HomeMy WebLinkAbout1967-11-15 Council MinutesW
KENAI CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING NOV. 15, 1967, 8:00 P.M.
-**A. ROLL CALL:
-*B. PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD:
3 Mr.,Charles Matlock, State Highwa Department.
C. MINUTES:
Regular Meeting Nov. 1, 1967.
D. CORRESPONDENCE:
E. REPORTS:
. . City Manager
o2'. City Attorney
3. Mayor, City Clerk and City Commissions
4. Borough Assemblymen
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Second Reading of Ordinance No.127, Certifying liquor
License Locations.
r2. Hold hearing regarding issuance of a Permit to Ace
Cab for a Second Cab.
of. Discuss Contract with Alaska State Housing Authority
for Street Planning.
<. Receive Ordinance No. 128, Re -Zoning Change No. 10,
.Re -Zoning a portion of Alstrom Subdivision from
e�B ` Residential to Commercial.
5. Receive Ordinance for Merchant Patrol.
-16. Authorize Lease of a Portion of the Airport Land to
James G. Dye.
✓i. Discuss Lease Purchase of Radios for City.
G. I�EWrP1F4 BUSINESS.- '1
3.
H. PERSONS P&EN SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD:
z.
3.
.
ONAI CITY C:MCI'-AINLrFF(; 1-- \ 15 NOW.' OU'R, 1967
Vice. Mayor Seaman called the meeting to order; Mayor Dye came in a few moments
later having brought Mr. Matlock .from the Ai wort .
Roll call: Members present - Robert Bielefeld, Chester Cone, John 11ulien,
Billy McCann, Carl Seaman and Mayor James G. Dye; %mbers absent - Florine McCollum.
Alsn present: City Mgr. James W. iarrison, Punl is Works Dir. .Tames 'Moore,
Airport Engineer Frank Wince, Water $ Sewer Engineer Harold Galliett, Attorney
James L. Fisher and Planning Crnmnission members Alex Shadura and 11ob 11olle+ran.
B-1: Mr. Bob Ross, Borough Assemblyman, appealed to the City Council to get behind
the Bnroi+Jh's Bond Program for $6,000,000 for school construction; they will need
15 or 20 million in the next few years; the architects have been authorized to go
ahead with planning; if the bond issue is turned down, we will have to ray cash
or have 25 to 30 portable classrooms - which will be okay for S years; the 7 mill
increase fives 500 to 800 thousmid cash; cash will be needed for future building;
2 1/2 mills of the 7 mill levy is for school construction; 3 mills can be used
for school construction in'68 and'69;
Dye moved, Cane seconded, to urge the City tn r,fficially endorse the rrectent
Borough bond issue as presonted hy, the Assembly and to urge the people to £avornbly
consider it. Motion passed imanimously.
Mayor We now a-,-vmtnd the chair. There was some discussion on tho locations for
the new schools; they will be placed where they can fill the greatest need; if
schools are needed in an area for only temporary purposes, this will be considered.
Harrison asked 3 agenda changes; to Delete Item F-S; add Items G-1 and G-2.
B-2:
Mr. Charles Matlock, District Engr. for the State Highway Department addressed
Council: The Urban Project is still in the draft stage; it is scheduled to start
in 1970; contract maybe let in the Fall of 169; the problem is financing; there
are some problems with rights -of -way; Matlock does not object to the City's trying
to get the program accelerated, but they could not possibly do it before the Spring
of 1969; the Project will encompass the highway from the City end of Beaver Loop
and Kenai Spur Junction and the first ravine; the original request and plan was
from the High school to Wildwood; if there is sufficient reason for changing the
present plan, they will make the change; Hollier said the latest traffic count
(last week) showed 700 cars an hour by Wildwood; the traffic problem at Main and
Spur Hwy. will have to be handled prior to the Urban Project construction; they
hope to decide on what to do there this winter; Harrison will present the City's
grade and elevation as given to Etolin S/D for construction of the Shopping Center;
His office will furnish the City a copy of the report on the Urban Project.
The Bridge is schedule for engineering to start in 1970 and construction in
1972; hereagain, the problem is financing; up -grading Beaver Loop will also be
accomplished at this time; they are still trying to get Beaver Loop classified as
a secondary road on the Primary system, thus making it eligible for PAP money;
Mayor Dye thanked the Department for the change in Beaver Loop Road - it is a big
help for developing the City's Dock area.
Harrison asked for assistance in locating a new garbage dump; Matlock will
look into this.
There was some discussion on drainage; The Council thanked Matlock for com-
ing - it is helpful to talk together now and then.
Speakers from the floor were: Leo Oberts, Ruby Coyle, Ed Hollier and Harold
Galliett.
8-3: Larry Wilshusen asked if Council could do anything about the very deep ditches
on 3rd Ave. east of Birch which will be used for drainage. Harrison, the Mayor and
Galliett had thought the best and only thing that could be done would be to bury
18" culvert pipe along 3rd; they would also fix up the driveways; after some
discussion,
Code moved, Hulien seconded, to authorize a change order to install not more
then 360' of culvert from Birch, Fast to the gulley and cover it -- and to clean
Kenai Council 15 ._ • 67 nrtt*,c two
out the mud and put s m►d and gravel on the driveways. Niotion carried unanimously.
Truel Knutson .asked if anything could be clone about the drainage to his lot
84, Sec. 31; Council and the Engineer studied the countour maps of the area which
plainly show the natural drainage to qo the way the street was de,:igtwd to drain;
Council was sympathetic to Knutdnn's problem, but could not change the drainage
angles nay. As always, the Council will do the best posibble for all the people.
Minutes of the last meeting were approved.
The City Manager reported:
1. The C.A.P. Building has the footings completed; plans for the bldg. were deliv-
ered to Preston Locher instead of Lacher Construction, hence the delay in bldg. con-
struction; the bldg. is ordered and on the way, with the exception of the hangar
door- the rough -in plumbing must be underground and Lacher has offered to do this
for J275.00.
McCann moved, Hulien seconded, to authorize and change order in the amount
of. $275.00 for contractor to rough in the plumbing in the C.A.P. Bldg. Motion car-
ried ►nanimnimly.
Council deferred action on the door until Harrison can get more facts.
2. Representatives of the Federal Aviation Agency will meet wi.tn OvInci.t and the
public in a study session on 30 November.
3. The Anchorage Chamber of Commerce has invited the Kenai Chamber to present the
"Konai Story" at its meeting, on 27 November; Harrison will comply.
4. The Public Service commission has requested facts on sale of Alaska Communica-
tion System; with consent of Council, Harrison will answer tnis request.
5. The fashion show held by the Lady Lionesses has resulted in a gift of light
fixtures to the Ft. Kenay bldg. with about $100 left over; this will be used per-
haps to fix the ceiling. Council was appreciative of this effort of the ladies'.
6. The City has received formal release from the Federal Government on the nation
al emergency recapture clause on leases for airport lands; this was a big draw -back
for financing for the new Shopping Center; Harrison will thank Don Wilcox for spark-
ing this action with F.A.A.
7. Letter from Joe Keenan of. the Div. of Lands says they will be glad to meet with
Countil; Harrison hopes to got them with us on a meeting with ASHA; meanwhile
AS1IA is working with them at the Anchorage offices; mental health lands can be used
for residential or schools.
8. Letter from the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board says the licenses for Bottywynn
Benson and Virginia Wilson will be renewed for 1968; they have both complied with
the requests and require ments of the Board; Wilson is to let bids on new construc-
tion of Inlet Bar on 1 Dec.167.
9. Harrison is working with the Boro on new school locations; those will be 500
pupil schools; incidentally, the last Boro meeting was the best he has ever attended,
they are a good group and seem to be working for the best interest of all.
10. Due to many breakdowns in the loader and equipment being used to construct the
access road to the Standard Oil Bulk Plant, the City has had to contract with Bullock
to haul the gravel; said gravel is a gift from the State.
Atty. Fisher reported:
1. Will ask for an executive session with Council at a later date to discuss the
case with PSC and KUSCO.
2. A memo is being prepared on his opinion on quorum requirements for Council meet-
ings.
3. As HDA Chairman he gave data on projects to the Division of Mines; the discussion
on water course was most helpful.
Harrison said he presented the status of the
of 13 needed, we have all but three; two of
one is a Court case; Fisher is trying to get
when it is held in Kenai - this will be more
air navigation easements to F.A.A. Out
these will he forthcoming; the third
this set up before the Superior Court
economical for the City.
Kenai Cotaicil Minu.es (ti Nov 67 Page thtrc
In line with thi,;, llarriGon said P(-itinsula Builders 8tgiply has curt off the
City's credit and that of any of its employees.
In the ahsence of Clirignan, Planning Commission Secretary, Harrison presented the
Final Plat of Inlet View SJp.
Seaman moved, Hul.ien seconded, to adopt Res. H67-u4, approving the Final Plat
of Inlet View S/D. Motion carried unanimously.
lie-z3ning of lots in Beaver Creek S/D, belonging; to the State, will he studied
by the PlanninG Commission, and Presented for public hearing.
F-1: The meeting was oponed for public hearing on second reading of Ord. #127,
Certifying Liquor license Locations. Mr. Denson suggested the term "Tide Inn Bar"
should be deleted from Sec. 4(b) a3 this is a trade name and would not apply to
"Kenai .tools" place of business. Council concurred, and those words were stnick.
'there being no further comment, the public hearing was closed.
Cone moved, Seaman seconded, to adopt Ordinance No. 127 for second and final
reading. Roll call vote: Affirmative - Bielefeld, Cone, Ilulien, Seaman; Negative -
none; Abstained with consent of Council - McCann.
F-2; Four letters were introduced approving; a second cab for Ace Cah Co. and Har-
rison reported one oral approval received at tho office. Two sneakers were heard
during the public hearing: Ward Showalter, Clarence Ladd; one for - one gainst.
Harrison said he had not had mane complaint, ever, on operation of either Cab ro. If
there is any written complaint, or proof of violation of the ordinance, the City
would immediately revoke the license of the offender.
Seaman moved, Bielefeld seconded, to allow Ace Cah to have the xecond taxi.
Roll call vote: Affirmative - Rielofeld, Cone, llulien, Seaman; Negative - McCann.
F-3: better from ASIA says topography maps could be completed at a cost of $7,000.
the Atty. suggested an added clause which would include airport traffic and street
planning on airport property, since this is an important part of the business com-
plex. Council agreed to forget the added aerial mapping.
Bielefeld moved, Seaman seconded, to sign the AS11A agreement, not to exceed
$49000 and to include the recommendation of the Attorney. Motion passed unanimously.
F-4: Ord. H128 was presented; since a public hearing had been held on this, there
was only brief discussion.
Bielefeld moved, Hulien seconded, to approve Ord. #128 for f' reading,
Re -zoning; Change No. 10, Changing Lots 2 thru 8, B1. 16, and Lot 1# . 14, AhisProm
S/D from RS to CC (Suburban Residential to General Commercial). Motion carried unan.
The Borough is considering an ordinance which would concur with actions taken
by the Kenai City Council on Zoning and Planning; Harrison is awaiting an opinion
from the Atty. on this matter. As a Chartered, First -Class City, Kenai is not exceed-
ing its powers.
-- F-6: Harrison said he had forgotten to ask FAA for a release for this property, but
` suggested Council could approve or disapprove, subject to FAA's decision. Bielefeld
_-... questioned the leaseing of this ground as it has never been advertised and made avail-
able for the public. Harrison said he would not recommend advertising as this is not
available for general purposes, but only for limited use consistent with airport
purposes; he also doubted if FAA would approve a lease for general purposes.
Seaman moved, Cone seconded, to approve the lease of a portion of Airport land
to James G. Dye, subject to approval of F.A.A. Motion carried unanimously.
1
F-7: Lease of radio equipment was discussed by Council and Carl Roberts. Robert's
bid on lease -purchase was for $6,328.01 @ 8% interest; down payment is $628.01, the
rest paid over a two yr. peiod with monthly payments. General Electric's bid was
for $6,723.00; Harrison prefers to deal with a local business and announced Robert's
Kenai Council Minut=- 15 Nov 67 Page fear
business, now known as Electro Services would soon be affiliated with Bagoy from
Anchorage; the City has had good relations with both companies, and their proposal
should be good for the City; he recommends accenting their bid; it would include
two base stations,8 receivers with amplifiers, 5 external speakers, two antenna
towers and 8 mobile antennae.
Cone moved, Seamanseconded, to approve the bid from l;lectro Services for
radios for the City. Motion carried unanimously.
The Payments would be made on a simple interest basis; equipment is guaranteed
for one year; delivery within 6 weeks; Roberts will prepare the documents for the
City's application for license;
G-1: Frank Wince submitted to Harrison figures on application for funds for future
projects on the Airport:
1. Construct North taxiway, install lights on same, paint marking, etc.
Construct South Taxiway, install lights and paint marking.
Cost: Total, $S77,600 (Fed. share-$361,000; sponsor's share-$216,600)
It is hoped this would be clone by Fed. and State funds; will lot FAA talk
with the State on this.
2. Construct additional ramp area (General Aviation); construct taxiway,
service roads and lighting; on ramp and taxiway.
Total cost: $385,825 (Fed. $241,140; it is hoped this can be done with
Fed., State and City funds.
Bielefeld moved, McCann soconded, to authorize submission of applications for
FAAP (Federal Aid to Airports Program) Projects. Motion carried unan: by roll call
vote.
G-2: Change Order H4, Phase I10 CHAP is a "field change" amounting to $2.366.05.
Bielefeld moved, Seaman seconded, to approve Change Ord. N4, Ph. II, Ci.iap.
Motion carried unanimously.
Pay estimate H4 is semi-final of "semi-final" and amounts to $9,675.00;
McCann moved, Seaman seconded, to approve periodic pay estimate. of $9,675 on
Phase I1, CIIAP. Motion carried unanimously.
The Mayor reported a good mcetinn with Russian Churrh memhers; Council was well
represented and discussion on dedication of streets; renovation of the Parish house,
patrolling by Ft. Kenai during youth activities was most productive; future City -
Church business will be conducted through Alex Shadura at the direction of Bishop
Theodosias.
Meeting adjourned at 11:20 p.m.
PCss ctfully submitted,
Frances Torkilsen
City Clerk
r
r tA,ov.-a-n. ,
XtA., 0/ �4 y 9OW4,e
V-4,.,. shy
4".i.0".. .
AAA
.............
P49m R s G 6��,,�,eKc,. Gruen aw..
P 0'
90
�...... ..................
�0� 2!��i;Aro
_