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REGULAR HELTINC KLNAI CITY COUNCIL
VAY 21, 1969 8.00 Pt:
ILVOCATION
✓A. ROLL CALL:
#/A-l: Public hearing on 1969-70 Annual Budget. - 6100 P.N.
--1-21 Public Hearing on Proposed Rate Increase for Garbage Service
RSONS PRESEf,T TO DL hLARD:
Oscar Thomas on Ordinance ►1o. 67-125, boadiug for excavating
0)"In public rights of way.
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C- PEUTES:
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Regular Meeting of flay 7. 1969
0/2. Special fleeting of flay 14, 1969
D- CORRESPONDENCE:
E- JXPORTS:
1 . City Manager
K. City Attorney
3. Mayor, City Clerk, Advisory Piaan ng 6 Zoning Commission
✓fi. Kenai Peninsula Borough Assemblymen
F- OLD BUSINESS:
✓1. Receive Resolution No.69-8, setting the will levy and bdop-
tiag the 1969-70 Annual B dget. J '
✓ZJ Discuss she of $onde�r. oil$ 0, 7 ►p�t�K �j+��•
. Receive Bid Tabulation oa sale of two City loth.
�. Receive Ordinance No. 69-163, amending the Code by changing
certain rates to be charged for the sale of electrical
energy, at Second and Final Reading.
5. Receive proposed "Land Use Permit" with Chamber of Commerce
Tourisormstion Center. ,
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a- N BUSINESS: C'� z L
yl. Receive Resolution 69-10, amending Resolution No. 6*wj3;
changing the rates to be charged for garbage pick up.
2. Discuss modification within Fire Station to meet state Fire
flarshall's requirements.
3. Discuss epeClfications and ordering of material for City Ear
41 / 1969 requirements.
Receive request from Lounsbury b Associates for $1,277.88
�. Discuss letter from Trans -America Title Co. on information
furnished.
✓6 Discuss proposed Contract with BLfi for fire service.
v7. Discuss Engineering service contract with Crews, tiaciaaes
and Hoffman.
P*KDiscuss investment policy of City Funds.
Appoint a member of he Council to serve on Boron h Assembly.
lit PERSONS PRESENT NOT SChEUULED TO BE HEARD:
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AGENDA 06WA
RHCULAR IIELTINC KL• NAI CITY COUNCIL
VAY 21, 1969 G Ou Pt:
ILVOCATION
fA. ROLL CALL:
`'A-l: Public hearing on 1969-70 Annual Budget. - 8:00 P.M.
Public Hearing on Proposed Rate Increase for Garbage Service
B- PERSONS PRESEIIT TO vl UL'ARD:
M __,, I. Oscar Thomas on Ordinance i1o. 67-125, bonding for excavating
j�yflw in public rights of way.
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C- .,4IPIUTBS:
1. Regular Meeting of Itay 7, 1969
✓f, Special Nesting of Pay 14, 1969
D- CORRESPONDENCE:
E- IMPORTS s
v� City Manager
City Attorney ✓
3. 13ayor, City 61erk, Advisory Planning 6 zoning Commission
✓� Kenai Peninsula Borough Assemblyman
.00AF- LD BUSINESS:
1. Receive Resolution No.69-8, setting the mill levy and adop-
tisc the else
of
Annual budget. W &Zl i�, O_ee
Discuss else of Bonds
� Receive Hid Tabulation on sale of two City lots.
"4. Receive Ordinance Igo. 69-163, amending the Code by changing
certain rates to be charglad for the sale of electrical
energy, at Second and Final Reading.
�. Receive proposed "Land Use Permit" with Chamber of Commerce
or Tourist information Cent r.
7 ...aid' /ss ,
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0- .t BUSINESS:
Receive Resolution 69-10, amending Resolution No. 68-13,
changing the rates to be charged for garbage pick up.
Z. Discuss modification within Fire Station to most State Fire
Iiarshall's requirements.
Aft Discuss specifications and ordering of material for CAty For.
1969 requirements.
Receive request from Lounebury 6 Associates for $1,277.8U
�. Discuss letter from Trans -America Title Co. on information
j furnished.
�6 Discuss proposed Contract with BLM for fire service.
Discuss Engineering service contract with Crewe, iiselnues
and Hoffman.
Discuss investment
Policy of City Funds.
A point a mamba of the Council to serve on borough Assembly.
H. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SChEDULED TO BE HEARD:
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KENAI CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 21 MAY, 1969
A. Roll call: Members present - Charles A. Bailie, Robert Bielefeld, Chester
Cone, John Hulien, Billy McCann, Mrs. Florine McCollum and Mayor Morin. None
absent.
Also present: Head of Departments for budget hearing.
A-1: City Manager Harrison announced the FAA and Western Airlines have requested
space in the extension of the Terminal Uldg.
Harrison presented the budget as prepared by him and the Dept. Heads and
explained it: 1. Creates new Departements (Police. Library, 2. Accepts the
tax bas from the Borough and sets the mill levy at 10 mills, 3. Places any pos-
sible State rebates in a cintingency fund for capital improvements, 4. Estab-
lishes new account numbering system.
Harrison enumerated revenues from all funds for the past three years, and
suggested the City should seek a payment in lieu of franchise tax and pole rental
from the Telephone Co.
Expenses follow the same general category with the edition of a retire-
ment system and replacement of equipment, plus some new equipment. Harrison
read requests from all departments for operation this next fiscal year.
Totals requested: General Fund $ 4929764
Airport Funds 1839618
Water & Sewer, bnd 113*340
Kenai City Light 582.092
Total Expenses JT;3719714
The meeting was opened for public hearing on the budget. Nick Poppin
inquired about the revenue from the Stste - the Legislature as funded about 40%
for Cities - Kenai's share maybe around $26,000. Walt Stetge inquired about
plans for the City Park - there are 32 spaces ready for trailers; some picnic tables
are in place; the ball field should be finished in June, and the total project
,completed this summeMrs. H. Knackstedt asked about the Police Dept. - there
will be a Chief and r. men with two cars. Charles Louderback asked about a jail -
the City owns the present jail facilities. Harrison said the State Police no
longer want a contract for servicing the City but will assist us with communica-
tions, organizing a local police force, recru;ting and training personnel, sup-
porting local offices with information, records and technical knowledge, and would
assist in any emergency situation.
There being no more speakers, the public hearing was closed.
Council discussed the budget briefly as they had reveiwed it in study ses-
sions. Their principal concern was improvement to the Cemetery. With common con-
sent, the budget was amended by deletin $2500 from Council's reserve for Capital
and the addition of a Cemetery Fund of $2500. Council would like the Planning
Commission to consider development of this area. The City does not own the land,
but has secured a right of entry from the BLM until the title can be transferred.
A plat needs to be prepared.
A-2: Harrison presented a letter from Ron Miller enumerating expenses for opera-
tion of the garbage disposal service. Present rates were established in 1962
and are no longer sufficient for today. The new rates impose a charge of $3.76
a month for residences within a 2 mile radius of the Post Office - homes outside
the radius would be charged $4.00. Apartments and trailer courts would pay $3.75
for the first unit and $2.50 (monthly) for each additional unit.
There were no speakers from the floor during the public hearing.
Council discussed various points with Mr. Miller - there is no change in
the commercial rate.
B-1: Mr. Thomas was not present for this item.
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C: Minutes of the meeting of 5/7/69 were corrected and approved.
Minutes of the meeting of 5/14/b9 were approved.
E-1: The City Manager reported:
1. Regional offices of many Federal Agencies have moved from Seattle to San Francisco
2. The dog at Soldotna was not rabid.
3. Ricel Keith has arranged for the City to use 20 young people from the Youth
Corps Program for the summer months. About 3 will be in the offices, the balance
in the Park; also, about 10 students and a supervisor will work at Ft. Kenay
staining the logs, etc. Any deserving student not a Sr. next year can work. G.L.
Jaynes will oversee this program. Students will make $lay an hr. and Supv. $3.50. —
4. KCL has the fence up around the transformers; pad will have the pads ready
in 3 or 4 days.
5. Signs will be set at each entry to City Limits on Kenai Spur.and in the Park.
6. Anchorage bonds sold this week at 6.17% - it is hoped interest rates will de-
crease within 3 months. The Congressional Report intimates the tax exempt status
for Municipal Bonds will be removed. Harrison urges each and everyone to write
his Congressman protesting this action as it will "kill" all improvementpro-
grams for Cities.
7. Letter from FAA says the arrestors will be placed at each end of the run -way soon.
8. Letter from the Chamber of Commerce says they want to place an expert here for
60 days to develope tourism; they are asking for $100 from businessmen, etc.;
they wondered if the City could -share in the expense if money is needed.
After some discussion, Cone moved, McCollum seconded, a letter of comnitt-
ment should be sent to the Chamber for $100 from the City Utilities if needed for
the tourism professional. Rollf:aall -voter• ,Afffrmitive 41,10lid+ Cone, Hulien,
McCann, McCollum; Negative - Bielefeld, who said he thought public funds should
be used to a better purpose.
9. The fire training area will be dedicated 11:00 a.m. 27 May. This is on Kenai
Spur by Inlet View S/D and will be used by various Fire Depts, and the Oil Co's.
had will be fenced off.
The Attorney reported:
1. The Alaska Bar Association, meeting in Nome, passed a resolution urging more
Judges for Kenai, Kodiak and Sitka. It is hoped this resolution will be influential
in getting a Superior Court Judge in this area.
2. Fisher will be gone from 24 May until 16 June, and suggests the Council should
reappoint an atty. in June. He is on an hourly fee basis of $30 as compared to
the normal fee of $36 an hr., but is willing to continue on past rate. He gives
2 hours a month free to attend Council meetings as he needs to be kept abreast of
City activities and policies.
After brief discussion, Council agreed James Hornaday should act as City
Atty. during Fisher's absence.
3. Fisher presented an amendment to the KCL rate Ord. which will set an effective
date.
Hariison reported for the Planning Commission:
1. Presented a Plat showing design for a condominium to be built on Lots 50061
and 52, 81. 1, Redoubt Terrace S/D across from the Town House. A Conditional Use
will have to be granted if this is approved as the lots for each unit are only
43' wide as opposed to the normal 60' requirement. Council is in general agree-
ment with the idea as this will provide for low cost housing; the City cannot
assume snow removal for private driveways.
2. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends Route B for the Bridge Site .
Bielefeld moved, Bailie seconded, to endorse the Plan. Comm. recommendation
for Site B for the Bridge Site and that a recommendation be made to the State to
this effect. Motion carried unanimously.
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E-4: McCann reported on Borough Assembly Meeting:
1. Bill Vincent will replace Seward Representative Skinner who resigned.
2. An election Code was adopted.
3. There wi l l be a paid,Civi 1 Defense Director for the Boro.
4. Action on real and personal property taxes was tabled.
5. Mill levy for Hospital was tabled.
6. There was no move to reconsider appointment of Hospital Board members for the
Southern Area as H.S. Thompson withdrew his name and Jack Epperson's substituted.
7. Adams, Corthell, Lee, Wince and Associates will do the work in Homer.
8. There will be a surplus sale of school property.
9. The Assembly will meet with the School Board on 2 June.
10. Land selection will be determined soon.
11. A resolution was passed urgin passenger railroad service to Seward.
12. Resolution was passed on bookkeeper.
13. Next meeting is 3 June at 9:00 a.m.
14. Assemblymen will receive $25 For ea. regular meeting in addition to per diem.
15. The Chairman's salary will be tied to the grade increase.
There was considerable discussion on what epople voted on concerningg the
Hospital, and methods of financing it. Speakers from the floor were Jim Elson,
Bill Spradlin and Laurette Knackstedt.
' F-1: Harrison presented Res. 69-8 adopting the budget.
Bielefeld moved, Cone seconded, to Adopt Res. 69-8 Adopting the Budget for
1969-1970 and setting the Tax Levy. Motion approved unanimously by roll call vote.
The City Mgr. said advertisements have been placed in 4 or 5 places for
Police personnel; we have 2 or 3 applications already on hand.
F-2: After brief discussion, McCollum moved, McCann seconded, the City Clerk
should ask Marshall and Meyer to prepare a brochpre for sale of the balance of
the authorized Terminal Bldg. bonds, for all authooized water and sewer bonds
and for the authorized KCL bond. Motion passed unanimously.
With consent of Council, the order of business was changed to hear Dan Casoff and
Jim Elson propose a study Commission to review the City Charter. Casoff said he
had not read it, but since it was 9 years old, he was sure it needed changing.
' He and Elson represent the Jr. Chamber of Commerce who want. to adopt a constructive
Civic program. Changes in the Charter, according to the Code, must be initiated
by qualified voters of the City, and the Jr. Chamber represents North Kenai, Sol-
dotna, etc. as well as Kenai, but Council said they would accept any suggestions
for consideration. Councilman Cone was a member of the original Charter Commission
who worked with Dr. Charles Spencer of East Central State University of Oklahoma
and he cautioned against changing some things as there were many points to be con-
sidered when adopting a Charter; and many points were studied for weeks before a
decision was reached. The Clerk compared the Charter to the U.S. Constitution,
which has tasted 150 yrs; the City Charter was changed once when the change was
- - needed - but changes are not made just to be changing - and if changes are made,
they should be at the supervision of a professional. Mr. Casoff said he was not a
citizen of Kenai, but was interested in the area as his children attend Kenai schools.
F-3: Harrison presented resilts of the bids on Lots 9, B1. 3 and 4, B1, 7, East
Addition and recommended the high bid be accepted. He said the City mast main-
tain the value of the property else the entire assessment roll for improvements
could be jeopardized.
McCann moved, Hulien seconded, to accept the high bids on surplus property
sale. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
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F-4: McCanw.moved, Hulien seconded, to amend Ord. 163, as proposed by the Engin-
eers. In discussion, Walt Steige said the net result of these changes in KCL rates
means an average monthly reduction to present consumers of 23.5%; Commercial
people would have a saving of $63,340; the debt service for KCL would be 1.5.
This is not much of a lee -way from the 1.4 required, but it can be done if KCL stays
in line with its programs.
Harrison said the City had been trying to reduce commercial rates for years,
and it appeared that now we have done it.
The motion to amend was approved unanimously by roll call vote.
Cone moved, Bailie seconded, to amend Ord. 163, setting an effective date,
1 July, 1969. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
Cone moved, Hulien seconded, to Adopt Ord. 163, Changing Rate Schedules and
Service Standards for KCL, as amended. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
Steige said Kenai now rates second to Anchorage in power rates.
6-1: With consent of Council, the order of business was changed to accommodate
Mr. Miller.
Since this was discussed in Item A-2, Cone moved, McCollum seconded, to
adopt Res. 69-10, Amending Res. 62-26, Pertaining to the Collection of Garbage.
Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
Harrison said Miller is doing a good job.
F-5: Harrison displayed a plat showing the land to be leased to Chamber of Com-
merce for the Connie and said the Planning Commission had recommended approval of
the Land Use Permit.
After some discussion, Hulien moved, Cone seconded, to approve the land use
permit for Chamber; -of Commerce for the Connie. Motion passed unanimously.
F-6: McCann said he is greatly concerned about the City's ability to furnish ad-
equate power for its customers this winter; he says either get rid of KCL or get a
firm power source. Harrison reported Thorgrimson had said the City cannot call its
electric, bonds fqr 10 years - this was in response to a request from the City to
research the problems involved in the event the City wished to purchase CUL - but
that if the City was in earnest he would study the problem further. The City has
not received a document of any sort as to the intentions of CUL.
Hulien moved, McCann seconded, CUL must:.furnish documentation on source of
power, as committed, and financing, as committed, or the City will look for other
sources of electric energy within 2 weeks. Motion passed unanimously.
The power was off last night for 15-20 minutes due to -
according to Strandberg. jwa wbh* .
G-2: Harrison said a letter from the State Fire Marshall listed some things in
the Fire Hall that needed correcting; the bid for this work from Oehler Co. is
$433.00; Wisecarver said this should meet the demands of the Fire Marshall.
McCann moved, Bailie seconded, to accept Oehler's bid of $433.00 to make
changes in the Fire Hall according to the State Fire Marshall's letter. Motion
passed unanimously by roll call vote.
G-4: The order of business was changed until Jaynes could assemble the material for
presentation.
Harrison recommended the bill from Lounsbury and Associates be paid, but
the Cd ty should no longer use their services unless required to do so by the Federal
Agencies. They have reported only on things our City employees have already dis-
covered; we can still use them when professional help is needed.
Counci-1man,Cone left before the vote on this item.
McCann moved, McCollum seconded, to pay $2512,80 to Lounsbury and Assoc.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. (Cone gone.)
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G-4 (Cont'd.)
Bailie moved, Bielefeld seconded, to notify Lounsbury and Associates to
cease their long range study for the City until advised by Council to resume.
Motion carried unanimously. (Cone gone)
G-3: G. L. Jaynes presented his lists of equipment and supplies needed for the
next fiscal year with specifications and conditions. There was considerable dis-
cussion on vehicles and standards. Harrison said the City wanted advertisements
for bids to run at least 20 days to give the bidders a chance to write the factories
and give the City the best bid they can.
The Mayor said be sure every item bid is accompanied by a performance bond
for delivery and every contract has a penalty clause for failure to comply.
Specs for the fine truck will be presented to Council at the next meeting.
Council authorized advertisiemnt for invitations to bid on equipment and
supplies.
There was considerable discussion on fire service outside the City Limits.
G-5: Trans -America Title Co. is asking the City to waive hook-up charges against
a lot they had given title insurance on and which they had inadvertently omitted
said hook-up fee.
Harrison read a Memo from the Atty. saying he "could not recommend that the
City waive the lien for the water hookup nor pass a special ordinance to bring
about such results. A Memo from the City Clerk was also read stating the circum-
stances of this misunderstanding. Copies of both Memos are included in these
minutes.
During discussion with Ed Garnett it was brought out the City's records
are open for public inspection at any t'Hime they are requested. The Master Card
signifies all obligations against a piece of property.
Harrison suggested asking the Atty. if the prior owner could be held re-
sponsible for the hook-up charge though this charge is a lien against the property
and not against an owner. Council agreed to refer this back to the Atty.
G-6: After considerable discussion Hulien moved, Bielefeld seconded, to authorize
the City Manager to sign the Mutual Aid Agreement with the Bureau of Land Manage-
ment for fighting fires outside the City. Motion passed unanimously. (Cone gone.)
G-7: After considerable discussion, and a suggestion from the City Mgr. that
the City use the services of the electric Engrs. Crewes, MacInnis and Hoffman only
for technical advise, it was decided Steige and Mahaffey will present the major
projects for KCL to Council at the next meeting
G-8: Harrison, with consent of Council, will review the City bank demand deposit
funds quarterly to insure that both local banks are getting their fair share of
the City's business.
G-9: Member to represent the City of Kenai to replace Cone on the Borugh Assembly
was discussed.
G-10: "rrison presented Res. 69-11, and explained the need for audit purposes.
SielefeWmaVed, Hulien seconded, to approve Res. 69-11, Amendin the 1968-
1969 Budget. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. (Cone gone.3
aefore adjourning, and at the insistence of Councilman McCann, there was
further discussion on Boro representative. None of the Councilmen can spare a
day for the next meeting which is a day -time one. Finally Mayor Morin consented
to attend as school will be out by then, and he can arrange to be there.
Hulien moved, McCollum seconded, to accept the resignation of Councilman
Cone. Motion passed unanimously.
Bailie moved, Hulien seconded, to elect Mayor Morine Boro ReB. for the
City of Kenai. Motion passed unanimously. �,�,,,� ,j
Adjourned: 12:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted, F. Torkilsen, Clerk
Block 3, Original Trnsite.
received a copy or the letter or 9 may 1969 from Mr. Edward L. Garnett of
TOwsamerloa Title Company which prompts this communication.
Prior to sending it to as he told me that be WROtaing t make this claim
-tO.,,MW City or Kenai. I asked bla if he had requested W see the original
r*aords. He stated he did not.
I told him that in opposing his claim I would argue the following:
1. There is no duty to bias to furnisb the inrormation
in question i'ithe are oirou2stancon-where furnlehing information can
subseat the City 9 liability but I would contend this is not one or them.
2. 'That the fact he had not asked to see the records in
person bigself night. preclude his claim.
1�BCOlQlEIiDATIflIt: I could not reooiIiiiiend that the City waive the lien for the
rater hookup nor pass a special ordinance to bring about such results.
SIGNED DATE
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Reforrtaq to letter fron Transworics Title regarding boa up charge; 4A Wmdk rer.
wmad lot, often the title compoles all. ask what usessonts, an dni, then bug
st ssio,accouplisked* The City does not kow what they ate dw*fng 010.6ta
obligations against the. property orJust, re -chocking an nsuswts4.
These Monis of assesswts. hook-ups, 'etc, an mailable AT MY TIME -to On publics
In fact* it vuld we US a gnat deal of tin If the title co"RIGS wvld ftsureb
their a& Istonation*
L11 &W I discussed hook-ups belloo a lien* and I referred to the Cob and 1:914 her
bock -ups are a lien* She said she had just told Goroatt they vim not,: and she
called his right back.
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