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BiGULAR HEETIN9 KENAI CITY COUNCIL
8:00 P.11. AUGUST 6, 1969
'0'7 ! 00 P X. EXECUTIVE SESSION WITI1 MR. STRANDBERG AND MR. STEIGL.
01*08100 P.M.
INVOCATION
'O'A- : ROLL CALL
-1: PUBLIC HEARING ON TRANSFER OF LIQUOR LICENSE FRO14 BOYER TO
R.1►. BILL" RArIF.R AND VERVON H. BROWN.
Wir-2: PUBLIC HEARING ON THE CREATIOr OIL ASSESSMENT DISTRICTS -
WATER AND SEWER •• TINK8P LANE, LIFN[JOOD LANE AND CANDELIQHT
DRIVE.
B-: RSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD:
1. Representative of Clacior State Telephone, regarding tariff
revision.
OT. Representative of Glacier State Telephone, regarding con-
tract for pay telephones at Kenai municipal Airport.
---3. Kenai Volunteer Fire Department
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1. R�guI Meeting of July &W, 1969.
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A-1 CORRESPONDENCE:
. E-: REPORTS:
"i. City Manager
City psosney
3. Mayor, City Clerk 6 Advisory Planning b Zoning C ommission
4. Borough Assemblymen
F-: OLD BUSINESS:
'. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 69-164, Zoning Change #16,
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in Ahistrom Subdivision.
2. Agreement with James L. Rothe for acqusition of Real Pro-
rty at 4th and Forest Drive for Substation.
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Report of Crew, 118clnaes b Hoffman on payment for trans-
formers in Kenai Shopping Center.
<. Attorney's recommendations regarding policy on information
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G-: NEW BUSIIIESS1
bwT. Request of Beluga Chapeter of National Secretaries Associa-
tiota__to.approve application fur permit for games of Chance 6
�skill (Raffle)
•— 2. Request for Budget revision for street steeping and street
equipment maintenance.
'T. Leaae applications in Cook Inlet Industrial Air Park and
General Aircraft Apron.
..•�4. Request for clerk's position for Fire and Police Depts.
&AY. Receive proposed co-operative agreement with U.S.G.S. for
further test wells during 1969-70.
PERSOIIS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO B HE RD:OCI
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Executive ses:. -,n with Steige and Strandberg at :UO p.m.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTLS
6 AUGUST, 1969
Roll call: Members present - Charles A. Bailie, Robert Bielefeld, John ilulien,
Billy McCann, Mrs. Florine McCollum, Hugh Malone and Mayor Eugene H. Morin.
Members absent - none.
Agenda items were amended.
A-1: Mr. David Boyer presented documents of bonding and informed Council of
the circumstances of transfer of liquor license.
After close of the public hearing wherein no objections were voiced, the
Clerk reported .there were no current obligations due the City or the Bore,
against Rapier or Brown or the promises; the Police had no objection and the
Boro sanitarian had reported no adverse conditions.
After brief discussion, Bailie moved, Hulien seconded, the City had no�ob-
jection to the application for transfer of liquor license from David N. Boyer,
d/b/a The Buoy Room, to R. W. "Bill" Rapier and Vernon fl. Brown. Council
Cautioned against exploiting liquor licenses in sale or transfer. Roll call
vote: Affirmative - Bailie, Bielefeld, Hulien, McCollum and Malone. Council-
man McCann abstained, with consent of Council.
A-2: The City Mgr. stated petitions had been received for water b sewer improve-
ments on Tinker Lane, Linnwood Lane and Candlelight Dr. Hearings were advertised
and the W$S Supt. would present costs.
Bruce Massey presented a plat showing 12,900' of water lines to be installed,
and 1,320' of sewer; estimates approximate .054a per sq. ft. for water and
.062 psf for sewer. It would cost the City about $106,000 thousand to install
water and $135,245 to install sewer; 70% of the costs can be met from indivi-
duals; a great deal of the property is owned by City and State Govn't. State
property cannot be assessed, or cannot be collected from, until sold to private
individuals. These assessments are only for a 6" line - a 10" line should be
installed.
There is also a petition for 600' of water snd sewer west of Birch on Cotton-
wood.
The meeting was opened to public hearing. Speakers from the floor were H.
Galliett, Atty. Hsher and Mrs. Ryan.
Galliett said by next May possibly State monies will be available for improve-
ments of this sort and the City could perhaps sell its bonds at the present rate
of interest (6%). Chances for Federal grants are poor but grants from the
State are highly probable. Peoples' wells are going dry who have only sand point
wells; some hesitate to dig deeper as the water is darker.
James E. Fisher said the City should adopt a resolution either to proceed or
not to proceed with the assessment district.
Massey said the City would have to put in more wells out that way in the next
few years; two wells closer to town than the Beaver Creek well would cost about
$80000.00.
Mr.s Ryan asked why the wells were put so far out of town anyway? The City
was merely drilling test wells and happened to hit artesian in both places.
The public hearing was closed and Council, knowing no monies are available
now, instructed the Atty. to prepare a Resolution to proceed with these improve-
ment districts when 50% grant monies are available for this purpose and when
the City has sold bonds to cover its share of the costs.
B-11 Mr. Elmer Davis of Glacier State Telephone Co. informed Council the tariff
revision they have asked for is in two phases: 1. To charge for construction
charges for new lines - this affects only the area outside the "base pay area"
which is outside the City limits of Kenai. 2. A change in public use telephone
Services. to make the present policies legal with the p.S C
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B-2: Mr. Davis said he had received a notice from the Airport Mgr. that Glacier
State should pay for space used for their pay phones in the Terminal Bldg. lie
sent a proposod contract to the City which was turned down. The City was asking
for 20% of the gross revenue from the phones and that a separate phone be in-
stalled for credit card calls. Davis said the City had made no effort to:
1. Determine the amount of revenue from the pay stations.
2. Determine floor space and power requirement.
3. Determine if 20% is feasible.
4. Determine the traffic thru a credit card phone - it is a minor facet of
Glacier State's business.
Davis recognizes the necessity for negotiating a contract; lie was unaware
that non existed, but he cannot consent to the conditions of the City's proposal.
He is willing to pay 10% of the revenue for the local calls. His company gets
only .251% of the toll charges from ACS. The floor spaco used is minimal and
is wasted space anyway.
Gil Stafford, Airport Mgr. said for two years the City has received no revenue
from these services - he is considering it as a concession and all concessions
in the Term. Bldg. pay 20% of their gross. This charge is based on what other
airports receive and what seemed feasible.
Davis says his Company files a statement every year with the Public Service
Commission.
Bielefeld asked who authorized putting in the phones - if they are considered
a concession because Peck has exclusive right on all vending machines. Council
agreed the phones are necessary and could hardly classify them as a concession.
Davis presented figures showing revenues from Jan. to June to be: $1,635.00
for local calls and $11732.00 for toll charges. If Glacier State gets only .251%
of the toll charges they can scarcely pay 20% of that tot the City.
There was considerable discussion. Some thought was given to charging by the
square foot. Council will determine what is best and will work with Mr. Davis
toward an agreement.
Alan Corthell introduced two of his children to Council.
B-3: Firemen were not present due to brush fire in Beaver Loop vicinity, but
the Mayor suggested consideration be given toward purchase of a machine to travel
in the muskeg; it was impossible to walk very far in the swamp; Bielefeld says
for the few times it would be needed, it would be cheaper to rent it by the hour;
j most of the time the muskeg is deep in snow or ozen; KCL cre used o use sno-
i mobiles for inspection of lines t`!► r 1Jmi�a.�"�Alaska Barite has been sold to rg rnational Chepmic�Mining Co. They so
all of their interests in Alaska to this firm.
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C: Minutes of the meeting of 23 July were corrected and approved.
- Minutes of the special meeting of 30 July were approved.
G-7: Following up on action taken at the special meeting,PdcCann moved, Hulien
seconded, to reconsider the action of 2 July to place the bonds on the market
immediately. Motion passedby roll calj.vote with Bailie dissenting.
There was discussion on whether or not to set an�interest limitation on debts.
The Born has no limit. The Atty. says bond ordinances can set a limit whether
the Charter does or not. If bonds are offered for sale and no bids are aeceived
it affects the City's bond rating. Council can always refuse bids if rates are
too high.
44i9.'..Cft�^Maaaset OT6sented:6rd;`#165. Bielefeld moved, McCann seconded, to
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delete the emergency clause and pass for first reading Ord. #165 calling an
election to vote on Charter change which would delete Sec. 6-4 setting an int-
erest limitation on indebtedness.
During public hearing Ed Garnett said lie thought the people would vote for
the change if it was explained to them and that a limit could be set on each
bond issue if desired.
Roll call vote on the motion: Affirmative - Bailie, Bielefeld, Ilulion, Mc-
Cann and McCollum; Negative - Malone.
Ord. 9166 was presented. Bailie moved, McCann seconded, to delete the emergency
clause and pass for first reading Ord. #166 calling an election to remove interest
limitation on bonds previously authorized and of a proposition to permit the
City to use proceeds of sale of bonds previously sold for purposes other than
that authorized by the voters.
Bielefeld moved, Hulien seconded, to delete Proposition #5 in Ord. #166 which
would allow the City to use the $180,000 for improvements to KCL instead of buy-
ing HEA facilities within the City.
Roll call vote on the amendment: Affirmative - Bailie, Bielefeld, Hulien,
McCann, McCollum and Malone; Negative - none.
ion call on the main motion: Affirmative - Bailie, Bielefeld, llulien, McCann,
McCollum and Malone; Negative - none.
Second reading will be at the next meeting.
D: The Mayor reported:
1. Receipt of a letter regarding vocational rehabilitation service.
2. Ricel Keith and Red Jaynes should be commended for the good job they did with
the Youth Corps.
3. He sent a wire to the ball team in Washington regretting the loss in the tourn-
ament but saying the City was proud of them, etc.
E-1: The City Manager reported:
1. The ball team will play a consolation game on Friday before returning home.
2. He requested Administrative leave for Ron Combs who has been coaching the
team and who is in Washington with them. The personnel manual doesn`t provide this.
Mcs.ann moved, Bielefeld seconded, to grant 32 hours of administrative leave
to Combs for wirk with the Little League. Roll call vote passed the motion unanim.
3. FAA has requested release from its agreement to lease the office space ad-
jacent to their offices as they no longer have an area manager's position.
The City Mgr. read letter from Stafford and concurred in his recommendation
that this space be leased to Peck for an extension of his bar. A door Vwd
have to be cut as it is not accessible except thru the bar or FAA. The Mayor
quoted statistics showing Peck owes the City $4,667.87 for renovations in the
past that he was supposed to pay for and didn't. The City paid to prevent liens
being made against the building. Peck also had not�paid landing fees until
the City threatened to keep him off the run -ways.
Stafford said be had notice Wbkluk freight is vacating the Term. Bldg. and is
now working on an idea to get all City offices together in the Building. He
asks Council to postpone any action concerning Peck's request to use th@ space
until he has had time to present a proposal to Council.
Hulien moved, McCollum seconded, to sign the release of FAA manager's office
space. Motion passed unanimously.
G-6: Stafford said it would cost the City about $6400 to rent space in they,
terminal building. $2400 of it could come from return of the trailer now being
rented. More data will be given Council later.
Kjelstad continued his report:
4. Costs for restoring the Russian Church Parish House may run as high as
20 or 30 thousand dollars; the City has morally committed itself to do this
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and will do it as monites become available.
5. There was considerable discussion on the closing of the road to the City's
gravel pit, WR site, etc. Stafford and Jaynes will work with Marathon on it.
6. pelively iras made today on the City's new $25,000 dump truck; it far exceeds
the specs required by the City.
Councilman McCann was excused from the meeting.
G. L. Jaynes reported the Beaver Loop fire is now under control; one person
is out there tonight patrolling; the Youth Corps people were an immense help;
other contributed food, etc. There was discussion on the merits of dozing a 50'
fire break around the area. lie hopes to get anought men to man the area tomorrow.
Answering a question concerning tho dock road, the Atty. said they are awaiting
a Court decision. first thore had to be a Finding of the Facts, then the Judgment.
But now the Judge is on leave until September.
Morin reported things are in harmony between Barite and Inlet Co. He also
thinks a letter of thanks should be sent to Barite for their consent to have
Commercial Fishermen use their dock.
Massey said a water tap should be made tomorrow at the Constellation; the
work there is progressing smoothly. The City manager will see the Police Chief
about people breaking into the place. ';No Tresspass" signs might help. Jaynes
said all handles had been removed from the entrances, and it takes tools to get
into it.
There was some discussion on the barricades for the 00271 W&S Project.
The Mayor reported on Mr. Robert Kunzig's visit. He was given a tour and
general facts about the area. Kunzig knows our needs for Armory, Federal Bldg.,
etc. Fish and Wildlife facilities were shown him - they may be vacated in the
future.
Mrs. McCollum said Mrs. A. A. Farmer asked about the bill the City owed them.
The Clerk-Treasuror is not aware of any past due bill to Farmer. She should
submit a bill.
Hulien said Counr?i should meet every Wednesday night to clear up the work.
When the sessions last so late no one can make his best decision on matters
that should be given utmost care.
E-2: The City Atty. reported:
1. There should be more emphasis placed on the City Code's requirement that
there be no burning in the City without permission from the Fire Chief.
2. The City should request the aid of the Bureau of Land Management to help us
fight our fires - they have an open-end account and the City's funds are rapidly
being depleted by the fire in Beaver Loop area.
L A -call from Phillips Petroleum says the recreation bldg. from them must
be leased by the City at a nominal fee per yr. He is working with them on the
documents. Also insurance on the bldg. will cost $50.00.
4. lie was not able to prepare the emergency ordinance on house numbering. He
will try to get this for the next meeting.
S. The claims against Kenai Terminal Enterprises might constitute a breach of
the lease on their part. The lease should provide no liens can be filed against
the bldg.
6. 4t>Ailtr item F-4: The past City Mgr. had recommended the Council adopt the
Atty's opinions regarding the City's liability from information furnished by
employees and should deny the claim of Transamerica Title formally. Another
claim by Carr's shopping Center over W&S in 1968 shoudl be denied. To avoid
misunderstanding, the employee should be shown what information to give. Anyone
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making an inauiry should no shown the As -built Plats or records on assessmcnts,
hook-ups, etc. Information should be furnished in writing and carefully chocked.
A check -list should be prepared to avoid errors.
Fisher attempted - to find out why they wanted to lease the Phillips bldg.
Apparently they want to amortize its cost.
E-3: Kjelstad reported on Planning Commission:
1. Read from letter of Carignan's on items 3,4 and 7 of the minutes of their
last meeting.concerning lease of lots 1 thru 4, Block 5, CIIAP; the development
plan of the Masons' bldg. and the fact that sewage from Killen S/D does not run
to low water.
2. The Bore is holding a meeting on their proposed Zoning Ord. on 19 Aug. This
will be thoroughly studied and many hearings hold before adoption.
E-3: The City Clerk's report made prior to the meeting required only answers
to questions:
1. Council consented to the Library's being open on Tuesdays if volunteer workers
can be found.
2. Atty, was instructed to prepare an Ord. repealing Sec. 6-2 of the Code wherein
only property owners vote on G.O. Bonds.
3. Hulien moved, Bailie seconded, to withdraw Ordinances numbered 30 (Standards
for St. Construction passed only first reading), 82 (Ratification of Taxing Power
by Boro, replaced by Ord. #86), 120 (Title to Health Center, handled differently
later on) and 143, Re trailers and sub -standard housing. Motion passed unanimously.
4. Clerk will return the 9 applications for City Mgr.'s job that were eliminated
by Council.
Council will study Don Meyer's letter concerning bonds and make changes if
necessary.
S. Clerk will write Mr. Robertson assuring him land is available when they need
it for a Poast Office.
Council will meet in special session at 7:30 p.m. Wed. 13th in the City Mgr's.
office. Job applications for City Mgr. will be studied after this session.
F-1: Ord. # 164 was presented for second reading.
Bielefeld moved, MclCollum seconded} to adopt Ord. #164, Zoning Change #16,
rezoning lots 27,28,29,30,31, 38thru 41, Block 9, Ahistrom S/D from Suburban
Residential (RS) to General Commercial (CG). Roil call vote: Affirmative -
Bailie, Bielefeld, Hulien, McCollum; Negative - none.
F-2, F-30 F-4, F-5, F-6: McCollum moved, tlulien seconded, to table these items
until next meeting. Motion passed unanimously.
G-1: Hulien moved, Bailie seconded, to approve the application of National
Secretaries Association for Permit for Games of Chance and Skill. Motion passed
unanimously.
G-2: Tabled until next meeting.
G-3: (1) Malone moved, McCollum seconded, to approve the lease of Lots 1,2,3,4,
Bl. 5, General Aircraft Apron to Bielefeld. Motion passed unanimously with Biel-
efeld, abstaining.
(2) Lease to North Star Engineering of former Alaska Cleaners Lot, CIIAP,
was referred to Planning Commission.
G-S: There was considerable discussion on extension of water improvements and
well drilling, etc. There is no money available and no immediate prospect of
borrowing. The agreement with U.S.G.S. says "when money becomes available", etc.
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With this understanding, Bielefeld moved, Bailie seconded, to authorize the
City Manager to sign the agreement with U.S.G.S. for further test wells during
1969-70. Motion passed unanimously.
H-l: Alan Corthell informed Council FAA had agreed to participate in some phases
of the FAAP 103 Project on a 75% basis instead of the former 62.S%. This actually
helps the State in its matching funds rather than tho City, but signifies the
helpful and considerate attitutde of FAA in their dealing with the City. It
amounts to $847.18
Bailie moved, McCollum seconded, to authorize the City Mgr. to sign the re-
vised grant application to FAA for FAAP 103 Project. Motion carried unanimously.
Meeting adjourned 12:20 a.m. for informal session with Barry Clark, applicant for
City Mgr.'s position, from Livingston, New Jersey.
Respectfully submitted,
Frances Torkilsen
City Clerk
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