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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
August 3, 1966
8100 P.M.
A. Roll Can
Be Persons esent aheduled to be Hoards
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'/C. Minutess Regular Meeting of July 17, 1966
D. Correspondence
E. Reports:
✓l. City Manager
112. City Attorney
rj. Mayor, City Cler ,and City Commissions
. Burrough Assemblyman's Report
F. Unfinished Business
✓1. Receive report of Mr. Frank Wince, of Adams Corthell, Wince,
Lee and Associates, on the Cook Inlet Industrial Air Park•
✓2. Hold Public Hearing on request of variance of Lot 7 , Block l5,
Original Townsite of Kenai.
,jv�, 3. Present Zoning ohanggo number 6, re-ssonin a certain area of
�- � the City of Kenai adjacent to the Kenai Spur Highway.
It Open and tabulate Fire Truck bids.
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Go New Busineess
,/l. Discuss policy regarding payment of leases on The Small
Aircraft Apron.
✓ 0 Discuss offer of Cole and Paddock Construction Company
regarding two bridges on the, Sterling Highway
.: D ouse irregularity in Alaska Aeronautical electric bill•
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KENAI CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
3 AUGUST 1966
Meeting was called to order by Vice Mayor Morin at 8:20 p.m. Members present: Bob
Bielefeld, Chester Cone, Roger Meeks, Geno Morin; Members absent - Bud Lofstedt,
Carl Seaman, who was at the Kenai Peninsula Borough meeting and Mayor J. G. Dye.
The latter came in later on.
Also present: City Mgr, James W. Harrison, Planning Comm. members Malone,
Wilder; shop Mechanic Wayne Wade.
Minutes of the last meeting were approved.
With consent of Council, the Order of Business was changed to accomodate James E.
Fisher, present for the hearing on his application for variance, and who was in a
hurry to get away. E 50' of
Item F-2: Harrison reviewed the case: Fisher had applied for a variance for/Lot 7,
B1, 15, Original Townsite as he wanted to build a house here, but'the City'Zoning Law
requires 7200 sq. ft. for such residence, and this portion of the lot has less than
4500 sq. ft.
Fisher informed Council he had looked a long time to find the kind of lot he
needed; he wanted to be on City W&S, and the lot has the best view in the country.
He had made concerted effort to purchase the remaining portion of the lot, but the
title was clouded, and he could not wait long enough for it to be cleared. His fin-
ancing is all arranged, and he is awaiting approval from FIIA; than he is ready to "go:'
He is planning a $451,000 steel house --it will be the first one in Alaska —is an experi-
ment, and will cover 1440 sq. ft; half of it will have basement and garage. Fisher
figures his insurance rate will be lower by being on City W&S, and he has no fear of
the bluff oroding as he fools it is stabilized; he also anticipates having gas ser-
vice in the future in this area.
There were no speakers from the floor, and the public hearing wa3 closed.
Wilder said his building complies with the ordinance except for the square foot-
age of the lot, and for the frontage requirements.
Council was of the opinion this was a good start for upgradin; that section of
town, and was just what they had in mind when they turned down a proposal for Urban
Renewal there. It was hoped that private property owners would, of their own accord,
Improve and upgrade the area.
Cone moved, Meeks seconded to grant a variance to Mr. Fisher for the East 50'
of Lot 7, Block 150 Original Townite. Roll call vote: Affirmative - Bielefeld,
Cone, Meeks, Morin; Negative - None.
Mayor Dye came in time for the vote.
The City Mgr. reported for the Attorney: Fisher hdd attended a discussion with PSC
and Anchorage Natural Gas, and had submitted a letter giving a resume of this talk.
Aug 23 is the date for the Supreme Court hearing re HEA and the City -- this
will set a precedent for the Anchorage vs CEA case, too.
The City Mgr, reported on the Borough meeting as Assemblyman Seaman was not present
to do so. The State representative was there, but was not authorized to give advice
or recommendations --was just there to listen.
Collier Carbon said there were willing to pay the 3 1/2 mil. levy for support
of the Schools, they were asking for exemption from the remaining 1 1/2 mil which is
for administrative purposes.
There were no decisions reached: the Assembly did not commit themselves; a
public hearing is to be held today.
The City Mgr. reported:
1. He hdd informed Jack Peck of Council's decision for leasing space in the Term. Bldg
to him. He needs 320 sq. ft for the Bar, and a 12 ft, wall section that he is will-
ing to pay for. The architect doesn't object to the change. The Weather Bureau says
Notices had been sent to owners of 15 adjoining parcels. One letter of protest was
received, read and discussed, but this was not from one of the property owners with
land abutting area rof&ting to the variance.
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Council Minutes 3 Aug 66 p. 2
they are not really to rent space at this time, sn thore would be no objection from
the administration; in fact it would be no problem to allow Peck to have 1/3 more
space that what he now has. Peck's letter was read and discussed.
Cone moved, Bielefeld seconded, to give Mr. Pock added space in Terminal Bldg.
according to the letter read, and at his expense. Passed unanimously.
2. Another change had been requested by PNA--they need a cargo door instead of the
small one; difference in cost is about $500; PNA says they are willing to pay it in
with their lease payments; Council says they have no objections on these terms.
Leo Thompson, HUD representative in Anchorage has warned the C wry about changes
not being approved by HUD would not be olibible for payment with bond monies. Har-
rison will check on this.
3. The City is having trouble with its loader; Harrison wants permission to dicker
„W on trading the City crane for a better'loader; Council says go ahead and
negotiate.
4. A report will be submitted next week on possible power service to Columbia Ward.
S. The adiministration wants permission to purchase a sno-wing for $1839 for the
Caterpillar Co. which is badly needed for City sts.
Morin moved, Meeks seconded the City Mgr. be authorized to purchase a Sno-wing
from Caterpillar Co. for $1839, Roll call vote passed the motion unanimously.
6. In response to complaints, the City will see about moving business signs along
the Kenai Spur Hwy* which obstruct the view of drivers.
7. The Term. Bldg. is 28% complete; have paid $BS1730 for construction. The closing
date for the HUD loan has been postponed to 1S Sept. The City is getting money cheaper.
from The Alska State Bank than it would from HUD.
8. The second Utility workshop is 18, 19 Aug. in Anchorage; The City Clerk attended
last year. This year the utility clerk, util. Supt, and Harrison will attend. Goff
will return home in the evening in the event of an emergency with KCL. Council concurs.
9. Figures have been received from Kenai City Development Inc. which will allow the
City to reimburse KCD for W&S construction to Lot 41 Aleyeska S/D: Cost of contract
was $220047,500 plus.$900 engr, fee, less the amount of assessment for Lot 4 of
$130476.12 leaves balance of $9,471.38 owed to KCD. This will be paid on receipt of
Texaco land -sale money.
The Mayor reported:
1. CEA has applied for a service area Sec. 2,3,10,11, T12N, R3lt, S.M. which is across
the Inlet and near Anchorage; and also Sec. 17, TION, R2E, also across the Inlet near
Girdwood. Council says no objection as long as the service area applied for is not in
' the City.
2. Several oil companies have urged the City to try to get Trans -Alaska Telephone to
improve its service in the northern part of the Peninsula. After considerable dis-
cussion Morin moved, Meeks seconded, a letter be written to Trans Alaska Tel with a
copy to PSC urging phone expansion North of the City. Motion passed unanimously.
F-L: Frank Wince of Adams-Corthell-Lee, Wince 6 Associates reported on development of
the Cook Inlet Industrial Air Park. It consists of four phases: 1. Streets and
drainage; 2. Water and Sewer; 3, Gas; 4. Black topped paving.
Phase one will be done by City force account work and will allow for constructior
of two 12' lanes extending Beaver Loop Road up to Willow, two 22' lanes Trading Bay Rd.
and " to of Airport Drive. These will be designed for easy paving later on.
Phase two will run 8" water main from the well up Beaver Loop Extension and a
6" line up Trading Bay Rd. - a deductive alternate will extend the 6" line up Airport
Dr. The lines will be installed in the r.'s-o-w with S' coverage plus the snow. Two
taps will be left in the 8" line for services west, and services will be available in
the 6" line for each lot in the S/D.
Wince recommended the City adopt - policy for laying water lines; this is being
considered in conjunction with a policy for laying gas lines.
Fire rates can be applied for 6" service line if it forms a loop, and it is
hoped this can be done before completion of the entire project.
Council Minutes 3 Aug 66 page three
The sewer lines will require a lift station at junction of Beaver Loop Ex. and
Willow. This will allow service on Trading Bay Rd. If the sewer gois only up Willow
a lift station will not be necessary, but Harrison doubts that BDA would accept this,
as the "back lots" would then not be accessible to sewer.
It is planned to run the lines from Royal Redoubt up Willow to B.L.Ex. and up
Trading Bay Rd. ; also up Willow to the Terminal Bldg.
Phase 3 is being handled by another consultant.
Phase 4 - paving - a large project - may be handled next Spring.
Morin moved, Cone seconded, to tentatively approve the plans and prepare to go
to bid as authorized by BDA. Motion passed unanimously.
F-3: The City Mgr. presented Ord. #100, Zoning Change M7, in its entirety. Council
discussed this at length. Oberts speaking from the floor; pasts were amended and
deleted. Councilman Morin is against "strip zoning" and doesn't want Kenai to be a
second "Spenard". He is in favor of "islands" of commercial zoning, but not miles
of it a block wide. Also, this puts a burden on the City to get utilities to these
areas that is beyond feasibility. He is against promiscious commercial zoning when
there is no one -with a•plan•to utilize it, then in a year or so, the owners will be
back with a petition to re -zone back to residential.
Morin moved, Bielefeld seconded, to accept of lst reading as amended Ord. N100,
rezoning change # 7. Carried unanimously. The Atty, will redraft for 2nd reading.
F-4: Fire truck bids were opened, tabulation appears with these minutes.
G-l: Several requests have been received to pay leases on Small Aircraft Apron on a
quarterly basis --yearly payments seem. -to be a burden on lessees.
Morin moved, Cone seconded, to amend pay requirements on Small Aircraft Apron
leases to a quarterly basis rather than yearly on a continuing basis. Passed unanim.
G-2: The two bridges spanning the Kenai River at Soldotna and Kasilof have been
offered to the City for $189000, These would be used to cross the River near Kenai --
since Council thinks the Dept of Hwys, will be able to erect such a bridge on the
Fed. Aid program it was decided to turn down the offer with grateful thanks to Mr.
Cole for his consideration.
G-3: The KCL bill to Alaska Aeronautical for 3 mos., while unoccipied, .ran thusly:
$42.50, $161.960 $379.40. When they moved in in May, the bill went down to $9.20.
Since there is something grossly wrong, Harrison requested permission to compute
the billing on the basis of bulbs used, sockets available, etc. Council says okay..
G-4: The City Mgr, presented the May S/D and res. 66-32 accepting same.
Council sidetracked and moved to recondider the motion on the letter to Trans -Alaska
Tel. Carried unanimously
Meeks moved, Cone seconded, that two letters be written; one to Trans -Alaska
re service inside the City, and one to PSC re service outside the City. Passed unan.
Back to Res. 66-32: Bielefeld moved, Morin seconded, to adopt res. 66-320 approving
the May Subdivision.
Re the power outage: the City had to make the adjustment during good weather; it
was broadcast on two radio stations, and an attempt was made to notify most of the
business people.
Morin read from article where Las Vegas had granted rezoning on the basis of a certain
length of time to get the business started, and would not change the zone until the
development started. This is termed Zoning by means of vesolution of intent
Meeting adjourned mid-nite. Respectfully submitted, Frances Torkilsen
City Clerk
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