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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971-03-03 Council MinutesAc�ranr, REGULAR ta ETTI3G.197N'AI8C0OYPC0UNCIL CH , A: ROLL CALL A - 1 Public Hearing - Ordinance 191-71 dinance 192-71 Public Nearing • Ordinance 193 71 Public Hearing ' ' Public Hearing - Ordinance 194 71 PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD: 6• • 1 2. C: MINUTES 1. Regular Meeting of February 171, 1971 D: CORRESPOIDENCE 1. Kenai Junior High School 2. Kenai Community Library, Inc. ! 3. E: REPORTS 1 1. City Manager a Things to do list 2/17/71 ' 1 b Insurance Rating - P.F.R.B. Annexation - Memorandum ` c d ForKenay - Memorandum Federal Bldg Library - Court e Capital improvement&Projects - - } f Rate Study North Road ldater Line - Presentation Petro Chemical Industry - g Memorandum Alaska Municipal League (h) Board.of Directors Meeting - i i 2. City Attorney 3. Ma or Mai AppPlanning b Appointment 1&ofothegAgingission c 4. City Clerk ` 5. Finance Director 6. Planning & Zoning Commission ` 7. Borough Assemblymen - F: OLD BUSINESS 1. Woodland Development - Al Poore - - - - 2. Budget Review AGENDA - REGULAR MEETI1' KENAI CITY COUNCIL. MARCH 3, !� 1. Page two G: NEW BUSINESS 1. Ordinance 195-71 - Public Utilities - Excavation 2. Resolution 71-4 - Support of Polution Bill in Legislature 3. Resolution 71-5 - Amending the Budget 4. Public Safety Building - Wisecarver/Heffner 5. Water & Sewer Grant - Bruce Massey 6. Small Boat Harbor - Red Jaynes 7. Request - Ken Stock - Memorandum 8. Special Election - Charter Commission 9. Sno-Shoe Gun Club Lease 10. Airport Lease - Wm. B. Butler Sr. & Jr. - 2 year w/option I H: PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD - 'j CITIZEN'S GRIEVANCES & REQUESTS 1. 2. E 3. �._ in I �� MIf1UTES OF KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 39 1971 ROLL CALL: Members present - Robert Bielefeld, James Doyle, .lames Hornaday, MR majone. Tru McGrady, Robert Norene and Mayor John Steinbeck. Members absent - Junior Councilmembers Browning and Powers. A - 1 PublicHearing : Ordinance 191-71 The hearing was open to the public. There was no public participation so the public portion was closed. Malone moved and Doyle seconded for the adoption of Ordinance 191-71, set out in full, "Establishment of City Motor Vehicle violations, and coordinating enactments with State Statutes by incorporation by reference of selected portions of Title 28, Title 11, and 5 of Alaska Statutes into Chapter 19 of the Kenai Code, 1963, as amended, and repealing certain portions of the Code and Ordinances in conflict with statutes adopted by reference." The motion passed unanimously by McGrady, Norene,eand Steinbeck Bie1e>~eld, Doyle, A - 1 Public Hearing - Ordinance 192-71 The hearing was open to the public. There was no public participation so the public portion was closed. Malone moved and Doyle seconded for the adoption of Ordinance 192-71, "Establishing a requirement that department heads shall receive ratification of appointment by the City Council" The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. Voting yes, Bielefeld, Doyle, Hornaday, Malone, McGrady, Norene, and Steinbeck. A - 1 Public Hearin - Ordinance 193-71 rrr..n..rr sir The hearing was open to the public. There was no public participation so the public portion was closed. Bielefeld moved and McGrady seconded for the adoption of Ordinance 193-71 "Amending the Election Code portions of Kenai Code, 1963s as amended, to delete requirements for pre -registration prior to City elections and other ancillary election code changes." The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. Voting yes, Bielefeld, Doyle, Hornaday, Malone, McGrady, Norene, and Steinbeck. A - 1 Public Hearing - Ordinance 194-71 The hearing was open to the public. There was no public participation so the public portion was closed. 14alone moved and McGrady seconded for the adoption of Ordinance 194-71, "Amending Kenai Code, as amended, Section 74, to remove any age qualifications for a disabled person qualifying for the $250 exemption from property taxes." The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.Voting yes, Bielefeld, Doyle, Hornaday, Malone McGrady, Norene, and Steinbeck. B: PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD None MINUTES OF KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING, MARCH 3, 1971 Page two C: MINUTES: The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 17, 1971, were approved as read. Junior Councilman Powers came in at this time. D: CORRESPONDENCE: D - 1 Kenai Junior High School The clerk read a letter to the City Manager from the Kenai Junior High regarding the possible recycling of pop cans. The City is introducing Resolution 71-4 along this line. D - 2 Kenai Community Library, Inc. The clerk read a letter to the City Manager and members of the Kenai City Council from Nedra Evenson, President. Board of Directors of the Kenai Community Library, Inc. They expressed their desire to remain in their present building until a new library was built. ' D - 3 Representative Clem Tillion The clerk read two letters from Clem Tillion. One concerning Resolution 71-1 regarding the assignment of the district attorney to the Kenai Court House, A.S. 07.10.040 - reapportionment. Other correspondence covered in reports. E: REPORTS E - 1 City Manager's Resort (a) Things to do list 2/17/71 i The City Manager presented the "Things to do list" of 2/17/71 and reported all things done except one item which is in the process. (b) Insurance Rating - P.F.R.B. The City Manager reported we are now enjoying a 5 rating along the water distribution line. (c) Annexation - Memorandum The clerk read the City Manager's memorandum to Mayor and Council. It was the general consensus of Council that they should explore the benefits of a unified government, gather all necessary information, and list the advantages and disadvantages. MINUTES OF KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING, MARCH 3, 1971 Page three CITY MAAAGER'S REPORT continued E-1 (d) Fort Kenay --Memorandum The clerk read a letter from the City Manager to the Mayor and Councilmen regarding the Meeting of the Mayor's Advisory Committee on Fort Kenay. They listed 11 recommendations to City Council. The Council felt as long as the City remains as the responsible agent for the operation of the Museum building and the entire Museum facilit (item no. 7), that the Council should award the bids (item 10� with recommendations from the Mayor's Advisory Committee. The City Manager had a request for Mrs. Kempf to be included in the Mayor's Advisory Committee. The Mayor approved the request. E - 1 Capital Improvement Protects -Federal Bldg- Library - Cemetery The City Manager would like to add a Federal Building, a Library, and Cemetary to the Capital Improvement Project list. E - 1 Rate Study - Water & Sewer The City Manager would like the authority to do a Water & Sewer rate study and review. There was no objection from Council. E - 1 Presentation Petro Chemical Industry - North Road Water Line, The City Manager reported on the meeting with representatives of the Petro Chemical Industry from the North Road. The only firm not represented was Pan American Petroleum Corporation. They are all highly interested and there will be continuing meetings with them. E - 1 Bo, a�rd_ of Director's Meeting - Alaska Municipal League (h) Mr. Glotfelty is a member of the Board of Directors, Alaska ` Municipal League and expressed his desire to attend the Board of -�` Director's Meeting in Juneau, March 28th and 29th. There was no - objection by Council. Jim Elson, representing the Chamber of . Commerce, will also be attending. E • 2 City Attorneys Report The City Attorney stated again the continuing problem connected City Kenai that C.U.L. with C.U.L. In December,the of asked post a trustees bond. Since that time Fairbanks -Morse, Chicago Pneumatic, and H.E.A. have asked they post bond. The City again asked for C.U.L. to post bond. l 1 i i I f l F__ MINUTES OF KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING, MARCH 3, 1971 Page four E - 3 Manor's Report j .(a) Appointment Planning & Zoning Commission The Mayor has appointed and the Council has ratified the appointment of Al Hudson to the Kenai Planning & Zoning Commission. (b) Appointment --Council of the Agina The Mayor appointed Mrs. Jetret Petersen, chairman of the Committee of the Aging, and members of the committee as per list to City Manager's Office. (c) Ma... Conference _ There will be a Mayor's Conference in Juneau, March 28th and 29th, and the Mayor would like to attend. There were no objections from Council. E - 4 City Clerk's Report No report E - 5 Finance Director's Report i Deferred until Agenda Item F-2 E - 6 P_lannino & Zoning Commission's Report Mr. Fisher reported on the Preliminary to any vacation hearing - Riverview Drive. The Commission recommends to Council the determination of right-of-way on Riverview Drive and secure right-of-way for the ` end of Riverview Drive for cul-de-sac. E - 7 Borough Assmeblymen's Report Assembly Meeting cancelled - No report The Council recessed for 5 minutes. F: OLD BUSINESS F - 1 Woodland Development - Al Poore Al Poore stated the City owes Woodland Development 79233.33 for 18 1/2 months interest. There is some descrepancy as to if this is owed or not. The City Manager recommended a compromise of payment of 50%. Mr. Poore was asked if Woodland Development would accept 50%. He replied they would. Malone moved and Doyle seconded to have the City manager negotiate with Woodland for exact amount of monies to be paid. Malone withdrew his motion with consent of the second , (Doyle).Bielefeld r moved and Doyle seconded to direct the Finance Director to pay 50% t of $7,233.33 to Woodland Development. The motion passed. Voting yes; t Bielefeld, Ooyle, Hornaday, Malone, McGrady, Norene. Voting No; Steinbeck. MINUTES OF KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING, MARCH 3, 1971 Page five F - 2 Budget Review The Finance Director reported the Budget Amendment was within the framework of the present budget, with no increase or no decrease. He presented Resolution 71-5, to Amend the Budget of the City of Kenai for the fiscal year 1970-71. Malone moved and Bielefeld seconded to adopt Resolution 71-5. The motion passed by roll call vote, with Hornaday abstaining with reference to Attorney's Fees, 0-2. GS NEW BUSINESS G - 1 Ordinance 195-71 - Public Utilities - Excavation After some discussion Bielefeld moved and McGrady seconded to introduce Ordinance 195-71, for first reading. The motion passed dnanimously. Copies of Ordinance 195-71 to be sent to the contractors i before second reading. G - 2 Resolution 71-4 - Support of Polution Bill in Le islature Malone moved and Hornaday seconded to adopt Resolution 71-4, "Advocating a system of prevention and correction of desecration of public places by littering". The motion passed unanimoui1y by roll call vote. The Council appreciates the concern of the younger generation and would welcome them at any time to the Council Meetings. G - 3 Resolution 71-5 - Amending the Budget Taken up under Agenda Item F - 2. G - 4 Public Safety.,Buildina - Wisecarver/Heffner Chief Wisecarver first discussed the new insurance rating. The new 5 rating will result in approximately 37% savings for residential homes, 25% for commercial buildings and 48% to 50% on classified buildings, or around $250,000 for Kenai residents annually. Chief Wisecarver began his presentation on the Public Safety Building statifig there are five major components. 1. Strategically located ground space. 2. Apparatus area. 3. Living quarters. 4. Commun- ications. 5. Office area. The location was selected with care. The apparatus area consists of the apparatus floor, hose care and storage, shop area, emergency power supply and fuel supply. The living quarters consists of a dormitory, a kitchen and a classroom. The communications center or the alarm room, includes a radio receiver and transmitter, manned 24 hours a day, telephone, microphone, fire alarm system recording egdipment and switches for controlling lights, doors and bells. An adequate office area for fire prevention and fire administration. The new fire station should be sufficient to accomodate the crash rescue apparatus, ambulance, structural apparatus, fire prevention and central fire system. MINUTES OF KENAI CITY k,UUNCIL MEETING, MARCH 3, 1971 Page six G - 4, Public Safety Building - Continued. Chief Heffner stated the present facility is inadequate for proper police efficiency. At present there is only one cell, if a woman is brought in she has to be transported to Soldotna. If the City had more cells for detention the facility could be leased for$12.50 a day and partially defray some expenses on the Public Safety Building. A space could be made for a District Attorney and his staff. The police and fire department could combine the communications and upgrade it to a high level. The City Manager stated the administration is going to present to Council at the next meeting a request to build a Public Safety Building, along with the estimated costs and the amount of Federal Participation. G • 5 Water & Sewer Grant - Bruce Massey Bruce Massey gave a presentation on the Water & Sewer Grant. With the completion of this project, 90% of the City's population will be served. This will help the fire rating. Areas to be served will be, Willow Street extended, Small Aircraft Apron, Rogers Lane, Tinker Lane, Kaknu S/D, Candlelight, Linwood, Bumblebee, Davidson, Mommsen S/D, Wildwood and Wilson Drive. A Primary and secondary sewage disposal plant to be built by the dock area or near the one now existing. The money for sewage disposal will be 55% Federal grant, 25% State, and 20% sponsor's share. Total cost of the entire project $3,563,600, H.U.D. grant $756.000; F.W.Q.A. $834.900; State $757,750;: Federal loan or bonding, $1,214,450. G - 6 Small Boat Harbor - Red Jaynes Red Jaynes gave a presentation on a Small Boat Harbor. The Kenai River has been serving the Northwestern Kenai Peninsula for nearly 200 years. There is and has been a great need for a small -� boat harbor in the river. There are 5 existing docks in the -�' river, City Dock - leased to Alaska Barite Co., Inlet Company, Kenai Packers, P.A.F. and R-Lee Seafoods, all of which are either commer 1al or private facilities. Mr. Jaynes presented 3 sites. Site "A" in the mouth of the river. Site "B" on City owned ground, and Site "C" on property owned by Don Frederickson and leased to Don Freeman. Mr. Jaynes recommends development of Site "C". This is close to the land where the State is going to install a launching ramp and floats in the Kenai River during the 1971 season. The approximate cost of a Small Boat Basin to serve 200 small boats would be $365,000. This does not include the cost of land. G - 7 Request- Ken Stock - Memorandum Mr. Stock requested Council approval to continue the use of his storage shed for a garage sale until he can build a new building or bring this one up to Code standards. Malone moved and Norene seconded to send this to Planning & Zoning & grant a variance and to go ahead with the City Manager's recommendations. The motion passed with Hornaday dissenting. MINUTES OF KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING* MARCH 3. 1971 Page seven G - 8 Special Election - Charter Commission Deferred. G - 9 Sno-Shoe Gun Club lease Norene moved and Malone seconded the signing of the lease with the Sno-Shoe Gun Club. McGrady moved and Doyle seconded to tablo the motion for further study. The motion passed unanimously. G - 10 Airport Lease - William Butler Sr. & Jr. - 2-year w/option Bielefeld moved and Malone seconded that the lease be granted and before any structure was built to go before Planning & Zoning. Hornaday moved and Norene seconded to table the motion until there is a recommendation from Planning & Zoning. The motion passed with Bielefeld and Malone dissenting. G - 11 Armory Progress Report ■ -- The council requested the Administration to obtain a progMess report on the Armory. G - 12 Minutes to ao to Kenaitze Indians The Council requested the minutes of the Council Meetings be forwarded to the Kenaitze Indians. MEETING ADJOURNED 12:10 A.M. THINGS TO DO LIST 3/3/71 E - 1 Advantages/disadvantages of Annexation In process E - 1 Marion Kempf - Appointment to Mayor's (d) Advisory Committee on Fort Kenay. Done E-1 (f) Water & Sewer Rate Study In process E - 3 Jetret Petersen - Appointment as Chairman (b) Committee on Aging. Done F - 1 Pay Woodland Development Corp. Pending G - 1 Send copies of Ordinance 195-71 to excavating contractors. Done G - 2 Send copy of Resolution 71-4 to Kenai Junior High,, 8th Grade. Done G - 7 Ken Stock's request to Planning & Zoning Done G - 10 Airport Lease - Wm. B. Butler Sr. & Jr. Done to Planning & Zoning. G - 11 Armory progress report. Written for G - 12 Minutes to Kenaitze Indians Done