There being no further public testimony SPECIAL ORDERS resumed by the Council as a Whole.Mr. Cleworth spoke to the protest of the Building Department and suggested adding a stipulation tothe motion to waive protest.MOTION TO AMEND MOTION TO WAIVE PROTEST TO ADD “Pending Approval by theBuilding Department on Final Inspection,” By Mr. Cleworth, SECOND By Mr. Thies.END SIDE ONE TAPE ONEHearing NO OBJECTION Mayor Thompson declared the MOTION CARRIEDHearing NO OBJECTION Mayor Thompson declared the MAIIN MOTION CARRIEDAnd PROTEST WAIVED ON Application For TRANSFER of Package StoreLiquor License Location and Name Change for Fred Meyer, PENDING ApprovalOf Final Inspection by the City of Fairbanks Building Department.MAYOR’S COMMENTSMayor Thompson spoke to the snow removal budget due to recent heavy snow fall. He shared hisexperience attending the recent National Conference of Mayors in Washington D.C. and issuesaddressed at the conference, such as the 911 surcharge as related to cell phones, the transportation billto increase federal highway dollar funding, Homeland Security funding, the energy bill, ANWAR andothers. He spoke to attending the presidential inauguration, parade and attending one of the manyinauguration balls.RECESSMayor Thompson called a five (5) minute recess.UNFINISHED BUSINESSa) ORDINANCE NO. 5587 – An Ordinance Approving Terms for A Contract Extension Betweenthe City of Fairbanks and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 1547,Authorizing the Mayor to Execute the Agreement; and Setting an Effective Date. IntroducedBy Mayor Thompson. MOTION TO ADOPT By Mr. Thies, SECOND By Mr. Kawasaki.The Fairbanks City Council, Sitting as a Committee of the Whole heard interested citizens concernedwith Ordinance No. 5587.There being no public testimony, UNFINISHED BUSINESS resumed by the City Council as a Whole.MOTON TO POSTPONE ACTION ON ORDINANCE NO. 5587 TO THE REGULAR CITYCOUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 7, 2005 By Mr. Thies, SECOND By Mr. Kawasaki.City of Fairbanks January 31, 2005Regular Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 11

Mr. Cleworth asked whether Mr. Thies would like to schedule an Executive Session. Mr. Thiesclarified that an Executive Session was scheduled at 6:00 P.M. on February 7, 2005 to discussOrdinance No. 5587.Hearing NO OBJECTION Mayor Thompson declared the MOTION CARRIEDAnd ACTION POSTPONED on ORDINANCE NO. 5587 to the Regular City CouncilMeeting of February 7, 2005.b) ORDINANCE NO. 5589 – An Ordinance Adopting the 2005 Capital Appropriations BudgetFund; and Setting an Effective Date. Introduced by Mayor Thompson, Council MembersCleworth and Johnson. MOTION TO ADOPT By Mr. Seeliger, SECOND By Mr. Thies.There being no public testimony, UNFINISHED BUSINESS resumed by the City Council as a Whole.Mr. Thies spoke to the need for a proper sign to be located in front of City Hall. Mayor Thompsonstated that a sign was being worked on, with help from the Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Cleworthinquired whether signs were being displayed over the Cushman Street bridge and Mayor Thompsoncalled on City Clerk Carol Colp. Ms. Colp clarified the process and procedures for non-profitorganizations to hang banners at two separate locations on Cushman Street. Mr. Cleworth inquiredwhether a sign board in front of City Hall would provide a similar service. Mayor Thompsonconcurred and spoke to the five (5) year plans of the various City departments. He spoke to variousunexpected equipment expenses and complimented the Public Works Department. Mr. Cleworthinquired whether he anticipated that emergency funds for snow removal would be needed this year.Mayor Thompson stated that it was not expected.A ROLL CALL VOTE was taken on the MOTION TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 5589YEAS: Kawasaki, Cleworth, Eberhart, Seeliger, Thies, JohnsonNAYS:Mayor Thompson declared the MOTION CARRIED and ORDINANCENO. 5599 ADOPTED.NEW BUSINESSa) ORDINANCE NO. 5590 – An Ordinance to Amend FGC Chapter 46, Offenses, Article I, inGeneral, Sections 46-4(c) and (D), Relating to Penalties to Change the Penalty for Drinking inPublic; and Setting an Effective Date Introduced by Mayor Thompson.ADVANCED ON CONSENT AGENDAb) ORDINANCE NO. 5591 – An Ordinance Authorizing Conveyance of City Property Located atWien Avenue and Lower Second Avenue, to the Salvation Army; and Setting an EffectiveDate. Introduced by Mayor Thompson and Council Member Johnson. MOTION TOADVANCE By Mr. Johnson, SECOND By Mr. Thies.City of Fairbanks January 31, 2005Regular Meeting Minutes Page 6 of 11

Mr. Johnson spoke to his concerns that the earnest money agreement had no provision for the projectif it failed to be approved, and he would like to amend the agreement. Mayor Thompson stated thatan amended agreement could be available at the following meeting and directed Pat Smith to preparethe document.Hearing NO OBJECTION Mayor Thompson declared the MOTION CARRIEDAnd ORDINANCE NO. 5591 ADVANCED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OFFEBRUARY 7, 2005c) ORDINANCE NO. 5592 – An Ordinance Authorizing Conveyance of City Tracts G-2A and G-3 Located at Lathrop Street and Mitchell Expressway to the Fairbanks North Star Borough atNo Cost; and Setting an Effective Date. Introduced by Council Member Johnson. MOTIONTO ADVANCE By Mr. Johnson, SECOND By Mr. Thies.Mr. Cleworth spoke in opposition to advancement of the ordinance and stated his reasons. Mr.Seeliger agreed with Mr. Cleworth and spoke to the Council’s fiduciary responsibility. Mr. Johnsonspoke to previous deeding of property by the City to the Borough, and expressed his concern thatfuture use of the property should be strictly for parks and recreation in order to benefit all residents.A ROLL CALL VOTE was taken on the MOTION TO ADVANCE ORDINANCE NO. 5592YEAS: Johnson, ThiesNAYS: Kawasaki, Cleworth, Seeliger, EberhartMayor Thompson declared the MOTION FAILED.d) ORDINANCE NO. 5593 – An Ordinance Authorizing a Change in Conditions for theConveyance of City Property to Dennis Wise, As Approved Under Ordinance No. 5438; andSetting an Effective Date. Introduced by Mayor Thompson.ADVANCED ON CONSENT AGENDAe) ORDINANCE NO. 5594 – An Ordinance Amending FGC 50.283(C), Military Leave, Relatingto Pay for Employees on Military Leave; and Setting an Effective Date. Introduced by MayorThompson.ADVANCED ON CONSENT AGENDAf) RESOLUTION NO. 4147 – A Resolution Allocating Discretionary Funds From Hotel/MotelTax in the Amount of Two Hundred Seventy Thousand Dollars ($270,000.00). Introduced byCouncil Member Eberhart.APPROVED ON CONSENT AGENDAg) RESOLUTION NO. 4148 – A Resolution in Support of House Bill 74 Which WouldAuthorize Municipalities to Enact a Telephone Surcharge on A Local Basis to Pay the Costs ofthe Enhanced 911 Dispatch System. Introduced by Mayor Thompson and Council MembersJohnson, Thies and Seeliger. MOTION TO APPROVE By Mr. Cleworth, SECOND By Mr.Seeliger.City of Fairbanks January 31, 2005Regular Meeting Minutes Page 7 of 11

Mr. Cleworth asked for more information from the sponsor regarding the current revenues and futureplans. Mayor Thompson informed council that the current surcharge fee collected by the boroughpays for switching, and unexpended monies are now set aside to provide for equipment and equipmentreplacement. He stated that equipment replacements will be necessary in the immediate future. Hespoke to the total expense for the area and the City’s hopes to centralize the entire 911 process. Hestated that the legislation would allow a charge to users to be used to finance the 911 Center, whichwould be operated as a separate entity. Mr. Seeliger inquired whether the Council would beapproving the surcharge fees. Mayor Thompson concurred that public process would be followed.Mr. Kawasaki expressed concerns for the legislation and the cost associated with the improvements.He expressed that he was not informed regarding the content of any of the bills and could not supportthem. He spoke to a cap on the cost and to the current funding collected by the Fairbanks North StarBorough. Mayor Thompson commented that the Borough has not provided funds collected for theexisting 911 surcharge to the City of Fairbanks. Mayor Thompson called on Pat Cole who providedfurther information regarding current funds and the intent and progress of the legislation. Mr.Kawasaki inquired whether the bill would address infrastructure or operations. Mr. Cole stated that itallowed funds to be spent on dispatch services; equipment, technology and cost of operating. Mr.Kawasaki inquired whether the fee would be administered as a tax and inquired as to who would runthe grant program. Mr. Cole stated that the City benefits currently through payment of the technologyand discussed the cost in regard to cell phone use. Mayor Thompson spoke to the additional expenseinvolved with cell phone use of 911. Mr. Cleworth spoke to the benefits of combined 911 dispatchservices.A ROLL CALL VOTE was taken on the MOTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 4148.YEAS: Johnson, Seeliger, Eberhart, Thies, CleworthNAYS: KawasakiMayor Thompson declared the MOTION CARRIED and RESOLUTIONNO. 4148 APPROVED.h) RESOLUTION NO 4149 – A Resolution In Support of House Bill 46, Which Would AuthorizeState Water, Wastewater and Refuse Disposal Grants To Regulated Utilities. Introduced byMayor Thompson. MOTION TO APPROVE By Mr. Kawasaki, SECOND By Mr. Thies.Mr. Kawasaki requested that copies of the House Bills, along with analysis, be provided to Councilwhen introduced and asked why the Council should support giving State tax dollars to a private entity.MayorThompson clarified that rate payers would benefit, not privately owned companies.END SIDE TWO TAPE ONEA ROLL CALL VOTE was taken on the MOTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 4149.YEAS: Cleworth, Thies, Eberhart, Seeliger, JohnsonNAYS: KawasakiMayor Thompson declared the MOTION CARRIED and RESOLUTIONNO. 4149 APPROVED.City of Fairbanks January 31, 2005Regular Meeting Minutes Page 8 of 11

i) RESOLUTION NO. 4150 – A Resolution Urging the Alaska Legislature to Refrain fromMaking Any Amendments to the Public Employee Retirement System that Increase EmployerCosts. Introduced by Mayor Thompson, Council Members Cleworth and Johnson. MOTIONTO APPROVE By Mr. Kawasaki, SECOND By Mr. Seeliger.MOTION to AMEND RESOLUTION NO. 4150 To Strike Wording in Paragraph Three (3) Startingwith “one bill” and Ending with “from participation.” By Mr. Kawasaki, SECOND By Mr.Eberhart.Mr. Johnson called upon City Attorney, Herb Kuss to comment on his memorandum whichaccompanied Resolution No. 4150, in particular House Bill 24. Mr. Kuss provided explanation on HB24. Mr. Johnson spoke in opposition to the proposed amendment and spoke to the intent of theresolution.A ROLL CALL VOTE was taken on the MOTION TO AMEND RESOLUTION NO. 4150 ASPROPOSED.YEAS: KawasakiNAYS: Cleworth, Thies, Eberhart, Seeliger, JohnsonMayor Thompson declared the MOTION FAILED.A ROLL CALL VOTE was taken on the MOTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 4150.YEAS: Thies, Johnson, Seeliger, Cleworth, EberhartNAYS: KawasakiMayor Thompson declared the MOTION CARRIED and RESOLUTIONNO. 4150 APPROVED.DISCUSSION ITEMS (INFORMATION AND REPORT)a) Chief Finance Officer’s ReportMr. Woolf asked for direction to disburse funds to FEDCO. Discussion ensued regarding the processfor approval of funds.MOTION TO APPROVE DISBURSEMENT Of Previously Budgeted Funds To FEDCO By Mr.Thies, SECOND By Mr. Seeliger.Hearing NO OBJECTION Mayor Thompson declared the MOTION CARRIEDAnd DISBURSEMENT OF BUDGETED FUNDS FOR FEDCO APPROVED.Mr. Woolf spoke to Permanent Fund earnings for 2004 and the appropriation estimate. He stated thathe has received inquires from vendors regarding the City’s method of administering the tobacco taxand spoke to revising the code requirements. Mayor Thompson suggested reviewing the Municipalityof Anchorage code in this regard. Mr. Woolf spoke to the 2004 audit and Mayor Thompson inquiredwhether the code should be changed in regard to the audit deadline. Mr. Woolf stated that the changecould only be made by a vote of the residents. He announced that the next Finance CommitteeCity of Fairbanks January 31, 2005Regular Meeting Minutes Page 9 of 11

meeting would be held on Wednesday, February 2, 2005. Mr. Cleworth inquired whether AuroraEnergy had paid off their note to the City. Mr. Woolf concurred that the note had been paid.b) Fairbanks Police Department Director ReportMr. Harris stated that the report provided to council was the result of a citizen comment on a call thatwas not responded to and reviewed the information in his report at length. He commended LilySargent for her work as janitor, and spoke to various staffing issues at the department. He commendedrecent accomplishments of Officer Doug Welborn and Officer Doug Elzey and spoke highly of thepolice dispatchers and addressed overtime issues. Mr. Thies expressed his thanks for recent policeefforts on his behalf. Mr. Kawasaki thanked Mr. Harris and inquired regarding drug statistics. Mr.Harris stated that he would provide the information requested. Mr. Kawasaki asked for comment onpolice dog use. Mr. Harris clarified that the City has two certified drug dogs and explained theprocedures for their use. Mr. Seeliger inquired whether the City was waiting on a Supreme Courtdecision in relation to drug dog procedures. Mr. Harris stated that the City operates according to Statelaw. Mr. Cleworth inquired whether the fourth lieutenant was performing detective work full time.Mr. Harris explained that this person is a trained investigator and is spending sixty percent of his timeperforming detective work. Mr. Cleworth questioned the assignment of officers. Mr. Harris providedclarification. Mr. Cleworth commented that the true picture is not reflected in the budget.END SIDE ONE TAPE TWOMayor Thompson spoke to the need for assistance next year during the AFN Conference inFairbanks. Mr. Johnson thanked Mr. Harris for his report and questioned the number of 911 calls thatare from cell phones. Mr. Harris stated that the true number cannot be determined but it is estimated tobe over seventy percent of the total 911 calls received. Mayor Thompson thanked Mr. Harris for hisefforts.COUNCIL MEMBERS COMMENTSMr. Kawasaki informed listeners that the JP Jones Community Center would be hosting a meeting onThursday from 5 to 7 PM. He stated that resolutions in regard to house or senate bills need to providemore information. He spoke to snow removal requirements of the U.S. Post Office and called on theCity Attorney for comment. Mr. Kuss spoke to the liability of the City and the homeowner to provideaccess to driveways and mailboxes. Mayor Thompson commented.Mr. Johnson spoke to possible investment strategy revision of the Permanent Fund Investment andstated that a presentation would be made at the second meeting in February.Mr. Seeliger spoke to his attendance at the last Borough Assembly meeting, to action by the BoroughZoning Commission in regard to the Doyon Estates development and encouraged the City to cleanupits boundaries. He spoke in regard to the Senior Citizen Committee efforts to secure funds from theFNSB to provide housing facilities for senior citizens, and welcomed Mayor Thompson back from histrip. Mayor Thompson commented that he had met with the Senior Citizen Committee.Mr. Eberhart passed on comment.City of Fairbanks January 31, 2005Regular Meeting Minutes Page 10 of 11

Mr. Thies passed on comment.Mr. Cleworth commented on the snow removal requirements of the US Postal Service, and on theIraq election. He confirmed that Ordinance No. 5587 would be addressed following an ExecutiveSession on February 7, 2005. He confirmed that Council previously approved, by ordinance, the saleof property City at Lathrop and Mitchell Expressway, for $425,000, without the need for Council tofurther approve at that price.ADJOURNMENTMOTION TO ADJOURN By Mr. Seeliger, SECOND By Mr. Thies..Hearing NO OBJECTION, Mayor Thompson declared the MOTIONCARRIED, and the Meeting ADJOURNED At 9:50 P.M.Carol L. Colp CMC,City ClerkSteve M. ThompsonMayorTranscribed by: Carol L. Colp CMC, City ClerkCity of Fairbanks January 31, 2005Regular Meeting Minutes Page 11 of 11