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REGULAR MEETING KENAI CITY COUNCIL
8:00 P.M. NOVEMBER 5, 1969
---'BXECUTIVE SESSION 7:00 P.M. Owt aU
REGULAR !HEFT NG 8 00 P.M.
•OOOOA-! ROLL CALL
✓A-1: PUBLIC HEARING ON RENEWAL OF LIQUOR LICENSES FOR 1970.
✓�- BER N�4 PR� � SCUEDU L DTBE HEARD
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C-t MINUTES
el. Regular Iteeting of Octoberl5, 2969
ol. Special Meeting of October 29, 1969
i/�: CORRESPONDENCE
E-t REPORTS
�. City Manager
ems. City Attorney
?fay*s
i4. City Clerk
4. Advisory Planning Commission
sp6, Borough Assemblymen
F-: OLD BUSINESS
✓1. Reconsider contract with Alaska Department of Public
Safety to share cost of telephone and dispatching servico.
,. Report from Police Chief regarding radio communications.
i •0`12. Consider adoption of Audit Report of 1968-69 11seal Year
' by Hedla and Sherwood.
✓3. Consider adoption of Ordinance 69-173, for sale of KCL Bonde.
,/4. Consider payment to Harold Galliett for Tidelands Work.
pe5. Consider renewal of expired "Use Permit" for Alaska Air-
craft Leasing Inc.
✓6. Second reading of Ordinance 69-167, establishing a system
for naming and numbering of streets.
G- NEW BUSINESS
g/1. Consider acceptance of certain streets in Redoubt Terrac^
��Subdivision.
/oz. Report on bid opening of October 29, 1969 for pumps for
i Fire Water Resevoir.
✓, g�vass owfybal� of election of November 4, 1969.
B- `//PERSSONS PR�EBEINOT 8492SULED TO BE BEARD
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KENAI CITY COUiJCIL MINUTES
5 40VU16ER, 1969
Executive session at 7:00 p.m. to study the audit; Carl Hille attending.
Roll call: Members present - Charles A. dailie, Robert Bielefeld, John 11ulien,
dilly EicCann (left at J:40 p.m.), Mrs. Florine McCollum, Hugh Malone and Mayor
Eugene H. Morin. Mombers absent - none.
A-1: The Clerk reported not all those licensed for liquor dispensing I1ad made
application for renewal for 1970; of those who had applied some were current
in their obligations, but no police report had been received, and no health re-
port was on hand - the administration thought this was part of the police report.
Police Chief Heffner appeared a this time and said there were no negative factors
involved in any of the applicants.
Bailie moved, Hulien seconded, to approve liquor license applications for
renewal if all current obligations are paid and a favorable Health and Police
report is received. Motion carried unanimously with McCann abstaining.
Hearing on transfer of LL, Kenai Bill's C1ub,*ill be next meeting.
B-1: The City Mgr. and Walt Steige recommended the City send a representative
to Chamber of Commerce meetings in Edmonton and Calgary, Alberta Canada during
20-22 Nov. to promote Kenai as an Industrial Area. Air fare is 1187 and $50
should take care of expenses while there. Bielefeld thought there was no need
for such action at this time, but most of Council thot it a good idea. Uuring
discussion, Hulien said he would like to go.
McCollum moved, Malone seconded, that Hulien should represent the City in
Calgary -Edmonton during 20-22 Nov. Motion passed by roll call vote with Biele-
feld dissenting.
The administration will notify Mayor Sullivan, Anchorage, of this action by
phone in the morning.
�: Minutes of Council meeting 10/15/69 and 10/29/69 were corrected and approved.
D: Acting City Mgr. reported on correspondence:
1. Telegram wanting to know who would go to Calgary.
2. Letter of thanks from the family of Mrs. Malone.
3. Letter from PSC; transcripts of applications would cost $21.00.
4. Letter concerning shared revenues; it appears the City may expect about
$10,000 on road program.
5. Letter re naviggp�tion rules for Kenai River. City will write a letter making
it clear they arev,,Rsponsible for notification of barge arrivals.(McCann left,8:40)
6. He okay final payment of $397,34 to Lounsbury and Assoc.
7. Letter from Fish & game setting forth their views on site for bridge. Rec'd.
similar letter from the Game biologist.
8. Letter from EDA outlining changes in Exhibit A of the Audit and affirming
final payment of $85,300 on 00271 Project. This money will be used to pay off
loan of $49,000 plus int., etc. dal. goes to Street construction Fund , accord-
ing to City Clerk.
9. Letter from Betty Ames wanting to operate gift shop in Term. Bldg.
10. Letter from KUSCO saying permits were obtained for gas farm taps and they
are marked and a certificate of insurance will be furnished the City.
11. Letter from Carr, claiming a credit for overpyyment of electric bill in the
amount of $240. In the course of discussion the Clerk mentioned the fact Carr
is re -selling electric energy without a contract as required by the Code. Malone
said for the sake of future Councils a contract should be drafted.
Malone moved, Hulien seconded, the City Atty. and C;ty Mgr. should make recom-
mendations for a form of contract for serving power to renters or lessees.
;lotion passed unanimously.
Valone moved, Hulien seconded, to credit $240 on Carr's power bill.
�Canai Counei 1 ''mutes 1?/'i/5�) I aye t rn
12. Letter re public housin7.
13. Letter from Lobdsll rr. payroll nroal,2ms with Pnck.
14. Letter fror+ Guy ar^rn ;ayin- the City's share in lighting on Urban Saction
mould amount to s5J,000; also whet thu. C sty should do about water, sewer and
porter lines, drainage, etc. After discussion, Council says the State should
put in the lights at no cost to the City. Uo it rignt or not at all.
15. Jack Thompson wanted City endorsement for his building for Post Office;
the City cannot endorse private enterprise in this manner. The P.O. now wants
10 to 11 thousand sq. ft.
16. Atty. has said pro -rating KCL bills can be handled administratively with a
set of rules to be drafted.
17. Atty. says the City is relieved of burden in law suit re Assoc. Divers vs.
Kraxberger.
E-1: Acting City Mgr. reported: Alor
1. He is still working on analysis of #ire tru bids; Mr. Flint of McCabe -Powers
was present to discuss briefly specs for the vehicle.
2. After reviewing 20 applications He had decided on hiring Percy L. derght at
the salary range of DPW Director; Berght has had 37 years experience; -has
worked with the City of Anchorage; also in Fairbanks on Urban Renewal; and has
run his own construction business. Mr. Serght was present to meet Council.
3. Three requests for salary increases for Garnett, White and Ivanoff were discusse
by Council, Ivanoff has not moved into the City - the personal manual gives an
employee one month to comply with this ruling - Ivanoff started with the City 7/1/69
Two raises were granted in the amount of $4700 a yr. after the budget was adopted,
with no provision as to where to take the money from; the Clerk requested a
raise in Sept. with money to be taken from Controller's budgeted salary no longer
needed.
After some discussion acknowledging the need for salary increases, Malone
moved, Bielefeld seconded, to postpone any action on salary increases until the
City Mgr. can review the budget and make a recommendation on salary schedules
and employee relationship. Motion carried unanimously•by roll call vote.
The present salary schedule was adopted in July, 1968, but was not tied in
with job descriptions; new employees are started in at varying salaries in the
same job classification.
4. The Admin. is still seeking warm storage for vehicles; Chris Berg has given
a rental fee of $100 a month per vehicle.
5. He had accompanied Strandberg to Homer as an observer; Strandberg was re-
questing power from HEA to see us th ru the winter in the avent of emergencies,etc.
6. Guide Lines for street Planning was received from ASHA - the City owes $4,000
for this, which was not budgeted. Copies will go to Planning Commission for
their recommendation; copies will also be sent to the Boro.
7. Jaynes reported the recreation will be moved in the very near future; volun-
teer help has been pledged to help move it and install water and sewer. High
school students, wanting to help, will be welcomed.
8. Woodland S/D developers will ask their home office about buying City bonds.
9. Massey reported the Fire Water.Rdse rvoir won't be completed until after
Spring break-up due to late delivery of materials and no bids on pumps; specs
will be re -written and advertised.
I :. Massey also explained sewer lines to L. 4, 31. 14 Original Twnsite,are ade-
quate and the assessment should'stay as is; but the water line was installed by
Cherrier - a 4" line to Kasilof Arms; this is not adequate for additional serv-
ices; the owner of Lot 4 had to run his own line, crossing private property to
do so; if assessments are charged on water, the City would be obliged to put in
a line if the time ever comes when the present line must be moved.
Malone moved, Bailie seconded, to declare a moratorium on water assessments
for L4, 31. 14, O.T. until the City builds a line to that property. Motion
carried unanimously with Hulien abstaining.
Kenai Council Minutes 11/t)/0 Pa(le three
Malone moved, bailie seconded, all future water and sewer mains be stubbed
to the property line and tie cost of the extension be added to the cost of the
Project. Tnis was considered on the last two assessment districts for :•10,
but was rejected because of money tied up in stub -outs that may never be used.
After some discussion as to advantage of raving street planning, the motion
carried unanimously. (See last page of these minutes.)
Malone asked that the Police report show status of arrest; i.e. now many
pending? how many settled out of court? how many convictions? Acquittals? Etc.
This will be done in the future.
E-3: The Mayor reported:
1. The school has requested street lights at the foot ball field side of the
campus. The City and Oliphant are working on this.
2. At the Mayors' meeting in Juneau, all Cities want more assistance financially;
they are in favor of investing the principal of oil lease money and using interest
for low -rate loans to municipalities; the Brooks Institute meets next Dec. re
investment of funds.
3. The City should write Div. of Lands, Mr. Gray, re City water rights.
4. City should keep writing Corps of Engrs. regularly pushing the dock and
harbor and river improvements; copies should be sent to the Congressional Delegatioi
5. Acting on the recommendation of the Auditor, etc. a motion to hire Finance
Officer is timely.
Bielefeld moved, dailie seconded, the City should advertise for hiring a Fin-
ance Officer responsible to the City Mgr., salary open. Motion was discussed
an passed unanimously. Ads will be placed with the Mun. Finance Officers Assoc.
This employee will have the sole responsibility of finances, punccases reporting
and inventory records.
6. He retommehded two students be on Council as speaking, but non -voting members.
The student body can elect their representatives; this involves teen-agers in
City Govn't; they would not sit in on executive sessions. Council seating will
be re -arranged to accommodate them.
7. City should ask the Gov. about letter concerning bridge site being Rte. B.
E-4: The City Clerk reported;
1. Receipt of a bond brochure from Marshall & Meyer saying the Chairman of the
Senate Finance Comm. (Sen. Long) has said the Comm. "would not tolerate any c
change in the tax-exempt status of bonds issued by states and their political
subdivisions". The brochure also shows three issues (2 in Washington and l in
Oregon) which sold in Oct for less than 6% interest.
2. The City will not be able to collect on delinquencies on assessments on
State owned parcels being sold to individuals.
3. At the MWO cipal Clerks meetings in Juneau it was determined to press for
uniform election laws - especially concerning pre -registration with State, Boro
and City; an Alaska Municipal Finance Officers Assoc. was also formed which
will be of great help in acquiring uniform accounting reporting. The "Blue
Book" on Municipal Accounting has been adopted as a pattern for Alaskan Cities.
Kenai's audit was based on this Manual.
The Mayor suggested letters of commendation should be sent to Boro Officials
concerning their good offices at A14L organizational meetings.
The Anchorage Boro resigned from AML, hence their portion of membership fee
had to be apportioned to remaining members.
E-5: The Planning Commission reported, thru Acting City Mgr.:
1. Letter from the Atty. re City doing public improvements in Etolin S/D at
"the direction of the lessee".
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Kenai City Council Minutes
ll/5/69 Page four
2. Discussion of bridge location.
3. Kenai as air cross-roads.
4. City will press making a Memorial Park at the Cemetery.
5. Discussed screening of radio tower of Standard Oil's.
6. Discussed sale of City lands to get them on the tax rolls; Oberts says this
is an excellent idea to get land in private hands.
The Planning Comm. is to select a representative for the Boro meetings as
Mrs. Coyle is resigning; she will be Outside for about three weeks and is willing
to serve on the Kenai Advisory Planning Comm. but no longer wants to attend the
3oro meetings.
L-d: Halone reported on Boro Assembly meetings: now
1. The Goro will buy the S3A loan against the hospital - $175,000 plus nt.
2• Tabled action on the Boro's giving tiattons the quonset but in lieu of rent.
3. Working on bills on the school.
F-1: After discussion between Council and Police Chief Heffner, McCollum moved,
Hulien seconded, to authorize the City Mgr. to sign the extended contract for Police
Dept. radios. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. The City already owes
over $11,000 toward this contract; first payment is $248.50 and $51.80 per month
for 36 months. The Administration will also work with Heffner for getting our own
base station and answering service. This would cost about $39000 plus $150 a month.
F-2: After brief discussion, since this was already gone over in study session
Bielefeld moved, Hulien seconded to accept the audit report of Hedla & Sherwood
for 1968-1969. Motion carried unanimously.
F-3: Since this has been discussed at several meetings, there was only brief
consideration at this time. The Bond Counsel, Mayor, Finance Director and
Councilman Bailie advised against fragmenting our bond issues as it is poor bus-
iness; if a local citizen wants Kenai bonds, let them bid on them at the regular
sale. Most of the Council feels this may be the last chance to sell at 6%.
Hulien moved, Bailie seconded, to adopt Ord. #173, selling $25,000 KCL rev-
enue bonds to Nicholas Weiler. Roll call vote: Affirmative - Bielefeld, Hulien,
McCollum, Malone; Negative - Bailie. The Clerk asked how to disperse the money
to the y creditors on obligations totalling :.over $268,000.00. Council will de-
termine this when the money is received.
F-4: Malone moved, Bielefeld seconded, to pay Galliette for tideland survey
when the money becomes available. Bielefeld moved, Bailie seconded, to amend by
adding the words "and when deed for the tidelands arrives". Amendment passed by
roll call vote with Malone dissenting. Main motion passed unanimously by roll
call vote. Amount due is $2,850.00.
F-5: Bielefeld moved, Hulien seconded, to approve the use permit to Alaska Air-
craft Leasing, Inc. to 31 March, 1970, or until their own facilities are completed.
Lease is $120 a month. Motion carried unanimously.,
F-6: City Mqr. and Kena Wisdom explained the mechanics of Ord. $167.
Hulien moved, McCollum seconded, to adopt Ord. #167 for second reading,
establishing a street naming and house humbering system. Motion passed unanimously
by roll call vote. Effective date of this Ord. will be by resolution at such time
as Council and Planning Commission accepts and ratifies names of all streets, etc.
G-1: aailie moved, Hulien seconded, subject to requirements of the City i1gr.
approval is given to North half of Stellar Or. and to Cohoe Circle in Redoubt
Terrace S/D. Motion passed unanimously.
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G-Z: There were no bids on water pumps for fire water reservoir; specs will
oe re -written and invitations to bid re -issued.
G-4: ►iielefeld moved, Malone seconded, the City Council write a formal letter
of protest to the Borough (or State) protesting that Sears Elementary School
is our local voting place and asking it be changed to 1 mora central location.
The Clerk said it nad been deteniined all City elections would be at the Library
if consent can be had from the Library Board. Conferences had been held between
Clerk's office and State Election Supervisor and Borough Clerk, and no good solu-
tion had been found for a convenient voting place. State --elections, especially,
require more room than the Library affords; the Kenai elementary school cannot
spare any space; we were just lucky the Sears school would let us have their
Hall for State election. In the future maybe the new recreation bldg. can be
used. Motion passed unanimously.
G-3: The Clerk presented the certificate of election from the Judges and Clerks;
also three absentee ballots, and four challenged ballots: 1. Esther Stewart -no
record of registration ever with the City; 2. Ao record of registration for
Clarence Richardson; 3. William B. Stewart, last voted in 10/29/63 - registra-
tion has expired; 4. Barbara Aase -registered under maiden name, but had not
re -registered, as required by Code under married came of Petersen. In four
separte motions, Hulien moved, Bielefeld seconded, to reject the challenged ballots
as they did not meet requirements of the election laws. Motions passed unanimously.
McCollum moved, Bailie seconded, to accept the accounting of Judges and
Clerks for ballots cast in combined precincts lne and two. Motion carried
unanimously. Copy is included in these minutes.
The Mayor asked if anyone present protested election procedures; there were
none, and the Clerk's office had received no written protests.
The absentee ballots were opened and canvassed. Council's certificate of
canvassing is included with these minutes, showing following results:
PROPOSITIO►Y FOR AG AINST
#1. Charter Change 172 68
#2. Water Bonds, Int. requirem. deletion 178 62
#3. Sewer Bonds go " If 176 64
#4. Term. Bldg. Bonds goto 171 68
Spoiled ballot - one; total ballots cast - 244.
I Meeting adjourned, 1:00 a.m.
Res ectful ly submi tt d,
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- Frances Torkilsen, City Clerk
- Addendum to Item E-1(9), first Para. P. three:
This cost would be reflected in higher assessment charges but would save the
property owner several hundred dollars at the time of connection.
In cases where lines are built and dedicated to the City biy private contractors,
or built for the City, plans should be submitted for review in Advance of con-
struction, with acceptable "as-builts" by engineer upon completion of the Project.
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CERTIFICATE
WE, THE MEMBERS OF TAE KENAI CITY COUNCIL DO HEREBY CERTIFY THE RESULTS OF A
CAAVA;3,S OF THE OALLUTS FOR THE SPECIAL ELECTION OF 4 NOVEMBER. 1969, TO BE AS
FOLLOwS:
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BINED PRECINCTS NOS. ONE AND TWO, KENAI. ALASKA:
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