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REGULAR MEETING KENAI CITY COUNCIL
S!00 P.N. OCTOBER 1, 1969
xAs ROLL CALL
B s RSONS PRESENT SCHBDULED TO BE HEARD. A, 14� 1
Cs MINUTES
✓r. Regular Meeting of September 17, 1969
r/D s CORRESPONDENCE --
Es REPORTS
Vol City Manager
1. City Attorney
mayor
e4. City Clark
✓s. Advisory Planning i zoning Committee
6. Borough Assemblymen
P OLD BUSINESS
✓�. ConeiAeration of Lmergoncy Ordinance No.69-172, Authorising
sale of $60*000 of 1963 Water Bonds.
Presentation by Airport Manager regarding lases of airport
lands to Aircraft Operation i Maintenance firms.
✓3. Proration of Ronal City Ligbt's charges for a portion of
�a month.
✓�. Consider August 28, 1969, bids for firs Dept vabicles.
. Resolution 69-17, {later i saver ImproVamenta, Tinker Lane,
Linwood Lane and candelight Drive.
✓6 Review Ci vs Neil• oscernin property on Birch Drive.
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i. Billion procedure for, etactr c power supplied to goes,
sboppisn CoNter. 'o (ems,. .
V2. Resolution No. 69-20, Ozt*ikdlGl Kenai City Light loss for
� $65,346 for four moss a ostbo.
v3. Resolution No. 69-21, sutsmdimg Water i sewer Loss of
$20.000 for three months.
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KENAI CITY COUNCIL MIAUTES
1U/1/69
!toll Call: Members present - Charles A. Bailie, Robert Bielefeld, John Nulien,
Billy McCann, Hugh Malone and Mayor Eugene H. Morin; Absent - Florine McCollum.
B-1: Jack Rogers, speaking for Alaska Aircraft Leasing, Inc. asked for lease of
8.4 acres of land north of terminal uldg. lying along Willow St. extended. They
want to build a hangar and headquarter their business here. They want permission
to start clearing, etc. before lease is consumated because freeze-up is getting
closer by the day. ,
Item F-2 was moved up to be discussed at this time also. Stafford said
the contract is being drafted; he and Planning Commission have approved the
plan.
Council agreed they could go ahead with the development provided they
post notices holding the City harmless from accidents, and that they provide
monies to restore the land to original condition in the event they move out
without completing the job. Also, contractors working in the City must provide
Certificates of Insurance. The contract should be ready on Friday or next Monday.
Harold Anderson said he is working with Alaska Leasing only on the dirt
work for taxi -way and ramp.
Stafford will supervise and inspect the operation.
Minutes of the meeting of 9/17/69 were approved.
D: Letter from Commissioner of Highways says Route 0 is "lowest cost of any
alignment and offered the aptimum in highway service" but the Fish & Game had
vetoed this route in favor of Route C via Beaver Loop Road. Their reason was
for protection of the resting area for waterfowl.
Council discussed zoning and possible future use of the lands encompas-
sing Route 0 - Would Fish and Game try to dictate the City's use of its own
lands?
Morin read from letter of Joe Blum, Land Co-ordinator, saying they prefer-
red Route A - there was no reference to Route C. No letters were presented at
the public hearing when the majority of those testifying objected strenuously
to any route but B.
Council agreed to protest to the Dept, of Highways. We will also ask
Fish & Games for copies of correspondence re this so we may be apprised of their
views.
D-2: Letter from Muriel Lobdell wanting to know lease arrangements for cafe in
Terminal Bldg.
Letter from J. B. Moore wanting to lease the bar in Ter. Bldg.
Letter from Ethel Compton, operator of Pancake House wanting to lease the
Cafe in Ter. Bldg.
Letter from Hickel saying the fire fighters are still here and will re-
main until snow fall or the last vestige of fire danger is gone. Signed by Ted
Stevens.
- Receipt of $230241.40 from the State on the FAAP project.
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E-1: The/City 149r. reviewed his written report memo:
1. Council will give Wildwood another 60 days extension on light and power con-
tract; Steige warned the prices may have to be re -negotiated as conditions are
i not the same as when the offer was made.
2. Kjelstad was grateful for the trip to Ohio.
3. Chekc for $12 was paid to Phillips for recreation bldg. Problem now is had
to move it. Assistance on this will be gratefully received. Jack Swinart has
offered to help.put in water and sewer lines. 131dy. will be placed East of the jail.
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Kenai Council Minutes 10/l/G'i Mahe two
City 149r's. report, coat'd.:
4. Coordination of i:CL System must be studied; Staigu will do this - cost will
be about $1500; substations at CUL will be changed when more data is received
from rairbanks-Morse.
5. Moody's bond ratin3 for the Csty is llaa. The administration will get infor-
mation in the paper prior to the election; possibly n pensl discussion will he
broadcast on K511M !"onday before the election on 4 1ov. Council gill review the
data drafted by Steige and approve for publication. Council will also appear be-
fore various groups with information on the propositions. The Atty. suggested
Council should rieet together so as to firm down facts.
6. Have reed 30-40 applications for KCL Supt. He will make recommendations to
Barth for next meeting.
E-2: The Atty. reported:
1. Mr.: Robertson, Real Estate Office, Post Office Dept, called; wants a firm
price on lease of land on "Site A" for a year per sq. ft. They want a legal de-
scription of the land to be teased. Fisher is writing them to see if the lease
can be on the CMty's form or must it be on the Fed. Govn't. form.
The Mayor questioned such information going to the Atty. rather than the
Council, the legislative body. ACLW had drafted a tentative plat showing pos-
sible use of airport lands south of the old run -way; no one knows where the
new highway rights -of wav will be. (for sure).
Th:r-.Mayorquestionpd this choice when wind conditions are so adverse and
cost of site preparation is higher then that of Site B; he also thinks those
with monetary interests should refrain from voting on items that might be quest-
ionable.
2. He has notified Obe its insurance of law suit against the City in slip and
fall case last 2/5/68.
3. Letter was directed to Associated Divers concerning the lien foreclosure on
lots in CIIAP asking them to assume the defense and will protect the City against
any judgments of an adverse nature.
4. Letter had been directed to PSC objecting to the 5% penalty KUSCO wants to
levy. After some discussion Council agreed the objection should be withdrawn.
5. Letters were sent certified mail to Peck to pay his obligations to the City
for renovations in Term. Bldg. and noting instances of contractual deficiencies.
Said letter will be served in person now.
6. Council will study further any action re fire claims before acting.
The Mayor reported:
E-3: Letter from Anch. City 14gr. to Barth will be answered in Juneau when the
City knows more about the share the revenue program.
2. Letter of thanks was received from Ted Stevens.
3. Now that tors. Malone is not on Boro assembly, with concurrence of Council,
Morin appointed Hugh Halone to serve as City representative in Morin's place.
The Clekr will write necessary letters of resignation and appointment.
E-4: The City Cleric reported:
1. Harrison had said ASHA should be paid the $4,000 when maps and reports were
received. Council had reports and maps were nere - shall we pay. More copies
of the report are expected so payment will be held up.
2. The Mayor has signed the Tidelands Plats which will now be sent to the State
for final approval of the survey.
3. Notices of election will appear on 16,23 and 30th of Oct. which will coincide
with public information campaign of Council.
Reminders were sent to 35 people to re -register for voting. Registration
expires if no ballot has been cast in City election for 25 months.
4. On 17 September Clerk directed a letter to Commisioner of Revenue asking
about shared revenue plan for Cities: i.e. how much could Kenai expect and when?
Kenai Council Minutes lU/l/6j Page three
City Clerk's report, cont'd.
This letter was forwarded on to Commisioner of Administration, but the Comm.
of Revenue said the money would be forthcoming about the first of the year.
The City has already budgeted these anticipated funds in the amount of $36,05U.
5. The Marshall & Heyer prospectus shows bond ratings from Standard & Poore to
he Bbb for the City.
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The Mayor said a data sheet should bo prepared for those going to Juneau to
discuss with other City officials; i.e. gridge site, shared revenues, etc.
He also said some of the ladies in town are planning a reception for
Barth and his wife when they arrive.
E-5: Kjelstad reported for Planning & Zoning Commission:
1. A rough draft of the St. naming and Houses numbering Ord. may be ready for next
meeting; a survey must be made after ord. is passed.
2. Plat of Thompson Park S/D H2 was reviewed. The City will ask for a r.o.w. to
give access to gravel south of S/D.
3. Kenai river crossing has already been discussed.
4. Lease to Alaska Leasing, Inc. was approved. The Comm. suggested standard
leasing froms be establsihed. The City already has these.
5. Preliminary Kothe S/D Plat was approved.
Steige says the transfromers on KCL's lot 8 will be fietal structure with
fencing. There was some discussion on this.
F-1: The Mayor presented Ord. #172 , prepared by Thorqrimson and approved by
Fisher.
Bielefeld -moved, dulten,seconded'•to-declare an emergency for pAssage
of 'Ord. #172. Roll cal l .vote:• : Affirmative - Bailie, -Blelefeldi Hullen, McCann,
Malone .and 44orin; Negative - none.
Bielefeld moved, Bailie seconded, to adopt Ord. N172, Authorizing is-
suance of $60,000 G. 0. Water Bonds. Roll call vote: Affirmative - Bailie,
Bielefeld, Hulien, McCann, Malone and Morin.
F-2: Discussed under B-1.
F-3: The Atty. will draft ordinance setting forth Change in rates for customer
using less than month's energy. There was some discussion as to whether this
required an ord. or could be administrative policy. The Atty. will determine this.
F-4: Kjelstard said bids for pumper truck and crash truck had been re -submitted
on the City's forms and appeared to be acceptable.
Wisecarver recommended purchases for delivery next year. No money is
budgeted this year for it. Performance bonds on delivery were fumisbed with each
bi d.
- i Bielefeld moved, Bailie seconded -to award the bid to Seagraves for the
pumper truck for $50,865.33, 1% discount 15 days. Motion passed unanimously by
roll tail vote.
Bielefeld moved, dailie seconded, to award the bid for crash truck to
Fire Boss Co. for $53,381.00. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
Contracts will be prepared for these transactions.
F-5: Fisher will redraft Res. 69-17 declaring intent of whether or not to pro-
ceed with 61&S improvement distric for Candlelight, Linnwood and Tinker Lane.
F-6: Kjelstad displayed a plat showing the disagreement between Hell% and the
City. Wells seems to think he owns land that is Highway r.o.w. Wellp' atty.
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F-6 cont'd.
will be given plat number, etc. so he can research the problem in Anchorage.
F-7: KUSCO's financial statement as required by the Franchise was passed to
Council. Copies will be mailed to all.
There was discussion as to whether or not they must have ex -rayed wells.
The PSC report from KUSKO probably has information related to safety. KUSKO
also should clean up the berms they leave - the Franchise requires this.
G-1: Steige reported it is customary to combine metering as one figure for
billing when the meters serve the same premises. This is now being done at
Kenai Shopping Center. This means about $120 a month loss to KCL.
There was considerable discussion regarding the transformers at the
Shopping Center. Larry Carr offered to buy the City's bonds in an amount to
cover costs plus interest. The City wanted to meet its committment, but saw
no immediate means of doing so. M industrial rate to Carr's at this time is
impossible. Carr wanted either an industrial rate or for the City to buy the
transformers.
McCann moved, Malone seconded, to buy the transformers when KCL bonds
are sold. notion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
Carr will ask for a review of the rate next year.
G-2: The "Mayor presented lies. 169-20.
Hulien moved. "tcCann seconded, to adopt Res. #69-20 extending KCL loan
069-2441, $659346 Q 5 3/4% from 15 Sept. to 16 January, 1970. Motion carried
unanimously by roll call vote.
McCann moved, Hulien seconded, to adopt Res. #69-219 extending W8S
loan #69-4369 $20,000 @ 5.9% from 24 October, 1969 to 24 January, 1970.
Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
Meeting adjourned at 12:15 a.m. for executive session to discuss sale of KCL
revenue bonds, $25,000.00
i Respectfully submitted,
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Frances Torki lsen
1 City Clerk
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