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Home My WebLink About1966-07-20 Council MinutesCITY OF IENAI AGENDA • REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING July 20, 1966 8:00 P.M. A. Roll Call Be Persons present scheduled to be heard: 1. 2. �• Minutes Regular Meeting of July 7, 1966 ✓Special Meeting of July 13, 1966 A&"4e& D• Correspondence Be ,Aeports. City Manager City Attorney ✓ 3. Mporp City Cle k, and Qtv ommissions F• Unfinished Business: l oo 1. Present zoning change number 6# re -zoning a certain area of the City adjacent to the Kenai Spur Highway. 0*02• Discuss the statis of OUL; and instructions to R. W. Beak and Assooiates. 4: G. New Business: A. Receive Resolution #66.300 designating the signing of doouments by the City Manager. �. Authorize the Quit -Claim deed from the City of Kenai to Texaco Incorporated, for the service station site in Aleyeska Subdivision. ✓3. Discuss the affect of the now law affecting water use on the future requirements of the City of Kenai. •6OWWWWW H. PC soon not s eduled to be heard : 2. 3• KHNAI CITY COUNCIL MINUTKS 20 JULY 1955 Roll call: Members present - Bob Bielefeld, Chester Cone, Roger Meeks, Gone Morin, Carl Seaman and Mayor Oyo came at 9:50 p.m., having boon with Bill Hopkins, Governor's Aide and Chuck Moecham. Alaska fish G Game re dumping fish in the Inlet. Membars absent - Bud Lofstedt. Also present: City Mgr. James W. Harrison, Planning Commission members Ruby Coyle, Cathoring Malono and Jim Wilde:. The City Mgr. announced a now Flag had boon presented to the City by Mrs. Allan Peter- sen in the name of the Women's Auxiliary of the American Legion. This Flag is larger than the last one they gave us, and also has flown over the U. S. Capitol Bldg. The City Council expressed thanks for the honored gift, and asked tho City Mgr, to write a letter to this offoct. Minutes of the meeting of 6 July were approved. Minutes of the mooting of 13 July wore approved as corrected. The City Mgr. reported: 1. A letter had been rocoived from the Bishop of tho Russian Church agreeing to an ex- tension of the lease We 54 years. Tho documents have boon sent to their atty. Bast- .- augh in Juneau; throe minor changes were requested in the lease: 1, thrro should be no concessions as this was to be a non-profit venture, 2. They requested the privi- lego of looking at the books, and 3, they want to keep the mineral rights. All of which is okay by the Council. Fisher will be instructed to prepare the changes in the lease agreement. This letter will bind the Church to satisfy the Contenniel Com- mission and the Federal Govnt. 2. Responding to the City's request to investigate the complaints of D.N.Boyer, they could find record of only one complaint, and said this was not sufficient to recom- mend suspension of license. Boyer has since informed the City the lessees have va- cated the premises. 3. Plans were briefly discussed for dedication of the Airport and the Terminal Bldg. Tentatively the date was set for Saturday, S November, 1966, 4, The Chamber of Commerce has expressed a desire to install a permanent type pavilion for Kenai Days on the City Commons for Kenai Days. Councils says "fine" if it's engin- eered properly. There was some discussion, but no solution, on the problem of parking. S. Letter from H. $. A. was received agreeing to waiver of Atty's, fees and costs in the court case with the City. They are also working with RBA on sale of facilities �• to the City. S. Thurs. the Chief of the N. Y. Bureau of Japan's largest newspaper was in Kenai tak- ing pictures and getting publicity on the facilities North of here, and on the Kenai area. The City will have copies of the publicity. 6. The Wally Byam Caravan started arriving this evening: there will be movies by F$WI, Thdrsday, : and a Wild Game Bar-B-Q Friday at 5:30. Council members and their families are invited. The public is invited also if they wish to bring their own pic- nic, but scarcity of food does not allow for inviting the public to participate in the Bar-B-Q. 7. The gas consultant will be here Monday and present his proposals to Council in a study session. 8. Mr. Foley visitid in the area for one hour Monday afternoon. He seemed pleased with the growth in the area. The Clerk reported: One bid had been received on the sale of the Terminal Bonds - that of the Housing and Urban Development Department at 3 3/4i interest. The bid was presented to Council and Vice Maayor Morin read the transmittal letter along with the bid. Some discussion followed and Seaman moved, Cone seconded, to accept the bid of HUD for Terminal Bldg, bonds at 3 3/4+i. Roll call vote: Affirmative - Bielefeld, Cone, Meeks, Morin and Seaman; Negative - none. Council minutes 20 July 66 Pago two Harrison announced flowers were sent for the funeral of Susan Galliott, in the City's name; the City employees sent flowors to the house. Flowers from the employees were also sent to Vic Tyler, injured in a gas boat explosion. The Planning Commission reported a request for a variance from James Fisher; this re- quires a public hearing to be hold by the Planning Commission. Cono moved, Bielefeld seconded, to sot 3 Aug. to hold hearing on variance for Fisher's house on portion of Lot 7, B1. 15, Original. Motion passed unanimously. The City Mgre reported for the Atty.: 1. The brief on PNA-Cordova case has boon filed, and the attys urges all Councilmen to road the file which is available in the City office. Harrison estimates a decision will not be roandered for about 10 months. 2. hill Miller wants the City to notify the citizens of Kenai that garbage service is available; this will be handled administratively. 3. Thorgrimson and Fisher say the now laws require the City Council meeting times to be published and posted annually; Special meetings require very careful notification. Harrison and the Atty, will abide by the laws for the City's protection. Councilman Seaman reported on the Borough meeting: 1. He thanked the Assembly for receiving him so graciously, and expressed his desire to work with them. 2. There will be a meeting on the 29th re tax incentives for industry. Collier Carbon is applying for a 100% exemption on everything for 10 years. Seaman insisted on a State representative being present. The Assemmly was in agreement on this as the last tax incentive recommended by the Boro was not considered by the State in their decision. Seaman also wanted direction from the Council as to Kenai's position on the incentive program. Council suggested Seaman should await the announcement of the State's policies, and determine if the City can go along with them. Kenai led the fight for tax exemption for Union -Marathon as became involved in bitter controversy. Council does not recommend repeating the experience; however, it was generally agreed a tax incentive should be encouraged. 3. He suggested the Boro get evaluation data to Cities by 1 April to enable them to get their budget worked out. Adjustments made in evaluation after a City has adopted a budget can creato hardships. The Boro Chairman that this was a good idea. i 4. Seaman moved to hire Gaines $ Riley for the audit to be started right away. 4 S. Assemblyman Farnsworth's resignation was recognized, and Seaman raised the question of replacing him by a man from any area on the Peninsula. The Assembly referred the matted to the Soldotna City Council, since Farnsworth was from the City. Speaker from the floor, being recognized by Vice Mayor Morin, suggested the man who received the highest number of votes next to Farnsworth should servo. 6. Morin suggests apportion ment should be considered by the Boro; that meetings should be held on Saturdays so the public could attend. He would suggest night meet- ings but realizes this would baawkward for the representatives having to drive long distances. 7. It was agreed Harrison should attend any Boro meetings he thinks would involve City business. Seamen said he should certainly attend if Konai's representative cannot be present. He would not have a vote, but he could recommend and listen. -- Be Seaman said Kenai's member of the Planning Commission is in the hospital in N.Y. and thinks Kenai should be represented at the coming meeting of the Commission. Item F-1: Talbed until the next regular meeting as the Atty, did not have time to prepare the Ordinance. F-2: Re letter from R. W. Beck 6 Associates: Strandberg has informed Council he has E arranged for financing and payment of the Union Gas bills, but no payment has boon made to date. Beck's letter was read, and Council agreed: 1. The City will submit the reports they want; 2. They want to know "what can we pay and what will it do to our rates?". The City Atty, will be kept advised. The current financial report of Council Minutes 20 July 66 p. 3 C.U.L, is available and will be sont to Nock. This report was mado by an engineering firm, not an auditor. Seaman moved, Cone seconded, to pursue the points re Bock & Associates in their letter of 10 Juno, 1966. Passed unanimously by roll call vote, G-1: Vice Mayor Morin presented Ros. 66-30, Seaman moved, Cone seconded, to adopt Ros. 66-30 authorizing the City Mgr. to sign documents dealing with real estate transactions. Motion passed unanimously after discussion, No documents are signed until Council has reviewed the cases, or the Atty, has advised on them, Council has already determined policy on most transactions. G-2: Cone moved, Seaman seconded, to authorize the issuance of the quit claim deed from the City to Texaco, Inc. for the service stations site in Aloyeska S/D, Motion passed unanimously. G-3: The new Alaska Water Use act necessitates the City's filing on future water needs. Harrison suggests the City got their claims filed. The City will not be in control but the State will consult with Cities before issuing permits. Cone moved, Meeks seconded, to authorize the City Manager to file on City's water rights, asking for suface and subsurface water within the City, and 50% of the flow of the Kenai River, Motion passed unanimously. G-4: Mayor Dye arrived just in time to hear presentation of Res. 66-31 re his own S/D. Since this was approved by Planning Commission, Seaman moved, Meeks seconded, to adopt Res. 66-31, cccepting the Dye Subdivision. Carried unanimously. G-6: Harrison reviewed correspondence and conversations between the City and Alaska Aeronautical, owned by Jack Peck. The latter is requesting a change in the plumbing system and placement of the walls to accomodate his bar in the Terminal Bldg. Council agreed the plans should not be changed, but if Peck wants to assume the additional cost of changing the plumbing, and if such change won't slow up the construction sche- dule, it's all right with them. The walls should remain as planned. Harrison will go ahead and work out a lease with Peck. G-7: Marvin Smith had contacted Chester Cone about his charges for W49 hook up, He said the City had damaged his building during street construction or WOS work, and had said they would hook him up froe to compensate for the damage, but he continues to get bills. Harrison will review this and try to arrive at an agreement. G-5: Harrison presented a quit claim deed to exchange land with Alaska Packers for ro-routing Beaver Loop Road. This is a street vacancy and may require a public hearing. There was discussion on access roads to present tenants on the existing Beaver Loop Rd. The City is obliged to provide access to all properties, Mayor Dye reported on his inspection trip to Columbia Wards and Kenai Packers with Governor's assistant Bill Hopkins and fish biologist Chuck Meocham. Due to the heavy fish run, it was reported canneries had limited their boats to 500 fish per man per boat, C. W.-had not rejected any fish, but was running to capacity; Kenai Packers was not running one line- -Daubenspeck saying he could not got anough help. The Govenor and his advisors had decided to bring in Japanese freezer ships to take care of the surplus fish: Dye said this was a grand opportunity to point out the need for a bridge across the River; Hopkins said they would certainly help on this project. Dye also talked with the owners of C.W. re power for their facilities. The ad- ministration will review costs of this operation, and will most with Brindle Bros. 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