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REGULAR MELTTNF WAY CITY COUNCIL
8:00 P.M. MARCH 18, 1970
/A- ROLL CALL
B- PERSONS PRESENT AND SCHEDULED TO 88 HEARD
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Walter Anderson, to discuss training program offered
by his company, success Motivation Institute
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James R. Siddle, CPA firm of drowning, Ellis & Siddle, Kenai, Alaska
C- Mt�INUTES
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Regular Meeting - March 4, 1970
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E• RJPORTS
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Student Councilman's report on Mayor's meeting in
Anchorage
City Manager
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cityAttorneyttorney
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City Clerk
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Advisory Planning 4 Zoning Ccmmision
Borough Assemblymen
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Treasurer's report
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Red Cap Service in Kenai Terminal Building
Letter to Dept. of Hwye. - We will maintain S operate
lighting on Urban section.
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Policy for payments in lieu of assessments for Water and
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Sewer.
Second Reading of Ordinance 177, adopting Kenai Code.
Second Reading of Ordinance 178, Fire Prevention Standards
Request of borough for land in Section 4, for school pur-
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poses.
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✓�,. Ron 70-5, Dedicating Airport Revenues.
Z Hiring Auditor for 1969-70 Audit.
Ordinance, For sale and Issuance of $340,000 General
Purpose G.O. Bonds. jr/q9
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H- FMONS PREBM NOT 8CHEDUM TO 88 HEARD:
jc Malone - Bill from Kooley for work on his electric lines.
/ . dAytie$ ajdMpressor parts cost, $838.05
Bielefeld - City needs pumper truck that was ordered; Crash truck?
KENAI CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
ld March, 1970
A: Roll call. Members present - Charles A. bailie, Robert Uielefeld, John
liulien, Hilly McCann, Mrs. Florine McCollum, Hugh Malone and Mayor Eugene H.
Morin,* Absent - Judi Browning and Pat McFarland.
Agenda changes were made.
B-1: Walter Anderson of Success Motivation Institute, appearing at the request
of the City Manger,explained their training program which would assist in the
administrative problems of the City staff. Their dynamic motivation course
would aid employees is acquiring a higher achievement level in their jobs. The
City doesn't need men who know how - they have this - they need men who will
00 wnat they know how to do.
Council discussed this briefly, saying the City had other things that
were more pressing. Mayor Morin thanked Anderson for coming and said his pro-
gram would be considered. Anderson will send literature explaining the plan.
B-2: James R. Siddle of the CPA firm of Browning, Ellis & Siddle, appeared
due to item G-2, "Hiring Auditor for 1969-7U audit". and thanked Council for
the opportunity to be heard. lie said his firm has an office in Kenai,-;repre-
eenting a considerable investement in the area, and furnishing advantages by
having local service.available. They have a staff of 21 people, and would like
the opportunity of presenting a proposal to the Council for doing the audit.
They audit the books of the Kenai Peninsula Borough, the City of Seldovia and.;
the City of Cordova, so City audits are not new to them.
Morin thanked him, and said Council would consider this request under
item G-2.
Minutes of the meeting of 3/4/70 were correcA n Item E-5(1) by changing the
date for Council -Planning Comm. meeting from March 3 to March 11.
D: Considered in E-2.
E-1: Student Councilman's report on the Mayors meeting tabled til next meeting
due to abserne of studen Councilmen.
E-2: City Manager Robbins reported:
1. Receipt of a letter from Or. Hanson saying there was to be a doctors' con-
vention in Kenai 394.5 June, and asking for permission to use the City camp-
ground, the beach,, and space in the Terminal building for a booth to direct
in -coming Conventionairres to their activities. Council said okay to all three
requests.
2. Receipt of a letter from Ricel Keith complimenting the City on;the conduct
of its Police Chief Lloyd Heffner in handling traffic and other problems in-
volving the schools.
J. Robbins said there was -some criticism that the narcotics problem in
Kenai is being over -dramatized, and for this reason had asked Heffner to present
a demonstration to Council.
Heffner displayed 28 items taken from the youth of our City, ranging all
the way from prescription drugs to hashish pipes, saying that four years ago if
one marijuana cigarette was found in Kenai, a Federal case was made of it - FBI
agents were here.conducting an investigation. Now, if a ton of it was found,
the FBI would not appear - they have given up on this problem. The last four
years has brought about a change in users, too. It used to be adults, now it's
14 and 16 year old children. Heffner says marijuana is what causes the trouble -
kids start out with this and end up with LSD, cocaine - and other "hard stuff".
Heffner asked all present to take a good look at the pills, etc. exhibited,
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and if we see anything similar report to the Police. This display will be
installed at the Police: Department. Council suggested they should present
the same demonstration to the digfi School.
3. Robbins said a letter from the Governor indicates they are trying to find
funds to assist the City in test well drilling for better water. Senate Bill
#377 would provide 25% grants to Cities for water and sewer improvements, and
they tnink this bill has a good chance of passing.
Along this line, a letter was received from Jones of Dawson Ins. saying
Kenai is surely trying to improve its situation and they would help all they
could when it came time for the review of our fire rating.
4. A letter was received from Magistrate Nicholas saying since the City has
its own Police force, the Court cases have increased considerably and that
$360 a year is no longer adequate for our contract agreement with the Alaska
Court system. The City must budget more for this next year.
5. The auditor's bill was brought up for action.
McCann moved, Malone seconded, to pay the audit costs of $17,796.52 in
quarterly implements from the four funds audited. Motion carried unanimously
by roll call vote. (Bailie, Bielefeld Hulien, McCann, McCollum and Malone.)
6. The City is continuing to round up stray dogs.
7. He will go to Juneau for the City Managers meeting 24 thru 26 of March. He
expects to have some free time to "lobby" for Kenai's interests.
Bailie moved, Bielefeld seconded, to authorize the City Manager to go
to Juneau for the City Managers' meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
8. An offer was received from Susi tna Supply to sell water and sewer pipe to
the City at cost in the amount of $2,276.87. Bruce Massey said the City can
use all of this pipe this summer.
McCollum moved, McCann seconded, to buy the water and sewer supplies
from Susitna Supply in the amount of $2276.87. Motion carried unanimously.
We will pay it off at $200 a monthlo interest free.
9. Robbins said the old buildings at Ft. Kenay probably were a good idea when
the plan was initiated, but now we need to re -activate the program - they look
like potential urban renewal material. He wants to know how the City can get
"the show back on the road". George Jaynes, DPW, said the historical society
has $500 for the Project, and they might put up a fence.
There was discussion concerning other old buildings in town. The Admin-
istration served notice on 20 property owners giving them until 9/l/68
to get rid of their old buildings, or the CMty would do it and charge them costs.
But this ultimatum was never followed up.
Plans for Ft. Kenay were briefly discussed.
10. Robbins said the financial report would come from Ray Burt, but: for 6 of 8
years the City has operated at a deficit. This is no fault of the Administra-
tion unless it's a fault to try to provide services to our citizens. This in-
volved 1. capital outlay for improvements, 2 increased services for fire and
police, and 3. It was done without an increase in taxes. Now we must "pay
the piper; and have three alternatives for so doing:
1. Increase the real property tax levy of 10 mills.
2. Levy a personal property tax of 10 mills
3. Impose a 2% sales tax.
Robbins thinks 2 and 3 are the best methods of obtaining more revenue.
The Atty. will be asked to draft a sales tax ordinance for the next meet-
ing in the event Council wants to put it on the ballot for 12 May election.
This entire subject will be on next meeting's agenda.
The administration was asked to see about the legality of trailers in
CIIAP. if any are being used that are not related to the business on that lot,
they should be asked to vacate and remove the trailer.
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E-3: Postponed until Atty. could appear later.
E-4: The Mayor reported:
1. There were reports of raw sewage prevalent on the beach, in the Goat Hill
area and in Valhalla Hts. He asked whose job is it to stop this violation?
IBoro has taken over the health powers, WUVie City administration allQ is
rested in cleaning up such practices. Sewage treatment facilities are �L�
scheduled for next meeting's agenda. �% _
E-5: The City Clerk reported:
1. Since there has been so much in the minutes concerning the City's proposal
to Wi ldwood for sale of electric energy, there should be a record of their
letter to the City saying their solicitation for proposals has been cancelled
due to lack of funds for fiscal 1969-70. The City is now selling power to
Wildwood without an effective contract,, unless there were provisions made for
an extension of last year's contract. The Air Force hopes to solicit proposals
for fiscal 1970-71 after 1 July, 1970.
There was some discussion about raising rates.
2. Test wdll bids will be opened at 9 a.m. 1 April in the City Mgr.'s office.
3. The City's earnings last calendar year on invested funds amounted to
$189150.41.
4. The description for lease of land received from R. L. Schmidt describes
12 acres instead of the two or three his plan called for. The Boro has ruled
a subdivision plat is not necessary for leased land. A legal description is
sufficient. An ad has been put in the paper for sale of lease on this land,
but Council should decide what price is to be asked. The Administration came
up with a price of $150 an acre which compares with the $161 an acre being paid
by Alaska Barite for their acreage across the River. However, the Boro assessor
came up with a figure of $375 a year for the entire 12 acre parcel. His figures
were based on a State lease of 20 acres in that vicinity, but not on the River.
He also stated the lease price depends a lot on the use of the property.
The clerk asked for three answers:
1. Amount of acreage to be leased
2. Price per acre
3. Term of lease
The present conditions of sale of lease call for a 55 year lease with a
5 yr. review clause for lease costs. Also for 660' of river frontage.
Council wants this on the agenda for the next meeting as they need to
know the development plan for the 12 acres; they are also concerned that this
won't interfer with the City's plan for a harbor. The ad for sale of lease will be
Council also wants the Planning C mmission ivelop an improvemen can -
plan for the Harbor area: A- a celled
S. Mr. Ralph Robertson of the real E hate Division, Post Office Dept. met in-
formally with part of the Council and the City Mgr. for a few minutes today.
E-6: Planning Commission report:
The Mayor asked if there were any questions on the minutes of the last Planning
Commission meeting. There were none.
E-7: Councilman Malone reported on the Boro Assembly meeting. Of interest to
Kenai:
1. The Peninsula Hospital "Board is meeting with the Lutherans about operating
the facility. The Mayor asked that the Kenai Assemblymen call for a publication
of the costs for finishing the Hospital.
2. Wisecarver and the Anchorage Boro Fire Chief met with the North Kenai Fire
Dept.
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3. Steige presented the plans for the vocational school showing 3Fi,AA9-.q, ft.
Costs are estimated to be $20 psf, totalling about $330,000.
Stan Thompson asked who authorized the money for this school, and for
the Borough offices now being built, and for the proposed Jr. Hi school.
The Jr. hi will be up for bonding proposal in the future. General Fund
is paying for the others.
Jaynes said the Planning Commission has scheduled another public hearing on
the Boro ASHA plan for 26 March at 7 p.m., and asked if Council wanted a study
session with them before the public hearing.
The City has not received a copy of the ASHA Plan despite numerous re-
quests. It's difficult to come up with suggestions without reading the Plan.
Council will meet in study session with the Planning Commission 23 March, at
7:30 p,m. in the Library. This meeting is open to the public also.
E-3: Atty. James E. Fisher reported:
1. Memo was sent to Council regarding the issuance and sale ordinance of the
$340,000 gen. purpose gen. obligation bonds.
2. Fisher didn't know if Ord. 178 is acceptable to the Fire Dept. Robbins
said he had checked and it was okay. Malone questioned the inspection clauses.
3. Fisher explained the latest figures on the City's short -fall of revenue re-
port as compiled by the Treasurer. It appears the figure we are coming up with
is $53,171. Fisher has prepared a bill to present to the Legislature which
would reimburse Kenai for this amount - at least. A delegation should be sent
to Juneau to get aid in auditing for Kenai's share of the gross business tax,
and to get his proposed bill introduced and passed.
There will be a Senate Committe hearing in Anchorage Friday, 20th on
the impact of revenue sharing program. Kenai s experience could be helpful.
In motions made by Bailie and McCollum, seconded by McCann and Hulien,
it was unanimously decided to send the Atty.,the City Mgr. and Treasurer to
this meeting.
Bailie moved, McCann seconded that Fisher should go to Juneau with the
City Manger 24-26 March. During discussion Fisher said it might be better to
wait until sometime in April, after Robbins has already laid the ground work.
Fisher would have a better idea of the cost to the City for his trip,after he
has time to consider it.
Bailie moved, McCann seconded, to table action on Fisher's trip to Jun-
eau until the next meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
Fisher said Treas. Ray Burt had done a good job in getting the figures
together for the short-falt report..
Councilman McCann left at this time.
E-8: Treasurer reported:
1. Both banks in Kenai are interested in working with us for the short-term
loan we am, seeking; the Borough is trying to rule on whether or not it can
loan money to Kenai, so it appears we will be able to obtain funds one way or
another.
2. Progress in the accounting phase isn't moving fast enough. He will have to
re -shuffle some personnel, which might cause hard feelings, but it may
ave to
be done.
3. The paper work on the 1970-71 budget is on schedule. This willwbe a project
budget rather than a dollar budget.
4. By the end of the year, the recommendations of Hedla & Sherwood will have
been implemented except for perpetual inventory records.
Robbins said centralized purchasing has been implemented which will help
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with budget control. Also, Jaynes is working on up -dating the City's five-
year capital improvement plan.
There was discussion on the City and Boro drafting a capital improvement
brochure so the people would know, to some extent, the planning for the future.
Job descriptions will come with the budget and pay schedule revisions.
All the parts for CUL's generator are here; it may be on the line in
10 days. There was some discussion as to the lien against CUL by Northern
Ventures, et al. The Administration will try to find out more about this.
Morin said he had been approached concerning the City's power problems,
and the suggestion was made that the City negotiate with Chugach Electric to
buy out CUL. In turn, CE would then sell power to Kenai,wheeling power over
HEA lines. To quote, "The possible consequence of this course of action; Kenai
negotiate with Chugach Electric - CE buys CUL - HEA negotiates with CE for CUL
holdings - result - no competition factor.".
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F-1: The City Manager reviewed the proposition for red cap/ at the Terminal
Bldg. saying there were several ways it could be accomplished:
1. The airlines could share the cost.
2. A private contractor could fund it.
3. Each airline could provide its own.
4. The City could implement it through the neighborhood youth corps pro-
gram. Robbins favors this method and asked if Jaynes could handle it.
Jaynes said a man can do anything. but it will take a lot of time. The
main thing is keeping the kids busy between planes, etc.
Morin said we would have the same problem there that we have at the
Rec Center.
Council agreed there are other things we need a lot worse.
Bailie moved, Bielefeld seconded, the City sponsor red caps in the
terminal building. Motion lost unanimously by roll call vote(Bailie, Biel-
efeld, Hulien and McCollum. Malone left the meeting for a while.)
There was discussion on whether or not the cabs were soliciting business
in the Terminal Bldg. It's difficult to tell yes or no.
Heosai& there was a problem with people parking in spaces that are sup-
posed to be leased without paying the lease fee. One Cab Co. Days - the other
one doesn't.
-� Ackerson said they had asked for a taxi stand at the Term. Bldg., and
they didn't know where to park. But the areas are plainly marked, and they
are in accordance with our agreement with Airport Parking Co.
F-2: Council agreed to let the Department of Highways know the City would assume
the maintenance and operation. of i l luminai res they will install on the Urban
Highway Project.
F-3: Massey reviewed his memo to Council concerning a possible policy the City
might adopt for payments in lieu of assessments for water and sewer,when hook-
ing up to systems installed by subdividers. This will be further studied at
next Council meeting, being tabled by motion from Hulien and seconded by Bailie.
F-4: The Clerk presented Ord. #177, Adopting the new Codification. This is
a routine ordinance, drafted by the Atty.
Bielefeld moved, Malone seconded, to adopt Ord. #177, Adopting Code of
Ordinances, Change #2. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
F-5: Ord. 178 was tabled by a motion from Malone, seconded by Bielefeld.
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F-u: The Boro School District wants land from the City to complete their ed-
ucational complex. Lands asked for are Govn't. Lots 1 and 2, Sec. 4, T5N,
R11W, S.M.
Navarre, Boro Chairman, said they hoped to utilize about 30 acres on Lot
2 as there are barabara sites there they would preserve for environmental studies.
The City also will require a right-of-way on the western boundary of Lot 2 for
a connecting road between Beaver Loop Road and the Kenai Spur Hwy. Lot 1 con-
sists of about 40 acres. Navarre said the long range plan for schools was to
build a Jr. Hi and elementary school adjacent to the present Ili School in Sec.
33, just north of the land to be acquired. They also would like to build a
college complex south of the River - but this is a VERY long range plan: like
200 years, man.
When talking price. Navarre said they might be able to offer $20,000
for the 30 acre plot, but he could not speak for the Boro officially. There's
also the question of assessments amounting to $30,000 or so. Council is willing
the Boro should have the land, but wondered how an agreement could be reached
as to costs - or trade of land, etc. Navarre suggested each party should have
an appraisal made, then if they can't agree, a third appraiser would arbitrate.
Council agreed to this, and authorized the City Manager to negotiate.
G-1: The Mayor presented Resolution #70-5, dedicating revenues from sale or
lease of airport lands for airport purposes. This involves lands in Gusty S/D
and adjoining,
Hulien moved, Bielefeld seconded, to adopt Res. 070-5. Motion carried
unanimously.
G-2: After brief discussion, Hulien moved, Bailie seconded, to ask several
film for a proposal on doing the 1969-70 audit. Burt said the City would
draft a letter, thoroughly explaining the scope of the audit expected. Motion
passed by roll call vote with McCollum dissenting.
G-3: The City Clerk presented Ord. #179, calling Council's attention to the
paragraph pledging all connection charges to the bond redemption fund. Mr.
Thorgrimson, Bond Counselor, and Don Meyer, Bond Consultant, as well as the
City Atty. suggested Council might want to delete this paragraph, thus leaving
the City more flexibility for future operations.
Hulien moved to amend the ordinance by deleting the third paragraph in
Sec. 8,irrevocably covenanting payment of connection charges to the bond re-
demption fund. Motion was seconded by McCollum and passed unanimously by roll
call vote. as amended,
Hulien moved McCollum seconded, to adopt Ord. #179/providing for is-
suance and sale of J340,000 water- And .sewer general obligation bonds and declar-
ing an emergency. Roll call vote: Affirmative - Charles Bailie, Robert Biele-
feld, John Hulien, Mrs. Florine McCollum, Hugh Malone and Mayor Morin; nega-
tive - none.
H-1: The bill from City Electric for work done on Kooley's house, presented
by Malone, will be handled administratively.
H-2: Hulien moved, Malone seconded, to pay the bill for compressor parts amount-
ing to $838.05. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
11-3: Bielefeld said the City should not consider cancelling the order for the
pumper truck - it is too badly needed.
Council wanted to know if the Fire Department has any funds they can
use toward purchase of that truck and the crash truck, both of which have
been ordered, and which amount to approximately $lUU,000, plus interest.
Meeting adjourned 12/30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ,;r
Frances Torkilsen, City Clerk
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SOLDOTNA, ALASKA 99669
March 27, 1970 George A. Navarre
Chairman
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Frances Torkilsen
City Clerk
City of Kenai
Box 580
Kenai, Alaska 99611
Dear Frances:
In reading the Kenai City Council minutes dated
March 18 you state on page 3, item B-4 that "the
Boro has taken over the health powers....."
I wish to advise the City of Kenai and its council-
men that the Kenai Peninsula Borough does not have
any health powers. We do lease space to the state
sanitarian; however, that is ouk, only connection
with the health department.
Yours very truly,
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GeorgeA. Navarre
Borough Chairman
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