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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1967-06-07 Council MinutesAGENDA REGULAR MEETING, KENAI CITY COUNCIL June 7, 1967, 8:00 P.M. i A. ROLL CALL: 4-.1 Hold Public Hearing on Closing of a Portion of Alaska Ave. and Highland Way. B. PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD: •rI. Rev. Kelly Dickson; Regarding Land for a Church. 2. C. MINUTES: ✓l. Regular Meeting May 17, 1967 02. Special Meeting May 26, 1967 D. CORRESPONDENCE: �- %E. ggEEPO0TS: ..City Manager. 2. City Attorney. 3. Mayor, City Clerk and City Commissions. 4. Borough Assemblyman. F, UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Elect a Vice Mayor. .'Receive Ordinance No. 115, calling for an Election to Determi,:• Whether or not to Grant a Franchise for Natural Gas Service Within the City of Kenai. �3 Discuss Possible Lease of Lots 31 & 33, Section 6. Discuss Schedule for Sale of Bonds. G. HEW BUSINESS:* �1 Receive Emergency Ordinance No. 116, Granting Policing Powers on Municiple Airport. Receive Request of Homer Chamber of Commerce for an Endorsement Valof Their Stand on the Bradley Lake Hydroelectric Power Proj--` Receive the Proposed 1967-68 Budget. Discuss Closure of Roadway Between Lots 4 & 5, Block 18, Original Townsi t . 1n.A.4 Vu 6. Ayprove Leases on City Land and Terminal Building Office Space. ti ✓� Lot 5, Block 5, Small Aircraft Apron, to Dia-Log Company. •�! Space in Terminal Building to Harold Galliett, Jr. - -- C. d. H. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE N.r.ARD: 1. 2. 3. UNAI CITY COUNCIL mrrING MINUFES 7 3UNN, 1967 Roll call: Members present - Hoh Bielefeld, Chester Cone, .John ifulion, Billy McCann, Florine McCollum, Carl Seaman and Mayou lames G. Dye. Also present: Members of [Tanning Commission; City Mgr. J. W. Harrison; Asst. to the Mgr., Dick Carignan and Frank Wince and .Jim Swing of ACLIV. A-1: The neeting was opened to public hearing an closing Highland Way from Main St. to D,ot 1S, 61, 16 and Alaska Ave. from Mission to Loot 40 B1. 60 all in Original Tbwnsite. Two ;representatives from M & ,7 Foods proi�ested the closing of Highland Way saying some of their customers used this road for ingroes and egress to their store, both walk- ing and in vehicles. There were no other speakers from the floor, and the public hear- ing was closed. There was considerable discussion; Harrison said he had not !ward from City Com- merce since they were here requesting the closure. The Clerk announced notices to property owners had evoked no response except for Virginia Hunter who came in the office and expressed approval of the plan for development. Mayor Dye reviewed the transactions re his lot along the bluff: he had listed them with Obert's Real Estate and some others in town; Mrs. Martin contacted him and wanted to buy and presented a good development plan; he used the same valuation as in '66; they offered him earnest money and a standard contract with cash later if they could get the rest of the property they wanted; he said "no", either take it or "first come, first served". He had one other offer from another party; the price was okay, but it was still contingent on acquiring other property; he signed with Mrs. Martin, and received the money, but will return it if they want; he does not want it said he is re- sponsible for the street being closed - he could care less whether it's closed or not; he does know the street is narrow, and as long as it doesn't inconvenience anyone, it appears to be a good deal. Reflecting the opinion of Council, Seaman moved, Cone seconded, to table closing of roads until a plan is shown with evidence that the closing is necessary. Motion passed unanimously. M $ J Foods will be notified when a decision is to be made. There was also discussion an the sale of the City's Fed. Jail lot to City Commerce. A first payment has been made with the balance due anytime now: Cone moved, Seaman seconded, not to sell City Commerce Lot 3, B1. 6, Original Townsite, until Council is satisfied they will perform as promised. Motion passed unanimously. There was also discussion on the Dawson property. Minutes of the meeting of 17 May were approved. Minutes of the meeting of 26 May were approved. B-1: Rev. Kelly Dickson addressed Council seeking an exception from the rule that land oust be platted and subdivided according to the ordinance mien sold from a larger parcel. Since the Code requires a public hearing, the meeting was opened for public comment. There were no comments from the audience, but the Planning Commission had already recom- mended they present a Plat and follow procedures required by law as the land would have to be surveyed and platted anyway. Rev. Dickson said they didn't have time to wait for this, they wanted to get started right away on the building; that they would give a Platt the City later. There was considerable discussion on road right-of-way for future road extension of streets in Redoubt Terrace S/D; Dickson said there would be no problem there, and the Plat could show this. They are asking the State for 3.699 acres in Sec. 36 across th from Larry's Club; their parsonage is on Birch Drive. The State says they willO�e land to them if the City will grant a waiver of S/D re- quirements. The City can grant an exception but it is not known what the Borough ma require, and they are assuming planning, zoning and subdivision pavers now. A plot plan of the building was shown and Harrison read the recommendations of the Code. Strandberg said they could get on the land to survey, etc. as soon as they filed; the Mayor wants to be sure the City doesn't have to buy road right-of-way later on. Cone Moved, Seaman seconded, to grant an exception to Ord. 11 to First Baptist Church of Kenai for a parcel of land for Church purposes in Sec. 360 T6140 R12W, S.M., with the understanding that a plat will be filed when granted by the State, and that Council Minutes 7 .Jtme0 07 Pago two any necessary future road rights -of -way will he dedicated to the City free of charge. null call vote: Affirmative • Bielefeld, Cone, Ilulion, Ntelbllum and Soamon; 110g,ative - Billy McCann. The City Manager reported: 1. Stan Thompson wants the City to clear the trees out of the middle of the. roads in his subdivision (Kaknu). The City stripped the trees there, meaning to hum them, and try to build a road, but was not able to finish before the weather and other pressing priorities stopped them. Thorn was much discussion on road construction policies, etc. the City Manager says the normal procedure and one that has been followed by the City in the past, is to form assessment districts; this can be done either by the property owners or by the City Council or Planning Commission, after proper hearings. Council agreed the City should take no action unless Thompson wants to follow the assessment district procedures. 2. Letter from G. W. bbrrit was received asking for lands on the Airport System; the land he wants had not been released to the City by F.A.A. If and whon it is, Mr. Mer- ritt is Welcome to make applicatim for the land as any other party could. 3. Bond Advisor Don Meyer has been here all day working toward publication of a brochure for the City's Bonding Projects. He hopes a sale of bonds can be scheduled for late .July or early August; he is concerned with the bond market due to unrest and wars in the Bast, etc.; ire has requested photographs of businesses, etc. for the brochure; Council suggested Larry beet might help with this as he is a professional photographer. 4. Requests Acceptance of BDA grant be added to the Agenda as item G-S. S. Gene Morin has offered to remove about 11,000 mats from the old run -way if the City will cut the end ones loose, and use its loader to load on trucks for hauling away to storage; Harrison suggests the City save its portion as they can be used in many places. Morin would take two out of every five mats. There's no big hurry to get them moved, except we need some this year for the boat -launching ramp, and Harrison thinks they should be out before something happens to them. Due to requirements of the Code it was thought a contract for services of this sort should be advertised publicly. (Code, Sec- tion 7-36). This will be done, with bid opening on 21 June at 2:00 p.m. Morin objected to this, as his bid is now public knowledge, therefore he withdraws his offer. Council reserves to right to reject all offers or to accept the proposal presenting the best interests of the City. 6. Council had ruled that the lease to Inlet Industries, Inc. should not be approved un- less they paid our Atty, fees for work on the rider to the lease that they insisted on, but Inlet Industries is objecting to this ruling; Harrison needs instruction on haw to proceed; after some discussion►, Cone moved, McCann seconded, the City will pay the Y. for work on the lease•addendurafor Inlet Industries. (Former culling was in min- utes of 19 Apr.167) 7, The Flood Plain Study will be scheduled for next Council meeting. S. Bid openins are scheduled for this month as follows: 19 Juno, 2:00 p.m., water 6 sewer materials 20 .June, 10:00 a.m., equipment sale, airport items 20 June, 2:00 p.m. Gas CIIAP bids 23 June, 11:00 a.m., RLmway Extension Bids 9. It has before necessary for the City to borrow money to meet its commitments on var. ious projects until money can be had from grants, bonds, etc. The following resoluticns were presented by the City Manager and were acted an thusly: McCann moved Hulien seconded, Res.M67-19s authorizing tho.Airport Land Fund to borrow against the 61AP grant in the amount of 140.815.56 to pay contractor and Engr. Motion passed unanimously. Seaman moved, Cone seconded, to adopt Res. 67-20, authorizing the General Fund to borrow $25,000 for current payables. Motion passed unanimously. Seaman moved, Cone seconded, to adopt Res. 67-21, authorizing the Airport M&O Fund to borrow $11,000 for payment to Engr. on run -way extension project. Passed unanimously. MCCollum moved, Cone seconded, to adopt Res. 67-220 authorizing the W&S fund to borrow $18,101 to pay en r. for AS work. Passed unanimously. 10. Leo Thompson is trying to close out the Terminal Bldg. Construction; Ito has done a conscientious job for the City; further developments will be reported as they happen. Council Minutes 7 Join 67 [rage throo 11. Harrison will moot with the Air Force and CAP to deal wi.th ro-location of CAP apron. but nods letter of. authorization. Bielefeld moved McCann secondeJ, to authorize tho City Nfanago r to negotiate for the City on C.A.P. business, Motion passed unanimously. 12. One appraisal of 11tolin 5/1) lands has been submitted by Liotzko; $th Ave. Inc,. is now getting an appraisal from flick Fisher; bids on this and Health Site are to be opened 10 July. There are 15.2 acres in this Plot. 13. Frank Wince introduced ,Jim Swing, resident engr. on CIIAP WhS project, told said they needed a chango order to continue the water line down Willow to the Torm. Bldg. to make a loop; the contractor is almost thru laying pipe and they need to know before lie moves off the job. This would be an additional 17-18,000 dollars. Bielefeld moved, McCallum seconded to authorize the propagation of plans and ex- tension of the contract for the installation of water line from Reaver Loopt to inter- section of terminal line under terms of the present contract, excepting increased cost allavablo, if any, on materials. Motion passed unanimously. The Mayor reported: Ile resigns as Boro representative on Assembly. After short discussion, Seaman moved, Cone socondod,to accept the resignation of Mayor Dye from Boro Assembly. Pass unanimously. Cone moved, Beaman moved to appoint John ilulion as Boro Assomhlyman from Konai. + Motion carried unanimously. Letters will be sent the Boro notifying them of the resignation and N29 of the appointment. Cone moved, Bielefeld. seconded, to pay the Mayor's expenses to .Juneau on 14 .Juno for State Bond Conference. Passed unanimously. Brief recess. F-1: Cone moved, McCann seconded, to elect Carl Seaman as Vice Mayor. Motion passed with Seaman dissenting. F-2: The City Mgr. presented Ord. 0115, Gas Franchise. Since the Cade requires a public hearing, the meeting was opened for same, but those present had boon thru it before at prior meetings, so there was no comment now. McCollum moved Seaman seconds to.prove Ord., 15 as Franchise, for first -�. reading. Motion carRod unanimously �Y,O .� A public hearing will be hold yyy((rr��(nnn�� two weeks and sec a final passage will be held on a month. F-3: Whittington of Anchor Trailer Court has requested permission to lease with option to purchase, Lots 31 4 No Sec, 6, TSN, R11W, S.M. tie owns Lot 32 and wants to expand his Court. McCann moved, McCollum seconded, to authorize the City Mgr, to propxro a lease for two years with option to purchase, and to advertise these lots for sale or lease. Motion passed unanimously. F-4: Don Mayor's Schedule for Bond Issues were in 3 Programs: 1. 20 yr. pay, Si, total on $10400,000, principal and int., $2,2470500 2. 25 w u rr rr a rr rr n rr $29484,500 3. 30 'r Of rr to of of it to to $2,7310000 Mr. Mayor recommends the 30 yr. plan as it's easier to sell such an issue, with the callable clause the same as for electric bands. Camcil agreed the shortest call factor that would not be injurious to the City is desirable. Hulien moved, Bielefeld seconded, to adopt the proposed schedule of Don Mayor's for 30 years with a 10 yr. call. Motion passed unanimously. G-1: Harrison presented Ord. 1160, establishing traffic regulations on tho Airport, and emnding Ord. NS, creating an emergency. Council Minutos 7 June 67 ilage four Seaman moved, Cone seconded, to adopt Ord. 0116, Establishing Traffic Ro6plations an KenaiAippor d ci�,slar an emergency. Motion passed unanimouslyJa A#a. G-2: Cone me McCollum Sec: d© ndo H e ' , on d, to rse the Homer Chamber of Commerce s stand on Bradley Lake Nyd000lectric Power Project; Motion passed unanimously. G-3: Harrison read his letter to Council presenting the Budget for 1967-68. This will be reviewed at a study session Monday, 12 June at 8:00 p.m. G-4: McElligott Enterprises has requested a straet vacation of Outside Way between Cook and Riverview as they own lots on each side of same. They would dedicate an easement on the Bast border of their lot 4 B1. 18, Q.T. for road. Council says if they will give 40' they will hold public hearfng on this street vacation. G-Ss i'he Bconomis Development Administration's Grant Offer of $S02,000 has been received. This is for extension of the City's water $ sewer system. Cone moved Seeman seconded to authorize the Mayor to sign the grant offer. Motion passed unanimously. Letters of thanks will be directed to the Congressional Delegates. G-6: Bielefeld moved, Cane seconded to approve the lease to Die -log Co. on Lot S, B1. S, Small Aircraft Apron. Motion carried unanimously. McCollum, Bielefeld seconded, to approve the lease to Galliett for space in the terminal building. Motion passed unanimously. Harrison and the Bore, Assembly will try to get an answer an the Planning 6 Zoning con- flicts. The Mayor asked that 14 June, Nationally proclaimed as Flag Day be observed in Kenai; he expressed concern that young people are losing respect and pride in the virtues of love of country, truth and "old fashined" clean living. He would like the Chamber of Cm merce, the Auxiliary and School to join in the Observance. The City will work on the road to the Cemetery. Bartlett is trying to get this land for the City. They are also keeping an ear on the sale of ACS and will attend the hearings. (Bartlott and Pollock.) There was heated discussion an the adverse publicity given to Kenai in the Hertz ad in Air Travel magazine. Harrison has already protested to the Anchorage office; Cone moved Bielefeld seconded to wirte.a letter strongly protesting such advertising. Motion passed unanimously. Seaman announced his loan has been approved and he will start building his 12 unit apt. house right away. Meeting adjourned, 11:2S p.m. Respectfully submitted, Prances Tom kilseJin City Clerk �a� � _� .� __--ter -- T _ r -- _ _ _ � � � .r -�- - _ _ �.r_ - - � -���•, P tlw_z V/ �e 400 w 0 _ -ssaair�wa ................., ... » „ - A/. Ljv of eols4 G , d ems- A*d2A ae-6- k � r DG 12i ' � 1 ' VV i I ��