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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1968-04-03 Council MinutesCITY OF KENAI AGENDA Regular.Meeting 8:00 P.M. April 3, 1968 1411. PUBLIC HEARING ON AIRPORT PARKING 7:00 P.M. Wfj �X' . 8:00 P.M. A. ROIL CALL: B. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD. 1. 2. C. MINUTES: C•1. PUBLIC HEARING ON RE -ZONING BLOCKS, B,C,F & G OF BEAVER CREEK ADDITION. 0. CORRESPONDENCE: E.&SPORTS: City Manager ✓". City_Atorney JC Ma City Clerk 6 City Commissions Borough Assemblymen F. UN-NISHED BUSINESS: Second Reading of Ordinance No. 131, Adopting the Alaska Uniform Traffic Code. ✓2. Receive Proposed Contract for Operation of the Dump S Dog G. NEy BUSIN,r y � / A4 Discuss Location of New School. h � �G• 'rf. Receive Proposed Lease of Counter Space in Terminal Building. 1e Discuss Proposed Floor in C.A.P. Building. i 4. Declare April 9th.. Student Govern ent Day. ✓s. A". aye - .."" � ��., AW f H. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD. 2. -3 a KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES 7:OU p.m. 3 APRIL, 1968 �Roll call: Members Present - Bob Bielefeld, Chester Cone, John Hulien, Carl Seaman and Mayor James G. Dye. Billy McCann arrived at 8:00 p.m.; Members absent - Florine McCollum Also present: City Manager James W. Harrison; Dir. of Public Works Nels 0. Kjelstad; Airport Manager G. L. Jaynes, Jr. and Robert Halcro representing Alaska Parking Company. 1, Mayor Dye opened the meeting to a public hearing on the question of granting a concession for parking at the Airport. Speakers from the floor were: Mr. and Mrs. Metzqar (Rent -a -Chevy), Carl Haller, Lance Petersen . The general opinion seemed to be that cars parked for 24 hours , week -ends, etc. should pay, but there should be space prcvided for free parking for those who just come to meet a plane. Rent -a -Cars should be parked at a distance from the building so as not to interfer with parking for persons meeting planes. Council discussed the pros and cons of the City's running the operation vs. a private company; the City Mgr. said the City could not afford such a program; Council agreed the City should be bble to control the operation even if in pri- vate hands. Harrison and Dye reviewed the actions of Council and the City in trying to work out a solution to the parking problem; all the City's efforts were not very successful as it requires fairly constant surveillance to enforce parking rules. Since Zouncil's approval of the agreement hinged on the approval of the Attorney as to the form of the documento and since the Atty. does not approve of the agree- ment: Bielefeld moved, McCann seconded, to rescind the previous action on airport parking and consider the new contract after its approval by the Atty. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. Fisher is working with R. 0. Gantz, Atty. for Alaska Parking Co. to submit an agreement that will be satisfactory to both parties. Fisher was asked to con- sider incorporating a 60 day cancellation clause in the contract. C-1: Harrison expalined the State Div. of Lands had held a sale of leases on lands located in their Beaver Creek Alaska Subdivision. They had advertised the lands as Commercial -Industrial, 'though the City had zoned some of the blocks as rural residential in 1961. The Div. of Lands announced at the time of the sate, these lands, or some of them, were now zoned Residential, but it would be a simple mat- ter to get the zoning changed. The State asked for a re -zoning from the City 6euncil: Since-. the Planning Commission had turned down the request as it is 40 contrary io the City's Comprehensive Plan to allow strip -zoning. The requestAfor re -zoning had been made by Mr. Schenker, and Harrison pointed out, his appeal should have been made to the City Council, not to the State of Alaska. There was considerable discussion as to the merits of zoning these blocks commercial or residential; the development programs of the lessees; the strain on the City to provide services for such developments; the dubious question of "grand -father rights" for camrcial zoning, since the City and the Subdivision, and the State came into being at about the same time, i.e., 1959 and 19609 etc. Speakers from the floor were lease owners Schenker and Coppock; State Div. of Lands representatives L. T. Main and Kenneth W. Hallback; Leo Oberts, local realtor. The latter said he hesitated to say too much as the City had re -zoned several parcels in the past at his request as he had potential buyers interested only in commercial land, then they had failed to do anything with it after being re -zoned; however,, he did think there should be more commercial land available. Schenker and Coppock said they would not have bought the land leases unless the thought it could be used for• commercial purposes, but neither one said what use they intended to develop on their parcels. Kenai Council Minutes 3 Apr'68 Page two Mrs. Knackstedt asked if there was much private commercial land available. Harrison said the City had vreated three areas:l.from Larry's Club into town - half this area provided with water, sewer, gas and oower; 2. at the Wildwood intersection with the Kenai Spur; 3. the NW quarter of Sec. 35 by Hartley's Home- stead, plus the down town commercial section and the commercial -industrial in the Cook Inlet Industrial Airpark. HallbAck and Main said the State had asked for re -zoning of the entire S/D and not just the blocks advertised for the hearing; they said blocks J and K were also leased on the basis of being zoned commercial. Finally, Cone moved, Bielefeld seconded, to re -zone Blocks B,C,F and G, Beaver Creek Alaska Subdivision from Rural Residential (RR) to General Commercial (CG), and to call a hearing ­for re-zon Blocks J and K. Roll call vote:1;2�-- tiverma- Cone, Hulien, 14, fi RNegative-B elefeld and Seaman. The Atty. will be instructed to draft an ordinance making this ZonChange. [For the sake of the record, it should be noted that Blocks B and C, and Lots 1 and 2, Block H'haVe been zoned Commercial since 1961. City Clerk's note.] Mr. Nordale','Atty. for the Kenai Peninsula Borough, was also present. E-1: The City Manager reported: 1. A list of materials has been drafted for sale of surplus materials. Council is asked to study this and make suggestions or deletions at the April 17th meeting. Item 259 Landing Mats was deleted now; Item 26; Landing'Mats on -old C.A.P. apron will be deleted unless they can be sold and removed in a very short time; the landing mats belonging to the CAP will be safe; sale will be by sealed bid and then public out -cry; Council has the right to reject any and all bids. 2. Parcel #7, airport approach zone, has been completed, pending payment and deed, etc. Seaman moved, Cone seconded, the Atty. should pay Tschmelitsch $800, as order- ed by the Court, and draft a quit claim deed to Lot 1, 81. 3, Beluga S/O. Motion carried unanimously. 3. The police report on the taxi application was received too late today to review it; he had a report from the Boro one taxi co. had never submitted a sales tax report; and another had been fined for not stopping when school bus was stopped; Harrison suggest having a hearing at the next meeting -study material will be sent to Council in plenty of time. A. Shadura said he would like to get the feeling of Council so he would know whether he could go ahead or not, but Council could not say prior to the hearing. 4. Item F-3, Zoning Ord. changes, has been submitted to Council for consideration. This allows for changes in lot size requirements for low cost housing. 6. Letter from Col Hardin says he would like to meet with Council in May to discuss Harbor Lines. 7. The Council needs to designate a dump site for surface material. After some discussion, Hulien moved, Seaman seconded, to create a dump area in the lower end of the Municipal Park for surface material said area to be operated by the Dept. of Public Works. Motion carried unanimously. Those using the site may be asked to plant grass after operations are finished. Bielefeld suggest the City ask Mr. Peck to keep the restaurant open on Sunday morn- ings when the plane is in and to stay open until the last flight leaves. The Atty. reported: 1. The second draft of the Airport Parking Lease will be submitted at the next meeting 2. With consent of Council, Item F-1 was considered at this time: Fisher recom- mended acopting the amendment to Ord. 131, then adopting Ord. 131 for second reading. The amendment deals with jury trials and court costs for violation of the City's AWA Kenai Council Minutes 4/3/6 8 Page three traffic Code. Harrison explained the adoption of the Uniform traffic code would be helpful to all our citizens as most of them are familiar with them-, they are also a part of the State Administrative Code. McCann moved, Bielefeld seconded, to adopt the amendment to Ord. 131. Motion passed unanimously. Seaman moved, Cone soconded, to adopt Ord. 131, which incorporates that por- tion of the Administrative Code dealing with Traffic regulations into the Kenai City Code, and setting an effective date. Motion passed unanimously. 3. There is only one more parcel of land remaining for settlemen* re Approach Zbnes. 4. A memo on attorney fees was submitted to Council; they did not see how he had accomplished so much on so little. Mayor Dye said he had appointed Mrs. Ruby Coyle to attend the Kenai Boro Planning Commission meeting - Council concurred in the appointment; it is not known if she will consent to serve regularly in this position. The Juneau trip was primarily for testimony on the Public Service Commission bill before the Legislature; it is "dead"; CEA and Anchorage have one more year to work out their differences. Re the Hospital - he met with Scoot McDonald who said there were no funds to assist in moving the public health center, but there is $100,000 worth of equipment in Anchorage that can be had for the Peninsula Hospital. He met with Bob Ward, Comm., f Adminnisstraiion who ;aid ere were surplus funds in the Centennial Fund. Gc He also met with Governor re the severance tax, etc. There seem to be hard feelings between the Executive and Legislative offices. In Seattle he met with Don Myer, Hobbs and Durkee. The EDA and HUD said the City's application for planning funds in the future would hinge on whether or: not our. improvements Comply wi.th-1 e,over-all development plan of the Boro. Dye suggested, and Council concurred, the City Manager should request an engin- eering firm or firms to work with the City and to go to- the Farmers Home Administra- tion with an application for planning for Water and Sewer extensions. Dye met with Myer concerning our monetary problems for capital improvements. He suggested we do not change our Charter allowing for higher interest rates on bonds - this would be sign of weakness. Our program to build a City Hall, Health Center etc, is a year away and the market shoudl improve by the time we are ready for bonding. In the event the City needs more money to buy H.E.A. he suggests the City get and engineering firm to give electric advice an how much , then go to interim financing. Meyer is not a great advocate of interima financing, but in some cases, it can be advisable; this would require an election. Dye also suggests the City thank Mr. Morin for giving of his time and effort on 'le City's behalf - the letter to be written for his signature; Mr. Driscoll also should be thanked for his invaluable assistance in Juneau. Harrison reported he had worked with Juneau officials on the S.B. 283; the main accomplishment was to make it possible for City's to contract with the Soros for Platting and to define the terms "Planning and Zoning". Bielefeld reported on the Boro meeting: 1. The service area hearing for the hospital in North Kenai resulted in the Assembly directing an ordinance to be drafted to set up a feasibility study for said bldg. 2. There will be a penalty for those who do not pay a sales tax. 3. The site for the elementary school in Kenai will be acquired at its appraised value, not to exceed forty acres. Priority of sites; 1. Killen Homestead, 2. t; I •� I Kenai Council Minutes East of the High School. 4. 20 April the Assembly will study the school budget. 4/3/68 Page four F-2: Harrison presented the agreement between the City and Ron Miller for operation of the City Sanitary Fill and the Dog Pound. Mr. Miller said the agreement had his approval. Seaman moved, Cone seconded, to enter into an agreement on the dump, with the effective date 8 April, and subject to the Atty's. approval as to form. Motion passed unanimously. and Mr. Nordale G-1: Harrison introduced Mr. Gallagher/from the Boro, who has been trying to settle on a site for the elementary school. He explained there were three choices: 1. Sec. 36, which cannot be bought, but leased from the State on the basis of an evaluation of $4,000 an acre; also there's no US here. 2. Next to the present High School; the City applied for this years ago and again last week - W&S would be available here. 8. 40 acres in Killen Homestead across from Woodland S/D on Forest Dr.; Harrison says this is a bad location for small children as they must cross the gullies, and more of the younger children live closer to the Original townsite; he thinks the ppresent grade school should remain the elementary school, and the new school should be devoted to junior high grades. Nevertheless, he recommends the City go along with the Boro's wishes for site piority. Bielefeld moved, McCann seconded, to establish priority for school sites as 1. Killen Homestead, 2. by the High school and 3. Sec. 36. Motion carried unanimously. The school plans were presented; the City will check them for compliance with -City Codes. G-2: Harrison said Bielefeld's lease will cover 5' x 10' in the proch of the Terminal Bldg. at 504 psf; at Council's suggestion the term of the lease will be 5 years from the date of the first lease on the bldg. This was allright with Biel- efeld. Nulien moved, McCann seconded, to approve the lease to Bielefeld for space in the Terminal Bldg. Motion passed unanimously with Bielefeld abstaining. G-3: Harrison said Lacher had offered to pour the concrete slab in the C.A.P. Bldg. for $3360. The City Council had decided not to bear responsibility for the flooring, but had poured the office floor; however, since Council had agreed the bldg. cost should not exceed $45,0001, maybe they would like to pour the floor and be done with it; Holloran said they would like to have the floor in, and if costs exceeded the $45,000, the DAP would take up the slack. Councilman Cone (Beter LConcrete Products) said the offer was a good one. Hulien moved, Bielefeld seconded, to use a change order on the existing contract to pour the floor slab and hang the heaters as long as the total costs do not exceed $45,000, and to put in a floor drain. Motion passed unanimously. G-4: Council agreed with the Mayor's Proclamation of Student Council Day on 9 April. There are 19 students who were elected by the Student Body and who will be engaging in this activity. Council is urged to attend their ceremony that morning at the School, then the City staff will take over; the City will buy their lunches. as amended, G-5: Cone moved, Hulien seconded, to adopt Res. 68-15/setting out charges for use of the Library and Ft. Kenay Bldg. Motion passed unanimously. C: Minutes of the meeting of 20 March were approved. F-3: Harrison presented Ord. #135, changing the Zoning requirements. r� Kenai Council Minutes 4/3/68 Page five F-3 (Cont'd.) Seaman moved, Hulien seconded, to approve Ord. 135 for first reading and to delete the emergency clause. Motion carried unanimously. Leo Oberts reported on the meeting of Western Airlines officials, engineers, etc. of the Alaska Business Council; the meeting stressed the need for more warehouses for air -freight, refueling facilities, more fire fighting equipment, etc. Cot Hardin said there was a need for a harbor to tie in with Bristol Baby development; the fishing fleets need more protective harbors; morb�navigational aids should be established. Oberts suggested Kenai might hold a hearing up -dating the savings in freight if a harbor were constructed here. He also said John Morris is being considered for executive director of the Alaska Business Council, and that citizens of Ken might write letters urging his appointment. Lf4.Zd uw vat " • Meeting adjourned at mid -night for an executive session at the request of the Mayor. 1,ectfully submittedQ,I� oQ�zJ Frances Torkilsen City Clerk - -r I -4-.*V Z49 4a4tj 10 a n