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REGULAR MEETING OF KENAI CITY COUNCIL
/ 8:00 P.M. January 21, 1970
A- �' ROLL CALL
B- PERSONS PRESENT �' DULED TO BE NEARD
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00l. Regular Meeting of January 7, 1970
D- '-'CORRESPONDENCS
E- REPORTS
6011. City Manager
✓2. City Attorney
✓3. Mayor
,4. City Clerk
. Advisory Planning 6 Zoning Commission
•�6. Borough Assemblymen
P•- OLD BUSINESS
/1. Approve Airport Lease Form
*of. Approve Amendment to Peck Lease
•5. Approve Lease to North Air Inc.
f.�t Approve amendment to A.L. Hudson Lease
Ord. 174--KCL Bonds $25,000
6. City Representative to American Public Power
Workshop In Phoenix February 2 - 5.
A ✓7. Discussion on forclosing of delinquent assessments
G• NEW BUSINESS
1. City Representative to Juneau RB 202
2. Ord. Separating City Clerk and Finance duty
•►S. Move City Offices to Airport Terminal
�r+4. Airport Subdivision
�5. Permit for Games of Chance and Skill -Russian Orthodox
Church
Application for permit -Bus Service-Ancborage to Ka 4t
Peninsula 2.
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KENAI CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
21 JANUARY, 1970
Roll call: Members present - Charles A. Bailie, Robert Bielefeld, John Hulien,
Billy McCann, Pat McFarland, Mrs. Florine McCollum, Hugh Malone and Mayor Eugene
H. Morin.
U-1: Reported on in Clerk's report.
B-21 Mr. Guy Stringham asked Council for assistance in solving some of the pro-
blems with the Recreation Center and the Youth Action Council. The student group
addressing Council, at its last meeting, were not members of YAC and had no right
to request a change in the rules and regulations. YAC doesn't favor the 1 to 4
p.m. openings on weekdays; neither do they want to increase the age limit to 20
years. Council said this building was for all the kids, not a select few, and if
it could be open,and under adult supervision as provided for in the rules, it
should be available as often as possible.
Stringham had a 5 point plan:
1. Council should appoint a Councilman and 2 youth -adults to be responsible
for activities at the Center.
2. The City should install a telephone.
3. The YAC program should be broadened by holding public meetings to get
people interested.
4. Books should be set up for accounting purposes.
5. Organizations should be contacted and pledged to supervise for one
night each; by rotating the service, one organization would be supervising
about once every two weeks.
Council suggested the school business department could surely set up a
chart of accounts and bookkeeping system for YAC. City forces do not have the
time for this.
Councilmen will be glad to hear any comment from YAC, but the City Mana-
ger is the one to contact for liaison between YAC and the City.
After some discussion, Bailie moved, Bielefeld seconded to rescin4 the
approval of open hours at the Rec Center from 1 to 4 on weekdays. Motion was
defeated unanimously by roll call vote. (Malone did not vote, as he was absent
on City business for a few minutes.)
McCollum moved, McCann seconded, to install a telephone at the Rec Center
with the understanding there would be no long distance dialing. Motion passed
unanimously. The City will pay for installation, but YAC should pay the monthly
bills.
Council wants this Center to be a Teen Project; they asked to run it,
and Council wants them to assume the responsibility; The YAC has been given
authority, under their own rules and regulations, and that authority must assume
the responsibilities also.
C: McCann corrected the minutes of the last meeting: Second line in G-4 should
read "Cities in the Borough serving as Service Centers for the Borough Go_;`
Minutes were approved as corrected.
0: Correspondence: The Mayor reported:
I. Receipt of a letter from the Dept. of Highways, the Site for the Kenai River
Bridge crossing is that designated as Site B at the public hearing. Construction
should start in June, 1972,for completion in Sept. of 1973. Council was told
a couple of years ago this bridge would be completed in 1971.
2. Receipt of a letter from the Alaska Business Council - The City voted,.;at a
prior meeting, not to participate in this as it is Chamber of Commerce business.
3. Interesting letters have been received from many parts of the country bpplying
for the City Mgr.'s position. Morin called Associated Press to let them know the
position has been filled. The City has had over 100 applications - some of them
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►PLaos, Philipine Islands, Guiana, Korea, Samoa Islands, etc. One application
was from a woman.
4, Tnere will be a Mayor's conference in Anchorage during the Fur Rendezvous,
and it is suggested each Mayor should bring a Student City Council Member along.
E-1: Former Acting City Manager George L. Jaynes reported:
1. City Mgr. Ormond 0. Robbins started on the job this afternoon and will be
reporting to Council in the future.
2. A letter from Magistrate Jess Nicholas requests a meeting with the City Mgr.
and the Atty. to consider changes in the Charter to conform with State Statutes.
Atty. Fisher hopes'tb avoid a Charter change - the wording is "the right to trial
by jury shall not be abridged"; if a defendant wants a trial by Jury, Fisher
will try to schedule it at the same time as State jury trials are being conducted
in Kenai. However, he and Robbins will work with Nicholas on this.
3. The Wally Bynam Trailer caravan will be here July 13 to 15 with about 125
Airstream trailers. The Chamber of Commerce is arranging accommodations.
4. The City signed a right -of -entry -to the cemetery site for FAA studies on a
totalizer site. Application for installation will come to Council when the study
is completed. No one knows what happened to the Project for aircraft arrestors.
5. A letter has been directed to the Division of Lands about the status of the
cemetery site.
6. In response to a letter from James Hornaday, Council said the City should do
everything possible to enforce the Code regarding stray dogs; pickups will be
made throughout the year on any dog without a license; even dogs with tags are
not allowed to become a public nuisance or menace; the City picked up about 17
dogs during the week of leash -law confinement - two of these were redeemed. Thus
far only 54 licenses have been sold for 1970.
7. Jaynes submitted a draft for the City's annual report; Council agreed it was
well done. The Atty. said the City is not obliged by law to publish an annual
report. It has been the practice of the City to do so, though.
E-2: The Attorney reported:
1. Ord. #176 separating Clerk -Treasurer's duties was drafted and submitted for
Council's action. This was written after conferences with the Clerk, study of
the Codeq personnel manual and Charter. The terminology has been that of "Finance -
Director in general conversation, but the Code and Charter refers to finance
affairs as being the job of the Treasurer.
2. Ord. #175 was drafted at the request of Police Chief Heffner to aid in admin-
istration of drunk driving violations. There was some discussion on enforcement
of City Code vs. State Laws.
Bielefeld moved, McCollum seconded, to accept Ord. #175 for first reading
and to delete the emergency clauses. Motion passed unanimously.
3-. After brief discussion, it was decided to leave the emergency clause in Ord.
176 to make the effective date the day of passage, but to have two readings.
Bielefeld moved, McCann seconded, to adopt Ord. #176, Separating the duties
of Clerk -Treasurer, for first reading. Motion passed unanimously.
4. Fisher presented a draft of a proposed resolution to request further financial
assistance from the State to take care of the explosive growth in Cities. Copies
of this resolution along with its cover letter, should be sent to the Governor,
appropriate State Agencies, members of the legislative committees dealing with
aid , and to Mayors of towns in Alaska affected. He will pursue this further if
directed to do so by Council. Then follow-ups should be made showing the extent
of the added costs of government due to this unforseen growth. A representative
should be sent to Juneau to offer assistance to Valdez, Fairbanks and those Cities
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Atty's report, Cont'd.:
about to experience thi9 "growth explosion".
Fisher was amazed at the quantity of delinquent assessment list; this is
money that is hard to collect, and proceedings should be started to do so.
.1 He called attention to his memo to Council dated 5 Jan. wherein he pointed
out the City might get aid retroactively for the increase in cost of having the
State Troopers' contract for police enforcement. An inquiry should be made to
see all businesses are registered and that the City is getting its proper refund.
on the business license tax.
In Juneau, we should also press for a resident judge for the Kenai -Kodiak
area. The Governor's budget requests funds for an assistant Dist. attorney for
the area.
E-3: The Mayor reported:
1. Twenty five people turned out for Sen. Stevens appearance; the money for
the Kenai Armory was side-tracked to:-other-oleces,for fall -out shelters, etc.
Morin listed about 7 other things in a letter to the Senator asking about various
programs. He hopes to get answers later.
2. If necessary, he has obtained three days administrative leave to go to Juneau.
The hearing on HB202 is at 2 p.m. Jan 28-this is the Public Service Commission Bill,
and the City has fought passage of such a bill since 1963. Our Legislative repre-
sentatives should know before hand what we are going to ask, and what we are going
to want, so they can do the "leg work" and studying -up on our problems. He would
like to introduce Mr. Robbins to various Legislators. He also would talk up the
vocational and environmental education programs.
There was some discussion as to who should go to Juneau; some felt the
Attorney was best acquainted with the "processes of politicking" - that he knew
his way around the Legislative channels of power. After some consideration he
said it would cost the City $100 a day plus expenses for his going.
Following further discussion, Hulien moved, Bailie seconded, to send Fisher
to to represent the City in Juneau Jan. 28,29,30, at $100 a day plus expenses.
McCollum moved, Bielefeld seconded, to amend the motion and to also send
City Manager Robbins. The amendment passed unanimously. The main motion carried
unanimously by roll call vote.
Another contingent will likely be sent in March to follow up on work done
by the first.
3. The City Manager will attend the mental health organization meeting on the
Peninsula on 31 January, if back from Juneau in time.
E-4: The City Clerk reported:
I. Copies of the 6 month Police report had been distributed to Counci I.
2. Copies of Thorgrimson's letter concerning the forthcoming bond sale Ordinances
had been given to Council. The water & sewer bonds will be under one ordinance.
3. A request for the City's gas purchase requirement has been sent to Union -
Marathon for next year's use. The figure is comparable to the mcf's used this
past year. The City must pay for whatever they require whether used or not, so
the estimate is conservative; on the other hand, actual purchase may go over
that estimated and can be obtained if it is available. These figures were worked
out by Oscar Thomas of KUSCO and ask for a daily maximum quantity of 1675 mcf's.
Using the contract formula for estimate, the amount requested was 305,687 mcf
for the year.
4. The Planning Commission minutes asked for research on an ordinance concerning
oil well drilling in the City. Such ordinance was #123 adopted 9/20/67.
Planning Commission also urged action on the street r' @Wng and house
numbering ord. This Ord., #167, was passed 11/5/69, and is ready for implemen-
tation.
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Clerk's report cont'd.:
The Planning Commission's request for a paid employee to take care of
collection of fees, handle plats, and live notification of hearings is no longer
germain as the Kenai Borough has taken over all of these activities. In fact,
the Planning Commission has never collected fees. Planning Commission Chairman,
Bob Norene, said they would take their own minutes. The City will work with the
Commission to get out their agenda and see that copies of their minutes are sent
to all concerned.
S. Under item B-1, Mr. Baktuit wanted reaffirmation on Council's intent to build
a road into their cemetery. They hope to let all their Church members know when
they could get together with the City crew and equipment and get the road built -
probably sometime in April, or whenever the City can manage. Council wants to
fulfill its moral obligation to the Russian Church. The first thing for the
Church to do is get the right-of-way surveyed and dedicated to the City, so we
can get the work done.
E-5.
There was some discussion on Galliett's report to Planning Commission -.on his plan
to provide water storage through the use of dammed up lakes covering about 7 sq.
miles, using canals and piping to Chanel it to Pumping plants and treatment plants
for the City of Kenai and for the North Kenai industrial complex.
The artesian wells were capped and valved to allow for a slight run-off
this winter to avoid freezing.
E-5: Malone reported on the Borough assembly meeting:
1. It was held in the new Wm. F. Seward elementary school.
2. Ord. on rezoning certainilots in Seward was passed.
3. Ord. rezoning Lots 27-31, 38-41, Ahlstrom s/d was passed.
4. Ord. rezoning 01. 3, Valhalla Hts. failed, but is to.be reconsidered at next
meeting.
5. Ord. organizing the North Kenai Fire Department was passed. The Fire Chief
cannot go into homes if it constitutes a breach of the peace.
6A copy of the ordinance covering air pollution for the entire Cook Inlet Basin
Will be filed at City Hall for those wishing to read it.
7. They discussed legislative priorities, one of which was to urge increase in
revenue sharing program; they also passed a resolution asking for a judge for
Kenai area; they asked for a uniform real estate value act - this calls for a
disclosure of purchase price for assessing purposes.
8. The Chairman reported: 1. The Boro received the food service report on schools.
2. The assembly had to turn down the School Board's request for 1/2 million dollars
to order supplies for next year as they are prohibited by law to appropriate money
for future years until the levy has been set. 3. The Boro hopes to use metal build;.
ings by the High school for the vocational educational program and to have them in
use by next September. The Seward school has problems with the heating system, e,
a leaky roof which is ruining the ceilings and flooring. Navarre will consult
with the contractor on these. There was consideration on purchasing a ship for
vocational training.
F-1: Jaynes said the Atty. and City 149r. has approved of the revised Airport
Lease form.
Bailie moved, McCollum seconded, to approve the revised airport lease form.
Motion carried unanimously. Every lease is reviewed by Council before signing.
Bielefeld moved, Bailie seconded, this form is to be used only as a guide
line. Motion carried unanimously.
F-2: McCann moved, Malone seconded. to approve the amendment to Pack's lease.
This changes rental of counter space from Peck to North Air. Motion carried
unanimously.
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F-3: Hulien moved, Malone seconded, to approve the North Air, Inc. lease of
space formerly used by AAI (Peck). Motion carried unanimously.
F-4: Malone moved, Bielefeld seconded, to approve amendment of A. L. Hudson
lease, changing the name to Falcon Aviation, Inc. This is at the lessee's
request. Motion carried unanimously.
F-5: The Clerk explained Thorgrimson had submitted a new ordinance to cover
issuance of the $259000 KCL Revenue bonds to Weiler. His letter of instruction
said to repeal the old ord. and then adopt the new one.
McCann moved, McCollum seconded, to repeal Ord. #173. Issuing $25,000
KCL Revenue Bonds at private sale. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
Bielefeld moved. McCann seconded, to adopt Ord. 174 and to declare an emerg-
ency. There was some discussion as to Weiler's knowledge of this being a jr.
lien, and not on a parity with other KCL bonds. Atty. Fisher's memo said all
Weiler cares about is the fact that this ordinance "is a commitment by the City
to pay certain money and he expects the City to live up to it". Roll call vote
on adoption of the ordinance: Affirmative - Bielefeld, McCann. (McFarland);
Negative - Bailie. Hulien. McCollum and Malone.
The Clerk will let Weiler know the status of the bonds before further action.
Malone moved to reconsider at next meeting.
We may have to change the new ordinance issuing $425,000 KCL Rev. bonds to
$450,000 if Weiler doesn't want this $259000 issue.
F-6: After some discussion, Hulien moved, Malone seconded, to authorize Percy
Bengt to go to Phoenix, Ariz. for the Public Power Association meeting. Roll
call vote: Affirmative - Bailie, Hulien, McCann, (McFarland), McCollum, Malone;
Negative - Bielefeld. This will cost about $525.00.
F-7: Foreclosure of delinquent assessments will be on agenda next time.
G-1: Was handled under E-3. (City representatives to Juneau.)
G-2: Ord. #176, handled under E-2.
G-3: Jaynes presented figures to Council about moving City offices to the empty
rooms in the Terminal Building. He estimates the City can save about $2,031 a yr.
by moving; the City must pay for the bonds whether the space is rented or not, so
we may as well get the benefit; he sees no immediate prospect of renting to "air -
related" businesses; Robbins says the whole town is "air -oriented"; the City
would have to continue to maintain part of City Hall for the Library and for
Council meetings.
McCollum moved, Bailie seconded, to move City Hall to the Term. Bldg. for
the present. Motion carried by-r6l.1-call vote with McCann dissenting as he doesn't
think City Hall should be in the Airport Terminal.
G-4: McCann moved. Malone seconded, to approve the application for a permit for
games of chance and skill for the Russian Orthodox Church for 1970. Motion
passed unanimously.
G-5: After considerable discussion about the sybdivision of land south of the old
airport run -way Council directed the City Manager to expedite subdividin1the lots
(three of them) for Ed Ferguson. and to get the notices in the paper of contemplated
leasing (invitation to bid on lease).
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1/21/70 Page six
G-6: 4ouncil discussed Roy M.Payne's application for a termporary permit to
operate a bus service between Anchorage and the Kenai Peninsula on a daily
round trip basis. It was determined that they shouldn't take any action one
way or the other on this application for permit.
G-7: Jaynes presented Res. 70-2, requesting aid from State agencies to municipali-
ties to combat the increasing cost of services due to impact of explosive growth.
Malone moved, McCollum seconde4 to adopt Res. 70-2 as written. Motion
carried unanimously.
G-8: The Clerk presented Res. 70-1. explaining this is the third extension for
the Kenai City Light loan of $65.346.00 and is the last time the Bank will extend
it without a payment on the principal. KCL paid interest to date in the amount
of $1317.66.
Hulien moved, Malone seconded, to approve Res. 70-1, extending the KCL
loan #69-244 in the amount of $65,346.00 from 1/15/70 to 4/15/70. Motion passed
unanimously.
G-9: Hulien moved, Malone seconded, to approve the application for a permit for
games of chance and skiljfor Beta Sigma Phi for 1970. Motion passed unanimously.
6-10: Jaynes explained the City needs to apply for final grant of $8,000+ on the
FAAP102 Project.
McCann moved, Malone seconded, to authorize the City Manager to sign the
final application on FAAP102. Motion passed unanimously.
Robbins said he had no further word on Alaska Barite -Inlet Co. problems. He still
hopes to meet with the parties concerned and bring positive recommendations to
Council. A meeting is scheduled for the last of this month or the first of next.
Councilman McCann left at this time.
After brief discussion, Bailie moved, Bielefeld seconded, to secure a new bond
on the incoming Treasurer, Ray Burt, in the amount of $259000 and to delete the
security bond of $10,000 on the City Clerk, effective 1 February, 1970. Motion
carried unanimously.
Mayor Morin said Jaynes had done an exemplary job as acting City Manager and was
to be commended.
Meeting adjourned 12/45 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Frances Torkilsen
City Clerk
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