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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970-06-03 Council MinutesAGLN D A r r � r r � REGULAR !MEETING, KENAI CITY COUNCIL June 3, 1970, 8:00 p. m. KENAI CITY LIBRARY A- ROLL CALL B- PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE BEARD 1, Dean Allen - Mail Bakery, Regarding Water Rate. 2. George Ackerson, golden Rey Cab Company, Regarding permit for adding a fourth cab to the company. 3. C- MINUTES 1. Regular Meeting of May 20, 1970 D- CORRESPONDENCE 8- REPORTS 1. City Manager 2. City Attorney 3. Mayor 4. City Clerk S. Finance Director 6. Advisory Planning i Zoning Commission 7. Borough Assemblymen F- OLD BUSINESS 1. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 18a, regarding payments in lieu of assessments. 2. Bid Tabulation on Gusty Subdivision 3. Consider !louse Numbering proposition. 4. /SodE ciosvRE o-✓ 'Pea^ E at, stR 6S S. G- NEN BUSINESS 1. Recieve Ordinance No. 183, A,men4ing Dock G.u.in...nee, 2. d- rigr..t Civil Defense Officer. 3. -a- PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD 1. _2. IN :THZ OMAR'. J481w, City; Cauncit_ <wi�t q eld:,`�t. 014, `. At. s; Jueio 17,1970 itft Kam* 4,hwift* du , aIs necem" ry #� oirdor to4g«o - on eI KENAI CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 3 JUNE, 1970 A- ROLL CALL: Members present - Bailie, Bielefeld, Hornaday, Malone, McCollum and Morin. Doyle came in late. B-1 Dean Allen Not present B-2 George Ackerson not present �-� � C- Minutes of meeting of 20 May, 1970 approved as corrected. Mr. 3 P• $.3 Mr. Allen and Mr. Ackerson came in. M. B-1 Mr. Dean Allen requested that the City furnish a meter for his Bakery in the Mall. He is,.-presentjy pajing a flat rate of $35.95 plus 67% for sewer. This amount to over $60.00 per month. If it were metered he estimates he would use approximately 10 to 12 thousand gallons per month which would be charged at a rate of $.80 per thousand. Malone made a motion that City Administration examine the possibility of putting in a meter at this location and report on the matter at the next regular meeting. Seconded by McCollum; Motion carried unanimously. B-2 Mr. George Ackerson speaking for the Golden Key Cab Company expressed the need for putting another cab on his line. lie assured Council that he was finanically capable of doing this. Councilman Doyle made a motion that we approve Mr. Ackerson's request for the fourth cab. Seconded by Bielefeld. Mr. Duke Deering representing Ace Cab Company said this was a plot to drive out compitition. He did not feel the traffic in Kenai warranted another cab at this time, He also asked that any Councilman having stock in the Golden Key Cab Company abstain from voting on this matter. The Mayor polled the Council and none of them had any stock in this company. Motion made by McCollum to table this matter until the next regular meet- ing and for Administration to prepare a report on the matter; Seconded by Malone. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Morin advised that Item D of the agenda is always covered in other reports and suggested that it be deleted from the agenda in the future. Motion by Bailie to delete Item "D" - Correspondence from the agenda. Seconded by Hornaday; Motion carried unanimously. E-1 The City Manager reported that the Chamber of Commerce will vacate the office in the Terminal Building and it will be available for North Air Inc. As of this date we have received no formal request for the space. We have asked that they do so in writing if they desire this space. The Chamber of Commerce also request airepresentative of the City for the Executive Board. McCollum nominated Hornaday for the position. He advised he could not serve in this capacity as the meeting is on Mondays and he is in Homer on that day. McCollum made a motion that the City Manager represent the City on the Executive Board of the Chamber of Commerce. Seconded by Bailie; Motion carried unanimously. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MINUTES PAGE TWO 3 JUNE, 1970 The City Manager reported that we have receoved a billing from Mr. Ralph Bailey for transformers he sold to the City in 1968. According to Mr. Bailey, the City was to pay him by saving junk transformers and meters for him. He advised he had received a total of $754.95 in junk materials and the balance due him is $1,112.55. This appears to have been a verbal agreement between Mr. Bill Harrison, City Manager at that time. Mr.. Robbins did call an employee who worked for the Light Department at that time and he advised that to his knowledge, Mr. Bailey had picked up sufficient junk to cover this transaction. He advised that Mr. Bailey did not weigh out the items as he was instructed to do, so there would be no way of determinig the exact amount he had re- ceived. The City Manager was instructed to contact Mr. Harrison and Mr. Buckingham and determine in writing exactly what the agreement was. ' E-2 Mayor Morin read a letter from Mr. C. W. Griffin, Principal of Kenai Central High School, thanking the City for its cooperation and assistance in sending 8 boys to Boys State. Mayor Morin also advised we had received a letter from North Air, Inc., thanking the Council for extending its time to them at the meeting of May 200, 1970. E-6 The Finance Director requested authority to borrow another $30,000 which was authroized previously but not borrowed. This money would be used for payroll for the 15th of this month and the 1st of next month and accounts payable. r Bailie made a motion that we authorize the Finance officer to borrow 030,000. Seconded by Bielefeld; Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote. � j A study Session on the budget was set for Monday Night, June 8, at 7:30 P. M. in the City Manager's office. If we do not pass the budget prior to July 1, 1970, is is automatically the budget as presented. E-7 Malone reported for the Borough Assembly; William Ullom resigned and was replaced by Donald McCloud. The Assembly hired a full-time inspector for the Homer School for $1,600, per month. The Borough advanced approximately $400,000 to the School District. _._.._ Malone announced there would be a budget study session 9 June, 1970 at 6:30 p. m. at Thompson's Log Building. The liquor license of the Pines was transfered due to the death of one of the owners. The liquor license for the Port Inn was turn down due to non-payment of taxes. t As of June 15, 1970, all areas used as dumps and not maintained will be t closed. The bid for the Vocational Complex was awarded to Bob Oehler in the a- mount of $417,369. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MINUTES PAGE THREE 3 JUNL, 1970 This amount does not include the equipment for the complex. It may be possible to obtain a grant for the equipment. The bid was approved to complete the hospital in the amount of $855,000. This is for the actual construction only. It appears that the mill rate for the Hospital Area will be approximately 1.9 for two years. The public voted for a 1.5 mill rate for this project. Mayor Morin sug- gested that the Borough Assemblyment accertain just how much of this will come form Kenai. It appears we are supporting 60 to 70% of this project and only has two fifteenths of the representation for this area. Councilman Hornaday said he did not feel we were getting our fair share from the Borough. There was much discussion on setting up our own borough. Ray Burt advised he had long been interested in this aspect since he =� had worked with Anchorage on this. It was suggested that the city administration dig into the facts to determine if this would be feasi- ble. Motion by %ailie that% th0k bo a committee formed which would in- clude the two Borough Assemblymen and City Administration to examine the administrative, social and financial implications of withdrawal from the borough. Seconded by Doyle; Motion carried unanimously. Hornaday advised he would be out of town during the month of July and Councilman Bailie would be replacing him on the Borough Assembly. This will be on the agenda at the next regular meeting. F-1 Mayor Morin introduced Ordinance No. 182 for second reading. This regards payments in lieu of assessments. After much discussion as to how this would affect business lots in com- parision to residential, it was determined that administration should present this in the stages which would make clear exactly how the city is protecting. Bielefeld made a motion that this Ordinance be tabled until the next regular meeting for a presentation by administration. Seconded by Malone; Motion carried unanimously. F-2 The bid tabulation on Gusty Subdivision was presented. There was only one bid which was from Mr. Ed Ferguson for Lots 1, 2 and 3 of the subdivison. Malone asked if the city was aware of the costs involved in connecting to water, sewer and bringing the street up to standard. He advised all subdividers know how much it is going to cost them and sell for a pro- fit. The City should not endeavor to make a profit but should at least break even with the maintenance of facilities and the administration of the leases. Doyle made a motion that the City accept the bonus bid of $100.00 from Mr. Ferguson -subject to FAA approval and that the fee be sufficient to assure the city funds for the improvements. Seconded by McCollum Motion carried unanimously. ,t _ �,�_�__ KENAI CITY COUNCIL M?NUTES PAGE FOUR 3 JUNE, 1970 F-3 There was extensive discussion how to accomplish and finance the house numbering project in Kenai. Doyle asked if the Post Office would assist in this. Mr. Jaynes advised they would not help finance it. Bielefeld suggested we contract this work out. Red Jaynes advised he would talk to the Post Office people and try to determine where they plan to start mail delivery on a house to house basis. If we have this information, its possible we won't have to accomplish the entire pro- ject at one time. Hornaday asked if this was budgeted. Mr. Burt advised it was not. Malone suggested that if this is contracted, it should be contracted to ia professional. This matter will be included in the next budget study session to de- termine how much it will cost and if it can be budgeted in this budget. F-4 Councilman Doyle made a motion that the residents listed on the foreclosure list who are over 65 years of age be taken off this list. Seconded by Malone. This matter was referred back to adminstration for further study and the City Manager was instructed to prepare a draft letter to be sent to these people and present it at the study session on Monday night. Malone made a motion to table this matter until the next meeting; second by Hornaday. Motion carried unanimously; voting for: BAilie, Bielefeld, Hornaday, Malone, McCollum and Morin. Voting against - Doyle. There was some discussion as to the churches listed on the foreclosure list. These are properties not used for religious purposes. t; Councilman Doyle asked if anything could be done about trailers moving into residential areas. Mayor Morin explained that the residents would have to petition against having trailers the same as they would for if they wanted a certain facility. After much discussion, this item will be referred to the Planning and Zoning Commission for their recommendation. The' -Borough Trailer Ordinance was adopted by the Planning & Zoning Commission sometime ago, but was never referred to Council. G-1 Ordinance No. 183, amending the dog ordinance was presented. Bielefeld moved that ordinance 183 be accepted for first reading and that the fee of $25,00 be charged for the impounding fee -and that the $2.00 per day for feeding be deleted. Seconded by Doyle; Motion car- ried unanimously. j` i f r - •- _ - _ � - - -- - `�U a -_ _ +.,�.;:_�- � - �.R —-----..=w.�.r��»..',Y,�''�„n'norili71i�11�Iwilr�Iii�ii�s�l�s��i KENAI CITY COUNCIL MINUTES PAGE FIVE 3 JUNE, 1970 G-2 Bailie made a motion that the City Manager be designated as the Civil Defense Director for the City of Kenai; Seconded by Doyle; I f Doyle advised he did not think the communications should be handled by the Civil Defense Director, the powers and duties listed were too broad. Hornaday advised he did not think a person who was not directly responsible to the citizens should be given these broad powers. City Manager Robbins read a letter from Fire Chief Wisecarver regarding the problems encountered at the recent fire in Wildwood Manor. The motion to designate the City Manager as Civil Defense Director carried by roll call vote; Voting against - Malone. Meeting adjourned at 10:55 p. m. ,-� Mayor called an executive session. Respectfully submitted, ickie Norene Deputy City Clerk r BID OPENING 10:00 A. M. 29 May, 1970 - on the sale of the lease of Tract G2, Airport Lands, Gusty Subdivision, Lots 1, 2 and 3. Present: City Manager Ormond Robbins, Assistant Director of Public Works, Red Jaynes and Ed Ferguson. I, Mickie Norene, certify that the mail was picked up at 9:50 a, m. and no bids were received in the mail. Mr..Jay►nes explained to Mr. Ferguson, who was the sole bidder, that the survey on these lots was completed and approved by the City Council of the City of Kenai and the Kenai Peninsula Borough. The City of Kenai has asked the Federal Aviation Administration for the release of this tract of land. The request has cleared the Anchorage office and has been forwarded to Washington D. C. for approval. Mr. Ferguson as advised that his bonus bids would be returned to him upon request, if at the end of 60 days the City has not received ap- proval of the withdrawal. Mr. Ferguson's bids were -as follows: Lot 1, Gusty Subdivision - $50.00-- Lot 2, Gusty Subdivision $25.00 Lot 30 Gushy Subdivision - $25.00 The bid was closed and Mr. Ferguson's bid will be presented to Council at the next regular meeting of June 3, 1970. Respectfully submitted, . -;�094� Mickie Norene Deputy City Clerk