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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971-01-20 Council MinutesA G E N D A REGULAR MEETINGe KENAI CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 20, 1971# 800 P.M. A- ROLL CALL B PERSONS PRESENT SC1IL;DULED TO BE HEARd s 1. Robert Borgen 2. Oscar Thomas - Ordinance 125-67,, Excavating Bond Ordinance. C- MINUTES 1. Regular meeting of January 6, 1971 D- CORRESPONDENCE E- REPORTS 'I. City Manager a. Impounding services and fees b. Riverview Drive (Clarence Ladd) c. Inspection, Electrical d, Ft. Kenay e. Community College Site Group 2. City Attorney 3. Mayor 4. City tlerk 5. Finance Director 6. Advisory Planning & Zoning Commission 7. Borough Assemblymen F- OLI) BUSINESS 1. Request by Acting City Manager for Reconsideration of Ordinance 191-71 "Regulating Snow Machines and Motor Vehicles". 2. Second reading of Ordinance 192-71 "Establishing Approval by Council of Department Head Appointments". 3. Clarification of Personnel and Pay Plan 4. Educational Opportunity for City Employees 5. G- NEW BUSINESS 1. Games of Chance and Skill - Elks Lodge 2. Games of Chance and Skill - Chamber of Commerce 3. Games of Chance and Skill - Catholic Church 3. H- PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD 1. 2. MINUTES OF KE3AI CITY COUXIL MEETI4G JANUARY 2U9 1971 ROLL CALL: Members resent - Charles A. Bailie, Robert Bielefeld, James Moyle. ilugn Malone and Mayor Eugene li. Morin. Members absent - James Hornaday and Florine McCollum. Junior Counc members - Judi Browning and NAncy Powers. With consent of Council the following were added to the Agenda; B-20 Oscar Thomas, regarding Ordinance 125-67; F-49 Educational Opportunities for City Employees. G-2, Games of Chance and Skill, Chamber of Commerce, G-3, Games of Chance and Skill, Catholic Church. B - 1 PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD: Robert Borgen. regarding ski strip. Mr. Borgen reported the airplanes with skiis do not have ' access to the fueling facilities without crossing the runway void of snow. This tears up their skiis. Mr. Bielefeld pointed out this can be remedied with minimum expense. The Council instructed administration to handle this and have a report for the next Council Meeting. B - 2 Oscar Thomas regarding Ordinance 125-67 Although Mr. Thomas was not here to give his presentation, he informed Mr. Burt of the problems concerning the Excavating Bond Ordinance 125-67, saying many contractors without bond do excavating. The Council advised that anyone seeing or knowing of this being done should inform the City immediately and the City will take steps to put a stop to this. C - MINUTES The minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 6, 1971, were approved as read. The mayor commended the addition of the 'Things to do list". D - CORRESPONDENCE Correspondence covered in reports. E - 1 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT (a) Impounding services and fees. Ray Burt reported the towing and impound service is a state regulated activity. Van's towing is the only recognized service in Kenai. There is evidence of damage to cars in the process of impounding. The impounding yard is too far away and the vehicle is not protected. MINUTES OF KENAI CITY CQUVCIL METING, JAIUARY 20, 1971 Page two E - 1 City Manager's report, (a) Impounding servies & fees continued. Councilman Hornaday came in at this time. Burt further reported the City is pursuing this matter to up -grade the service either with a new towing and impounding permit or with the one now existing. E - 1 Riverview Drive (Clarence Ladd) (0) The City reported a temporary solution to the problem of getting fire trucks to all residents at the end of Riverview Drive by plowing out Outside Way and making a culdesac. Mr. Ladd is satisfied with the temporary solution. the final solution will come after this is referred to the Planning & Zoning Commission for survey of right-of-way, and right-of-way differences resolved. E - 1 Inspection. Electrical The State of Alaska has the authority of control on electrical inspections. The City need two men certified by the State. E - 1 For_ t Kenay (d) George Miller, of the Kenaitze Indians met with Ray Burt, indicating a desire for a public hearing on the proposed move. The City has received many letters from organizations and private citizens asking for a public hearing. After much discussion Malone moved to have a public hearing. The motion died due to lack of a second. The Council advised administration to contact interested organizations and citizens informing them they can be put on the Agenda for the Council Meeting of February 3, 1971, under Persons Present Scheduled to be Heard, by contacting the City Manager. E - 1 Community College Site Group (e) A meeting was held in the City Manager's office January 16, 1971. The group represented residents of Kenai and Borth Kenai. They came up with. these considerations; 1. As fair and honorable representation of Kenai and North Kenai, the group will insist on an equitable presentation of the sites. 2. A commit e� e 7 two will be spokesmen for the communities. 3. A supplemental brochure will be prepared. 4. A on -site inspection will be conducted. The two men selected were Hugh Malone and'3o nny Johnson. Hugh Malone objected stating the Mayor should be the representative from the City as he made the presentation from the start and so npminated the Mayor as continuing. Mr. Malone indicated his desire to accompany them on the on -site tour. Mr. Burt called Dr. Wood, the response was immediate. The Director of Community College, Clayton Brockel came in to discuss the situation. MI3UTES OF KENAI CITY COUyCIL MEETING, J AVUARY 200 1971 Page three E-1 City Manager's report, (e) Community College Site Group continued. Mayor Morin read a letter written by Ilornaday to the members of the site selection committee. Nornaday urged them to withdraw the preferences which they have indicated to the University, stating they did not have essential information such as current enrollment statistics, flood plain data, insurance costs and insurability indications, site acquisitions costs etc. E - 1 Hockev Rink (f) Mr. Burt contacted Walt Ward from the School District regarding the hockey rink. The overall cost will be $3,6000. The City will do the installation if the School Uoard will buy the lumber and lights, provided this is completed by February 1, 1971. E - 1 Dods (g) F According to the City Code Section 3-13, the City may pick up and impound any dog that fits one of the following: 1. A female dog in heat, 2. A dog on the school grounds or has been on the school grounds, 3. A dog of vicious habits, 4. Might cause iniury to a person, 5. chase cars. There will be a general dog round up in three weeks, which will be well publicized. E - 1 Progress Report - Stan McLane/N_ouse-lumbering ProJe t. -- (h) Mr. McLane reported the job being 5% complete and submitted a statement for the work completed to January 1, 1971. E - 1 Power Outage (i) Acting City Manager Ray Burt reported on the power outage t=: Monday January 18, 1971. The City made every effort to move over to H.E.A. power. N.E.A. did not have enough legal Council to go ahead. The restraining order was not served in person and therefore there is some question as the validity of it. K.C.L. documented every move made during that day. If the City is to move over to HEA power, the maximum time of change will be four (4) hours, and the minimum 1 1/2 hours. In attempting to inspect C.U.L., we were stopped by people on the premises. The City Manager asked once for the City to inspect the plant and Walt Steige asked once. They refused in view of present litigation saying their own engineers will be down soon and inspect the plant and make a report to the City. The City will not accept their engineers report. MINUTES OF KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING, JAIUARY 20, 1971 Page four E - 1, City Managers report continued. E - 1 Formal Protest from Carl Sullivan 0) Ray Burt reported the City filed with P.U.C. tariffs for various utilities. He has received a formal protest from Carl Sullivan of Oil Heat Industries protesting the mill rate for electric heat, saying it 1s too low. E - 1 Public Safety Building (k) The City has looked into a building for the Public Safety by lease or lease -purchase, and have not come up with a satisfactory arrangement. The next step is for an election for a bond issue for the Public Safety Building. Doyle stated there is not enough room in the Fire Hall now for all the quipment. The Council will give this to Planning and Zoning Commission for their recommendations and examine their report. E - 2 City Attorney's Report (a) Press release reaarding Drunk Drivin After much discussion Malone moved and Doyle seconded to adprove the press release regarding Drunk Driving, for publication. The motion passed. Voting yes; Bielefeld, Doyle, Malone, and Hornaday. Voting no: Bailie. The Attorney was instructed to get a record of the disposition of the cases, such as; cases won, cases lost, and cases dismissed. E - 2 Sno-Shoe Gun Club (b) Mr. Fisher introduced Mr. Weller from the Sno-Shoe Gun Club. Mr. Weller was asked to co-ordinate with Mr. Jaynes, Public Works Coordinator, on the lease and other aspects of the project. k - Mr. Weller was asked how many quonsets the Club bid for and got through F.A.A., and he replied that they bought one. E - 2 Power Situation (c) Fisher stated there was no legal action following the 1968 blackout. When legal action was finally taken C.U.L. took refuge in bankrupcy. He said we should go to P.U.C. and let them know what has happened since 1966.. . The interest of the public is foremost, then the dollar value. The referee can issue a restraining order. The City is going to protest the validity of this and ask for a review by the judge. MINUTES OF KENAI CITY COUNCIL. MELTING, dANUARY 20, 1971 Page five E - 3 Mayor's Rn o,orrt, (a) The Mayor reported the dues for the Alaska Conference of Mayors in the amount of $20.00: is now due and should be renewed for the up -coming Mayor. E - 3 Suicide Provention Group The Suicide Provention Group wants to man a suicide phone, hopefully in the City Hall. Room 16 in the terminal building will be made available on a.:three months trial basis. The phone will be manned by volunteers. The City should have a letter from Richard Hallmark within the week. The Administration is to write a letter to Council advising them when this will be occupied. E - 3 Committee on Aging (c) The Mayor would like the Council to request the Committee on Aging be on a permanent basis, with a letter going to George Miller and to Toby Buckler. E - 3 Proposed Bridge across Kenai River (d) A public notice fir. 17-2-71, was received from the U. S. Coast Guard regarding the proposed bridge across the Kenai River. The administration is to write a letter to them regarding the effects on wildlife and waterfowl refuges, public parks, historic sites and recreation area. E - 3 Urban Section (e) Mr. Burt reported Mr. Huff, from the Department of Hiways, was in Kenai going over the plans for the urban section. In their study they found out a traffic light at Willow St. is not Justified. They are alsb ' i considering an overpass from the Junior High to the Mall. E - 4 City Clerk's Report No report. E - 5 Finance Director's Report Current Status of Planes parked at Airport The Finance Director was asked if the City is current on parking fees with the three planes parked at the airport. Burt informed them they were. However the City is not current with the yellow plane parked there. It was supposed to be there for only a day or so but has been there since December 30th or 31st. The owner is -to be dovm in a day or two. MVIUTES OF KEAAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING, JNNARY 20, 1971 Page six E - 5 Finance Director's Report continued. E - 5 Proposed Budget Revision ( b \ J . The proposed budget revision will be held prior to the seating of the new Mayor and Councilmen. E - 5 Election for Mayor and Councilmen The election for Mayor and two Councilmen will be hold next Tuesday, January 266 1971. KSRM and Telenews will be notified that Thursday, January 21, 1971, will be the last day for registering to vote in the election Tuesday. January 26, 1971. E - 6 Advisory Planning & Zoning Commission's Report Fisher reported that at the meeting of January 13, 1971, Fisher moved and Coyle seconded that the Kenai Advisory Planning & Zoning Commission advise Council and City Administration that the Public Works Coordinator, George Jaynes, has been the most knowledgeable and valuable of all the staff ever made available to assist the Kenai Advisory Planning & Zoning Commission, with the motion passing unanimously. E - 7 Borough Assemblymen's Report Hugh Malone reported the Assembly meeting held in the new Borough buildings January 19, 1971, was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. An Ordinance was introduced to appropriate $399000 to E.D.D. and one amending the Sales Tax Ordinance. The personal property tax forms have been mailed out and are tb be filled out and mailed back to the Borough by February 15, 1971. The Kenai Health Center did not meet the standards for State certification. The Finance Director was instructed to find out why so this can be corrected. The School Construction report was given, the amount budgeted, amount spent, amount needed for completion. The Assembly passed a Resolution asking the Fish and Game to close the west side of Shelikof Strait at Cape Igvak, to commercial salmon jishigg. Mrs. Banta reported on a meeting with School Board Members, Supt. of Schools, and Borough Chairman concerning Resolution 66-1 which would spell out the responsibilities of the Borough and those of the School Board. �A 0 MI4UTES OF KE4AI CITY COUNCIL MEETING, J14YUARY 20, 1971 Page seven F - OLD BUSINESS F - 1 Re uest b Acting City Mana er for Reconsideration of Ordinance 191-/1 "Regulating bnow macnines an3 Motor Vehicles. Bielefeld moved and Malone seconded to continue first reading on Ordinance 191-71, to have more time for major changes. The motion passed unanimously. F - 2 Second reading of Ordinance 192-71 "Establishing Approval b ounc I of Departmentea appointments, Bielefeld moved and Nornaday seconded to continue the 2nd reading of Ordinance 192-71 until the new City Manager is here. F - 3 Clarification of Personnel and Pay Plan f ; Deferred until next Council meeting of February 3, 1971. F - 4 Educational Opportunities for City Employees Malone moved and Bailie seconded to approve the recommendations set forth in the memo from Ray Burt concerning Educational assistance for City employees, reimbursing them of job related courses after satisfactorily completing the course. The motion passed unanimously. G - NEW BUSINESS G - 1 Games of Chance and Skill - Elks Lodge GI.14 2 Gaffs of Chance and Skill - Chamber of Commerce G - 3 Games of Chance and Skill - Catholic Church Bailie moved and Bielefeld seconded to approve the applications for Games of,.,Chance and Skill for the Elks Lodge, the Chamber of Commerce and the Catholic Church. The motion passed unanimously. MEETING ADJOUMIED 11:15 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Sharon Sterling Acting City Clerk MINUTES OF KENAI CITY COUNCIL NEETING,, JANUARY 209 1971 Page eight THIyGS TO 00 LIST B - 1 Access to refueling facilities for ski planes. E - 1 Referr Riverview Drive right-of-way to Planning (b) & Zoning Commission. E - 1 Contact interested Organizations and citizens (d) informing them they can be put on the Agenda for the Council meeting of February 3, 19710 under Persons Present Scheduled to be Heardq by contacting the City Manager. E - 1 Publicize Leash Law. (g) E - 1 Public Safety Building referred to Planning & (k) Zoning Commission. E - 2 Press release Drunk Driving. (a) E - 3 Pay dues for Alaska Conference of Mayors. (a) E - 3 Memo to Council - Status of Suicide Prevention Group. (b) E - 3 Write letter to George Miller and Toby Buckler. (c) concerning Committee on Aging. E - 3 Write a letter to U. S. Coast Guard regarding the (d) effects of wildlife and waterfowl refugess public parks, historic sites and recreation area in regards to the proposed bridge across Kenai River. E - 5 Notify KSRM and Telanews the last day for registering (c) for the election of January 26, 1971. E - 7 Check on State certificate for Kenai Health Center.