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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1968-12-18 Council MinutesIRVOCATION ✓A: ROLL CALL: Bs 01 AGENDA REGULAR MEETING KENAI CITY COUNCIL DECENBER 18, 1968 - 8:00 P.M. "PERSONS PR'ESULSCHICULED TO BE HEARD: 2 • iw;r,�, " A+w ,� !! LtI A yN A: o V i 1m 3.. / W IR MINUTES: Regular Meeting.December 4, 1968. CORRESPONDESCE: E s .. REPORTS:..... . .City Hanager City" At! rney ,�. 446yor, City Clerk .b Planning b Zoning Commission- . : Y4'•.-8erou�h :Aii�iainbiymen � - . -- - , F: OLO..BUS.INESS:.. Rece.ivo :s-tnuol audits and report from. auditor. . Receivt..agreement with L*unsbury A Assoc -totes for dngineering ,....for Weter,,.A Sewer. ✓3..Resa r r, report of Architect on new -H4n�iqip411_ Building.. 0.1 ,Rtcii�ir.:.r�q est for re•zoni-ng seversi:.lots in Valhou .Heights. - L$ubdiris-_ion. from eurai residebtiat- t0- commortial :. r7._ 1#iocass insure�nce "on new-0 ui-patent. -- _ >.. Reooi.ve.:Ordniinee No: _amendin$.the: Subdivision.,Ordinan e ,.,. Rece.i,ve,'Ordanaice :"No. amend#nq the Zoning Ordinance x 3� sa�ergency - rd#Hance regard i.ng.. site nso-o# .. . .......... ii Snow -go ena� in s: i n Ken �_- .. , VH. E SQ-N�Nf .001" SCNEDULED :yo BE 'HEARD:.. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MI?LUTES 18 December, 1968 Roll call: Members present - Charles A. Bailie, Rouert Bielefeld, Chester Cone, John Hulien, Billy McCann, Florine McCollum and Mayor Eugena H. Morin; none absent. Also present; City Mgr. James W. Harrison, DPW Director Nels 0. I:jelstad, Accountant George Brown, Atty. ,James E. Fisher, Plan. Comm. Sec. Richard Carignan, Auditor Ted Gaines and Architects P1ike Pendergrast and William L. Kim. With consent of Council, agenda changes were made. B-1: The Mayor read a letter from Mrs. Doris Johnson, and Mrs. De. -Jayne Korver was present to ask permission to use the Terminal 3ldg. free of rent for March of Dimes Dance. Council agreed to this with the understanding there might be a charge for Janitorial services. Parking for cars will have to be worked out with the Airport Parking Co. B-2: With consent of Council Item F-1 was considered at this time. Ted Gaines presented the audit for Kenai City Light saying net income had doubled over that of last year and customers had increased by 56.6%; but line ex- tensions have left the revenue in sad shape and further expansion should be handled through bond issues - not from revenues. The systems loss amounted to 16.2% for the year, and is too high a loss; furthermore, the loss has gone up every year. If Wildwood is deleted from the computation, the loss is 18%; no other customer would change the loss even 1%; Meters at CUL should be checked every year - this has not been done for two years. If this loss were reduced to about 7%, it would mean additional revenues to KCL of 12 or 13 thousand dollars a year. A perpetual inventory should be maintained as was recommended last year; This would amount to only about 16 to 18 thousand a year, but would eliminate chances of pilferage. Bond coverage was 2.75 as compared to the required 1.4. In all, the system is going well if they don't run into cash problems. Gaines will put his remarks in writing. Harrison said the Hoffman electric study should allow the City to pin- point the sources of line losses; also inventory cards will be set up and records kep current. Harrison appreciated the letter of transmittal being a separate item from the audit. There were no questions from Council on this. The audit of other City funds was presented by Gaines who called attention to the recapitulation at the beginning of each departments' funds as compared to what was budgeted. lie again recommends additional space, and hopes added personnel will aid in bringing the records up to audit level - this will relieve him of the bookkeeping he has had to do in the past. The water and sewer system is doing real well; the bonds were G.O. Bonds but revenue is handling the bond payments with a surplus remaining. Being questioned on hiring new men for the Fire Dept., Gaines said the City is under contract to them to furnish a certain sum of money each year for their operation; if they request more, the City is in a position to refuse, but every year the City has added to the amount budgeted; the State Police do not ask for more money toward the end of the year; lie recommended some time ago the City should pay so much for each call answered plus maybe a percentage. Harrison said he and the Fire Chief had gone over the fiscal affairs of the Fire Dept. and 11isecarver thinks they can stay within their budget this year, though they have spent most of their budget money already. Harrison also complimented department heads for staying as close to the budget as they did as all the additional work and improvements added to costs con- siderably. Kenai Council Minutes 12/18/63 Page two Audit (Cont' d. ) McCann moved, McCollum seconded, to accept the audit and authorize payment in full. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. 1 i ca t i on. Harrison will prepare an annual report for Coun cil's approval before pub- C-1: Minutes of the last meeting wera corrected and approved. Harrison suggested Louncil consider the date of the next meeting as Christ- mas and Aaw Years fall on Jednesdays t41s year. Cone moved Hulien seconded, to defer the next regular meeting until 15 January, 1969. Motion carried unanimously. E-1: The City Manager reported: 1. Introduction of Gillbert A. Stafford, Terminal Bldg. Mgr. to Council. 2. Negotiations had been finalized to buy the sander truck from Yukon Equipment at a cost of $3,375.UU, which was tha price agreed to by the City. 3. The Palmer newspaper had published an article on use of narcotics by students in the Kenai schools; Harrison talked with the Trooper who had been quoted as saying there were 125 known users in the Schools; Harrison asked "Why no arrests if the users are known?" but got no direct answer. Council asks that Sgt. Push and members of the School Administration be present at the next meeting to discuss this. The City of Anchorage had a grand jury hearing on a similar problem. 4. With consent of Council Harrison will notify CUL of anticipated requirement for 1969 will be for 6,355 KW as a peak load with yearly consumption of 24 million KWH of electric energy. This request is in line with Hoffman's study and that of the Administration. The City also suggest a new and larger generator be placed closer to the City center, thus eliminating the 11 mile transmission line. The City also asks for written notice of intent or confirmation of anticipated action regarding inter -ties for firm power at all times. A copy will be sent to Coate. Harrison reported on a conversation with Coate for a few brief moments. S. Marathon and Union Oil will be formally notified the City anticipates gas re- quirements for 1969 at 279,OOU mcf; Harrison is pleased with their service and will gkoress appreciation for their consideration. 6. There was a brief power outage at the time of the earthquake due to pressure valve shutting off the gas at CUL; there's a new mtce. man there and the switch to diesel generation was accomplished with dispatch. Also, Harrison complimented all members of the Civil Defense Group who reported for duty so promptly and in such a business -like manner. No emergency measures were necessary, but had they been, legal action could have been taken. The City hopes to have all auxiliary generators installed by 1 Jan.. 7. The water problem on Forrest Dr. and Woodland S/D has finally been corrected; Harrison asked Council's direction concerning the refusal of some users to pay their water bill; Council said bills must be paid as the system cannot function without such payment. S. The City atty. will represent the City on a Summons regarding the Motel at Beaver Loop and Kenai Spur. 9. Following North Air's plane crash all personnel turned out to keep traffic controlled and aid the 3 injured; the City insisted on each member of the plane being examined by a physician; Loomis was hired to guard the wreck until FAA personnel can come tomorrow to investigate; Wildwood Fire Dept. aided in the fire fighting; a press release was issued to KSRM. 10. A report from the finance director states a total of $171,016.45 has been col- lectod on 00271 assessments of which $114,198.19 was lump sum payment; Council agreed this was a fair collection considering the short time people had before payments were due; next year, this obligation can be budgeted by the people which should make for better collections. Kenai Council Minutes 12/18/68 Page three 11. Harrison will go to Seward tomorrow to discuss Alaska's exhibit at the San Francisco Travel Fair and to pick up the signs the City of Seward is donating to the Municipal Park. E-2: The Atty. reported: 1. The dedication of the new Court !louse was held today and well attended; Supreme Court Justice Quell Nesbitt and Presiding Judge of the Superior Court Ralph Moody were here. The latter praised Magistrate Nicholas for his able handling of so many cases with such a minimum staff; Fairbanks has 3 Judges for the same case load. Kenai hopes to get a Superior Court Judge in residence, and affairs of this sort help to make the Court System and Gar Association aware of the growing needs. Mayor Morin asked the Atty. about Item G-5 regarding Snow Go's. Fisher said he hadn't had a chance to go into detailed research; in essence it's declara- tory of the common law in some of the elements; it's a different dramatization of what's been said before, and might need more comprehensive treatment; this can be done later. The State Police term Snow Go's as "not an authorized highway vehicle"; but as a "track vehicle" not to be used on the highway. Harrison explained this Ord. does not pretend to say where such vehicles can travel, but provides some protection for the property owner on whose land such vehicle might trespass; said tresspass would be a misdemeanor by this law. Bailey moved to declare an emergency on Ord. 153 and McCann seconded. Bielefeld moved to table Ord. 153 until more study could be done and a public hearing could be held. Hulien seconded, and a lengthy discussion followed. A roll call vote on the motion to table failed with only Bielefeld voting for it. The motion declaring an emergency passed by roll call vote with Bielefeld dissenting. Cone moved to approve Ord. #153, McCollum seconded. The meeting was opened to public hearing and four speakers from the floor expressed their favor of the Ordinance. Council deleted the words "and to the health of individuals" and passed the motion by roll call vote with Hulien dissenting. ' The Mayor reported: 1. He attended a meeting of four Mayors in Soldotna last Friday; Pace was absent due to prior committment; the discussion was of a general nature on common problems of the Cities; also formation of an "oil pool" similar to the "ice block" for gen- orating legislation and AML help for the Peninsula's needs; refunds from the Fed. Govn't, should not have to go thru State channols. There's an awaremess of all people of the growing needs of Cities and not enough money to handle them. Prop- erty taxes should not go higher, but there might be a bigger refund from licenses and fees. Ten mayors and 5 City Managers attended the Juneau meeting. His plane did not get there until after the morning meeting, but they met for 45 minutes - later with Keith Miller, An insurance report from Nestle was discussed; it was i agreed the Cities might get better coverage by going together. - - I A discussion with the Deputy Commissioner of Sports Fisheries was had; the 3 million dollar bond issue for Fish Hatcheries might mean improved streams, not necessarily concrete tanks scattered around the State. The City will pay the $50 associate membership fee. Morin read letter from Doris Swires asking the City to establish Main Street as line of division for Precinct No. 1 as there were 511 voters at the last State I election. The City Clerk will so notify the Election Supervisor. E-3: The Planning Commission is considering an ordinance to re -zone an area across the Highway from Peninsula Builders to accommodate a business there; also an ord- 1 I A I ' 'f 0 Kenai Council (Minutes 12/18/611 inance re -subdividing Lots ; a,b,c, Aleyeska S/p. E-4: Cone reported on the Borough mooting: 1. From 6 to 9 pen. the Assembly met with the School Board; more harmonious than formerly. 2. The public hearing on re -zoning Beaver Creek Alaska S/i► to leave them rural residential except possibly for the lots businesses. 3. A public hearing will be held for extablishing a service the Peninsula Hospital. 4. Purchase of equipment for schools was approved. 5. A feasibility study for data processing was turned down. 6. A few tax adjustments were made. flaqu f our these meetings are resulted in a decision now being used as area for finishing 7. A nine member school construction committee was formed and three members were appointed; i.e. William Wells, Ira English and Ed Johnson. 8. This meeting was held in the Sterling S. Sears school. 9. The next meeting is 1st Tues. in January in Thompson's Log House, In answer to a question, McCann said 3orth Kenai did not present its peti- tion concerning the Bachman hospital to the Assembly. The City will get a copy of tiie Boro Ordinance for forming service areas. F-2: Harrison presented the agreement with Lounsbury for a water and sewer study, saying the Atty, has approved it as to form. tie recommends this be executed as this will complete the studies necessary for tiie forthcoming bond program; Hoffman is preparing the figures for KCL - Pendergrast for the Civic Bldg, and this will pave the way for the water and sewer expansion. Bielefeld moved, McCann seconded, to miter into an agreement with Louns- bury and Associates as consulting engineer for the W&S study and authorize the City Manager to sign, also ask Lounsbury to discuss the rate scnedule at the next weeting. Motion carried unanimously. Harrison will request at least 2U copies of the report and will ascertain the time for the study to be completed. F-3: Mike Pendergrast and his assistant William L. Kim presented the drawing of the proposed Civic Bldg., all under one roof as requested by Council. The area is the same, 27,000 sq. ft. on the main floor, with raised portion on each and for the Library and; ire Hall. Panels will be the same on almost the entire bldg. and wilt be tilt -up slab. The specs can specify credit for locally bought mater- ials 1f Council so wishes; the second floor would be an alternate, and would add 12,000 sq. f t. to the bldg. Cost for the main floor would be 650 to 675 thousand dollars equipped; addition of the second floor can be done nail for about $1500000.00. Pendergrast will prepare plats showing both one and two story bldg. with footage& and cost sheets for study by various groups in town and as information for citizens for the coming bond program. The Sears school cost $d239000 and was put up in 120 days. G-1: The re -zoning of lots in Valhalla [its. S/U was referred to the Planning Com- mission; the Atty. is ruling on furnishing commercial or residential power to the business already going in there. G-2: Harrison said the City has three new pieces of equipment that have no replace- ment insurance. Total cost of the equipment is about $85,ODU and he recommends in- surance be obtained for a few .years, at least, on them. McCann moved, isielefeld seconded, to get more name risk insurance with $1,000 deductible for the two new graders and the bucket truck. Motion carried unanimously. G-3: Harrison presented Ord. #155 fir first reading. This Ord. has been requested Kenai Council Minutes 12/18/ba Paget five G-3 (Coned.) by the Kenai Borough Planning Commission. McCollum moved, Bielefeld seconded, to apprnva for first reading Ord. #155 Providing for Uniform Boro-Cityy planning, honing and Subdivision Regulations. Motion passed unanimously. G-4: Harrison presented Ord. #154 explaining this would automatically re -zone areas when they are adjacent to water and sewer. Bailie moved, Bielefeld seconded, to approve for first reading Ord. #154 rezoning areas to 5urburban residential that are served by City -approved water and sewer systems. Motion carried unanimously. G-6: Harrison read Res. N68-65 in its entirety. Hulien moved, Bailio seconded, to adopt Res. #68-65 Dedicating Proceeds from Sale of Lot 18, Sec, 59 T5N, RllW, S.M. for planned purposes as indicated by HR 17609. Motion carried unanimously. When the Health Center is located in the now Civic Bldg. the old bldg. reverts to the State. G-7: Harrison said there are a few things .yet to do to complete the 00271 Project: McCann moved, McCollum seconded, to: 1. Accept the Water and Sewer, EDA 00271 Project 2. authorize payment to the contractor 3. authorize borrow- ing $70,000 for 6 months 4. request payment from EDA. Motion carried unanimously, Money due from EDA yet is $95,3UO. by roll call vote. Hulien moved, Bailie seconded, to approve change order 114U in the amount of $60.83. Motion carried unanimously, by roll call vote. Hulien moved, Cons seconded, to approve final payment to Ga111ett in the amount of $$79536.08. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote. H-1: Mrs. Virginia Wilson appealed to Council to renew her 11 uor license for the site of the former Inlet Barg saying she had the money ava lable to rebuild, and thatthe Alcoholic Beverage Control Board had been taking her money for exten- sion fees for the past three years. The City's list from the ABC Board shows the license on Inlet Bar as expiring 1 July, 19680 and an accompanying letter affirms this unless a site is procurred and bldg. started. Council informed Mrs. Wilson, the matter must be settled between her and the ABC Board, that the City has al- ready ruled and did not include the Inlet Bar license to be renewed for 1969 and has not approved its renewal for over two years. Meeting adjourned 11:50 p.m. Aepectfully submitted, Frances Torki lsen City Clerk ............ . _ I...........��, : I..� a.. 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