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REGULAR MEETING, KENAI CITY COUNCIL
SEPTEMBER 1, 1971, 8:00 P.M.
A:
ROLL CALL
B:
PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD:
I. Hugh Malone - Sno-Shoe Gun Club
2.
3.
C:
MINUTES
1.
Regular Meeting of August 18, 1971
D:
CORRESPONDENCE
1.
L. E. Haines, Provost - University
of Alaska
2.
Daniel L. Osborne - Sierra Club
3.
'Robert B. Weeden, President -
Alaska Conservation Society
4.
Ronald G. Hansen - Dept of Environmental
Conservation
5.
From Anderegg to Robert Pavitt
E:
REPORTS
1.
City Manger's Report
a. Things to do list 8/18/71
b. Discussion on the Kenai
Sewer Treatment Plant and
Soldotna Sewer Treatment Plant
c. Homer Electric Association
d.
e.
2.
City Attorney's Report
3.
Mayor's Report
4.
City Clerk's Report
S.
Finance Director's Report
6.
Planning 4 Zoning's Ieport
a. Memo - Borough Ordinance relating
to zoning.
7.
Borough Assemblymen's Report
8.
Recreation Director's Report
F:
OLD
BUSINESS
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1.
Recreation Director
2.
Police Chief
3.
Certification of Reasonable assurance
Soldotna Outfall
4.
Public Notice 1 17-12-71 - Kenai River
Bridge Crossing.
S.
B.L.M. Location - Kenai Airport
6.
Funding pre -requisite for E.P.A.
7.
Toyon Villa - Riverview Drive
G:
NEW
BUSINESS
1.
Request the Borough to provide
ballots for unification Kenai
and North Kenai. -
2.
Special Use Permit - Peter Kiewit f, Sons
3.
Emergency Employment Act.
4.
Wince, Corthell and Assoc.
S.
Alaska Municipal League Meeting
6.
H:
PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD:
CITIZEN'S
GRIEVANCES AND REQUESTS:
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3.
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MINUTES OF KENAI CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 1, 1971
9:30 P.M. KENAI LIBRARY
ROLL CALL: Members present - Robert Bielefeld*, James Doyle,
James Hornaday, Hugh Malone*, Tru McGrady and Mayor
John Steinbeck.
* In late
Members absent - Robert Norene
The Mayor apologized for the late start of the
Council Meeting. The Council and their wives attended
a dinner honoring Senator Gravel.
With consent of Council, the following were added to
the Agenda: B-1 - Hugh Malone - Sno Shoe Gun Club;
D-5 - Letter from Anderegg to Robert Pavitt, Director
Division of Planning and Research; F-6 - Funding pre-
requisite for E.P.A.; F-7 - Toyon Villa.Riverview Drive;
G-4- Wince Corthell and Assoc.; G-5-Alaska Municipal
League Meeting.
D:
CORRESPONDENCE
Correspondence was read at this time pending arrival of
Malone and Bielefeld.
D-1
L.E. Haines, Provost -University of Alaska
The University is very much in support of the crossing
of the Kenai River and have sent letters to Admiral
Palmer, Division of Operations and Commander Garrett
of the United States Coast Guard.
D-2
Daniel L. Osborne - Sierra Club
Mr. Osborne of the Fairbanks Group of the Sierra Club
wrote concerning the Soldotna Sewer Outfall. He has
mixed feelings concerning this.
D-3
Robert B. Weeden, President Alaska Conservation Society
Mr. Weeden wrote the) bnservation Society is vitally
interested in maintaining the scenic beauty, water
quality and biologic productivety of the Kenai River at
as high a level as possible.
D-4
Ronald G. Hansen -Dept. of Environmental Conservation
Mr. Hansen enclosed a copy of the public notice regarding
the City of Soldotna's planned construction of an outfall
sewer into Kenai River. The public is invited to submit
objections or comments regarding the certification.
MINUTES OF KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 1, 1971 Pagc two
D - Correspondence continued.
D - 5
Letter from James A. Anderegg to Robert Pavitt, Director
Division oPlanning and Research.
Mr. Anderegg sent a copy of the Interim Regional Water
Quality Management Plan for Kenai Metropolitan Area in
Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska for certification and
forwarding on to the Environmental Protection Agency
in Seattle for their review and approval.
Bielefeld and Malone in now.
B:
PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
B - 1
Hugh Malone - Sno Shoe Gun Club
Mr. Malone asked several members of the Sno Shoe Gun
Club to attend the Council Meeting to show there was
much interest in this facility.
There has been much misunderstanding and a lack of
communication between the Gun Club and the Administration.
The race track was constructed with many hours of volunteer
labor, equipment etc.
The Gun Club was under the impression the Rifle Range
facility could only be put out on bids.
The bids for the Rifle Range Road are to be let September
15, 1971. The Administration would like to hear from the
Gun Club to see if they are willing to donate labor.
The equipment is there and the dollars would stretch
further with volunteer labor.
The City Manager stated the first time he saw the plat
was last week when Mr. Morin brought one in for him
to review but he further stated the City does not have
one. Mr. Collins stated he would have one in the office
by Friday morning.
C:
MINUTES
1. The Minutes of Regular Meeting of August 18, 1971,
were approved as presented.
E:
REPORTS
E - 1
City Manager's Report
(a)
Things to do list 8/18/71
The City Manager reported 2 items accomplished and 4
in progress.
MINUTES OF KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 1, 1971 Page three
E-1 - City Manager's Report continued.
E - 1
(b)
Discussion of the Kenai Sewer Treatment Plant and
Soldotna Treatment Plant.
Kenai has initiated a compromise that would require the
Soldotna and the Kenai Treatment Plants to have sand
filters between the sewage plant and the outfall. The
State has offered to pay 25% of the cost if Kenai will
take water above the Soldotna Outfall. The State will
deed some land and give the City right of entry. It
was the concensus of the Council to continue the lawsuit
until the City has received these committments from the
State.
(c)
Homer Electric Association
H.E.A. has officially taken over the electric distrib-
ution system this morning, September 1, 1971.
The City has received a telegram from John Stern,
Chairman of Alaska Public Utilities Commission. They
have granted a temporary exemption for Homer Electric
Association to operate the electric utility •properties
of City of Kenai effective September 1, 1971.
E - 2
City Attorney's Report
No report
E - 3
Mayor's Report
No report
E - 4
City Clerk's Report
No report
E - 6
Planning & Zoning's Report
(a)
Memo - Borough Ordinance relating to zoning
The Administration is to communicate with the Planning
4 Zoning Commission and have a report to Council.
MINUTES OF KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 1, 1971 Page four
E - 7 Borough Assemblymen's Report
Hugh Malone reported on the Special Assembly Meeting
of August 24, 1971 on apportionment.
The committee for apportionment consisted of; Don Bailey,
Byrl Getman, Hugh Malone, Bryce Noah, Charles Rainwater
and William Vincent. The committee recommended a weighted
vote, based on 1 vote per 250 population. The assembly
approved the committees recommendation but the Chairman
vetoed the action. The Chairman recommended 1 vote per
110 persons population which would provide more accuracy.
This was passed unanimously.
Hornaday personally commends Mr. Malone on his efforts on
re -apportionment.
5 Finance Director's Report
Mr. Burt attended an I.B.M. executive school in San
Jose, Calif. the week of August 23, 1971. The school
was held for local government officials for cities under
50,000 population. Sixteen states were represented by
City Managers, Finance Directors, Mayors, Planners,
Assessors and Commissioners. The class was well attended
and participation by classs members was mandatory. A
great deal of information was gained and the "hands-on"
operation of the computer was of particular benefit.
In talkin to those people who already had Model 3's
installed the down time is zero for these particular
people. Only one problem was caused by the operator
when a bobby pin fell in the storage area.
Ray Burt (under the City Manager's name) placed No. 1
k t Cash wise, No. 2 - overall assetts and No. 2 overall.
�. Mr. Burt will have the Financial Statement by the 15th.
E - 8 Recreation Director's Report
Chris Adams reported that as of now the Labor Day
Activities, in conjunction with the Chamber of Commerce
are as follows: A motorcycle race Sunday (an unscheduled
- - event). On Monday at 11:00 A.M. time trials will be held
at the race track. At 12:15 the races will begin. There
-- will be four races, an open race, a trophy race, an
Austrialian pursuit, and the main event.
MINUTES OF KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 1, 1971 Page five
E-8 - Recreations Director's Report continued.
Bob Nestel of Oberts Insurance is working very
closely with the drivers, pit crew and officials. There
i will at a $1.00 admission to pay the purse. They will
run the race under the rules of the Kenai Peninsula
Racing Assoc. for the one day only.
At 3:00 P.M. there will be a steeplechase starting
at the Kenai Central High School and ending at the
Municipal Park.
There will be a greased pole race, a sawdust scrambel,
a barbeque at S:00 P.M., awards presentation at 6:00
or 6:30 P.M. and a bunfire will conclude the activities.
The plans for the hockey rink should be in this week.
F: OLW BUSINESS
F - 1 Recreation Director
The City has received Alaska Municipal League's
Bulletin 71-56 regarding Emergency Employment Act.
' This act would pay up to 90% of persons salaries on
individuals not budgeted for. This could be utilized in
the recreation, police and fire departments.
Mr. Glotfelty recommended Chris Adams be hired as
Recreation Director.
Doyle moved and Mc Grady seconded to accept the City
Manager's recommendation and hire Chris Adams as
Recreation Director. Unanimous consent was asked and
granted.
k.
F - 2 Police Chief
Chief Heffner will be leaving for Austrialia in the
near future and the City will need to acquire a new
police chief. Mr. Heffner recommends hiring ®on Lawrence.
s.. Barry Pegram is another candidate. The City Manager
recommends that in the event the Police Chief leaves
and the need to acquire a new Police Chief, the hiring
of Mr. Lawrence.
--- Doyle moved to accept the City Manager's recommendation
with the stipulation the new police chief will not receive
the same wages as the current chief. The motion died for
lack of a second.
It was recommended for the City Manager to get their
employments records and study them and get interviews.
There were no objection and was so ordered.
F
MINUTES OF KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 1, 1971 Page six
F - 3 Certification of Reasonable Assurance - Soldotna Outfall
The Councilmen all received copies of this earlier in
the week.
F - 4 Public Notice 17-12-71 - Kenai River Bridge Crossing
United States Coast Guard's Public Notice 17-2-71 contained
incorrect navigational clearance information. Public
Notice Number 17-12-71 corrects this and solicits for
protest or comments on this through 24 September 1971.
F - 5 B.L.M. Location - Kenai Airport
F.A.A. stated that if the other side of the runway was
developed it would do away with the future float plane
basin.
The Administration recommends the North end on the runway
on the East side of the runway as indicated on the map.
Hornaday moved and McGrady seconded to approve the plan
as submitted pending the approval of the Kenai Planning
and Zoning Commission. Unanimous consent was asked and
granted.
F - 6 Funding pre -requisite for E.P.A.
Malone moved and Bielefeld seconded to adopt Resolution
71-36 - A Resolution whereas the City of Kenai intends,
upon completion of the Sewage Treatment Plant, to review
their sewer service charges and to adopt an ordinance
giving a rate schedule which will provide for the costs
of the treatment plant. The motion carried unanimously.
F - 7 Toyon Villa - Riverview Drive.
Robinson Construction Co. requested partial payment on
the Toyon Villa and Riverview Drive contracts. 75% of
Toyon Villa contract or $3,193.50 and 900 of Riverview
Drive constract or $3,568.
Coyle moved and Hornaday seconded to approve the payment
with the stipulation the City Manager should inspect the
projects and give approval. The motion carried unanimously
y roll call vote.
MINUTES OF KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 1, 1971 Page seven
G:
NEW BUSINESS
G - 1
Request the Borough to provide ballots for unification -
Kenai and NorthKenai
The people from North Kenai are going to submit a petition
to the Borough requesting them to provide ballots for the
unification of Kenai and North Kenai.
Bielefeld moved and Doyle seconded for the City of Kenai
to request the Borough to provide ballots for the unific-
ation of Kenai and North Kenai. The motion carried
unanimously by roll call vote.
G - 2
Special Use Permit - Peter Kiewit & Sons
The Peter Kiewit Construction Co. would like to lease
a piece of land on the South end of the old runway for the
period of construction on the Urban Section, to use for
a construction office and equipment repair. They will
pay the usual lease and leave the area in as good or better
condition. This has the approval of Kenai Planning $
Zoning Commission.
Bielefeld moved and McGrady seconded to approve the lease
to Peter Kiewit $ Sons. The motion carried unanimously
by roll call vote.
G - 3
Emer ency Employment Act.
Taken up under Agenda Item F - 1
G - 4
Wince, Corthell and Assoc.
The City Manager would like to have the authority to hire
Wince, Corthell and Assoc. as the engineers for the
interceptor lines WPCA Alaska #35. Malone moved and
Bielefeld seconded to give the City Manager the authority
to hire Wince, Corthell and Assoc. for the interceptor lines.
WPCA Alaska #35. The motion carried unanimously by roll
call vote.
G - 5
Alaska Municipal League Meeting
The Alaska Municipal League will hold their next meeting in
Ketchikan October 27-29. The City Manager urges the members
of the Council to attend.
The Mayor will be in Seattle Tuesday to sign the $1,000,000
Bonds.
MEETING ADJOURNED 12:25 A.M.
Resp ctfully sub itted,
Sharon Sterling, Acting City Clerk
! THINGS TO DO LIST 9/1/71
E - 6
(a) Letter to Kenai Planning & Zoning
regarding their memorandum of 8/27/71. Done
G - 1 Letter to Borough Requesting ballots
for unification Kenai and North Kenai. Done
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