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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 20, 19679 8:00 PM
A. ROLL CALL.
JB, PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD.
tP4. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Evanson on water, sewer and paving on
Alaska Avenue.
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C. MINUTES:
.il4egular Meeting September 6, 1967
,pecial Meeting September 59 1967
D. CORRESPONDENCE.
E. REPORTS:
Ploy City Manager.
2. City Attorney. r/
Mayor, City Clerk and City Commissions.
Borough Assemblyman,
Fe FINISHED BUSINESS:
Y? Discuss Rate Structure with representative of KUSCO.
we. Receive Ordinance # authorizing the sale of Electric
Honda.
01. Receive appeal of Dieter Meyer from decision of the Planning
and Zoning Commission.
r'fF. Receive appeal of owners (Hays and Keith) from decision of
the Planning and Zoning Commission.
� Discuss the Codes for the Installation of Natural Gas.
.• �Discuss installation of rest room by FAA in the Terminal B16--
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Go NEW BUSINESS:
�'1• Receive Ordinance # prohibiting the erection of
Quonset Huts and Li a Bu dings in the City of Kenai, and
declaring an emergenggy
✓4. Receivs Ordinance # / � regulating the persons making
excavations in the
L�I�yreeta.
Discuss assignment of Lease on Tract D-3 (Aleyeska Sub.).
Receive Resolution # 67-authorizing exchango of lands
with Bill Wells.
Discuss negotiations for change in Galliett's Contract.
060 Authorize change of name on PNA Terminal Lease to Western
-� Air Lines.
�• Discuss Driveway at Standard Bulk Plant.
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H. PERSONS PRESENT
-NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD.
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KENAI CITY COUNCIL *i;rlNG 20 Sli11'11INBI-Al, 1907
Roll call: Members present - Bob Bielefeld, Chester Cone, John Julien, Billy McCann,
Florine McCollum and Carl Seaman; members absent - Mayor James G. Dye.
Also present: City Mgr. J. IV. Harrison, Di.-pt. of Public Works Director James
Moore, Engineers Ilarold Galliett and Drank Wince, and Asst. to flan. Comm. Dick Carignan.
B-1: Harrison explained the Evenson's did not want the street paved in front of their
lot (por. of L. 5, B1. 14, Original Townsite) as this would mean tearing; up the pave-
ment if and when Water and Sower is installed to the lot. Harrison suggests the City
pave to and including the intersection of Overland and Alaska Ave. with stub -outs for
W&S going West.
McCollum moved, McCann seconded, to stop the paving at the end of Overland and
put in stub -outs for W&S west on Alaska Ave. Motion carried unanimously.
Minutes of the regular meeting of 6 September were approved.
Minutes of the special meeting of 5 September were approved.
E-1: The City Manager reported:
1. Receipt of a letter re merchant patrol to be on Agenda next meeting.
2. The 1500 KVA transformers were purchased from the City of Anchorage; a Kenai CIty
crew will repair them in the Anchorage yard, with their tools and under their supervision
next week; one will be at the ball field and one in Walkerviile; KCL has three full
time men that will be working 'tit freeze-up - even so, they can't keep up with the
service orders.
3. Letter from Tyson wanting W&S on lots 2 8 3, B1. 5 East Addn.; Cmmcil says do it
if we can; check with the Engineer; Galliett says this is very close to the bluff and
it's still eroding there.
(Bielefeld came in during this discussions.)
4. Letter from T. A, McKeever of M 8 S Development Co. was received asking for an
assessment district be formed for installing curb, gutter and paving on Lawton Dr. for
180' East of the intersection of the center line of. Lawton Dr. and Rogers Road and
1150' west of the intersection and on Rogers Road from Kenai Spur south to the inter-
section of Rogers Road and Lawton Dr., and a 5' sidewalk on Lawton Drive. They also
want to acquire and additional 160' of frontage on Lawton Dr. from the City; plus
2.305 acres lying east of their s/d; they would exchange land lying contigious to Law-
ton Dr. south of the new pump station being built in the present sewer project; if
the Ctty doesn't want to trade land, they are willing to purchase; Harrison suggests
this land could be more valuable than the money it might bring, but if Council wants
to sell, M& S should have it appraised and present their proposition to Council.
Since this is an involved proposition, McCann moved, Bielefeld seconded, to put
this on the table until next meeting. Roll call vote: affirmative - Bielefeld, ltulien,
McCann, McCollum; negative - Chester Cone.
Planning Commission will be asked to make a recommendation to Council when this
is considered.
S, Copy of letter from Fairbanks -Mono to CI1L was received stating the 2010 KW generator
will be available 1 Dec. providing the money is forthcoming.
6. The American LaFrance Fire Truck waa shipped the 13 and was to arrive in Seattle the
20th; then by Sea -Land to Anchorage. The Fire Chief will drive it from Anch. to Kenai.
7. The lift station for CIIAP is to be shipped in the morning; it's coming overland
on one truck; Snider is paying the extra cost; this was ordered Mar 3; City reed.
shipping notices for 8-11 and 9-15; Harrison hopes this company will be black balled
on any further contracts using EDA money; this has cost the contractor unnecessary
charges and the City has lost three proposed buildings for this season besides causing
the people already in CIIAP to arrange temporary sewage etc.
8. Pay estimate N1 was reed. on W&S in the amount of 1145,487.89 and will be paid
out of bond monies next week; Clerk will deliver bonds to Marshall & Moyer next Mon;
this is a large amount because it includes materials that are on the job site.
9. Due to increase in population the City's refund on liquor licenses will increase
from $500 to $10000 each.
Council Minutes 20 Sept 67 page two
City Mgr's. report Cont'd.
10. Three proposals were received on the snow blade; the City will accept the low
bid of $1,268 from Carrington Co. It will be delivered in 4 to 6 weeks.
11. The Alaska Mwiieipal League has retluested noninations for Legge Pros. , Vice Pres. ,
and two trustees (two yr. terms). Harrison suggests the City submit a name for a trustee
Hulien moved, Bielefeld seconded, to nominate Billy :McCann as candidate for
Trusttee of the AML, for the election at the convention the latter part of Oct. Motion
carried wianimously.
12. Memo from Atty. Fisher points out there are three carriers licensed for limousine
service in this area and none of them are operating; the one carrier that is operating
did not have his name on the list of the Alaska Transportation; Fisher suggests the
City request the three permits be cancelled and the active carrier's name (Showalter)
be placed on the list.
13. Fisher also submitted a memo regarding land -planning on the Airport; this will be
submitted to Planning Commission and checked over by Harrison.
B-3: Carignan submitted three plats of subdivisions for approval:
1. Bielefeld moved, Hulien seconded, to adopt Res. #67-S6 adopting the Long S/D on L.
38, Sec. 31, T6N9 R111V, S.M. Motion carried unanimously.
2. McCollum moved Bielefeld seconded, to adopt Res. #67-57 approving the White Birch
S/D, lot 119, Sec. 31, T6N9 R.11W9 S.M. Motion carried unanimously.
3. Bielefeld moved, McCann seconded, to adopt Res. #67-58, approving the Keith-S/D as
recommended by the Planning Commission; i.e. to allow the six lots, but sell only four
of them. There was considerable discussion involving wells, septic tanks, square foot-
age of lots, etc. Motion was passed unanimously by roll call vote.
The City is to draft an ordinance changing its 20,000 sq. ft. requirement to
conform to the Boro requirement of 12,000 sf for lots in rural residential zones.
B-4: Billy McCann reported the next Boro meeting is 26 Sept at 7:30 in Soldotna and
there will be discussion on how to sell the bond propositions to the voters. Council
decided to back the school bond all the way and not to take a stand on the other propo-
sitions.
F-1: Mr. Thomas of KUSCO addressed Council on commercial gas rates and distributed
rates for Schedules I and II, General Services and Large Gen. Services, respectively.
5-sm was discussion on the term "interruptible gas service*; Thomas says KUSCO is
offering a firm rate that matches the interruptible rate of Anchorage Natural Gas; it
is the equivalent of $.112 per gal of oil; a business applies for a rate and stays with
it, but could arrange for a change; Thomas rates can decrease within five years; gas
service will start next Tuesday.
McCann moved, Hulien seconded, to adopt Schedule II of KUSCO. Roll call passed
the motion unanimously.
With consent of Council, the order of business was changed to consider Iten F-5 next:
Thomas recommended the City adopt 3 codes: 1 and 2 are for installation of pipes, bum
ers, etc. Anchorage Gas uses these; they develop safety standards and require a test
and license for installations; mehcanical work in a manns own home can be done by
the owner, but must pass the inspection as required by the Codes; gas already installed
now shogld be inspected by KUSCO - to make this legal Harrison appointed Thomas asst.
building inspector for the City until Codes are adopted. Council concurred.
The third Code covers design and engineering of installing gas mains and trans-
mission lines.; Thomas will send 10 copies of each Code to Council for study. The
City will draft and ordinance adopting these Codes for the next meeting's agenda.
F-2: The City Manager presented Ord. #1240 authorizing the issuance and sale of
$3000000 KCL bonds, and declaring and emergency.
Cone moved, McCann seconded, to create an emergency regarding Ord. #124. Roll
call vote passed the motion unanimously.
Council Minutes 20 Sept -ember, 1907 Page three
The City Clerk asked Council to consider amending the Ordinance thusly: the
name of the Bond Redemption fund be changed to "Kenai City Light 1967 Revenue Bond
Redemption Fund" and the due date for payment into this fund be changed to 25th of
the month. These changes were approved by the City's auditor and will still comply
with requirements for meeting our obligations.
Vice Mayor Seaman asked for comments from the public, but there were none.
McCollum moved, Bielefeld seconded, to adopt Ord. #124, KCL Bond issuance and
Sale, $300,000 as amended. Roll call vote passed the motion unanimously.
F-3: Carignan explained Deiter Meyer's request for re -zoning; Mr. Meyer thought he
was entitled to consideration as Council had granted a variance to Mr. Hartley for a
similar change across the Spur Road from Mayer's property. Council wants to avoid
strip zoning, but is not averse to a Commercial area being formed out there if Plan-
ning Commission and the Comprehensive Plan show this to be in the best interests of
the City.
Bielefeld moved, McCann seconded, to deny the request for rezoning and back up
the Planning Commission decision. Roll call vote passed the motion with Cone dissenting.
Ihe Planning Commission will be asked to study the possibility of makeing a
Commercial area out there.
F-6: Harrison explained FAA needed a rest room on the 2nd floor of the Terminal Bldg.
and has offered to install it at their own cost.
t McCann moved, Bielefeld seconded, to approve FAA's plan to put in a rest roan.
Motion carried unanimously.
Hulien said a doctor wanted to rent City Commerce's old clinic building; Harrison will
talk with City Commerce people to assist in this transaction.
Harrison also said another dr. wants to put up an office -trailer by Royal Redoubt.
G-1: Tabled until next meeting.
G-2: Harrison said the City is having trouble with lines being cut by indiscriminate
digging and excavating and presented an ordinance regulating such activity.
Hulien moved Cone seconded, to declare an emergency for adopting Ord. #125.
Motion carried unanimously, by roll call vote.
McCollum movdd, Cone seconded, to adopt Ord. #125 Regulating Excavations on
City Streets, etc. Motion passed unaimously by roil call vote.
G-3: Dal Alsop is unanlie to complete his bui.ldine development on land leased by the
Spur -Beaver Loop junction and requests an assignment to Calvin Martin and wife; Mar-
tin has filed an affidavit they have not paid in excess of the lease monies Alsop paid.
Hulien moved, McCollum seconded to approve the assignment of lease from Alsop
to Martin. Motion carried unanimously.
Martin intends so start building right away.
G-4: Bielefeld moved, Cone secmded, to adopt Res. W-55, authorizing the transfer
of land from the City to Kill Wells. Motion carried unanimously
G-6: McCollum moved, Hulien seconded, to authorize the change of names on PNA lease to
Western Airlines. Motion carried unanimously.
G-7: Harrison explained the problems with driveway to Standard Bulk plant from the re-
aligned Beaver Loop Road; Standard offers to pay 1/3 of the cost.
Hulien moved, Cone seconded, to authorize the Ci-y Manager to proceed with the
driveway for Standard nil Bulk plant. Motion passed unanimously.
G-5: The City Manager explained Galliett had done rm immense amount of work in excess
Of his contract, hence Galliett was asking for an amendment to same.
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Council Minutes 26 x:ptember, 1967 page four
Hulien moved, McGurn seconded, to amend Galliett's contract as roquected in
his letter, contingent on EDA approval. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
Roy Hayes addressed Council stating he had tried to comply with the City and Horo re-
quirements regarding subdivisions and building permits, etc.
Leo Cberts suggested Council might want to back a City Manager form of government as
only the assembly votes on this, whereas everono in the Horo votes on a Chairman.
C,aurcil said this is worth studying.
There was considerable discussion on ways and means to get the parking lot at the
Terminal Building paved and expanded. Council told Wince, Jaynes and Harrison to go
ahead and do the best they can.
Mrs. Knackstedt was informed, in answer to her question, there has been no more infor-
mation an the traffic study.
Wince says there is gas service to the Terminal Building and two others in CIIAP; other
buildings are going to want gas service, but there's no price in the contract for
pfoviding gas service.
Harrison asked for a short executive session.
Meeting adjourned 11: 30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted
Frances Torkilsen
City Clerk
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