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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970-05-20 Council MinutesC-j A G U E N D A RUGULAR DMLTING, KENAI CITY COUNCIL riay 20, 1970, 8:00 p. M. A— ROLL CALL R-1 : !f NISTE OATH OF TO NCi� UNCjja-4L-j4 � 'r�� 4'W't"' B•- PERSONS PRESMIT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD: 1. Mitchell L. Abood, Jr., North -Air, Inc. regarding expansion program. 2. Donald E. Beitinget, Department of Highways, Discuss Transfer of City Rights -of -way, 3. Y d a T Go s4;o.9. y* 41,-4 SXA- B.4pt i ra V0,47) P908 L &q.S 4. C- MINUTES I. Regular Meeting of May 6, 1970 2. Special Meeting of May 13, 1970 1D- CORRESPONDEMCE E REPORTS I. City Manager 2. City Attorney 3. Mayor 4, City Clerk S. Finance Director 6. Advisory Planning & zoning Commission 7. Borough Assemblymen F- OLD BUSINESS 1, Carr Shopping Center, releasing Lot North of Etolin Sub- . Division. 2. Bond Ordinances 180 uthorizing the issuance and sale of Electric Light and Power Bonds in the amount of $275,000. 3. Bond Ordinance 181, Authorizing the purchase for retire- ment of $177,000 bonds issued October 1, 1967. 4. Resolution 70-10, Giving the Department of Highways priority for rights -of -way on Urban Section. 5. Ordinance creating policy for payments in lieu of assessments. 6. G- NEW BUSINESS 1. 2. 3. II- PERSONS PRESENT 140T SCHEDULED TO BE HLARD : 1. A KENAI CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 20 May, 1970 A. ROLL CALL: Members present - Bailie, Bielefeld, McCann, McCollum, and Morin; Malone arrived late. Abesent; Hulien, McFarland and Browning. Mayor Morin added Items A-2, Election of Vice Mayor and Borough Assem- blyman. Item B-3 Inlet Company and Alaska Barite on road dispute. i A-1 Mayor Morin called the meeting to order and the Deputy City Clerk'administerd the Oath of Office to Councilman James Doyle and Councilman Jim Hornaday. Mayor Morin presented Certificates of Appreciation to John Hulien and Billy McCann for their service on the Kenai City Council. Malone moved that Bielefeld be elected as Vice Mayor to replace Billy McCann; Seconded by Bailie. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote. Appointing someone to the Borough Assembly was discussed. Councilman Doyle asked that he not be considered at this time due to the high fire danger and he is a volunteer fireman. Malone moved that Jim Hornaday serve on the Borough Assembly; Seconded by Bielefeld; Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Morin advised that someone should serve on the Kenai Advisory Planning and Zoning Commission at least part-time. Bielefeld will serve when he possibly can and Bailie will serve when he cannot at- tend. Mayor Morin left at this time turning the meeting over to Vice Mayor Bielefeld. B-1 Mr. Fred Ferrara, Vice President of North -Air, Inc., gave the �. Council a report on the back ground of the company and their plans for expansion. He advised that they hoped to start flying Convair { 440's to Kenai in the very near future. He has asked the local bus-j. iness people to send telegrams and letters to the Alaska Transporta- tion Commission to support their application now before the commission. He also asked how he could get his company's,names-oh the:Mpai Munici- pal Airport Sign along with Western. He was advised that Western paid for this. He also would like to have the inter-com repaired so that they would have a paging system. He was advised that these were administrative matters and would be handled as such. Mr. Mitchell E. Abood, Jr., Executive Director of North Air discussed the freight handling problems. Mr. Jaynes, Assiftant Director of Public Works advised him that the freight handling facilities of Western Airlines is presently being revised and that an area in the North end of the terminal building could also be utilized to handle his freight. This will be handled administratively. Malone thanked Mr. Ferrara and Mr. Abood for their presentation and ' asked if the city had been as cooperative as they could be in these matters? Mr. Ferrara advised that they had had very little contact with the City. Mr. Hornaday asked if they were before Council at this time asking for support in the matters before the Transportation KENAI CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 20, May, 1970 Page two Commission. Mr. Ferrara advised they were not at this time but would probably do so in the near future. He also advised that they would open a Budget Rent A Car office here with their expansion program. Councilman Doyle asked if there would be a rate increase on the fares when the new convair,440 is put into use. Mr. Ferrara advised they do not anticipate any increase other than those imposed by a tax in- crease by the Government. Councilman Bailie asked if they had applied for a direct route from Kenai to the North Slppe3 Ferrara advised they had not. Vice Mayor Bielefeld advised that North Air's problems could be handled administratively and no further discussion was necessary. B-2 Mr. Donald E. Beitinger asked Mr. Jaynes to present the maps showing the land proposed for rights -of -way for the Kenai Urban Sec- tion. The outling in red is the areas that the State desires to ac- quire from the City of Kenai and the areas defined in yellow are the areas that the state will relinquish back to the City that are now part of the existing rights -of -way. After much discussion, on the Urban Section, Mr. Fisher brought up the matter of legislature now pending that would provide for the payment of the Assessments by the state which amount to approximately $116,000, If the City exchanged the property now they could lose the money. The bill has already passed the House, but no further word on its pass- age. Mr. Beitinger advised the desicion did not have to be made at this time on all of the property involved. With consent of Council Item F-4, Resolution 70-10 was presented. This resolution allows the City to cooperate with the state in acquiring the rights -of -way for the Alaska Project F-021-2 0) to be Alaska Route �FAQ 21. Mr. Beitinger advised that all he wanted to know. is what the City wanted and if they want to delay the action for now, they should at least keep a hand in it so that they are aware of our desires. Motion made by Malone that we adopt Resolution 70-10 as presented; seconded by Bailie. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote. This resolution makes it a legal obligation of the City of Kenai to grant rights"df-ways to the state. The terms and conditions to be set at a later date. Mr. Beitinger advised council that the right-of-way Department should have their work completed on the bridge route next month. This project should be ready to go to bid in the Spring. k�) � I ,REN�1I CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 20 May, 1970 Page Three B-3 Mr. Wayne Cherrier presented the case of the trench being dug on thb Old Beaver Loop Road. He advised he understood this was a state road and that know one should be allowed to block this access road to other properties. The City of Kenai is presently building a road to give Mr. Cherrier access to his property. This should be completed within a few more days. M,# Z 0 Al r- Mr. Herwa"y advised that this road being built by the City has been a long range plan of the City's. Mr. Beitinger advised that the Court decision ruling on the "Old Beaver Loop Road" is in Judge Fitzgerald's hands at this time and until a de- cesion is made, it is a state right-of-way and the state is responsible for maintaining it for public use. Don Brown, speaking for Alaska Barite advised Council of the many pro- blems caused by the public use of the road. Also speaking from the floor was Mrs. Hancock regarding the problems at Inlet Company now has and will continue to have with the new road being built. She said they would have to hire a night-watchman as the view of the facilities would be cut off. Mrs. Hancock was aked several times by the Vice Mayor to wait her turn for discussion. Mr. Jaynes advised that it is the City's intent of provide access for all concerned including the fisherman. Councilman Malone advised that the City was not attempting to vacate any road at this time. Prior to vacating any road, there would be public hearings. He also advised that the City's plans for the development of the area had been held up with the court case filed. Mr. Sbittdgerssaid::he,:hoped everyone concerned understood hhat this is a state problem and no one will be allowed to put up gates or dig tren- ches. The State Police will patrol and should put up speed limit:.signs. Councilman Malone said; this is a state road at the present and not a problem of the city's. Through traffic will be cut to a minimum once the new road is completed. Malone advised a small boat harbor would solve the problems of the fisher- menrand tourist. C- The minutes of the Regular meeting of May 6, were approved as sub- mitted. The minutes of the Special meeting to canvass the ballots of the May 12th election were approved as submitted. E-1 The City Manager reported that we are now working with HUD on a grant in -aid application for a comprehensive water and sewer program. This will be a long range program spread over perhaps a six year period. This aid will depend on our elegibility requirements and it looks real good at this point. "�y�e1,-:':IL«..tif'r--�ttPs .L7�:_._J�i/.,. .. r oJ!• � •J , .. __ . _ _ _ .. _—��—J f --, _. -_!b _ _ __ . — -_ Kenai City Council Minutes 20 May, 1970 Page Four It is our hope to plan and finance this entire program without asking the voters to approve any new bond issues. 2. City Manager advised the Personnel and Pay Classification manual presented to Council was a proposed plan. This will be discussed be- fore the budget is passed. 3. Robbins reported that he had talked to Rep. Clem Tillion today and he did not think the bill would pass authorizing the state to buy the Greater Anchorage Borough bonds. He did report that SB 581, Mu- nicipal Purposes Aid, will be passed. This would double the city's shared revenue. The request for an audit of business license receipts due the City of Kenai still has good possibilities and Rep. Tillion will continue to fight for the bill. Bruce Massey reported that the test well finally produced water at a rate of 420 gallons per minute and gaining. The well is a phenomenal well as it should not produce water as it is real fine silt. The well will be drilled another 30 feet to try to hit gravel. If not the well be drilled in another location to avoid the problems of sand and silt getting into the lines. The cost to screen would be too much and would not be trouble free. Mr. Massey will be working with U.S.G.S. to determine the next step on the test well. E-2 The City Attorney presented ordinance No. 182, creating policy for payments in lieu of assessments.for first reading Councilman Doyle asked why citizens over 65 were being put on the foreclosure list since the Code of the City of Kenai prohibits this action. Mr. Fisher explained that the City had to follow the fore- closure procedures in order to assure the City the first lein on the property. The intent was to allow the person to remain on the pre- mises but the property would be deeded to the City through fore- closure proceedings. If the City does not have first lean, in most cases the State world have a lien through assistance programs. The City Manager was instructed to write a letter to these people ex- plaining that they would not be relocated from their homes, but the assessments would be on the property and paid from their estate or if sold by them paid to the City. The`City Manager will make a:fa11: study of this matter and report back to council at the next meeting. Mr. Fisher reported that the residents of his area had formed a j Mutual Protection Association and would be holding a meeting this Friday night. Fire Chief Wisecarver will be in attendance and any Councilmen that would like to attend are certainly welcome. This meeting will be to prepare ourselves in the event the fire situation becomes serious as is expected this year. li Mr. Fisher advised Council that he would be on vacation May 29 thru June 29. In the past Mr. Hornaday has acted as interim City Attorney. If it is councils desire that he do so again, there should be a pub - lie disclosure of this action. He advised that there would be no•trials until July 8, 1970 so this would be no proble. A�C Councilman Malone advised if anything is hanging fire it should be buttoned up prior to Fisher's vacation. The Carr's Shopping Center Lease was discussed briefly by Fisher and he advised they were entitled to terminate the lease. E-5 Ray Burt, Finance Director, presented ;:he City's finicial state- ment through April 30, 1970. Mr. Burt also advised that the City is getting along with the $30,000 it was anticipated we would borrow. E-6 No Report from Planning & Zoning Commission. E-7 Mr. Malone reported on the April 30th meeting of the Borough Assembly, which was a speical meeting. This meeting centered around the school budget. Meeting of May 12, 1970 The Board of equalization hearing was held. There were two people heard from Kenai. One being Carrs Food Center which was table for more study. ordinance 70-4 regarding the sales tax. This was tabled. The Sno-Shoe Gun Club was given permission to remove the Quonset but on Forest Lane to their club location at no cost to the Borough. This was in accordance with the recommendation of the Kenai Advisory Plan- ning and Zoning@ommission. Walt Steige presented the plans for the Vocational School. May 19, 1970 meeting. The Boaad of equalization changed the as3essments on the Carrs Food Center in Kenai to reflect that they had operated at a loss for the past year. This lost the City of Kenai approximately $400,000 in assessed valuation. Pace transferred and Rainwater will replace him as Vice President of the Assembly. Approved putting Resolution on the June 23, 1970 ballot to authorize G.O. bonds in the amount of 3.5 million for school projects. Malone advised this would be used to complete projects already startgd. The Sales Tax Ordinance was tabled for study. The Borough is nedjotiating on the contract for the hospital. The bids exceed the cost estimate. The North Kenai Fire Service Area will have a bond issue on the June 23, 1970 election ballot. The Assembly and the School Board held an executive session to dis- cuss bonds and the school budget. The costs to the public is 40% less even -though the budget is up 40%. I KENAI CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 20 May, 1970 Page Six The Assembly appointed Rainwater and Malone to serve on an air pol- lution committee. They will also draft an Ordinance for the dry belt. area. The next meeting of the Borough Assembly will be June 7, 1970. F-1 The Carrs Shopping Center Lease was discussed again, The dis- cussion was centered around the money left in the trust fund and how it will be disposed of. The City will check into the matter. Some discussion on spending the funds for the drainage problem was aired. The City has no obligation to re -design or pay for the re -design since the contractor fialed to put in perforated pipe as he was requested to do. F-2 Emergency Ordinance No. 180 was presented by City Attorney Fisher. This Ordinance authorizes the issuance and stle of $275,000 principal amount of electric and power revenue bonds for the purpose of paying the cost of acquiring, constructing, installing and making certain ad- ditions, improvements and repairs to and extensions of the electric light and power system. Motion by McCollum to declare and emergency on passage of Ordinance No. 180. Seconded by Bailie; Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote. Voting yes: BAilie, Bielefeld, Doyle, Hornaday, McCollum, and Malone. Against - None. Motion made by Bailie and seconded by Malone to adopt Ordinance 180 as presented. Public Hearing held and no one from the floor discussed the Ordinance. Motion to adopt Ordinance 180 passed unanimously by roll call vote. Voting for: Bailie, Bielefeld, Doyle, Hornaday, Malone and McCollum. Voting against - None. F-3 City Attorney Fisher presented Ordinance 181, authorizing the pur- chase for retirement of $177,000, principal amount electric light and power revenue bonds. Motion by Bailie; seconded by McCollum to declare an; emergency on the passage of Ordinance No. 181; Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote. Voting for: Bailie, Bielefeld, Doyle, Hornaday Malone and McCollum. Opposed - None. Motion by Malone; seconded by Bailie; to adopt Ordinance 181 as pre- sented. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote. Voting for: Bailie, Bielefeld, Doyle, Malone, Hornaday and McCollum. Opposed - None. F-5 Motion by Malone; seconded by Bailie for introduction for first reading, Ordinance No. 182; Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote. This ordinance creates policy for payment in lieu of assess- ments. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 20, May, 1970 Page OW 7 G- There was no new business. H-1 Mr. Loren Whittington of. Anchor Trailer Court discussed his sewer problem. The Borough Sanitarian, Howard Keiser had given him 30 days to comply with City and State regulations on sewer dis- posal system. He will hook-up to the City's System if we can work out a means for this amount to be deducted from his assessments. Mr. Robbins advised him that this was being handled administratively and that he had talked to Mr. Keiser today regarding the time limita- tion. Meeting adjourned 11:15 p. m. Respec*fully submitted, Do is F. Norene Deputy City Clerk yo �,�� ��y sw 1("V� ��• .................._...__._............._................ ....... . ,�RN.+�y y � 1 FE �C_D �� F c �-�� �h t0AV f y V/ c E ti!�yaK ,rat GojLuM II �yL E KAIA .��R � Ass Fy Me CoLLy ,yogi Al ...................,,................ .. 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