Action Memorandas 2020

Action Memorandum No. 20-087 Approving the Cancellation of the December 8 and 22, 2020, Regular Council Meetings
Action Memorandum No. 20-086 Directing the City Manager to Notify the State of Alaska of the City Council’s Statement of Non-Objection for Arkose, Inc located at 650 E. Steel Loop, Palmer, AK, of Liquor License Renewal. Liquor License No. 5032
Action Memorandum No. 20-085 proving a Council Community Grant in the Amount of $3,500.00 to Frank Koloski for the Rodeo Alaska 
Action Memorandum No. 20-084 Confirming the Mayor’s Nomination of Lizabeth Jackson, Pamela Melin and Linda Combs for Appointment to the Planning and Zoning Commission with Terms Ending December 31, 2023 
Action Memorandum No. 20-083 Confirming the Mayor’s Nomination of Lisa Albert-Konecky, Joseph Parreira III, and Gladys Mosher for Appointment to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board with Terms Ending December 31, 2023
Action Memorandum No. 20-082 Confirming the Mayor’s Nomination of Barbara Hunt and Ronalee Moses for Appointment to the Board of Economic Development with Terms Ending December 31, 2023
Action Memorandum No. 20-081 Confirming the Mayor’s Nomination of Joyce Momarts and Jeff Helmericks for Appointment to the Airport Advisory Commission with Terms Ending December 31, 2023
Action Memorandum No. 20-080 Authorizing the City Manager to Extend the Contract for Audit Services with BDO USA, LLC for One Additional Year 
Action Memorandum No. 20-079 Accepting Board Member Richard Benedetto’s Resignation from the Planning and Zoning Commission
Action Memorandum No. 20-078 Authorizing the City Manager to Purchase One Stainless Steel Sander, Belly Blade, and Hydraulic Controls with Installation from Bob’s Services, LLC, in the Amount of $78,216.00 Under the Palmer Municipal Code Section 3.21.230 Section Governmental and Proprietary Procurements by Attaching to the State of Alaska Equipment Fleet Bid
Action Memorandum No. 20-077 Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute a New Lease Agreement with Angel Aviation, Inc. on Palmer Municipal Airport Lot 25A, Block 3 for the Purpose of Establishing a New Fixed Based Operator to Include an Office Building, Aircraft Hangar, and Fueling Station
Action Memorandum No. 20-076 Approval of a City Council Member to Serve on the Alaska Municipal League Board of Directors for a Term Starting November 2020
Action Memorandum No. 20-075 Directing the City Manager to Notify the State of Alaska of the City Council’s Statement of Non-Objection for Alaska State Fair, Inc Liquor License No. 39 of Adding an Outside Area to the Garden and Raven Hall for Safe Alcohol Consumption and Using an Interior Area of the Building for Alcohol Storage
Action Memorandum No. 20-074 Amending Action Memorandum No. 20-067 Authorizing the City Manager to Purchase the Fire Department Washers Using Cares Act Funds
Action Memorandum No. 20-073 Amending Action Memorandum No. 20-065 Authorizing the City Manager to Purchase the Fire Department Fit Testing Unit Using Cares Act Funds
Action Memorandum No. 20-072 Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute a Three-Year Contract with First National Bank Alaska to Provide Banking Services
Action Memorandum No. 20-071 Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Enter Into a Sole Source Contract with the Chariot Group, Inc. for the Purchase and Installation of the Audio-Visual Recording and Voting Equipment at the Palmer City Council Chambers in an Amount Not to Exceed $120,000.00 Using Governmental and Proprietary Procurements Section of Palmer Municipal Code 3.21.230 and Using Cares Act Funds for Purchase
Action Memorandum No. 20-070 Directing the City Manager to Notify the State of Alaska of the City Council’s Statement of Non-Objection for Arkose Brewery, Liquor License No. 5032 of Outdoor/Indoor Alcohol Consumption Security Plan
Action Memorandum No. 20-069 Authorizing the City Manager to Purchase, Under the Governmental and Proprietary Procurements Section of Palmer Municipal Code 3.21.230, Ten New Police Portable Radios in the Amount of $69,678.13, Contingent Upon Receiving a Homeland Security SHSP Grant Funds
Action Memorandum No. 20-068 Authorizing the City Manager to Purchase, Under the Governmental and Proprietary Procurements Section of Palmer Municipal Code 3.21.230, 20 New Getac Body Worn Cameras, 20 New Getac In-Car Video Cameras and Recording Equipment, Digital Evidence Cloud Storage Service, and Unlimited Cloud Service and Maintenance Plan, and an Extended 5-Year Warranty on all Equipment in the Amount Not to Exceed $294,512.44
Action Memorandum No. 20-067 Authorizing the City Manager to Purchase, Under the Governmental and Proprietary Procurements Section of Palmer Municipal Code 3.21.230, Two UNIMAC Model UC40 PPE Turnout Washing Machines for Palmer Fire & Rescue from Automated Laundry Systems & Supply in the Amount Not to Exceed $23,563.90
Action Memorandum No. 20-066 Authorizing the City Manager to Purchase, Under the Governmental and Proprietary Procurements Section of Palmer Municipal Code 3.21.230, Firefighter Personal Protective Equipment for Palmer Fire & Rescue from Sea Western, L.N. Curtis, and Municipal Emergency Services in the Amount Not to Exceed $63,349.00
Action Memorandum No. 20-065 Authorizing the City Manager to Purchase, Under the Governmental and Proprietary Procurements Section of Palmer Municipal Code 3.21.230, a Combination SCBA and N95 Fit Testing Unit for Palmer Fire and Rescue from TSI in the Amount Not to Exceed $16,685.00
Action Memorandum No. 20-064 Authorizing the City Manager to Purchase Ten New Getac Laptops Including Desk and Vehicle Docking Stations in the Amount of $33,606.90
Action Memorandum No. 20-063 Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute a Professional Services Agreement with Alopex for the Development of an Economic Development Application Tool in the Amount Not to Exceed $35,000.00
Action Memorandum No. 20-062 Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute an Agreement with Eastside Carpet Company, LLC in an Amount Not to Exceed $87,100.00 for the Carpet Removal and Replacement in the Palmer Public Library
Action Memorandum No. 20-061 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Assignment and Consent to Assignment of Lease Agreement with Hageland Aviation Services, Inc. and Tatonduk Outfitters Limited D.B.A. Everts Air Cargo and Everts Air Alaska for PMA Lease No. 20-001 on Lease Lot 2 of Block 3, Palmer Municipal Airport, for the Purpose of Transferring the Lease and Leasehold Improvements to the High Bidder from the Ravn Air Group Bankruptcy Auction
Action Memorandum No. 20-060 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Contract Amendment for a One Year Extension with Eagle View Excavation Inc. in the Amount of $75.00 Per Hour Per Truck and Operator for Snow Haul Services Within the City
Action Memorandum No. 20-059 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a One Year Contract Extension with White Knight Services in the Amount of $1,954.00 per Event for Snow Removal Services for City Facilities
Action Memorandum No. 20-058 Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute a Contract with CRW Engineer Group LLC, Not to Exceed $53,856.00 for Engineering Services for Mechanical, Electrical and Structural Engineer Drawings with Specifications for the Installation of a Roof Mounted Positive Pressure HVAC System at the Palmer City Hall
Action Memorandum No. 20-057 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Construction Contract for the Blast Pad Paving Project with Alaska Sealcoating, Inc. in the Amount of $126,006.14, Under the Existing FAA Grant No. 03-02-0211-021-2017
Action Memorandum No. 20-056 Authorizing the City Manager to Extend the Legal Services Contract with Jermain, Dunnagan & Owens, P.C. for One Additional Year to Expire December 31, 2021
Action Memorandum No. 20-055 Authorizing the City Manager to Purchase One International Sand Truck Chassis in the Amount of $102,657.12 Under the Governmental and Proprietary Procurements Section of Palmer Municipal Code 3.21.230 by Attaching the Purchase to the Sourcewell Vehicle and Chassis Contract#081716-NAVS Awarded to Navistar Inc. for New International Trucks
Action Memorandum No. 20-054 Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Enter into a Sole Source Contract with Roger Hickel Contracting, Inc., for the Purchase and Installation of an Additional Sulzer Blower, to Include Control Integration and Electrical Connections, at the Palmer Wastewater Treatment Plant in an Amount Not to Exceed $312,026.00
Action Memorandum No. 20-053 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Assignment and Consent to Assignment of Lease Agreements with Hinchinbrook Equipment, Inc. and New Horizons Telecom, Inc. for PMA Lease No. 91-1 on Lease Lot 5, and PMA Lease No. 97-2 on Lease Lot 4, of Block 3, Palmer Municipal Airport for the Purpose of Transferring the Leases to the Parent Corporation
Action Memorandum No. 20-052 Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Purchase Insurance Coverage for the Period of July 1, 2020, Through June 30, 2021, per the Premium Quote Submitted by the City’s Insurance Broker, RISQ Consulting
Action Memorandum No. 20-051 Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Enter into a Contract with Bering Marine Corporation for the Purchase and Delivery of 175 Tons of Road Salt in the Amount of $29,452.50
Action Memorandum No. 20-050 Approving the City Manager to Enter into an Agreement with Resource Data, Inc., for Vote From Home Feasibility Study Services for the City of Palmer for $3,000.00
Action Memorandum No. 20-049 Directing the City Manager to Notify the State of Alaska of the City Council’s Statement of Non-Objection to Liquor License No. 1274 for Palmer Bar Located at 828 S. Colony Way
Action Memorandum No. 20-048 Authorizing the City Manager to Accept a New Park Equipment Donation from the Mat-Su United Way and Coordinate Public Works Support of the Installation of the New Equipment
Action Memorandum No. 20-047 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Design and Construction Administration Contract Addendum with HDL Engineering Consultants, LLC in the Amount of $37,560.00 for Blast Pad Paving Work Related to the RW 16/34 Rehabilitation
Action Memorandum No. 20-046 Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute a Transfer of Responsibility Agreement with the State of Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities and the Matanuska-Susitna Borough for the Extension of S. Felton Street from the Palmer-Wasilla Highway to Bogard Road
Action Memorandum No. 20-045 Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and the Mayor to Execute Lease 2022 Amendment 33 and Amendment 34 with the State of Alaska to Include Approximately 2,000 Square Feet at the Palmer Public Safety Building
Action Memorandum No. 20-044 Directing the City Manager to Notify the State of Alaska of the City Council’s Statement of Non-Objection to Liquor License No. 5566 for Matanuska Brewing Company
Action Memorandum No. 20-043 Acknowledgement of All Federal Grant Assurances as it Relates to the Federal Aviation Administration’s Airport Improvement Program  
Action Memorandum No. 20-042 Authorizing the City Manager to Accept a Site Improvement Plan and Equipment Donation from the Palmer Little League at the Harley Busbey Memorial Field   
Action Memorandum No. 20-041 Approving a Council Community Grant in the Amount of $500.00 to the Greater Palmer Chamber of Commerce for the Virtual Cash Mob
Action Memorandum No. 20-040 Approving the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute an Intergovernmental Agreement with the State of Alaska Department of Public Safety for Dispatch Services
Action Memorandum No. 20-039 Approving the City Manager to Enter into an Agreement with Resource Data, Inc., for Vote By Mail Feasibility Study Services for $3,000.00
Action Memorandum No. 20-038 Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute Addendum Number 1 with the Matanuska-Susitna Borough to Provide Fire Emergency Response to the Greater Palmer Fire Service Area
Action Memorandum No. 20-037 Authorizing the City Manager to Extend the Professional and Data Services Contract with AlasConnect, LLC for One Additional Year
Action Memorandum No. 20-036 Authorizing the City Manager to Apply, Accept, and Execute a Grant from the Federal Aviation Administration at 100% Funding for the 2020 Avigation Easement Planning Study Phase I
Action Memorandum No. 20-035 Authorizing the City Manager to Apply for and Accept a Cares Act Grant from the Federal Aviation Administration for Assistance to Airports During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency  
Action Memorandum No. 20-034 Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute a Sole Source Contract with Dirtworks, Inc. in an Amount Not to Exceed $18,000.00 for the Watering of Approximately 22 Acres of Reconditioned Hay Field at the Palmer Airport
Action Memorandum No. 20-033 Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute a Sole Source Contract with Adam Jenski, RK Ranch, in an Amount Not to Exceed $17,000.00 for the Reconditioning of Approximately 22 Acres of Hay Field at the Palmer Airport
Action Memorandum No. 20-032 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Design Contract Addendum with HDL Engineering Consultants, LLC in the Amount of $93,960.00 for the Phase I Design Work on the 2020 Avigation Easement Planning Study
Action Memorandum No. 20-031 Authorizing the City Manager to Amend the Professional Services Agreement with HDR, Inc. in an Amount Not to Exceed $70,018.00 for Additional Engineering Services to Support the City in Consent Decree Negotiations/Coordination with the EPA/DOJ and On-Going Operations at the Palmer Wastewater Treatment Facility
Action Memorandum No. 20-030 Approving the Cancellation of the April 28, 2020, Regular Council Meeting
Action Memorandum No. 20-029 Appointing Community Development Director Brad Hanson as the Interim City Manager and Authorizing Compensation
Action Memorandum No. 20-028 Authorizing the Mayor to Execute the City Manager’s Employment Agreement with John Moosey
Action Memorandum No. 20-027 Approve a Council Community Grant in the Amount of $750.00 to the MatSu Running Club for the Who Let the Girls Out Run/Walk
Action Memorandum No. 20-026 Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute a Sole Source Professional Services Agreement with HDL Engineer Consultants LLC for Engineering Services for 95% Engineer Drawings of the Bogard Booster Station in an Amount not to Exceed $92,960.00
Action Memorandum No. 20-025 Approving a Council Community Grant in the Amount of $475.00 to the Organizers of the Drive Your Tractor to Work
Action Memorandum No. 20-024 Directing the City Manager to Notify the State of Alaska of the City Council’s Statement of Non-Objection to Liquor License No. 4366 for Fred Meyer, Located at 535 E. Palmer Wasilla Highway
Action Memorandum No. 20-023 Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute Professional Services Agreement with Agnew::Beck Consulting, LLC in an Amount Not to Exceed $129,305.00 for a Community and Economic Analysis for the Preparation of an Annexation Study
Action Memorandum No. 20-022 Approving a Council Community Grant in the Amount of $1,000.00 to the Organizers of the Palmer Spring Classic
Action Memorandum No. 20-021 Approving a Council Community Grant in the Amount of $2,000.00 to the Organizers of the Mayor’s Green Day Gallop
Action Memorandum No. 20-020 Directing the City Manager to Notify the State of Alaska of the City Council’s Statement of Non-Objection to Liquor License No. 1436 for Pizzaria Delphi Restaurant, Located at 103 W. Arctic Avenue
Action Memorandum No. 20-019 Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Employment Agreement with City Clerk Norma Alley
Action Memorandum No. 20-018 Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute a New Lease Agreement with Hageland Aviation Services, Inc. for Continued Operations on Lot 2, Block 3, Palmer Municipal Airport 
Action Memorandum No. 20-017 Approve a Council Community Grant in the Amount of $2,500.00 $1,000, Provide an In-Kind Donation of the Depot Rental and In-Kind Donation for the Depot Speaker Rental to the Organizers of Who Let the Girls Out
Action Memorandum No. 20-016 Approve a Council Community Grant in the Amount of $5,000.00 $1,000 to the Mat-Su Senior Services
Action Memorandum No. 20-015 Authorizing the City Manager to Purchase a New Patrol Vehicle and Equipment in the Amount of $56,016.00 and to Purchase the Vehicle Under the Governmental and Proprietary Procurements Section of Palmer Municipal Code 3.21.230 by Attaching to the State of Alaska Contract
Action Memorandum No. 20-014 Authorizing the City Manager to Purchase One New Pickup Truck in the Amount of $42,092.00 and to Purchase the Pickup Truck Under the Governmental and Proprietary Procurements Section of Palmer Municipal Code 3.21.230 by Attaching to the State of Alaska Contract Pricing Contract Award Number CA 2200-20
Action Memorandum No. 20-013 Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Two-Year Agreement to Purchase Healthcare Insurance Coverage with Premera through the City’s Healthcare Insurance Broker, USI Insurance Services
Action Memorandum No. 20-012 Approving a Council Grant in the Amount of $1,650.00 to the MATSAR Search and Rescue for the Year 2020
Action Memorandum No. 20-011 Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute a Contract with USI Insurance Services, Not to Exceed $60,000.00 the first year, for Healthcare Brokerage Services for a Three-Year Contract
Action Memorandum No. 20-010 Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute a Contract with HDL Engineer Consultants LLC, Not to Exceed $37,500.00, for Engineering Services and Underwater Robotic Inspection of the Cedar (Bailey) Hills Reservoir
Action Memorandum No. 20-009 Directing the City Manager to Notify the State of Alaska of the City Council’s Statement of Non-Objection to Liquor License No. 3058 for Moosehead Saloon, Located at 810 S. Colony Way
Action Memorandum No. 20-008 Directing the City Manager to Notify the State of Alaska of the City Council’s Statement of Non-Objection to Liquor License No. 1195 for Iron Horse Liquor, Located at 606 S. Alaska Street
Action Memorandum No. 20-007 Directing the City Manager to Notify the State of Alaska of the City Council’s Statement of Non-Objection to Liquor License No. 1194 for Caboose Lounge, Located at 606 S. Alaska Street
Action Memorandum No. 20-006 Selecting the Golden Heart Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient(s)
Action Memorandum No. 20-005 Authorizing the City Manager to Sign Palmer Museum of History and Art’s Services Contract Amendment No. 8
Action Memorandum No. 20-004 Approving a Council Community Grant in the Amount of $3,000.00 to the Hatcher Pass Avalanche Center
Action Memorandum No. 20-003 Approving a Council Community Grant in the Amount of $1,650.00 to the MATSAR Search and Rescue for Equipment
Action Memorandum No. 20-002 Directing the City Manager to Notify the State of Alaska of the City Council’s Statement of Non-Objection to Liquor License No. 4758 for Turkey Red, Located at 550 S. Alaska Street Suite 100
Action Memorandum No. 20-001 Authorizing the City Manager to Sign Greene Garden Services Contract Amendment No. 2