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Home My WebLink About1967-08-16 Council MinutesI .iV.4. r ax AC6110A k fah i PEUULAR ►►LETIHF OF THL p kEI-AI CITY COUHCiL J�T'�"''' tt:QQ P.i.. Auqust 1(, 1,Y ,A,�lR•,G.-jZ�• LA A, AnLL CALL. , p►.1, Public Hearing on Varienee on 11artley's lot f um f:��f.j�a��• u T �Coc:�merciat . r 17 o�rs Abe �19[;ac :p{r,,, .N +K. wk►. �•B. PERSOTtS P�ESEi1THEgUlfr� TO BE tcER0: i. ;!r. Robert llorene, ropresenting the Chamber of Co:,lj,,!••—P Traffic Regulations. Z. C. HJAUTES: Regular Meeting of August x, 1967 Special•Mcoting August 5, 1967 Spec i a T fleeting august 9. 1967 Special MLeting August 10, 1e67 p. CORRESPnODEMCE: Z. REPORTS: City i.anager. City Attorney. 0t�ity Calumi1si !. Mayor, City Clerk and - C- .i. l)nrough Assemblyman. F. U14111ISHEO DUSIHESS: 1. Second Reading or Ordinance 0119, amending the City ' Electric Code. 2. Ratify liksolutioni67.47 authorizing assignment o' I r,leyeska „� Air. govilshm'. n ,/01 m" �10*4 �vr isa�Vl� Cs�f�t*. V . . .04 1 �. NEV BUSINESS: 1. ftecolve Resolution 67.49 correcting the dt:dication 01 armory Sita in the Park Pcsorve. signing �2. Ruceivu R►:solution I'll -50 autMori zaiu�a�hGasurvicaf contract for the furnishing of t+ildt.00d Air Force Station. 3. pecwive ordinance 0yKifianof"adopting thc' Ca4e of the CityKenai, as revista 110. 1. 4. tocpay fors-luctriction 67aterialshforrinq the Redoubt Terrace►►t, S. H. PERS03S PRESEssT HOT SCHEC-11LED TO ICE HEARD. 1. MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL F "TING, KENI, ALASKA 16 AUGUST, 1967 ROLL CALL: Members present: Chester Cone, Florine McCollum, Carl Seaman, John Hulien, Billy McCann, and Bob Bielefeld. Mayor Dye came in later. Also Present: City Manager James W. Harrison and members of Planning and Zoning Commission. A-1: After much discussion and against recommendations by the City Manager, but, recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission, a five acre tract described as Sec. 35, T6N, R11W, S.M., owned by Mr. Hartley, was granted a three year variance to operate a business on this property. Motion made by Cone to grant variance; seconded by Seaman; Motion passed by roll call vote; Bielefeld voting against motion. B-1 Bob Norene, representing the Kenai Chamber of Commerce, ask that something be done to control the traffic at the intersection of Spurr Highway and Willow Street. The traffic pproblems of the city were discussed and motion made by Hulien and seconded by McCollum to have the Chamber of Commerce send a letter to the state requesting that they send a representative to Kenai to meet with the Chamber and discuss the possibilities of a traffic control device. Motion passed unanimously. Council directed that the City Manager inquire of the Post Office Department, as to when the paving of the Post Office Parking Lot is to be done. The policing of the City of Kenai was discussed and suggestions to improve the situation were heard. Seaman suggested a night patrol; Harrison explained that there were no funds available for this at this time. Bob Norene suggested that the city hire it's own police department in order to have some control over the liquor problems among.juveniles and adults as this is one of the clty's biggest problems. Harrison estimated this would cost the city approximatoly $60,000. per year compared to the $17,050. now being paid for the contract with the state for policing of the city. Mayor Dye ask the opinion of council of a curfew. Harrison didn't think this would solve the problem, as he had seen it tried in other cities. No action was taken at this time, but the curfew will be discussed with Chamber of Commerce and poll taken on this matter. Minutes of Regular Meeting August 2, 1967 were approved Minutes of Special Melting August 5, 1967 were approved Minutes of Special Meeting August 9, 1967 were approved Minutes of Special Meeting August 10, 1967 were approved The City Manager Reported• 1. The Electric Short Course that was to be held in Fairbanks on the 24th and 25th. of this month, has been postponed due to the flood, but will be re- scheduled In the spring. Matanuska Valley Electric Association will work out - the details for this and it will probably be held in Palmer. 2. The Plot map on Track D-1 was received. Fischer is appraising the land at this time. 3. The City Manager requested meeting For the purpose of discussing the demand requested by Wlldwood AFS for electricity, the equipment needed by the city in order to do the construction necessary in the city and also tideland study. i I This meeting' will be 'held Wednesday August' 23sd. ' 8:00 P.M. 4•., Letter from. American LaFrance requesting -a change 1n shipping date of the fire truck was presented. Motion to accept this shipping date was made by McCann; seconded by Hulien. Motion passed by roll call vote; Seaman voting against accepting this delay. Kenai City Council Minut Pagi 16, August, 1967 5. Request of Don Meyer for feasibility study of HEA. City Manager directed to write letter to Robert Retherford for an estimate of cost for consultant on this project. Don Meyer will share expense of this study. 6. Reported on the Rules and Regulations of Kenai Utility Service Corp. Copies of these will be secured and sent to Council for study. City Manager is now conducting weekly meetings, held each Monday morning for the coordination of utility work within the city. 7. A State Police service officer will be on duty as of Monday to serve civil papers in Kenai. 8. Order to proceed has been given on the water and sewer project and bonds have been issued. Motion made by McCann; seconded by Cone to send letter to REA requesting the finalizing of HEA purchase and to send copy of minutes to Bartlett. Motion Carried Unanimously. 9. Discussed the purchase of generators from the City of Anchorage at the price of $5,000. each. These cost $28,000. each when new. Council directed that these ggenerators be inspected before any decision is made on the purchase. 10 .Boro,Assemb1yman, McCann will get copies of the proposed Industrial Incentive Ordinance for the Council. Tax incentive veing controlled by the state was discussed and no action taken on this at this time. McCann will attend the public hearing on the 29th. of this month, but will speak for himself as the city has no recommendations on this matter. Motion by Seaman; seconded by Cone. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. 11. Planing and Zoning Commission recommended that the Ordinance on Trailer Parks be amended to meet the FHA requirements. Motion to adopt Boro Ord. by Bielefeld; seconded by Seaman. Motion carried unanimously. 12. Motion by Bielefeld; Seconded by Cone; to rezone from Rural Residential to Suburban Residential, on recommendation by Planning And Zoning Commlccion, the 80 acre Evento Homestead on Forest Drive. This is described as the West 1/2 of the N.E. Quarter 6f Sec. 31. 13. Motion to accept plat of Trailer Court to be located behind Larry's Club as it exceeds the Boro specifications and recommended by the Planning & Zoning Commission. Motion by:Cone; seconded by Hulien. Motion carried unanimously. 14.Mayor Dyye advised there would be a tour of Par and Recreation facilities on August 28th. and that someone should represent the city. Harrison will attend this function. i F-1: Ordinance 119 was tabled. F-2: Resolution No. 67-47 authorizing assignment of Lot 9, Aleyeska Subdivision was presented by Harrison. Motion by McCollum to adopt this resolution; seconded by Cone. Motion passed unanimously. F-3:"Motlon by Seaman; seconded by Cone, to accept the Wells lot in exchange for Air Navigation Easement. Motion passed unanimously. F-4 Received Ord. No. 120 for first reading; transferring land for Health Center. Motion to adopt Ord. 120 as amended,%to add that at any time the land is not being used for a Health Center or for Health purposes that it will tevert back to the City. Motion seconded by McCollum. Motion carried unanimously. The deed• to-'the''JiWwill not be given to the state until the city has a deed from the Federal Government in hand. ..• City Council Minutes P e 3 16 August, 1967 G-1: Motion by Seaman; seconded by Cone, to Pass Resolution No. 67-49 correcting dedication of land in park reserve and put in writing that they will pay the assessments on this land. Motion carried unanimously. G-2: Motion by Seaman; seconded by Cone to pass Resolution No. 67-50, autho- rizing the City Manager to sign documents related to Wildwood Gas Contract. Motion carried unanimously. G-3: Motion by Nulien: seconded by Bielefeld, to adopt Ord. 121, Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Kenai by Change No. 1. as read on first reading. Motion carried unanimously. 6-4: Motion by Bielefeld: seconded by McCann to pass Resolution No. 67-51, authorizing the borrowing of $20,204. to pay for electrical materials in Redoubt Terrace Subdivision. After lenthy discussion of landing fees charged at the Kenai Municiple -Airport, Motion was made by McCann and seconded by Seaman to make a study of these fees. Motion 4arried unanimously. Meeting Adjourned 11:30 P.M. Respectfully submitted, 7 ?�UUAA_-' Mickie Norene, Deputy City Clerk A n &4�d 1 pamv 0 ,xccat" A fit fr Cam 44.Q, LL Cool, or- OAO OW S ae'uO 1.r 3s, >6�;�Pirw -APOO&W� A& ......ou. ....... .. ....,. ,... .... _. _... . �e 1A C.tkl, .y A V, ............�................. ............... ......,............................. � .......... • 4042� J( �o wo -.4f 'ld -�" "agootosa Iq Fr 7 e .. ....... . 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