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REGULAR MEETING, KENAI CITY COUNCIL
APRIL 19, 1972, 8:00 P.M.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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ROLL CALL
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PUBLIC HEARING - ORDINANCE 206-72 - DOG CONTROL
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I. Robert Bergen = Contractor operating without license
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2. Roger Meeks - Museum
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MINUTES:•
1. Regular Meeting of April S, 1972
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CORRESPONDENCE
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1. Telegram -Senator Stevens -Kenai River Bridge
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REPORTS
I. City Manager's Report
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a. Things to do list - 4/S/72
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b. Capital Improvements
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c. Wildwood
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d. Borough School Board - Swimming Pool
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2. City Attorney's Report
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3. Mayor's Report
4. City Clerk's Report
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S. Finance Director's Report
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6. Planning 4 Zoning's Report
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7. Borough Assemblymen's Report
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OLD BUSINESS
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I. Civic Center Site
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NEW BUSINESS
I• Resolution 72-11 -Acceptance of Bid - Notice to
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. Proceed - ADAP-8-02-0142-01
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I. Resolution 72-12- R.O.W. Willow Street
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So Resolution 72-13 - R.O.W. 4th Avenue
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4•.• Request for Purchase - Police Car
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5. Lease L2, B2, CIIAP - Jim McDowell
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6. Lease 13, B4, SAA - Erik Barnes $ John imle
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7e Resolution 72-14 - Two mile exemption - Kenaitze Indians
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8• eme Order - Public Safety Building
9. eso ution 72-IS - Application -Land & Water Conservation
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CITIZEN'S GRIEVANCES AND REQUESTS
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MINUTES, KENAI CITY COUNCIL.
REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 19, 1972
8:00 P.M. - KENAI LIBRARY
The Council gave the Pledge of Allegiance
ROLL CALL: Members gresent - James Hornaday *, Hugh Malone, Tru
McGrady o ert Norene, Robert Bielefeld, James Doyle,
Junior Councilman Tim Navarre and Mayor John Steinbeck.
* In late
Members absent - None
With consent of Council B - 2 - Roger Meeks - Museum, was
added to the Agenda.
Hornaday and McGrady in now.
Public Hearing - Ordinance 206-72 - Doss Control
The clerk read Ordinance 206-72 - Amending Kenai Code 1963,
to make more stringent the "Leash Law" (Section 3-13, Kenai
Code) and to add a provision authorizing destruction of dogs
traveling in groups or "packs".
The Mayor recessed the meeting and opened the public hearing.
Roger Meeks stated some effort should be put forth pertaining
to female dogs in heat.
Hearing no further public participation,the Mayor closed the
public hearing and brought the meeting back to the Council
table.
After much discussion, Bielefeld moved and Malone seconded to
adopt Ordinance 206-72 - Amending Kenai Code, 1963, to make
more stringent the "Leash Law" (Section 3-13, Kenai Code)
and to add a provision authorizing destruction of dogs
traveling in groups or "packs". The motion carried 5-2 by
roll call vote. Voting yes; Hornaday, Malone, Norene,
Steinbeck, Bielefeld, and Junior Councilman Tim Navarre.
Voting no; McGrady and Doyle.
PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD:
Robert Borgen - Contractor operating without a license
Mr. Borgen reported the contractor he hired to build his
house did not have a license or a bond and that the contractor
did work for the City.
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Mr. Glotfelty reported the contractor in question had a
license and bond when working for the City. His name
appears in the Directory of Re istered Contractors and his
insurance is in the amount of 1100,000-$300,000-$300,000,
with the State Farm Fire & Casualty Co. All the City
requires of a contractor is a contractors license and bond
if he is working for the City.
Roger Meeks - Museum
Mr. Meeks, representing the Historical Society, asked Council
if they would consider in the up -coming budget the salary for
someone to be in charge of the museum. They feel that if the
museum was manned properly, other items would go in. The
person would be from the retired group and the pay wouldn't
have to be very much.
The Mayor assured Mr. Meeks it would be looked into and given
consideration.
MINUTES
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 5, 1972, were
approved as distributed.
CORRESPONDENCE
Telegram from Senator Stevens - Kenai River Bridge
Senator Stevens wired the Federal Highway Administration
informed him the Kenai River Bridge may now proceed.
REPORTS
City Manager's Report
Things to do list - 4/15/72
The Things to do list is in the Council packet.
Capital Improvements
Mr. Glotfelty reported the Civic Center Complex is in the
discussion phase. There has been two public hearings on the
complex.
Kenai Steel Building has submitted plans. He feels the Council
should give this alot of consideration, the savings could be
as high as one third.
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E - 1 (b) - City Manager's Report - continued.
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The Industrial Water Line Feasibility Study is still underway.
The Sewer Treatment Plant and the Interceptor Line Projects
are ready to start. There is a savings of $73,000 on Local
Share on these projects.
The City will receive a $16,500.. grant for Parks and Recreation.
Christiansen has the contract on the Small Boat Harbor.
Wildwood
The City Manager stated there was a meeting Monday night
concerning Wildwood. Morris Thompson, the Director of Bureau
of Indian Affairs; Marshall Lind, Commissioner of Education,
and five otheres were in attendance. Marshall Lind has agreed
on the total concept. Mr. Glotfelty felt this will be an
immense benefit to the community and that without the direction
of George Miller Jr. and Don Wright, this all would not be
possible. There is a meeting next Monday by students, parents,
and the Administration from Mt. Edgecumbe.
George Miller Jr. thanked the City of Kenai for the total
teamwork and cooperation.
Borough School Board - Swimming Pool
The Administration, Malone, Bielefeld, and Steinbeck met with
the Borough School Board in a two hour discussion on the
swimming pool. The School Board stated that if the Borough
builds a pool, there will be very little time left open for
the public. They feel there is a definite need for the City
to build a pool also.
City Attorney's Report
Mr. Fisher is traveling to Anchorage tomorrow morning for the
closing argument on the C.U.L. rate increase case.
Mr. Fisher highly recommends the City to hire Mary Kulawik
as the acting City Attorney while Mr. Fisher is on vacation.
Mayor's Report
Mr. Steinbeck has been contacted by the Garden Club and the
Brownie Scouts. They would like to plant several hundred..
trees to help beautify the City. The Council felt this was
a good plan.
City Clerk's Report
No report.
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E - 5: Finance Director's Report
The Finance Director is in Juneau but has submitted Progress
Report #2 from Touche Ross & Co: and a Progress Report from
the Finance Department and also a request for payment from
Touche Ross and Company.
Bielefeld moved and Norene seconded to approve payment to
Touche Ross & Co. for Invoice # 84133 in the amount of $6,844.00.
The motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
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Hornaday asked the letter from Touche Ross h Co. be read again
concerning the date we are to receive financial statements.
E - 6: Planning $ Zoning's Report
Mr. Jaynes reported there are a few items on the Agenda from
Planning $ Zoning. They approved the lease of L3, B4, S.A.A.
to Erik Barnes and John Imle. They also approved an option
of L2, B2, CIIAP to Jim McDowell, however Mr. McDowell has
requested this go back to the Commission.
The Commission discussed the proposed Borough Zoning Ordinance
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i Norene stated the Council should have an ex-officio at the
j Planning & Zoning Meetings and in turn a Commissioner should
1i attend the Council meetings.
The Mayor stated this will be brought up at the next Council
meeting.
E - 7: Borough Assemblymen's Report
Bob Norene reported on the Assembly Meeting of April 18, 1972.
The meeting started out slow and easy and ended up with
standing room only.
The Assembly reviewed a 45 minute film on a new process of
education going around the nation. This film put fear in
everyone there if children are going to be subjected to this
i style of Education. The Assembly heard a rebuttal by Dr.
Hall of the School District, that this would not be taught in
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= --- An Ordinance was introduced for a supplemental appropriation
for $3,000 to fund a building inspector.
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E - 7 - Borough Assemblymen's Report - continued.
On the Chairman's report, they heard a request of funds for
revamping the Seward school for $36,000.
A Resolution was passed waiving the 2 mile limit authorizing
withdrawal of lands for the benefit of the Wildwood area.
A change order was passed on the old Seldovia school changing
the wiring for shop purposes in the amount of $16,400.
A Resolution was passed urging the amendment on Alaska State
bond rating.
The Assembly passed a Resolution relative to study of Ninilchik
Boat Harbor.
A worksession with the Borough Planning & Zoning Commission
was scheduled for June 13, 1972, regarding the proposed zoning
ordinance.
The Assembly acknowledged receipt of the Borough Administration
budget.
The Assembly reviewed the School District Budget. After a
main motion, many amendments that failed, a motion to table
that failed the final motion passed authorizing funding of
$1,000,000 and to hold $356,000 in Assembly contingency.
The Assembly had in their packet a synopsis of projects
from the Department of Highwasys 1972-1977.
The Kenai - Soldotna road, 9.5 miles at a total of $4,000,000
to be completed in 1974
The Kenai River Bridge road, 3.3 miles at a total of $1,500,000
to be completed in 1973.
Malone reported there were a total of nine motions on the
School District budget. He stated the action the Assembly
took reducing the funding may have a serious effect on the
Wildwood enrollment.
Malone also stated that unless the Borough is going to fund
the City Planning 4 Zoning, the Borough better hand on to it.
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F - 1 Civic Center Site
The City Manager stated the Planning & Zoning Commission
recommended the site by the New Public Safety Building
and reserving Fidalgo S/D. Mr. Glotfelty would recommend this
be approved by motion by the Council.
Malone moved and McCrady seconded to adopt the recommendation
of the Planning $ Zoning Commission and approve the site by
the new Public Safety Building and reserve Fidalgo S/D.
The motion carried unanimously.
G: NEW BUSINESS
G - 1: Resolution 72-11 - Acceptance of Bid - Notice to Proceed -
AD-8-02-01 2-01
The Administration recommends adoption of Resolution 72-11.
Doyle moved and Norene seconded to adopt Resolution 72-11-
Acceptance of Bid and Notice to Proceed - ADAP-8-02-0142-01.
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The motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
G - 2: Resolution 72-12 - R.O.W. Willow Street
The City Manager recommends adoption of Resolution 72-12.
Malone moved and McGrady seconded to adopt Resolution 72-12 -
Dedication of Right-of-way, Willow Street. The motion
carried unanimously by roll call vote.
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G - 3: Resolution 72-13 - R.O.W. 4th Avenue
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Malone moved and McGrady seconded to adopt Resolution 72-13 -
Dedication of Right-of-way, Fourth Avenue. The motion
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carried unanimously by roll call vote.
G - 4: Request for Purchase - Police Car
Police Chief Pegram explained to Council his request for
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the purchase of two additional police cars. One vehicle
has 60,000 miles and the other has 40,000 miles. The-
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maintainence are so that one police car is down a great
deal of the time. There are seven policemen on force and
there is a need for more cars to be out on patrol. A study
shows the more patrol cars out the less trouble there will be.
Bielefeld moved and Doyle seconded to approve the purchase
of two additional police vehicles and request payment be
deferred until July 1, 1972 and put on next year's budget.
The motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
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G - 5:
Lease L2, B2, CIIAP - Jim McDowell
To be taken back to Planning & Zoning Commission.
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Lease L3, B4, SAA - Erik Barnes & John Imle
The Administration recommends approval of the lease.
Doyle moved and Hornaday seconded to approve the Lease of
L3, B4, Small Aircraft Apron to Erik Barnes and John Imle.
The motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
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Resolution 72-14 - Two mile exemption - Kenaitze Indians
The Administration recommends approval of Resolution 72-14 -
Waiving 112 mile limit" under Alaska Native Claims Settlement
Act of 1972, Reiterating and ratifying the understandings of
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the City of Kenai with Kenaitze Indian Tribe. The motion
carried unanimously by roll call vote.
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Change Order - Public Safety Building
The City Manager has a recommendation from the City Building
Inspector to approve the change order. The main change is
the deletion of the 6" storm sewer to be replaced by a drywell.
The Administration recommends approval.
Malone moved and Doyle seconded to approve Change Order 01 -
Public Safety Building in the amount of $4,180.00. The
motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
G - 9: Resolution 72-15 - Application - Land & Water Conservation
Administration would like Council's approval of Resolution
72-15 - Approving the application for Land and Water
Conservation Groups.
McGrady moved and Hornaday seconded for the adoption of
Resolution 72-15 - Approving the application for Land and
Water Conservation Groups. The motion carried unanimously
by roll call vote.
H: PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD:
REQUESTS:CITIZEN'S GRIEVANCES AND
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CLOSING COMMENTS
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Hornaday asked for S items to be put on the next Agenda.
1. Representative from the State Highway Department
at the next meeting and all future meetings until
the project is complete.
2. A report on Pacific Light & Power.
3. Report from the "Bridge" group.
4. Written Report on Summer Recreation
S. Report from Finance Department as to when the
Financial Statement will be available.
Malone asked for a complete review of all insurance.
Number of policies
Type of policies
Benefits
Total coverage
What it is costing.
Doyle asked to put on the Agenda - Insurance Consultant.
The City Manager reported there is $14,000 available
through the P.E.P. program to hire 3 dispatchers in the
i near future.
He also reported the Communication system has been moved
t to the airport facility and will be set up there if at all
possible, if we can get a waiver on the license.
MEETING ADJOURNED ll:SO P.M.
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Respectfully submitted,
- — Sharon Sterling, City Clerk
THINGS TO DO LIST - 4/19/72
B - 2 Consider Museum Caretaker position in budget.
B - S Pay Touche Ross Co. $6,844.00.
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Zoning.
Representative from the State Highway Department
at the next meeting and all future meetings
until the project is complete
Report on Pacific Light $ Power
Report from the "Bridge" group.
Written Report on Summer Recreation
Report from Finance Department as to when
the Financial Statement will be available.
Complete review of all insurance -
Insurance Consultant