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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1968-06-05 Council Minutesl*� N AGENDA Regular Meeting Kenai City Council 8:00 P.M. June 5, 1968 .111'A. ADMINISTER OATH OF OFFICE TO MAYOR AND 14EI! COU11CILMA11. "'A-1.ROLL CALL: "01-2 PUBLIC HEARING ON CLOSING A PORTION OF AN ALLEY BY KENAI KORNERS. -1-3 PUBLIC HEARING ON SITE FOR CIVIC CENTER. -4 PUBLIC HEARING ON RE -ZONING OF A PORTION OF ORIGINAL TOWNSITE. A. r9:0!0P.M. PUBLIC HEARING ON INSTALLING A SEWER LINE IN FOREST DRIVE FROM 5th. TO ELM STREET. B. PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD: ✓f. Representatives of Wien Consolidated Airlines on their appli- cation for a route to Kenai.. Pei. Representatives of North Kenai Homeowners Association on 3. 4. trailers in esid�l areas. Tor 4ie_ . C. MINUTES: 61. Regular Meeting May 15, 1968 • r. Special Meeting May 27, 1968 0. CORRESPONDENCE: E. REPORTS: rr. City Manager v4. City Attorney 3. Mayor, City Clerk and Planning & toning Commission. 4. Borough Assemblymen. F. OLD BUSINESS: ✓1. Elect Vice -Mayor - Organize the City Council. ✓2. Discuss Contract with Galliett for Tidelands Survey. r�. Discuss Taxicab Permits. 4. Adopt Resolution 68-26 appointing an agent'to receive Civil Defense Surplus Property. Discuss. LeaseofLand to Alaska -Barite. Discuss Airport Condemnation Parcel 1 - Price.. el: Discuss Assessment District for Cook Inlet Industrial Air Park. ✓8. Receive Ordinance creating a "Light Industrial•Power Rate" and amending the Commercial Rate. __W9. Receive Lease of City Commerce for a portion of the Municipal Reserve. 10. 11. G. NEW BUSINESS: �1. Receive the Proposed 1968-69 Budget and set date for hearing. .J1. Receive offer of Fiscal Advisor to purchase $10,000 in 1963-64 Electric Bonds below par. ✓3. Discuss offer of Chris Berg, Inc. to lease land for a clinic. �. Discuss Lease of City property. ✓� Receive request for assignment of leases in Cook Inlet Industrial Air Park for security purposes. (a) Chris Berg, Inc. b Associated Divers 6. Adopt Resolution approving final plat to Stenga Subdivision ` f•l8 4g,3 p ->No. , Aleyeska Subdivision and Ron's Acres. ✓I. Receive Bid Tabulation on Loader. �. Receive Bid Tabulation on Seed & Fertilizer for Air Port. 9. 10. H. PERS pS PRESENT jV07 SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD: 1 ✓� .�+tit...- 2. 3. MINUTES OF KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING 5 JUNE, 1968 The City Clerk called the meeting to order and administered the oath of office to Mayor Eugen H. Morin, Councilwoman Florine McCollum and Councilman Dr. Charles A. Bailie. Roll call: Members present: Charles A. [Bailie, Robert Hielefeld, John Hulien, Billy McCann, Florine. McCollum and Mayor Morin. Also present: City Mnr. James W. Harrison. Dir, of Pit`,. Wks. Nels Kjelstad, City Atty. James Hornaday, Engineers Frank Wince and Harold Galliett. a portion of A-2: Harrison explained the background on the request to vacate/the alley running through Kenai Korners Lumber Yard. A street vacation would deed over to adjoining property owners the land given up; Stan Thompson already owns property on both sides of the alle for 200'; the alley is a 20' right of wary used for utility lines (gas and electric, garbage pick-up and off-street deliveries. There was considerable discussion on this; speakers from the floor were: Stan Thompson, Oscar Thomas representing KUSCO, H. A. Poore, St. Supt. John Coveyyou, Billy McCann and Fire Chief WisecarVer. Thompson said the land is essential to the business of Kenai Korners; he proposes to put gates across to keep out night traffic which would better protect his property from fire and theft; he is concerned with the traffic hazard, also; he stated the City had not maintained this alley except for once when he hauled in gravel and the City spread it; this would become another taxable item for the City; the Planning Commission was in favor of the closing; McCann protested as this leaves only one way of entry to the back of the Rig businesses; there is no provision for a turn -around and large trucks cannot back into the open portion of the alley. Coveyou said the City can maintain this right-of-way but hadn't because of construction in the immediate area which had encroached onto the alley and made maintenance impossible; this debris has since been removed. Poore was against the closing and spoke as a former property owner in this area. Wisecarver said as long as there is access for the fire trucks to get to the fire hydrants and to service the bldgs. for fires he does not object. Thomas, for KUSCO said the gas lines cannot go across private property and the KUSCO could not be responsible for moving the lines; Thompson pointed out the right-of-way for utilities would still be in effect. Harrison retdmmended against the closing on three counts: 1. This is owned by the public and is used for public benefit - it can be maintained if private material owned by Thompson is removed - it is a necessary easement for utilities; 2. the nature of the storage on both sides of the alley, i.e. lumber, is in itself a great fire hazard and the lane should be kept open for fire trucks in the event of fire, and the closing of this right-of-way might even effect the City's fire rating; 3. the City is endeavoring to enforce off-street deliveries and trucks can go through 20' streets - the City needs to up -grade the Central Commercial district, not hamstring it - this closing would not be to the benefit of the public whatsoever. ` The public hearing was closed, and after some further debate and questioning on the part of Council, Bielefeld moved, Bailie seconded, to d1tny the request for closing the alley. Motion passed unanimously with McCann abstaining due to personal interests. A-3: Harrison explained the City's tentative plans for a Civic Center being located at the South end of the old run -way bordering on the Kenai Spur Hwy. He said the F.A.A. had ruled there should be no more building where the former P.N.A. facilities are, and this would make ideal parking for the Center; this would keep the down- town area tied together; the site would be readily seen and would be becoming to the City; the present site of the City Hall is too small for future needs; the principle reason for this hearing is to tentatively establish a site so the Post Office Dept. can make long-range plans for growth and expansion; this Canter would City Council Minutes - Kenai 5 June'68 Page twn the City Hall, Fire Department, Health Center, Library and Post Office and perhaps other Government facilities, and would cover about 12.54 acres. The meeting was opened to public hearing and various points were brought out: i.e., the City would have to pay the Airport (owners) the true value for the land (except where the parking lots were); two storied buildings can be built here; the P.O. may need 3 stories with a basement; the noise problem from jets should be no worse than the present site, but brought on the question of moving the site farther from the center of town - the idea being that the town would grow to meet it; it might be better to use this for a commercial area as that is already in progress in surrounding land; Speakers from the floor were: Leo Oberts, Stan Thompson, H. Galliett, John Morrise and Mrs. Kneckstedt. The public hearing was closed and after brief discussion, McCann moved, Mc- Collum seconded the site for the Civic Center should be tentatively designated as the N.W. corner of the junction of Kenai Spur Hwy. and Main Street. Motion carried with Bielefeld dissenting. A-4: Harrison explained the past actions on re -zoning the Original Townsite; the City Planning Commission had held hearings and had eliminated the East Addition and certain portions of the Original Townsite; Harrison showed on a Plat the area to be considered which roughly takes in the lands enclosed by Broad, Cook Main, Mission and Overland streets. There was considerable discussion during the public hearing both for and against re -zoning from Urban Residential to'General Commercial; the Atty, for the City and for the Borough said spot -zoning would not be allowed - this was to make allowances for the residences now in the area; it was suggested non -conforming use permits be granted to those who presented a development plan for a business - this would assure the business being constructed and eliminate exploitation of the land - it would give the City more control as to what kind of business would go into the area, thus protecting the housing already buildt at a considerable cost; speakers from the floor were: Mrs. Knackstedt, F. Torkilsen, A.M. Poore, C. Ladd, H. Galliett, J. Evenson. Following close of the public hearing, Bielefeld moved, s conded$ to rezone a portion of the Original Townsite as outlined by the City Mgr. from RU (Urban Residential) to CO (General Commercial). Motion failed by unanimous vote. McCann moved, Hulien seconded, to table Item A-4 for 90 days. Motion passed unanimously. A-5: The meeting was opened to a public hearing and H. Galliett showed on a plat the proposed extension of sewer on Forest Drive from 5th Avenue to Elm St. which would service Woodland S/D, Killen Estates and the new elementary school located North of 5th and West of Forest Dr. The line would be a 120 main extending 1875' at a cost of approximately $239139; this does not provide a contingency fund, nor costs for administration, inopections financing or interest. A request will be made for more money from EDA; assessments would be St per sq. ft. and total $251000. If EDA grants assistance the assessments could be lower and the job could be done by a change order on the present job contract. Water is proposed on brest Dr. North for 3701, a 10" main to the new school; a lateral will run into the school tract to provide a hydrant in front of the build- ing; assessments on the school and Woodland would be higher per sq. ft.; this project would cost $6300 and assessments would amount to $4300. EDA may help on this. Two more proposals involve the high school: 1. running an 8" water line to the school and providing a 3" connection into the boiler room at 'a cost of $6500. 2. Running an 8" sever line to the school for $3700. The Borough will pay for both of these and it can be done under the present contract; there would be no problem with the sewer system and there will be plenty of water when the new wells and old wells are on the system; the domestic demand Kenai Council Minutes 5 June, 1968 Page three would be adequately met, but we need more storage for fire purposes; the quality of the water is the same in new and old wells - i.e., 6 to 9 parts per million of iron. Carl Hille says the Borough wants sewer: Jack Kohl, speaking for Covington Co. says they want sewer; Oberts says the property value would increase more than the cost. The public hearing was closed and Hulien moved, Bielefeld seconded, to in- stall sewer line from 5th to Elm on Forest Drive. Motion passed unanimously. The meeting was opened to public hearing on extending water in the same area as the sewer on Forest Dr. The Borough wants this service according to Carl Hille; Kohl was not so sure about Covington as they already have water service from a different direction; Oberts said the property values would increase more than the costs. Public hearing was closed and McCollum moved, Bailie seconded, to table action on water from 5th Ave. until next meeting. Motion carried unanimously. McCann moved, Bielefeld seconded, the City Manager be instructed to work for ht extension of water and sewer to the high school. Motion passed unanimously. Mr. Morgan. Richardson, of Wien -Consolidated Airlines outlined their companies plan •alnd application to serve Kenai and Kodiak with direct route - one plane service to Seattle and points in Alaska. This would provide easey access to 51 points in Alaska - would aid the oil industry,, tourism, the fishing industry, and expedite freight deliveries; trips to Sitka and the Chain would be the only places where plane changes would be made - these latter are served by Western Airlines. They now have 4 types of aircraft serving the State, all turbines: 'i.e. the Sky Van , the Twin Otter, the F-27 and the Boeing 737. Richardson introduced his associates: Mr. Ray Petersen, Chairman of the Board; Sigurd Wien, Pres.; Stewart Fitzhue, V.P. S Treas.; Gordon Nunnally Asst. Treas; Luther Fritz, V.P. for Sales and Bob Ventage, V.P. for Projects. The public hearing brought out the following points: They would design the service to fit the needs of the community - two planes or six planes - whatever the traffic demands; They would serve Kenai, Kodiak and King Salmon, and hopefully, would have stops between - i.e., to Iliamna, etc. by this time next year they will have three 737's operating plus the other craft; they would extablish an office here with ground support employing 5 men; excursions to Katmai, etc. might be worked out, as well as connections to meet the ferries; rates would match the existing ones, but would decrease as the volume increases. The public hearing was closed and the Mayor thanked Richardson for the demon- stration -ride to people of Kenai prior to Council meeting. Richard said they wished positive support from the City on their application for serving Kenai, etc., and would have to have substantiating evidence of the need for such service. Council discussed breifly this request; Bielefeld moved, McCann seconded, to endorse the application of Wien -Consolidated for air service into Kenai and do what we can to further their cause. Motion passed unanimously. James G. Dye said unless the COty helps this may not be approved; this air- line is intra-state and the other applications were for airlines more concerned with the So. 48; this will speed the installation of facilities for sale of jet fuel at the Kenai Airport. The City Mgr. will answer the C.A.B. to support this application; reasons for wanting this service will differ from the endorsement the City gave the other two applications; at the suggestion of the Atty. the City will again suggest that Kenai be made the Area Airport. 8-2: Harrison explained the property owners in the Birch Drive area have no protect- ion by restrictions on a Plat as they purchased from the BLM; the Worth Kenai Homeowners Association has appealed to the City to restrict, and in some cases to Kenai Council Minutes 5 June'68 Page four deny building permits for trailers in first class residential areas. They also want truck traffic re-routed.from residential areas; the City has stopped some of this. The Planning Comm recommends both requests be given favorable consideration; the Master street plan will also take care of some of these problems; Council dis- cussed the requests and instructed Harrison to present the ordinance changes at the next meeting. Harrison will also see about the one party that is not conforming to the law in this area for locating trailers according to Code. This Ord. change will consider construction of trailers, lean-tos, quonsets, A frames, sub -standard bldgs. Speakers from the floor were Mr. and Mrs. McBride, John Morris and J. G. Dye. B-3: Mayor Morin made presentations of awards to former Councilman Carl Seaman and former Mayor Dye for their conscientious efforts on behalf of the City's welfare. Dye asked if Council would consider changing the order of business to discuss Item F-5; this was agreed to. F-C Harrison explained the agreements between Dye, the City and Alaska Barite had been revised at the request of several Councilmen; this revision appeared to be more in conformity with the taw and satisfied all parties. The amount to the City is for the lease only; the amount due Dye would be paid directly by Alaska Barite to Dye; the City does not now have the deed to the POL Dock so could not legally enact the former agreement, tho' Congress will have the favorable recommendation from the Army and Air Force that this should be sold to the City. Col. Hardin has told the City Mgr. he will ratify the assignment of the lease to Alaska Barite. the Atty. has approved the lease as to form. Until this dock is deeded to the City, we should provide ingress and egress to it for the Military. (Some representative of Inlet Co. asked for guidance on securing a road to their facility, but the Atty. has advised the City not to become involved in this private matter.) After some discussion, McCann moved, Bailie seconded the agreement between the City and Dye be approved and the City Manager be authorized to sign, contingent on Federal ratification of the lease to Alaska Barite and signing by the two parties. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote. Atty.'Hornaday explained the items in the lease to Alaska Barite. McCollum moved, McCann seconded, to authorize the execution of the lease between the CIty and Alaska Barite and authorize the City Manager to sign. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote. Minutes of the meeting of 15 May, 1968 were approved. Minutes of the special meeting of 27 May, 1968, were approved. E-1: The City Manager reported: 1. He cannot attend the pollution meeting in Anchorage on 13th; Council did not designate anyone else to attend. 2. The formal openaing at Drift River is scheduled for the 15th; the plane will leave from the Terminal at 11:00 a.m. and Council should go if possible. 3. KUSCO has expressed interest in buying KCL, but will not take on the City's obligations to CUL and have made no concrete offers; they will be invtted to the ! next meeting to discuss their intentions. i. 4.. Pollock had written two letters: 1. to Norman M. Clapp asking why nothing can be done to assist the City in getting an inner -tie for Z. He wants to be brought up to date on the small boat harbor. Calso why the delay for buying HEA? i S. The request to PSC for an inner -tie brought the answer they want more time to investigate; the Atty. will ask them to order an inner -tie. 6. Jack Pecks produced an audit showing a loss for the year's operation at the Ter minal Bldg. He thinks morn: space for his Cafe would help solve the problem; Har- rison recommended we move the two rent -a -car facilities and let Peck have an addi- -'o Kenai Council Minutes 5 June, 1968 Paqe five tional 30' x 12' space; he doesn't know where he will put the rent -a -car people yet - maybe on the porch extension; This addition would allow Peck room to serve 15 more people; would bring the City an additional $108 monthly; Fuller Glass Co. will do the job for $840; Peck will comply with the requests for open hours; with consent of Council Harrison will make this change. There was discussion on garbage storage and pick-up; Kjelstad said the stowage area will be screened as soon as the paving is done. 7. Harrison explained to Council Parsons plan to develop 14 section on his home- stead for industrial purposes. He thinks this will be of benefit to the City. The Atty. reported: I. Letters had been directed to Chicago Pneumatic, City Commerce, Bullock and re the health center. 2. He has not had time to prepare material for Item F-9. 3. Had worked on requirements for electricity in subdivisions. F-6: Council inquired about recommendation on this; Harrison thought the price was too high until he understood the easement was for 17'. As far as compensa- tion goes, this is the last easement required for the Approach Zone. Hulien moved, Bielefeld seconded, to authorize payment of $2500,00 for Parcel #7 of Air Navigation Easement. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. E-4: Bielefeld reported the Borough assembly had received the budget. F-1: Hulien moved, McCollum seconded, Billy McCann be elected Vice Mayor by acclama- tion. Motion carried unanimously. Bielefeld and McCann consented to serve one more year on the Boro Assembly. Chester Cone was appointed ex-officio member of the Planning Commission. Mrs. McCollum will vote the City's proxy at the Kenai City Development stock- holders meeting. The City Manager will represent the City on the Chamber of Commerce' Board of Directors. Harrison will also be the Civil Defense Director. F-2: For 4 years the City has been trying to get a tidelands survey; after many proposals and conference we have a feasible proposal from H. Galliett to do the job for $28,500 with completion date of 31 Dec., '68. After some discussion, McCann moved, Beilie seconded, to authorize the tide- land survey contract with Galliett for $28,500 and retaining 10% until the City has the deed from the State. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote. F-3: The City Mgr. explained the action re Ace Cab. Co.; the 30 day probation period will be up 6 Jun; he has not complied with the Code and is soliciting cab business from the Terminal Address system; he is operating as c chartered carrier to the North Road which is contrary to State Law also. After considerable discussion, questions and answers between Council and H. F. Deering, owner of the Co., McCann moved, Bielefeld seconded, Ace Cab Co. be given notice he has 30 days to file for the proper permit as a carrier under the State law and if not done, the City Mgr. should enforce the ordinances of the City. Morin emphasized to Deering the City could not tolerate violations of the Code; that he has been warned time and again and further enf ractions would make it necessary to suspend his permit to operate. F-4: Hulien moved, McCann seconded, to adopt Res. 68-26 appointing the City Mgr. as agent to receive surplus equipment from Civil Dfense. Motion passed uanimousl.y. F-7: Harrison explained the City needs as assessment district in CIIAP to pay the extra costs of improvements. Kenai Council Minutes 5 dune, 1968 Pane six McCann moved, Hulien seconded, to call a public hearing for an assessment district in CIIAP. Motion passed unammnusly. F-8: Harrison prYsented Ord. #139 providing for a decrease in commercial rates for power. The engineer has said this was allright 'tho it reduces KCL revenues by $7200.00 a month. McCollum moved, Bailie seconded, to approve Ord. 139 for first reading and instruct it be submitted to bonding people for their recommendation as to bond coverage. Motion passed unanimously. 6-1: Harrison presented the 1968-69 Budget and read the message covering next .year's policies; there was extensive discussion regarding over -time for the KCLA crew; Harrison said if Council pays overtime for one, they must pay it for all; project work involving over -time will be paid, but emergency over -time is taken care of in the salaries. Hulien moved, McCann seconded, to receive the Budget and set a hearing for 19 June, 1968. Motion passed unanimously. G-2: Don Meyer has made an offer similar to his first for selling the City's bonds on KCL back to the City at a discount. The offer is to sell $10,000 @ 97 1/2, to be delivered in 1970. Since the City must buy $10,000 anyway in 1970, this would be a saving of $500.00.as the purchase price was originally at 102 1/2. McCann moved, McCollum seconded, to accept the offer of Don Meyer (Marshall & Meyer) to purchase $10,0000 KCL bonds in 1970 at 997 1/2. Motion passed unanimously. G-3: Harrison explained Chris -Berg's need for an option on land in Fidalgo S/D to work for location of a clinic. +,-• - Bielefeld moved, McCann seconded, to grant Chris -Berg a 90 day option to lease land for clinic in Fidalgo S/D. Motion carried unanimously. G-5:a McCollum moved, Bailie seconded to approve the assignment of Chris -Berg lease on Lots 1,2,3, 81. 49 CIIAP. Motion carried unanimously. G-5 b McCann moved Hulien seconded, to approve the assignment of lease of Associated Divers in CIIAP subject to the City Manager's approval when assignment is received. G-4: Redoubt Flying Service and Era Helicopters are not devetop#ng their lots according to the lease agreement. Council instivcted the CIty Mgr. to execute the leases according to the contracts. G-6: McCann moved, Hulien seconded, to adopt Res. #68-286 Stenga S/D #2. Motion carried unanimously. Hulien moved, McCollum seconded, to adopt Res. #68-30, Aleyeska S/D #3. Motion passed unanimously. Bielefeld moved, McCann seconded, to adopt Res. #68-29, Ron's Acre S/D. Motion carried unanimously. G-7: Nbls :Kjelstad had recommended Council accept the offer of Yukon Equipment Co. ---- on sale of loader to the Airport. Thier bid was not the lowest, but due to quality of equipment, date of delivery, service, etc. from the low bidder on former purchases, j it was to the best interest of the City to accept this bid of $24,200 at 6%. After some discussion, Bielefeld moved, McCollum seconded, to accept the bid of $24,200 at 6% interest from Yukon Equipment Co. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote. G-8: McCann moved, McCollum seconded, to accept the low bid of Nu -State Nursery for seed and fertilizer for the Airport at $11,960.00 Roll call vote passed the motion unanimously. In answer to a question from Frank Wince, the City Mgr. hgd authoriz or-e pay on Faap 102 project as of last Monday. I Jet Meeting adjourned 1:40 a.m. Respectfully submitted Toork§sleLn.,"'Clerk A7�� Fm , ,, i �� 0 OAIA zr, 67 11 F, 3 . rt 4g-4.4, `74? P49. W/o' :�- 4� �e Iva et ... ......... ?n-- -------------- t I "END ON 610 OPERIINO • LaKit 2100 P.N. 3 JUNE, 1968 Present: City Manager J. W. Harrison. Dir. of Pub. Works Nels Kjelstad and St. Supt. John Coveyou. Also present: Ken Ballingrud; Yukon Equipment; Dennis Lynch. Evans Enginee.CMg Warren Polsky. Carrington Co. The City Ngr. announced all bids were properly received and there were no more in the local Post Office. Bids were opened and tabulated thusly: 1. Evans Engine a Equip. Co., Inc. Lump sum bid $276816.00 0 7% 2. Carrington Co. 239290.00 " 4% Carrington Co. (Optional Bid) 229540.00 " 4% 3, Yukon Equipment, Inc. 246200.00 " 6% 4. Northern Cwmercial Co. 340867.00 " 8% Caterpillar Dept. Harrison said he would not recommend the bid be awarded to low biddor, The Carrington Co. unless they could have a guarantee in writing as to delivery date. The City does not want to wait months before getting the equipment as we have done in the past from this company. Bids were turned over to the City Clerk who gave them to the Engineer for analysis. 610 OPENING FOR SEEDING AIRPORT: 1. Nu -State Nursery $11,690.00 2. Spada's Feed and Seed Store 139762.50 Bids were turned over to the Engineer for analysis. Reports on both items will be given to the MAY Council for action Wednesday, 5 June, 1968. 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