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Home My WebLink About1969-02-05 Council Minutesh�1 AGENDA REGULAR MEETING KENAI CITY COUNCIL 8:00 P.M. February 5, 1969 INVOCATION: �: ROLL CALL: B: PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD: vi'.'Carl Roberts on Radio Lease Contract. 2. 3. C: j NOTES: �gular meeting of January 15, 1969 pecial meeting of January 22, 1969 0: CORRESPONDENCE: E: .PORTS: "1 City Manager City A.orney 3. Mayo_City Clerk and Planning b Zoning Commission &.1r. Kenai Peninsula Borough Assemblymen. F: 00 BUSINESS: Receive Ordinance for first reading on Proposed Bonding Programs. Discuss advertisement for publication of information on the proposed bond programs. Discuss water system proposal by Lounsbury and Associates. Receive Resolution 69-3, amending Resolution 68.64, giving a description of Etolin Subdivision for Street Assessment purposes. "r Discuss request of Standard Oil Company for modification of OS4 f amir tease terms for land use on Kenai Municipal Airport. 6, Enact Resolution 69-4, authorizing the signing of documents on purchase of POL Dock Area. G: NEW BUSINESS: I. Receive request for $5,000.00 payment from McEntire and Pendergrast, Architects on Civic Center Building. 2. Discuss annual legislative visit by City Officials. 3. Receive -request of Peninsula Sanitation for a franchise for garbage pick-up service within the City of Kenai. 4. Receive request of Swihart's Excavating for a contract to ��jj operate the Pump. H: PERSONS PRESENT OT SCHE ULED T • 1. 0 BE HEARD. 2. KENAI CITY COUNCIL h1aaUTES 5 FEBRUARY. 1969 Roll call: Members present: Charles A. Bailie, Robert Bielefeld, Chester Cone, John Ilulien, Billy McCann and Mayor Eugene II. Morin. Abeent: Mrs. Florine McCollum. Agenda changes were made. d-1: Carl Roberts notified Council of his difficulty in financing the City's lease purchase agreement for radios due to the City's delinquencies in making payments, and to the fact that lie must pay 8% interest while the City is paying him only 6%. The City's payment record is not good enough for him to re -finance, so he requests payment in full. The mtce. service of Electro-Service will still be available to the City. There was considerable discussion: the City Mgr. objected to payment in full, but agreed payments should be made every month according to the contract. The units were supposed to reach 75 miles, and they do not reach 6 1/2 miles; mtce. on the mobiles has been ragged, but Electro-Service has made every effort to keep them in repair; the City's agreement was based on the relationship of Electro- service with Bagoy in Anchorage - said relationship has now been severed; the emregency facility in City Hall has not worked until this month. Roberts says this was because the battery was allowed to run out of water. Bielefeld moved, Bailie seconded, to pay Electro Service contract for lease - purchase on radios in full. Roll call vote: Affirmative - Bailie, Bielefeld, Hulien, Morin; 3egative - Cone,11cCann. C: Minutes of the meeting of 15 Jan. were corrected and approved. Minutes of special meeting of 22 Jan. were approved. E-1: The City Manager reported: 1Receipt of a letter from the PSC on granting a license to Peninsula Bus Ser- vice for Kenai area, and asking for Council confirmation. Council will hold a public hearing 19 Feb. on this. 2. He will be in Anchorage on Friday for Century City work, and again next Tuesday. 3. A report from the City Clerk shows the City has gained a total of $25,835.40 from interest on T.C.D.'s for 1968; amount of T.C.D s as of 31 December totalled $416.931.00, divided almost equally between the two local Banks. 4. We have not yet received copies of bills from the Legislature, but AML is send- ing bulletins regularly on what is going on in the Legislature. Harrison urged Council to read these carefully, as the City is working with the Municipal League closely on legislation that will affect the Cities. Bielefeld asked about the contract for storage of KCL equipment. Harrison said the City had to find room for wane storage as the City shop no longer can hold all vehicles that need wann storage; these unuaually cold months has caused the City to lose too much time trying to get equipment started. The contract was for one month only, but was extended for another month. Bielefeld asked Council be noti- fied of such action so Council can answer questions if approached by the people. Bielefeld also asked about the contract for the City P4gr. An executive session will be held after this meeting. E-2: The Atty. reported: 1. A number of ordinances were submitted to Council; the one changing the Code allows for two voting precincts and for easier changes in precincts in the future. 2. He has checked with Mr. Jaynes as a fellow member of the EDA Committee and recommends his appointment. With concurrence of Council, the Mayor appointed Jaynes, who accepted. The City will notify the Boro Chairman. 3. He has reviewed the specs for bids on well drilling; they are fine, but may be too fine for some of the local people. E-3: The Mayor reported on Correspondence: 1. Receipt of a letter asking the City's help to develop the scallop industry in Seward. Council professed ignorance of the scallop industry, but is willing to lend assistance in any way possible. Kenai Council Hinu,..s 5 Feb'e9 page two Mayor's corres: (Cont'd.) 2. Kaarlo Kokko, local fisnennan, has been anpointed to the Governor's advisory board of Fishe and Game. 3. Mayor's Day will be 22 Feb. in Anchorage; they will meet in the afternoon and have banquet and dance in the evening. 4. Feb. .17th , has been designated as Kenai Day at the Legislature. The Kenai delegation will leave here Sun._. and return Tues. The Chamber of Commerce is in- vited to participate; anyone who has anything to contribute has this opportunity to be heard. John Morris said a preliminary meeting will be held.on this on+Thurs. 13th at the Harbor View. Harrison said there were three things the City should concentrate on: 1. the City is already on record about its stand on the PSC bill, 2. need to urge the Urban Section of the highway thru town, 3. Should insist the State cone up with the money for the National Guard Armory; while the Chamber is see- ing people about their interests, the City will be talking bringe, etc. (A hear- ing on location is to be held in March.) Morin said he was getting administrative leave for the trip to Calif. but would not be able to qo to Juneau and suggested tns City Manager and Vice Mayor go. Counci 1 agreed to this. 5..:After ,some .discussion on delegates to Century City it was decided the Mayor sbould go first, then the Csty Mgr. will be in attendance. John Morris will be there the entire time, so the exhibit will be well manned. The Mayor reported: 1. He talked to the Kenai Historical Society, now being rejuvenated, and brought them up to date on the history of the Society as well as he could; they are an enthusiastic bunch and will work with the City amd coordiante their efforts with others. 2. Responding to rumors, Morin stated he is not "Going to get in the tomato bus- iness"; he is academically interested only. E-4: McCann reported on the Boro Assembly meeting: 1. The school bonds were sold to Foster and Marshall for 5.92; next highest bid was 5.9769 (Marshall and Meyer and Schroeder). 2. A resolution was passed creating a service area for the Hospital. A public hearing on this will be held 18 March. 3. Se ldovia was eliminated from the service area, at their own quest, as they have a Hospital. ,&24go 4. Uncollectible taxes are now only 2.6% on sales taxes. S. The Boro is nod applying for State funds for school cons t ction. Harrison commented that bond bids on the Peninsula seem to always go to the one who prepares the bid; the other bid is only a courtesy bid. He suggests the future bids of the City go thru the fiscal agent. F-1: Atty. Fisher said all the ordinances on bonding had to be re -done in order to eliminate the interest limit, which is governed by the Charter. He made them emergency ordinances so the election will not be delayed too long. He suggests Council receive them tonight and pass them after the public hearing at the next regular meeting. Meanwhile the City will study them and prepare data for the hearing. The hearing will be 19 Feb.; election on 18 March, and Council will canvass the ballots at its regular meeting on 19 March. Two of the Ordinances submitted can be passed tonight: that establishing two precincts and the one repealing the 1967 Gas Bond Ord. After brief discussion McCann moved, Bielefeld seconded, to receive Ord. #156 - KCL Rev. Bond. $750,000 Ord. #167 - Civic Center U1dg. (One choice) Ord. #158 - Water and Sewer, $250,000 Ord. #159 - Street Improvements Ord. #162 - City Hall Bldg. (second choice) Keani Council Minutes F-1(Con'td.) o Feb'69 Page three Ord. t#163 - Sewer only Ord. 1#164 - Water only Tne motion passed unanimously. Harrison present Ord. J159, and explained the City was officially creating precincts to conform to the State's polling places. Huline moved Bailie seconded, to declare an emergency on Ord. #169. Motion passe unanimously. Bielefeld moved, McCann seconded, to adopt Ord. #159, Amending the Code regarding precincts and Polling places. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote, after public discussion. This allows the City. to make future changes in polling places by motion or resolution; it also says Council may appoint judges and clerks instead of "snall". Harrison introduced Ord. #161 explaining the City should take this bonded indebtedness for gas revenue bonds off its books as there is no need for it now. After some discussion, Hulien moved, Bailie seconded, to declare an emer- gency on Ord. #161. Motion passed unanimously. Bailie moved, Bielefeld seconded, to adopt Ord. #161 Repealing Authoriza- tion for Gas Revenue Bonds, $650,000, 1967. The meeting was open to public dis- cussio� di�dby Council, and passed unnimourol vote L The Atty. will draft one more ordinance for a third choice for size of City hall; also two ordinances for choice of site for the Hall. The City Mgr. will get figures as to the cost for only the "core" of the bldg. Mayor Morin presented a chart shaving soil studies of the two sites pointing out the advantages of the condition of the soil in Site #2, North of the Highway from junction of deaver Loop in Sec. 5. F-2: Harrison showed Council the tentative plan for advertising for the com- ing bond election., saying every bit of information available should be put be- fore the people - everything germane to making a good decision. After the next meeting we will knom more about what tie want to publish; Council should be considering the wording they want on their endorsement. This will be printed in both papers. immediately Council will meet here on the 19th and/adjourn to the Sterling Sears school for the hearings. F-3: There was considerable discussion on the City's dire need for more water; Massey, Lounsbury, and Council discussed the best means to accomplish this. Coun- cil decided to immediately publish invitation to bid for drilling 3 production wells in Area #6, as the auantity of water is known there. Galliett's specs will be used, rather than Lounsbucyt's , .as they are not so elaborate; (Steve Brown represented Lounsbury and Associates.) They will assist in water analysis, etc. but will use City crews in all work possible. Insurance fire rating was set at #8 as of 1 Feb. dependent on facilities for more water. Massey briefly displayed and explained a plan for aeriation and storage of water; this will be more fully presented at a later meeting. F-4: Harrison presented Res. 69-3, setting 00271 Assessments for streets for Etolin Subdivision. This sets the assessment on the footage shown by Galliett. Bailie moved, McCann seconded, to adopt res. 69-3. Motion carried unanimously. F-y: Harrison advised against adopting the City Atty's. recommendation to "hold fast" on the City's contractual agreement with Standard Oil for jet fuel facili- ties at the Airport. Kenai Council Minu.._., 5 Feb'69 Page four F-5: (Cont'd.) Bailie moved, Bielefeld seconded, to concur in the request of Standard Oil on the change in the User Permit terms. Motion passed unanimously after some discussion. F-6: Harrison presented Res. 69-4 which is a follod up of GSA agreement for purchase of dock facilities accomplished about 8 months ago. Bielefeld moved, Cone seconded, to adopt Res. o9-4, Authorizing the signing of the real estate contract for purchase of POL dock area. Motion car- ried unanimously. - F-7: Harrison said the City could use the $lUU,000 authorized, unsold, bond money to change the design of tie Terminal Bldg. Council discussed a plat show- ing the changes; John Morris and Mr. Williams pointed out the benefits to be derived. Morrise said Western could furnish men:to design the changes - that they have been interested in this for a year - they must have a cargo receiving area; the change would also furnish space for a crash truck. Jaynes thanked Morris for helping with these tentative plans. After discussion, Bielefeld moved, Hulien seconded, to rescind the action of the previous meeting on going to private enterprise for extension of the Term. Bldg. Motion passed unanimously. Bielefeld moved, Hulien seconded, the City is amenable to receive letter of intent from Western Airlines for changes in the Terminal Building. Motion carried unanimously. F-8: McCann -:moved, Hulien seconded, to approve the proposal of Marshall and Meyer to act as Bond Consultant on the coming programs. Motion carried unanimously. Meyer's fee is $5.00 per thousand for each issue offered for sale, with a minimum of $4,500.00 for each offering. G-1: Council discussed payment to Pendergrast; the City Mgr. said the architect had not met with the various groups as he had promised, but this money was due and payable. The City will ask him for more information to go to bonding and a drawing of the third proposal for bldg. i.e. the "core". Location also should be predicated on available Kenai information. McCann moved, Bailie seconded, to pay Pendergrast partial payment of $5,000 on design of the Civic Center Bldg. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. G-2: Discussed in E-3: G-3: Harrison advised against awarding franchise for garbage service; this can be handled by contract; the Atty. had advised the same thing; the Public Ser- vice Commission administers this fairly well. Harrison will work on a contract between the City and Miller.. (Peninsula..Sanitiktioni)- t `. G- 4: Harrison will bring a proposal to Council from Swihart to operate the City Sanitary Fill; also something on the dong pound. G-6: Harrison presented Res. 69-6 regarding Wien Consolidated's Docket #19881 now before the CAB. After considerable discussion it was decided to ask Wien to appear before Council with a view to changing the request for air service from Kenai to the ;forth Slope - possibly through Fairbanks.. Harrison will ask the Congressional delegation about the status of the present docket. Meeting adjourned at 12:1u for an executive session on personnel. Alfton= ectfully submited, ,Ci y Clerk ' -� ti.+�:.:. .i:a.►..".:. 1(r............................................. _ ..:. _ ...... _ .... _.. _ .._...�.� :r Rod .............. ..-,.-___--------- jtiz .,.... r•-v 7,o;,?toe G l 1,63 0 9 1 up tqv iv AtL 2� ........... AP, lie Ar4L 144 I w .......... ........... __ .......... .................................. eA, eo -7 .......... 0 ............... r, W.! ..+�t►rvii�ii'�'rri �► !.4 000004 01, Irorl, Of ........... ,_......... mAAALkotfL