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REGULAR N1:ETING, KENAI CITY COUNCIL
MARCH 7, 1973, 8:00 P.M.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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ROLL CALL
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
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1: ORDINANCE 214-73 - M1UNDING ORDINANCE 180
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2: ORDINANCE 215-73 - REPEALING ORDINANCE 52
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3: ORDINANCE. 216-73 - AMENDING ORDINANCE 81
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4: ESTABLISHING AN ASSESSMENT DISTRICT - NOMMSEN S/D
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5: ESTABLISHING AN ASSESSMENT DISTRICT - CITY OF KENAI
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PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED.TO BE HEARD:
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MINUTES
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1. Minutes of Regular Meeting of February 21, 1973
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CORRESPONDENCE
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1. Telegram-ANL- Alaska Pipeline Educational Committee
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2. Anchorage - Central Labor Council
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OLD BUSINESS
TABLED
1. Resolution 73-3 - Voiding lease in Etolin S/D -
Administration recommends tabling this resolution
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2. Computeriied Bookkeeping - Memo
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NEW BUSINESS
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1. Resolution 73-13 - Regarding Studded Tires
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2- Ordinance 217-73 - Changing Council Chambers
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3. Auditor for 1972-73 Audit
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4• rifnance jj#-33 - . coordinate assessment procedures
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S. nance -Revising Water $ sewer utility rates
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6. Collection of Special Assessment
7. Use of old Kenai Fire Station - Kenai Arts Council
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S. Civic Center
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REPORTS
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1. City Manager's Report
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a. Things to do list - 2/21/73 10
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b. Leash Law - In affect March 21 - April 21-Dog
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c. Juneau Trip - March 8 - 11
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d. Solid waste Fa waste water Management - 21 March 7311
e. BLM-Fire Retardant Facility - John Bowman
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2. City Attorney's Report
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3. Mayor's Report
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4. City Clerk's Report
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S. Finance Director's Report
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6. Planning S Zoning's Report
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7. Borough Assemblymen's Report
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PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD:
NONE
MINUTES, KENAI CITY COUNCIL
(--MGULAR MEETING
MARCH 7, 1973
PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING
The Council gave the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
Members present - James Doyle, James Hornaday, C.E. Johnson,
Tru McGra y, Robert Norene, H.J. Steiner and Mayor John
Steinbeck.
Members absent - None.
With consent of Council, G-8 - Civic Center was added to the
Agenda.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
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Ordinance 214-73 - Amending Ordinance 180
The Clerk read the Ordinance by title.
Johnson moved and Doyle seconded that so much of the proposed
pending Ordinance 214-73 shall be amended in its entirety and
inserted in lieu thereof is the proposed ordinance language
attached hereto. Unanimous consent was asked and granted.
The Mayor recessed the Meeting and opened it up for a Public
Hearing.
Mr. Parsons asked for an explanation and was informed these
monies have never been received, the bonds never sold and are
now cancelling the authority to do so.
There was no more public participation and the public hearing's
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was closed.
Doyle moved and Johnson seconded for adoption of Ordinance 214-73
as amended. The motion carried by roll call vote. Voting yes;
Doyle, Hornaday, Johnson, McCrady, Norene, Steiner and Mayor
Steinbeck.
B - 2: Ordinance 215-73 - Repealing Ordinance 52
The Clerk read the Ordinance by title.
Johnson moved and McGrady seconded that so much of the proposed, -
pending Ordinance 215-73 shall be amended in its entirety and
inserted in lieu thereof is the proposed ordinance language
attached hereto. Unanimous consent was asked and granted.
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B - 2 - Ordinance 215-73 - continued.
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The Mayor recessed the meeting and opened it up for a public
hearing. There was no public participation and the public
hearing was closed.
McGrady moved and Steiner seconded for adoption of Ordinance
215-73 as amended. The motion carried unanimously by roll call
vote. Voting yes; Doyle, Hornaday, Johnson, McGrady, Norene,
Steiner and Mayor Steinbeck.
Ordinance 216-73 - Amending Ordinance 81
The Clerk read the Ordinance by title.
Johnson moved and Doyle seconded that so much of the proposed
pending Ordinance 216-73 shall be amended in its entirety and
inserted in lieu thereof is the proposed Ordinance language
attached hereto. Unanimous consent was asked and granted.
The Mayor recessed the meeting and opened it up for a public
hearing. There was no public participation and the public
hearing was closed.
Doyle moved and Johnson seconded for adoption of Ordinance
216-73 as amended. The motion carried unanimously by roll
call vote. Voting yes; Doyle, Hornaday, Johnson, McGrady,
Norene, Steiner and Mayor Steinbeck.
Establishing an Assessment District - Mommsen S/D
Mayor Steinbeck opened the meeting up for a public hearing and
turned the meeting over to Nels Kjelstad and Phil Bryson with
the eningeering firm of Wince, Corthell & Assoc.
Mr. Bryson went over the 1973 water distribution system
improvements proposal.
A. Water line on Redoubt Ave., Forest Drive to Mommsen S/D
approximate cost - $132,900
B. Fire hydrants - Mommsen S/D - approximate cost - $8,400
C. Water line on Wildwood Road NE of Kenai Spur Highway -
approximate cost $49,800
D. Water line from Wildwood Road to Superior Builders area -
approxiamte cost $18,600
E. Water transmission line along Wildwood Road - SW of
Kenai Spur Highway - approximate cost $31,100
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B - 4 - Establishing Assessment District - Mommsen S/D - continued
F. Water line along Forest Drive from the entrance
of Woodland S/D to Redoubt Ave. - approximate cost -
$21,200
G. Water transmission line along Sth Ave. from Birch
Drive to Woodland S/D - approximate cost - $22,300
H. Water transmission line along 2nd Ave. from Birch
Drive to East of Forest Drive - approximate cost $41,000
I. New well in Beaver Creek area - approximate cost $24,100
J. Water line to serve Wildwood school - approximate cost
$135,000
K. Lowering the grade of Redoubt Ave, Forest Drive to
3rd Street (Mommsen) - approximate cost $27,600
Mr. Bryson stated there are two proposed assessment areas:
1) water service and 2) water supply, transmission and fire
protection.
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Those areas fronting on the proposed water line would be assessed
for 1) water service and 2) fire protection, water supply and
transmission; those areas behind the fronting lots benefitting by
fire protection, water supply and transmission would be so assessed.
Mr. Parsons stated he had a letter from Bruce Massey concerning x
water & sewer interceptor line going by his homestead. It states
there will be no assessment until hook up.
Mr. Glotfelty stated this is correct.
Mr. Seymour asked where the tie in for Mommsen S/D would be.
Mr. Bryson stated that the connection to the City system for the
Redoubt Ave line will be at Forest Drive and Redoubt Ave., at the
Northwest corner of Woodland S/D.
Mayor Steinbeck asked if the public presentation could be
finished and then the public could ask their questions.
Mr. Bryson related the savings on fire insurance. A $50,000 -
$100 deductible home owner policy in Bush Lanes would drop from
$725.00 to $382.00 if the rating dropped from a Class 9 rating
to a Class S.
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B - 4 - Establishing Assessment District - Mommsen S/D - continued
He further reported on the cost summary.
(1) Water service, fire protection to Mommsen S/D and
Redoubt Ave. - approximate cost $141,300
(2) Water service, fire protection to Mommsen S/D,
Wildwood School and Redoubt Ave. approximate
cost $227,600
(3) Water service, fire protection to Mommsen S/D,
Wildwood School, Superior Builders, Redoubt Ave. &
Wildwood Road - approximate cost $296,000
(4) Water service, fire protection to Mommsen S/D, Redoubt
Ave, Wildwood School, Wildwood Road, Superior Builders,
Bush Lanes, Forest Drive and 2nd Ave. approximate
�• cost $327,100
(5) Water service, fire protection to Mommsen S/D,
Wildwood School, Redoubt Ave, Wildwood Road, Bush
Lanes, Forest Drive and 2nd Ave. - approximate
cost $308,500
(6) Remove unsuitable material from Redoubt Ave. and lower
'J street grade - approximate cost $27,600
In addition, the City will need an addition to the Beaver Creek
Well. This proposed well is necessary if any areas other than
Mommsen are added to the City water supply. system - approximate
cost $135,000.
Mr. Seymour stated he has received a bill from the City for
_ water. The water is not safe to drink. He doesn't think the
City has legal authorization to charge for the water.
Mr. Glotfelty related, the City has billed the people in
Mommsen. Mr. Seymour has filed an objection with the Public
Utilities Commission. Mr. Salo paid for his sewer service but
refused to pay for the water service.
The City Manager further related that since April the City was
authorized to operate and charge for the services provided.
Some people are drinking the water. We are providing a service
and the City has the authority to shut off the service. The
City got a waiver to serve the area.
Councilman Norene stated the City is trying to provide Mommsen
service at the lowest cost possible. He felt we should get
back to the subject of the public hearing.
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B - 4 - Establishing Assessment District - Mommsen S/D - continued
Mr. Bryson reported the proposed assessment for water service
is .080 sq ftf for water supply, transmission and fire protection -
.020 sq ft.
Mr. Quandt asked approximately how much would it cost for one lot
in Bush Lanes.
Mr. Kjelstad reported with the work done this past year
.030 sq ft - fire protection
.080 sq ft - sewer
.143 0 sq ft - streets
.020 sq ft - for proposed water line
It would be approximately .270 sq ft or roughly $1,934.
Mayor Steinbeck felt it would be beneficial at this time, to
hear B - 5 - Establishing an Assessment District - City of Kenai,
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Nels Kjelstad to make the presentation.
Mr. Kjelstad reported the last assessment district (00271) was
formed in 1967. The City has made many improvements since that
time and there is a need to form new assessment districts.
Mr. Kjelstad displayed a drawing and explained how the water
and sewer lines were laid under the streets and how the City
builds the gravel roads.
He then displayed two maps. The green shaded is sewer and the
blue is water.
He further explained there are a mixture of types of subdivisions
in the City. There are small subdivisions, BLM subdivisions
(2h to 5 acrea) and large unsubdivided land. The City Code of
Ordinances would cover most situations.
In many subdivisions the water, sewer and streets were put in
by the developer without cost to the City and then turned over
to the City. The people buying in these subdivisions pay the
cost of improvements with the cost of the lot.
Mr. Kjelstad stated there is an Ordinance that may be introduced
this evening to cover the procedures in assessing. The intention
is to get a uniform method of assessing and set procedures the
City must follow.
Mr. Glotfelty stated the City wants to set a maximum assessment.
Say 100 sq ft water, 100 sq ft sewer and 100 sq ft streets. If
costs are less, the assessment is less. If there is Federal
or State assistance, the assessment is less.
Mayor Steinbeck declared the public hearing closed.
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The City Manager would like Council policy on water charges
to users in Mommsen.
After some discussion, Norene moved and Doyle seconded only
charge for cost of maintenance, pro -rated for a total cost
not to exceed $6.95 + tax. The motion failed with Hornaday,
Johnson, McGrady, Steiner and Steinbeck dissenting.
Johnson moved and McGrady seconded to continue billing $6.95 +
tax for water in Mommsen S/D. The motion carried with Norene
dissenting.
The City Manager would like the authority to enter into a
contract with Wince, Corthell & Associates with proposal #4 -
Water service - Fire protection to Mommsen S/D, Wildwood School,
Wildwood Road, Superior Builders, Bush Lanes, Forest Drive and
2nd Ave.
Johnson moved and Hornaday seconded to give the City Manager
the authority to enter into a contract with Wince, Cortheil
& Associates for proposal #4 - Water service, fire protection
to Mommsen S/D, Wildwood School, Wildwood Road, Superior
Builders, Bush Lanes, Forest Drive and 2nd Ave. The motion
fi carried unanimously by roll call vote.
The Mayor recessed the meeting and brought the meeting back
to order at 11:40 P.M.
Cs PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD:
None.
MINUTES
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 21, 1973 were
approved as corrected by adding "Jerry Sims was opposed to the
non-use of studded tires during winter months", in H - 7 -
Borough Assemblymen's Report.
E: CORRESPONDENCE
E - 1: Telegram - AML - Alaska Pipeline Educational Committee
Don Berry wired requesting financial assistance for the Alaska
Pipeline Educational Committee.
F: OLD BUSINESS
F - 1s Resolution 73-3 - Voiding lease in Etolin S/D
Tabled.
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Computerized Bookkeeping - Memo
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The City Manager stated the City would show a definite savings,
have figures much faster and alot more effective. The Borough
and the Borough School District have gone this route. The
Mayor's Committee on Audit, Budget and Finance have no objection.
Mr. Parsons asked if the City would use this for payroll.
Mr. McKee reported the Administration does not propose to
purchase or lease a computer but buy time on an already existing
computer. We would write our own payroll on the pegboard system.
We will key punch each card. The conversion cost will be low
because the Finance Director will do a great deal of the conversion
work. There is a big advantage. The reports will be faster and
more accurate. It will show the expendutures, amounts paid and
the unfilled purchase orders. Administration and Council will
know where it stands.
He further reported the punched cards will be sent to Anchorage
and will carry valuable papers insurance. If the cards should
be lost in delivery they would be repunched.
Councilman Doyle stated he would have to vote no as this is not
budgeted for and need more information.
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Councilman Hornaday stated he has 10 reasons he is opposed:
1. the auditors are against
2. I.B.M. fiasco
3. operating good system
4. financial expenditure
S. Finance Committee did not recommend
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6. cannot understand change in personnel
7. not save too much money
S. delay for next budget
9. provide local employment
10. brand new item - not budgeted.
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Mr. McKee stated the auditors, as he understands, did not
recommend against it.
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There were no objections to moving on with the agenda.
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NEW BUSINESS
G - 1: Resolution 73-13 - Regarding studded tires
McGrady moved and Norene seconded to adopt Resolution 73-13
regarding studded tires by adding in the title after current law
"and/or regulations". Unanimous consent was asked and granted.
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G - 2:
Ordinance 217-73 - Changing Council Chambers
Steiner moved and Norene seconded for introduction of Ordinance
217-73 - Changing Council Chambers.
Councilman Doyle stated he strongly opposes this because:
1. wasn't designed for a meeting place
2. not nearly as big
3. no parking
4. firemen and policemen are working
S. too hot
6. cause hard feelings
The motion failed with Steiner casting the only affirmative vote.
There were no objections to holding the next meeting at the
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Administration office.
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Auditor for 1972-73 Audit
The City Manager stated Council has the recommendation of the
Mayor's Committee on Audit, Budget and Finance in their packet.
Mr. McKee reported the Committee considered all nine proposals.
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They had the proposals for over a week and held two sessions
reviewing them. They brought the list down to four:
Johnson & Morgan
Main, LaFrentz & Co.
Molitor, Doremus and Hanlin
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Touche Ross & Co.
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These were recommended because of the merits of the firm, the
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cost to the City, the number of manhours and the kind of report.
Mr. Stetler stated he voted against the proposal because there
was no object to the proposal they made, no justifications. He
didn't feel the recommendation contained in the motion gave the
guidance Council was looking for.
The City Manager stated the City will do the detail work.
Steiner moved and Hornaday seconded the City Council engage in
negotiations with the audit firm of Touche Ross & Co. for the two
year period 1972-73 and 1973-74, not to exceed 500 manhours per
year. The motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
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G - 4: Ordinance 218-73 - coordinate assessment procedures
Mr. Glotfelty recommended striking the emergency clause and
recommended this addition: "Assessments are liens upon the
property assessed and are prior and paramount to all liens
except municipal tax liens. They may be enforced as provided
in A.S. 25.53.200 - 29.53-390 for enforcement of property
tax liens" Source A.S. 29.63.060 (d).
Hornaday moved and McGrady seconded to introduce Ordinance
218-73 - Coordinate assessment procedures as amended and as
presented by Administration. Unanimous consent was asked and
granted.
G - 5: Ordinance 219-73 - Revising water & sewer utility rates
�. Mr. McKee stated he has taken the estimated revenues and
expenditures to the Mayor's Committee on Audit, Budget and
Finance. Taking the rates and applying it to the February
billing, the total estimated billing would be $110,200 with
the estimated increase in rates the total would be $141,571.
The City Manager recommended adding a cesspool pumper charge
at $5.00 per dump.
Hornaday moved and Johnson seconded for introduction of
Ordinance 219-73 - Revising water & sewer utility rates,
As amended and as presented by Administration.
After some discussion, the motion carried unanimously by
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roll call vote.
- 6s Collection of Special Assessments
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The Clerk read the memo on the collection of special assessments.
Doyle moved and McGrady seconded to authorize the City Manager
to proceed with collection of special assessments as recommended
by the City Manager. The motion carried unanimously by roll
call vote.
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G - 7 a Use of old Kenai Fire Station - Kenai Arts Council
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Hornaday moved and McGrady seconded to -authorize the City
Manager to negotiate with the Fine Arts Council for utilization
of the old fire station as a fine arts cneter and return with
a recommendation next meeting. There were no objections and was
so ordered.
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)G - 8: Civic Center
Mr. Glotfelty reported with the vote yesterday, should we
drop or proceed with the Civic Center? There are no matching
monies available. Should we proceed with the pool and the
library? We have applied for a grant for the library. The
projected cost would be $1,351,680. We have $800,000 available
from the bond issue and $500,000 left from the other Capital
Improvements. The City Manager recommends proceeding with the
swimming pool and library.
Doyle moved and Johnson seconded to accept Administration's
recommendation and proceed as he has outlined.
Council Steiner stated he would like to see this as much as
anyone else but don't think we have the legal authority.
Mr. Glotfelty stated this is legal within our Ordinance.
Councilman Doyle stated some view the pool and library as a
morale booster.
Orville Alwin stated that most people voted on this because
of the pool and library.
After more discussion, the motion carried with Steiner dissenting.
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REPORTS
H - 1:
City Manager's Report
(a)
Things to do list - 2/21/73
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The Things to do list of 2/21/73 were reported as accomplished.
(b)
Leash Law - In affect March 21 - April 21- Dog Control
Mr. Glotfelty reported the dog control has been transferred to
the police department. The leash law is in affect March 21
through April 21.
Councilman Johnson suggested a new ordinance to have the leash
law in affect the year around.
(c)
Juneau Trip - March 8 - 11
Mr. Glotfelty reported he will be leaving for Juneau tomorrow
for a City Manager's Meeting and for lobbying.
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(d)
Solid waste and waste water management - 21 March 73
There will be a public hearing at the Armory March 21st or 22nd
concerning solid waste and waste water management.
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BLM - Fire Retardant Facility - John Bowman
The City Manager stated BLM have requested we send a proposal.
BLM is tied in at Soldotna this year.
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City Attorney's Report
Not present.
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Mayor's Report
No report.
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City Clerk's Report
No report.
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Finance Director's Report
No report.
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Planning & Zoning's Report
No report.
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Borough Assemblymen's report
Assemblyman Johnson reported on the Assembly meeting of March
6, 1973.
ordinance 73-7 - Repealing and re-enacting Title 20, Chapter 40,
Mobile Home Park was passed.
Ordinance 73-8 - An ordinance amending Title 25, Taxation by
adding new sections relating to personal property was passed.
Ordinance 73-11 - An ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter .05,
Air Pollution was passed.
Ordinance 73-12 - An ordinance making a supplemental appropriation
of $57,000 to the South Peninsula Hospital Service area was passed.
An Ordinance was introduced regarding the Nikishka Service area.
Benjie Johnson gave a public presentation on bicycle paths.
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H - 7 - Borough Assemblymen's Report - continued
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A Resolution passed supporting SB-15-a 5 year sentence for
the sale of dope and a Resolution supporting SB - 52 - regarding
rape, murder and dope with no parole.
A Resolution on lower Cook Inlet was tabled because of the wording.
A Resolution supporting HB - 42 - allowing $50,000 per hospital
per year and one supporting SB - 40 - increasing local fish tax
10 to 40% and one supporting HB - 87 - asking $5.00 per head -
solid waste.
The Assembly passed a resolution concerning studded tires.
A report from the School Board showed a loss of $81,000 per
year on the lunch program.
The request from the Alaska Municipal League for funds for the
Alaska Pipeline Educational Committee was turned down.
The Homer Hospital received $2,300 from the Hill Burton fund.
A waiver of penalty and interest was turned down.
McGrady stated the Kenai Central High School pool is $9 on the
priority list.
PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARDs
None.
MEETING ADJOURNED 1s55 A.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Sharon Sterling, City Aerk
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THINGS TO DO LIST 3/7/73
Revise Ordinance 216-73 - Coordinate Assessment
District
Revise ordinance 219-73 - Revising water and
sewer utility rates
Recommendation - old Fire Station - Kenai Arts
Council