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REGULAR MEETING, KENAI CITY COUNCIL
JULY 5, 1972 8:00 P.M.
PACE
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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ROLL
CALL
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PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD:
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Mike Fargo - State Highway Department
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Senator Palmer
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Representative Tillion
Deleted
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Tom Sullivan
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Peninsula Racing Assoc.
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MINUTES
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Regular Meeting of June 21, 1972.
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CORRESPONDENCE
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H.E.A. - Underground Utilities
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2.
Howard Keiser - Thompson Park S/D, L 1 $ 9, B 7
REPORTS
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City Manager's Report
a. Things to do list - 6/21/72
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b. F.A.AHousingg
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c. Technical Advdsory Committee
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d. Letter from Johnston Jeffried
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City .Attorney's Report
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Mayor's Report
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City Clerk's Report
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Finance Director's Report
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Planning $ Zoning's Report
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Borough Assemblymen's Report
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OLD
BUSINESS
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Watering trees and flowers
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NEW
BUSINESS
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Request for jpayment - Wince, Corthell $ Assoc, Kenai
Municipal Airport,ADAP 8-02-0142-01, $2,310.00
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Reauest for payment - Wince, Corthell $ Assoc. Kenai
WPC-ALS-33, $4,560.50
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Request for payment - Wince, Corthell $ Assoc, WPC-
ALA-35, $1,580.50
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Change Order, Contract AP-72-1, Northwestern Construction
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Application for permit for games of Chance and Skill -
Democratic Kenai Precenct 01, 2 $ 3.
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Request for payment - Touche Ross $ Co., $5,316.00
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Change Order #I, West-e-r-n $ Assoc WPC-ALA-33
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Change Order 02, West-e-r-n $ Assoc WPC-ALA-33
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Request for payment - Wince, Corthell $ Assoc., Phase
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I, Kenai Municipal Airport - $34,868.35.
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Request for payment - Wince, Corthell $ Assoc. Phase
II, Kenai Municipal Airport - $49,457.75.
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Request for payment - Aspeotis Construction Co.
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12.
Permit for games of chance and skill - Senior Citizens
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Request for payment - West-e-r-n $ Assoc.
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Youth Plan - F.A.A. Housing
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Dust Control - City streets
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Sewer Bonds
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Selling of foreclosed land.
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PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD:
CITIZEN'S
GRIEVANCES AND REQUEST:
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MINUTES, KENAI CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
JULY 5, 1972
' 8:00 P.M. - KENAI LIBRARY
The Council gave the Pledge of Allegiance
ROLL CALLS Members present - Robert Bielefeld, James Doyle, James
Horne ay, Hugh Malone, Tru McGrady *, Robert Norene and
Mayor John Steinbeck *.
* In late.
Members absent - Junior Councilman Tim Navarre.
With consent of Council, the following were added to the
Agenda:
F - 1 - Watering Trees & Flowers
G -14 - Youth Plan - F.A.A. Housing
G -15 - Dust Control - City Streets
B: PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
B - 1 Mike Fargo - State Highway Dept.
Councilman Hornada - I have heard alot of static on two
r t ngs - the lks should be extended to the high school and the necessity of traffic lights at Willow, Main & Forest.
Steinbeck and McGrady in now.
Mike Fargo - The extension of the sidewalks is unfeasible
at this time. You should contact the district in Anchorage
for inclusion in the Kenai-Soldotna project. As far as the
=� traffic lights are concerned, the conduits are in. You
-' should take this up with Mr. Spake.
James Doyle - When is the starting date on paving?
Mike Fargo - The week of the 17th.
Senator Palmer - There is a definite idea of a bike trail.
t is qu to possible this could be used as a sidewalk.
B - 2: Senator Palmer
Senator Palmer explained what had happened to the Kenai
Courthouse. He was asked what can we do now, in which he
replied, there are three alternative - 1. A specific piece
of legislature. 2. G.O. Bond. 3. Direct appropriation.
Senator Palmer stated that if re-elected, the Kenai
Courthouse would be his highest priority item.
Councilman Malone - There is considerable concern in the
Borough concerning the funding of local roads and trails
program.
MINUTES, KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING, JULY 5, 1972 PAGE two
B - 2 - Senator Palmer - continued.
Senator Palmer - The money we have spent on local access
roads came from G.O. Bonds from last years issue. A
specific formula was based on the area, people etc,.
This November there will be a $10,000.000 bond issue.
Councilman Horna�dduy - What about Civic Centers or public
meeting places?There is a tremendous amount of interest
in this area. $11,000,000 is the amount and Anchorage
wants $10,000,000.
Mr. Glotfelt - We are asking for 1.2 million. I under-
nd this .s first come first served. We have the
feasibility study and preliminary drawings ready.
r_. Senator Palmer - If you get them ready, I'll go with you and
and carry tWem.
Councilman Norene - Is there any chance of HB 456, giving the
Planning & Zon ng powers back to the cities, being brought
up again?
Senator Palmer - There is a good chance it will be brought
up again, buF7I won't guess how it will be acted upon.
Councilman Malone - What do you contribute to the extra-
ordinary eng of the session?
Senator Palmer - A new system of program budgeting was put
into a eat. This existed for nearly 60 days. Also the
pipeline legislature was lengthy.
Councilman Malone - Did the even division of the Senate
-�"have anything to do with it?
Senator Palmer - Not significantly.
Mr. Glotfelt - I want to thank Senator Palmer for the
cooperation we have received from him and his staff while
in Juneau.
Ma or Steinbeck - We thank you, Senator Palmer, for being
with us tonight.
B - 3s Representative Tillion
Not present.
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Peninsula Racing Association
Joe Ross, from Peninsula Racing Assoc, presented Council with
a check for $125.00 for the insurance on the July 4th race.
He stated they are faced with a dust problem and are asking
for help. They would like to use diesel fuel to control it.
Mr. Glotfelty stated he had a discussion with Gene Kulawik
of Peter Kiewit Co. and he said he did not think diesel fuel
would do the job, that calcium chloride would be much
better. The cost would be approximately $1,400.00.
The association stated their desire to take over the track
after a few races so they can get on their feet.
After much discussion, Hornaday moved and Norene seconded
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to approve the authorization to fund from the Capital
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Improvement Program, -not to exceed $1,400.00. The motion
carried by roll call vote with Bielefeld dissenting.
B - 4:
Tom Sullivan
Mr. Glotfelty read a letter from Mr. Sullivan requesting
a new taxi cab permit.
After much discussion Malone moved and Norene seconded for
Council to rescind previous action and grant Mr. Sullivan
a permit according to the present Ordinance. The motion
carried by roll call vote with Bielefeld and Hornaday
dissenting.
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MINUTES
The Minutes of Regular Meeting of June 21, 1972, wdre
approved as distributed.
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CORRESPONDENCE
D - 1:
H.E.A. - Underground Utilities
The Clerk read a letter from Mr. Rhodes, Manager of H.E.A.
concerning underground utilities.
D - 2:
Howard Keiser - Thompson Park S/D, L 1 & 9, B 7
Mr. Keiser wrote he recommends residents and property
owners petition the City of Kenai for water and sewer in
the Thompson Park area because of the small size of the
lots. The sq. ft. is too small for water and waste disposal
on the same lot.
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REPORTS
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City Manager's Report
(a)
Things to do list - 6/21/72
Mr. Glotfelty reported the Things to do list of 6/21/72, as
being accomplished.
(b)
F.A.A. Housing
The City has received confirmation from G.S.A. stating
the F.A.A. Housing as having been turned over to the City.
The Administration will have a use plan by the 19th of July.
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Technical Advisory Committee, Department of Public Safety
The Mayor has named Mr. Glotfelty to represent him on the
Technical Advisory Committee meeting of the Department of
Public Safety, July loth.
(d)
Letter from Johnston Jeffries
Mr. Glotfelty read a letter from Johnston Jeffries commending
Corporal Richard Ross on his very fine services. This will
go into his permanent personnel file.
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City Attorney's Report
Mr. Fisher gave a notice of appeal of rate increase
granted to C.U.L. He did this in the event the sale of
C.U.L. should go sour.
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Mayor's Report
Mayor Steinbeck reported the Twin City Archery Club held
a State Archery Meet Sunday. They did an outstanding job
and show a great deal of interest.
The Mayor and his wife attended the 25th Alaska Command
Luncheon. It was a fine luncheon and enjoyed it very much.
E - 4:
City Clerk's Report
No Report.
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E - 5 Finance Director's Report
Mr. Whelan gave Council a chart of accounts and the checks
issued for a six month period.
Approval of a grant for the coming year for the Mayor's
Committee on Aging has been received.
The Dept. of Revenue has been working out fine since the
City took over and will be better when in the City building.
Mr. Glotfelty complimented the Finance Director for investing
City monies and the results.
E - 6: Planning & Zoning Commission
Mr. Massey reported the Kenai Planning & Zoning Commission
are working on regulations for mobile homes.
The Commission approved Etolin #3 for a grocery store.
They deferred the City Tidelands and Recreation area pending
further information.
E - 7: Borough Assemblymen's Report
The Assembly will hold a work session with the Borough
Planning & Zoning Commission July llth at 7:30 P.M.
The Council will hold a work session July 12th at the
City Manager's office.
Fs OLD BUSINESS
F - 1s Watering trees and flowers
Councilman Hornaday reported the trees and flowers are in
need of water. Mr. Glotfelty assured him the Fire Chief
will have them watered.
Gs NEW BUSINESS
G - is Re est for payment - Wince Corthell & Assoc Kenai
Municipal Airport, ADAP 8-0 -0 -01, $2,310.00
The Administration has paid Wince, Corthell and Assoc.
02,310.00 for services on Kenai Municipal Airport ADAP-
8-02-0142-01.
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G - 2: Request for a ent Wince, Corthell & Assoc - WPC-
ALASKA-33 - 4,560.50
The Administration has paid Wince, Corthell and Assoc,
$4,560.50 for services on WPC-Alaska-33.
G - 3:
Request for payment - Wince Corthell and Assoc. WPC -
A as a-3 - *1,590.5U
The Administration has paid Wince, Corthell and Assoc.
$1,580.50 for services on WPC-Alaska-35.
G - 4:
Change Order, Contract AP-72-1 - Northwestern Construction
The type of grass would be changed to Meadow Poxtail and
clover. There will be a savings of $14,458.40.
Norene moved and Bielefeld seconded to approve Change Order
#1, on Contract AP-72-1. The motion carried unanimously
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by roll call vote.
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Application for permit for ames of chance and skill -
Democrat c Kenai Precinct , 2, & 3.
Hornaday moved and Norene seconded to approve the application
for games of chance and skill for the Democratic Kenai
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Precinct 1, 2, & 3. Unanimous consent was asked and granted.
G - 6:
Request for payment - Touche Ross & Co. - $5,316.00
The Administration recommends the payment of this bill.
Doyle moved and Bielefeld seconded to accept Administration's
recommendation and pay Touch Ross & Co. $5,316.00 for Invoice
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#84153. The motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
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G - 7:
Change Order #1, West-a-r-n- & Assoc, WPC-Alaska-33
This change order would substitute 8 inch 18.75 lb.
channel beams for 7 inch 12.25 lb channel beams on the
settling tank bridges and furnish additional 321 f. of
3" O.D. pipe, increasing the cost by $693.45.
Malone moved and Doyle seconded to approve Change Order
#1 for WPC -Alaska 33 in the amount of $693.45. The motion
carried unanimously by roll call vote.
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