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Home My WebLink About1966-04-20 Council MinutesA i CITY OP ItENAI AG 14DA Regular Meeting of April 20, 1966 . 0:00 P42,10. A. ` Ro11 Call B. Viers na pr@sont scheduled to be heard: �. Min tea : Regular Meeting of April 6, 1966 D. Correspondence E. Reports: rl. City Manager +2. City Attorney r3, Mayor, City Clerk and City Commissions Fw, Unfinished Business: Hold the public hearin,, nocoaaary for the second reading of the Kenai Zoning Ordinance. After the hearing if satisfactory enact ordinance number 94, Kenai Zoning Ordinance, Hold public hearing regarding the application of Northway Cab for a permit for another oab. ✓3. Receive proposal Mr. Harold Galliett for feasibility study of the proposed pas system. Discuss Book's proposal and recommendation regarding the pro- s posed purchase of HEA. 6.. a. New Business: _ "i. Discuss proceedures to ',e followed in the sale of land pre- viously advertised on tax foreclosure, 2. Discuss statis of approach zone easements for the Municipal Airport. 3. Select. d d es jpr the May 14, 1966 election. 5. 106-/q H. Persons not scheduled to be heard: 1. 2. e /f K&NAI CIV COUNCIL MINUTES 20 APRIL 1966 Roll calls Members present - Chester Cone, Bud Lofstedt, Billy McCann, Roger Meeks, Gene Morin and Mayor Janis G. Dye. Also present: City Manager James W. Harrison, City Attorney James E. Fisher, Planning Commission members Ruby Coyle and Catherine Malone, and Deputy Clerk Andrea Tyler. Mr. John Morris, President of the Kenai Chamber of Commerce addressed Council con- cerning a request from the State Democratic organization to hold a convention in Kenai which would require accomodations for 500 people on 21 & 22 May, 1966. Morris thinks about only 200 would come. Mayor Dye has corresponded with their spokesman and let them know they would be welcome, but there is some doubt that many people could be housed, etc. No final decision was made; the request will be referred to the local Demo- cratic Group. Minutes of the last meeting were approved. The City Manager reported: 1. The Chamber of Commerce requests a•joint meeting to discuss mutual interests -- Meeting date will be 8:00 p.m. Monday, 25 April, 1966. 2. A rough estimate of evaluation on new building construction for this month totals $6580900. 3. Letter of inquiry had been received whether or not Mr. Per osmer is the official representative authorized to collect money for the proposed Hospital to be built. Council agreed he has been fully authorized. 4. Doris Swires, Centennial Committee, had presented a design for an Information Center, made of turned logs, 26' x 38'. Cost of the building would be $14,674.05, and it is hoped contributions from Fed. and State Govn't, industry, etc, can raise this amount. They anticipate a contribution from the City in the amount of $21,000 to con- sist of land, drainage, culverts, driveways, power, etc. 5. Letter from the Assembly of God Church applying for ground in Sec. 31, Lots 74, 91,114,131 and 165, T6N, RllW9 S.M., for Church, Parsonage and facilities for orphans. The City Mgr, will work with them and the State on this. The City has asked for thest lands as far back as 1962 in order to assure a green strip for proper drainage, etc. The Borough will also have to acquiesce in the Church's request. 6. Six representatives were here from Japan interested in processing raw fish and rot at Columbia Ward Fisheries., 7. The City Clerk will be taking the month of May for Annual Leave and Harrison recommends Andrea Tyler be appointed Deputy Clerk. Morin moved, Meekse seconded, the Mayor appoint Andrea Tyler Deputy Clerk. Motion carried unanimously. 8. Letters of thanks had been received from the School for the City's cooperation in Student Government Day. Harrison will reply in kind as the students did a good job. Harrison also conducted a Government class at the Evening Classes which was well received. 9. A request for damages has been received from a citizen who had his TV antenna on one of the City's light poles. He had been asked to remove it, and when our crew went out to work on the line, they were removing, it and it dropped. Damage is estimated at $7,00, but the City does not admit any liability. Council concurs --no damages should be paid. 10. Nothing has been heard from HUD or the proposed contractor. Second time extension has expired; The State Dept. of Health sent a telegram saying; they would accept a private water & sewer system until such time as City facilities could be extended, but there was a mix up between them and Bunnell and HUD, larrison instructed Bunnell to get this straightened out without delay. Since no word has been received, it is assumed approval will be granted, but to date we are not aware of any official action. Council Minutes Pate two 4/20/66 11. The City nay received an announcement from PNA, there will be no 727 .lets until the run -way is extended. There was disagreement between the pilot's association and FAA is not sure just how much is needed; possibly another 1500' would be enough. 12. The Public Service Commission has received a request from CUL to furnish heat and power to Peninsula Growers --in effect, to carry on witki present services. 13. Kenai Broadcasting Co. has applied for 40 acres in SE NW4, Sec. 356 T6N, R11W, S.M. where they hope to eruct a radio tower. Application for permit with Washington is being help up until proof of availability of land is had. 18 acres are needed for the tower alone. Harrison will look into evaluation, status, etc. 14. The Bishop of the Holy Assumption Greek Orthodox Church will be here in about 8 days. Copies of the agreement between the Church and the City will be sent to Council and this can be discussed at next Monday nights study session. 15, $20,000 has been deposited in the Terminal Bldg* fund as required by HUD; Union and Texaco's deeds are being prepared, as is Bolstridge's. This will close out all lands permitted for sale by FAA regulations. Royal Redoubt can be repaid from the anticipated funds, as wall as W&S assess ments. - 16. One appraisal has been completed on Beaver Loop Road re -alignment; Kenai Packer says okay; Alska Packers is agreeable, but their lessee, Standard Oil, doesn't want ' the road changed; Peninsula Corporation is agreeable also. The City doesn't want to condemn if it can be avoided. 17. Maintenance of Birch Drive is costing nothing but money now, and it's all the City can do to keep traffic going. The City has suggested an Assessment District be established to construct the road properly and arrange for drainage as that is one of the worst problems. Mayor Dye, who lives on Birch Drive, said he had just come from a meeting of property owners living in the area using the road. Some seemed to be ready to form an assessment district --others were not agreeable. A petition well very likely be Initiated for this. 18. The Mines & Petroleum Bulletin has announced Collier Corporation is building a multi -million dollar plant on the Peninsula to be completed by 1968. 19, A brochure has been printed on the Peninsula School System and presents a good t idea of area schools. +� 20, City forces are now preparing for the 1966-67 Fiscal Budget. Council. is in- vited to present any idea they may have for Capital Improvements. 21. The Dedication of the Army Field Piece will be held Saturday, 23 April, 2 p.m. Everyone is invited. 22. The General Plan for River Terrace S/D has been received and can be talked ovee at Monday night's study session. It is very detailed and requires deliberation. 23. Harrison requests permission to advertise for the City's annual requirements �. for topping gravel. Council says okay. 24, Any future grants from HUD will take from 8 to 12 months to process, etc. Har- rison suggests the City work with EDA for 80% grant monies for anything to be done very soon. The City's applications with HUD will remain activa, but we cannot anti- cipate any early action* The Attorney reported: 1. Requests an executive session re litigation between the City and W&S contractor. 2. HEA vs. the City is before the Supreme Court. 3. The CAB briefs have not gone ahead because of the change in plans of PNA. Cor- dova wants an endorsement from the City. Morris, PNA Agent, says it will be two years before airports can have fields ready to ineet the criteria of FAA and the Pilot's Association. They want to use all Jets as the Connies ar•. no longer economical to operate in Alaska. I Harrison says another Dr. may be here next to meet with Council on Monday. '� Study sessions will be held with Council on this. I Council minutes Page three 4/20/66 The Mayor reported: 1. Tito doro has made application for $740U for advance planning for UA. A com- mission should be appointed for this area. 2. He forgot to mention the need for an audit; will look into this. 3. Tried unsuccessfully to exempt personal property from taxation in the Boro. 4. The budget will be presented next meeting. There was some discussion on building schools on the Peninsula. Item F-1: The meeting was opened for public hearing on the second reading of the revised Zoning Ordinance. Speakers from the floor were Stan Thompson, J. W. Thompson, Ruby Coyle, Cath- erine Malone and Leo Oberts. Points discussed were lot sizes, present zones, variances, exceptions, need for legal descriptions of the zones, permits for signs, size of corner lots* mobile home requirements for lot size, etc. Council agreed to meet with Planning Commission to work in allowances for presently accepted, recorded S/D Plats and Zones. The City wants a workable Ord- inance that will give protection to all, and guidance for orderly growth and expan- sion. Stan will get his suggestions in writing and submit them to the Planning Com- mission. Council and Planning Commission will meet 11 May, Item F-2t Meeting was opened to public hearing on Northway Cab's request for a second cab. Speakers from the floor were Harold F. "Duke" Deering and Ward Showalter. Deering opposed the granting of a second cab, but presented no detailed economic evidence to support his objection. McCann moved, Morin seconded, the expansion of the permit to allow a second cab to Northway Cab Co. be allowed. Roll call vote passed the motion unanimously. Item F-31 Harold Gallieitt questioned Council on what they wanted in the way of a feasibility study of proposed gaa system: 1. Extent of the system. 2. Method of financing. 3. Schedule for completion of systems by districts. He is prepared to submit a rate study and design for services that need to be done quickly. He has already submitted two studies to Council: one for a mil- lion and a half dollar project; another for half that amount. He has personnel to help on the job, and feels he is familiar with the area. He says there are no mysterious features about a gas system, and that he can submit his proposal by next week. There was considerable discussion on the extent of the system and what the city wants to be included in the reports 1. The immediate need is to gat a study on servicing Wildwood, cost and rate structure; where the lines should go next? Should we do them this year? Feasibility of extension? The City wants to serve the best to the most. 2. Methods of financing - City funds? Private enterprise? Gas Companies? Type of bonding - G. O. or Revenue? 3. Schedule - Wildwood first on an emergency basis. The Attorney suggests meetings should be study sessions until such time as the City goes to bonding, etc. Galliett doesn't want to be placed in the position of bidding against his fellos Engineers. Council thanked him for coming and for his interest. Item F-4: Proposal to purchase HEA facilities subject to the vote of the o le. A letter from Farnen says they are working on how to handle the law suit. peiming Council Minutes Page four 4/20/66 of the change over; reading meters, etc* was discussed by Council. Item lit of the Agreement was deleted. Item #4 severance of facilities by HEN will not specify a time unless they request such. The meeting between Anchorage, CEA, Tyonek, MVA, etc, has been postponed. Beck submitted a draft of a letter to go to the City of Anchorage stating the City of Kenai would like to be considered as a potential supplier of power for them. Council says okay to send. Item G-1: Sale of So* portion of L. 346 Sec. 60 TIN, R11W, S.M. Harrison suggests public outcry auction to conform with past policy on sale of land. He will deter- mine the amount due the City in delinquent taxes, court costs, etc. Evaluation was $1200. It consists of more than 1 1/2 acres. Item G-2: A plat of the Obstruction Criteria" (approach zones) was shown Council. Harrison is working on the easements: (iayas and Swanson expect the City to condemn. Harrison is now giving weekly reports on the status of work on the approach zone easements to Wilcox of FAA. Unless the semi-final payment is received soon, the City may have to borrow funds to meet payroll, etc. Already monthly bills are being delayed for payment. Item G-3: The City Clerk submitted Names for the Election Board: i.e. Judges - Louis Nissen, Nedra Evanson and Norma Jordan; Clerk - Andrea Tyler. Morin moved, Cone seconded, the slate of Judges and Clerk be accepted. Passed, unanimously. A press release will be given expalining registration requirements, etc. Also the deadline for filing for candidacy for Council is 5 p.m. 26 April. None have been filed as yet. Item G-4: Rea. 66-18 was presented by the City Manager. Morin moved,. McCann seconded, Res. $66-189 a resolution dedicating revenue received from the sale or lease of Tract D-2 for Kenai Airport Purposes be adopted. Motion passed unanimously. The City Mgr. presented Res. 66-19, Morin moved, Meeks seconded, to adopt Res. #66-19, dedicating revenue re- ceivad from sale or lease of Tract D-3 for Kenai airport purposes. Motion carried unanimously. Tract D-2 is for land along both sides of Kenai Spur, and D-3 is Industrial Air Park lands. Meeting adjourned at 11?30 p.m. for executive session. Respectfully submitted, Atr�dR� Z Frances Torkilsen City Clerk ka p f mrW^P�, �Ca� r 7L 1o2�.�L 00, e� 0 ;40 ep • Ct/✓L , fro-