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REGUL,,R CITY COUNCIL MEETING
November 16, 1966
B:QO I'.M.
�. ROLL CALL
Be PERSONS PRESENT SCI3EDULED TO BE HEARD
�. ,SDon Keoting - Preliminary subdivision on City land
id Stum tor Musheps
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C. MINUTES:
'Regular Meeting - Noveambor 2, 1966
"Spoeial Meeting - Novembor 9, 1966
94pccial Mooting - Novombor 10, 1966 -If- 4A
D. CORRESPONDENCE
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E. REPORTS:
001. City Manager
002. City Attorney 40 i:?r
. Mayor, City Coulicil, City Commissions
Borough :.ssomblyman
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
✓i. Reooive Ordinance eroating an"'Agrieultural Rate" for the sale of
electricity, and establishing policios on underground services.
''2. Receive Ordinance containing proposed changes in the taxi cab
Ordinance.
. Receive Resolution creating an insurance plan for City employees
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. Receive proposed contract for ongineoring service with AdAms,
Corthell, Lee, Wince# and Assoc. for Small aircraft Apron project.
6`150, Receive Ordinance establishing policy for charges on delinquont
water and sewer bills.
6. Discuss gas line in Industrial j,ir Park
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G. NEW BUSINESS:
✓s Receive application for transfor of liquor lieonse from Floyd &
Mildred Griffith and David Newton Boyer to David Newton Boyer,
01. Discuss the rocommonded changes to tho ;,Iaska Industrial Incentive
lret.
�3. Reeeive Resolution establishing the rental Foos for space in the
Kenai Municipal .,Irport Terminal Building.
44. Roceivo proposed Ordinance to allow discrotion in planning and i
Zoning Commission to vary tho width of certain streets to 50 fact
instead of 60 root.
✓ . Authorizo approval of the Park „pplications,
e,uthorizo deed to Preston Loehur for Lot 7, .►loyeska Subdivision.
• Luthorize amendmont of lenses with Fi.t►
H. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULLD TO BE IiEi.RD:
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KENAI CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 16 November 1966
Roll Callt Members present - Bob Biolefold, Chustor Cone, Bud Lofstedt•,
Roger Mooks, Gene Morin, Carl Soaman and Mayor James G. Dyo. The latter
came in a little late.
Mr. Keating, of Leo Oburts Insurance, addressed Council relating to the
39 acres at the junction of iioavor Loop and the Konai Spur. His plan was
to build a mobile homo park, :ipartmont houses, and a shopping oenter later
on, and he wondorod what tho opinion of Council would be in leasing this
land to his company. Council was in favor of such motion, but realizes
this ground would have to bu roleasud by i iih in order for the City to
lease it to another party. The FAA has si,nified favorable reaction for
releasing land South of the Itenai Spur, as this would not be contrary to
the use of the land for, non -airport purposos. The City Manager and
Mr. Keating will work together on this project.
Items B-3 Sidney Stump was not able to be present to represent the
Motor Mushurs but the City rlanagor presented their problem. The rlotor
Ncushers from Anchorage will bo here this wouk-ond for a 75 mile race.
They will be utilizing the highway North of town and circling around in
the boondocks into the City on some of the City streets, that is the roan
to the gravel pit, etc., and they wonder if the City would object to such
use of City land. They have alroady received permission from the Depart.
of Public Safety for using the State Highways for their race and the City
Manager recommends that we do everything we can to encourage these people
provided each driver will sign a release to the City in case of accident
while on City ground.
Cone moved, Meeks seconded, to allow the Motor Mushors to use City
land for their race provided the drivers sign a hold-harmloss clause so
the City would not be liable in case of accidents on City land. Motion
passed unanimously.
Doctor Bailie addressed Council inquiring what was the status of the tem-
porary City Hospital. Beaman reported on meetings with Luke Caro, Bob
Oehler, and Dr. Struthers, and said it would cost $80,000 to got this
temporary hospital fixed up. It would cost Oehler $50#000 to get the 2nd_
story of the building ready to lease to any party, so Oehler has applied;
E- for a loan of $50#000 to N.B.A., but they will not know whether or not
this is approved or rejected until about the lat part of next week. It
was Seamants opinion that a corporation would have to bo formed to come up
with the other $30#0009 There was considerable discussion on this, as to
wh,rn the money would come From, could the City possibly underwrite the
$30#000 indobtodnoss, etc. It was decided a public meeting should be hold
to got an opinion from the people.
Cone moved, Seaman seconded to hold a public meeting the 30th of
November to see what the possibilities are for different plans for a hos-
pit6l in Kenai. The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. Mayor
Dye was present in time for this vote.
This meeting will be held at 8:00 ?,Me and the City Manager will
arrange for tho Jr. High gym as the place of meeting.
Minutes of the regular meeting of tho 2 November 1966 were approved.
Minutes of the special meoting of the 9 November 1966 were npprovod.
Minutes of the special meeting of the 10 November 1966 were corrbeted and
approved.
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The City Manager reported:
1. He presented a memorandum to Council regarding dispensation and in-
vestment or City funds.
Morin moved, Meeks-socondod Ta,t the policy on handling City
funds as recommonded by the City Manager be adopted. Motion passed unan-
imously.
Cone moved, Morin seconded to amend the policy by adding to the fourth
paragraph these words, "subject to written bid.'l. Motion carried
unanimously. This amended memorandum is included in those minutos.
2, Harrison presented a program for future bonding for the City and ask
Council's opinion: Water Bonds to cover water system out the Kenai Spur
to Biroh Drive acid Forest Drive taking in the now subdivision, at a coat
of $266,975.00, an additional water bonding to cover Willow, Peninsula
Avenue and Bluff Street for an additional cost or $24#944,00; making a
total paokago for water bonding or $291#9199009
Sewer Bonds, the West extension, at a cost of $299#446, 3ocond
package Sewer Bonds Marino and ioninsula, for $10,290.00; making total
sewer bonds $309#731.
Street Bonds, to pave Willow, Aeninsula, Broad, Main, Mission$e0var-
land, at a total oost of $201, 00 with an allowance for contingencies,
making a total street Bond or $300,000.
Gas Bonde, the initial system, at a cost of $327,400, and additional
gas Bonding for Beaver Loop $169#000; making a total Bond for Gas $496,400.
aleotrio Bonds Cor purchase or HEA, $2001000 plus $50#000 for equip-
ment and material. Totaling $250#000 for Electric Sonde..
Harrison announced the City total assessed valuation is approximately
$10,000,000, giving the City a legal bondingg capacity of $2,000,000. The
present G.O. Bonding indebtedness is $150#000, which makes available to
the City for G.O. Bonding $1,850,000. He stated he did not know whether
this planned bonding should be Revenue or G.O., whichever Is most market-
able, and depends on the advise given by bond consul.
Council says it is alright to proceed along these lines and to con-
tact Don Meyer, of Marshall and Meyer, as bond advisor. This contract
with Marshall and Meyer would be for legal advise only, as a bond consul-
tant, and not a prearranged, negotiated sale of the bonds.
39 A letter has been received approving the Centennial project along
with a check for $9,662.00. The City needs to erect a fire barrier in
the building and this will be added to the plans. Harrison will meet
Friday with the Committee to go over the -specs on the building. The
footings are already in.
4, An opinion has been received from the Attorney general that Ordinances
must be eodiried in order to be enforced for certain misdemeanors and
felonies. Six Hundred dollars of the City's money has been budgeted for
codification of the new ordinances. Harrison will contact Billy Jo Mize
or Dr. Spencer in Oklahoma, to ascertain the most economical method of
etting this codification accomplished.
. The Public Service Commission has notified the City that a tariff
schedule is being distributed by Trans -Alaska Telephone Company and
wanted to know the City's opinion on this schedule. Harrison says it is
the same as before, only it is now put in one book, it is really a code
for their own operations, therefore, he will notify the Public Service
Commission the City has no objection,
Discussion was held on Bartlett's news announcement that Alaska
Steam Rates were changing. The City Manager will check on this to see
whether or not there should be any protest made.
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6. A letter from the Student Council Body of the Kenai High School was
received thanking the City for digging the hole for their flag pole.
7. A letter from Betty Warren, of Kenai Peninsula Realty, was received
inquiring ins to the policy of the City on the parcels of land in Section
31, received from the State. These parcels were obtained under the
recreation and public purposes act, and the City had presented a plan to
oroct park benches and establish picnic areas. Mrs. Warren inquired if
it were ponsiblo to use these lands as parking for any commercial build-
ings that might be erected adjacent to these lots. Harrison will endeavor
to get the restrictions released on these parcels.
8. The drawings and designs for temporary service to CIIAP have been
received after being approved by Union 011 Company. They show the design
for the building,the reducer, eta. The totat cost will be $6,0000 and it
is Harrison's intention to loan the Gas Fund this money from the General
Fund and pay ourselves back when the EDA Gas Fund Grant is approved. The
piping and the metering will be loaned to use Harrison asked for
authority to proceed along these line. The gas will also go to the
Terminal Building and it is possible six more buildings will be erected
there by next Spring.
Bielefeld moved, Cone seconded to authorize the City Manager to pro-,-,,
F� cead with temporary.gas lino to CIIAP and the Terminal Building. The
motion passed unanimously.
9. A letter has been received from Mrs. Petersen, who represents several
organizations in town, inquiring if it would be possible for non-profit
groups to use the library without paying the usual $10.00 fee.
Morin moved, Cone seconded that non-profit groups be allowed to meet
in the librtxry room for a $2.00 fee. The motion passed unanimously.
These groups will also be asked to sweep after their meetings and to put
the chairs back.
10. The Air Force is putting out its second booklet for new personnel
arriving in Kenai. There expect to have 425 people by next year, and they
want to know if the City wants to have an advertisement or some kind of
welcoming message at the front of the booklet.
Beaman moved, Meeks seconded to put an ad in WildwoodIs phamplet,
but ask the Kenai Chamber of Commerce to pay half of the $80.00 cost.
Motion passed unanimously by Roll Call vote.
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11. A letter has been received from the Garden Club offering to beautify the City grounds, and asking if the City would give financial help in
this project. Council said they would be more than glad to do so.
Councilman Seaman reported on the Borough Assembly Meeting, saying that
thore is now $200,000 in a Capital Improvement Fund for sohools, also the
Borough Chairman had proposed a bonding program for school construction.
The City of Kenai was allotted $800#000 for their share. There was con-
siderable discussion as to the meaning of the lest election on the 8 mill
limit for Borough taxing. The Borough Attorney has stated he thought this
- election was not legal, as it is the Borough's authority to set the tax -
not the people. However, Harrison says in order for an election to be
- invalidated it would have to go through the courts.
The Borough did not pass on any interim zoning ordinanco, but they
did approve the City's Subdivision Plats that had been presented.
They also allotted $2,000 to the Centennial Committee for Kenai's
exhibit in Fairbanks next year.
Regarding the City's request for another Borough Assemblyman, the
Assembly stated that before the next Borough election they would check
our population figures, but for the present an observer would be welcome
to be seated.
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In tho future a monthly financial statement will be presented to
Borough Assemblymen. Also, it was discovered that no one in the Boro
was bonded except the Boro Chairman, and that for only *10,00. They will
have a blanket bond now for all personnel for $50,000.
There was some discussion on bank depository for Boro funds. It was
the opinion of some of the Councilmen that funds should bo deposited
according to the pro -rats share of the tax money. There was also a
question on the Boro's right to spend money for a Health Officer and for
the Centennial. It was determined that the Centennial is a part of plan-
ninS but the Health Officer's function are not part of the Boro's respon-
sibility.
Morin moved, Cone seconded to send Mayor Dye to the Assembly as an
observer until such time as he can become a voting member. The motion
carried unanimously. The next meeting will be December 6th.
The Planning Commission had presented names for appointment of three
members to their Committee; Andy Anderson, Lester Borgen Vi �T ler,
Jim Hornaday, H Bob Norene, and John Morris. �y
With consent of Council the Mayor appointed Andy Andetson, Jim ,
Hornaday, and Bob Norene. Harrison will write a letter of "Thanks" and
acknowledgement to out going member Mrs. Jean Allen; he will also notify
the new members of their appointment.
Reporting for the Attorney, Harrison announced:
1. He is working with the Attorney on the water use aot.
2. Word has been received regarding the CAB Hearing that the Bureau
Counsel has taken objection to the Examiner's findings. It is Fisher's
recommendation that the City now uphold the Examiner's findings and re-
enter the vase as the CAB Commission now must make a ruling. Also, it is
the Council's opinion that Kenai should be designated as the area airport,
and Fisher will bo so instructed.
3. A copy of a letter from Dave Pree to Fisher was received, suggesting
that the City Council might not be aware of Fisher's stand on the court
case with Caughran Excavating Inc. The City Manager recommends that we
tell Fisher to proceed as instructed before. Council concurred with this
recommendation.
Ordinance #101 was presented by the City Manager. This Ordinance amends
the Code of the Electric Rates for the City, and establishes an agricul-
tural rate.
Morin moved, Lofstedt seconded to adopt Ordina noe #101 on first
reading. The second reading will be held at the next meeting on the
7th of December. The motion passed unanimously.
Item F-2t The City Manager presented Ordinance #102, amending Chapter
2 of the Code of Ordinances and requiring installation of lights and
meters on taxi cabs operating within the City.
Morin moved, Bielefeld seconded to adopt Ordinance #102 on first
reading. The motion carried unanimously.
Item F-3t Morin moved, Bielefeld seconded to table item F-3 until further
study can be made on the group insurance plan. Motion carried unanimously.
Item F-4: Contract for Engineering services by Adams, Corthell, Lee,
Wince & Associates for the Small Aircraft Apron was presented at the last
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regular meeting for study.
Seaman moved, Morin seconded to adopt the Contract with ACLW for
Enginoering Services for the Small Aircraft Apron. The motion carried
unanimously.
Item F-5: The City Manager presented Ordinance #103, amending Chaptor 17,
of the Code, establishing penalty For delinquent payment of water and
sewer user charges, and declaring a penalty.
Meeks moved, Cone seconded to adopt Ordinance #103 regarding water
and sewer penalties for delinquencies, for first reading. Motion carried
unanimously.
Item G-1: Transfer of liquor license from Floyd and Mildred Griffith &
David Newton Boyer to David Newton Boyer.
After some discussion, Seaman moved, Morin seconded, that if the
Mr. & Mrs. Griffiths are satisfied the City has no objection to the tran-
sfer of the liquor license to David Newton Boyer. The motion carried
unanimously.
Item G-2: Regarding changes in the Alaska Industrial Incentive Act:
There was considerable discussion on this and Council was invited to meet
with the Chamber of Commerce next Monday whore all the points considered
will be turned up and presented for policy for John Morris to submit to
the Committoe.
Item G-3: The City Manager presented Resolution i#66-39, regarding rates
for space in the Terminal Building.
Morin moved, Meeks seconded to adopt Resolution #66-39 establishing
the lease rates for the Terminal Building space. Motion carried
unanimously.
Item G-4; The City Manager presented Ordinance ##104, amending Ordinance
#11 and allowing 50 foot street instead of 60 foot streets, at the
discretion of the Planning Commission.
Morin moved, Cone seconded to adopt Ordinance 4104 where streets of
50 foot width would be allowed at the discretion of the Planning Commissi<-I.
Motion carried unanimously.
Item G-5: Cone moved, Seaman seconded, to authorize the City Manager to
sign the application agreement for 80.79 acres for the Municipal Park.
Motion carried unanimously.
There was also some discussion on the 40 acres the City had applied
for for a hospital in Section 34. Harrison will inquire as to the status
of this request.
Item_G-6: Cone moved, Morin seconded to authorize the sale of Lot 7,
Aleyeeka Subdivision, for $13,000. Motion carried unanimously.
Item a-7: Tho City Manager received authorization to sign the amendment
to the FAA lease for Terminal Building space. This is simply an extension
of time on the lease.
The Mayor reported he had talked with the owner of Anchorage Westward Hotel
who expressed interest in building a bar and cafe in Kenai.
Meeting adjourned at 11045 P.M. Rea�yyectfully P �� b.ttedo
Frances Tork lsen
City Clerk
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tfT'MORANDUM
N" -vember 16, 1966
TOt llonai ab)-e Mayor and City Council.
PROM: Ci;y Manager.
SUBJECT: Policy on handling of City Funds.
Since the:: a a;.;,eax s -Lbe g:•eat concern over the pollay regarding the handling
of the City Finds fcr Dspoc:it, and sin:.e thi.3 i.s basically an administrative
funetio=l, 1 014 aak3ng Viet the City Coun^il formally,, once and for all.$ establish
a poli:.y rin depc3it of funds.
I recommend the folloid.iag policy:
The policy shall be that all operating funds shall be divided basically
on an equal porportien between the Alaska State Banks Kenai Branch, and the
National Bank of Alaska, Kenai Branch, on a quarterly basis.
All investment funds shall be invested where the best return on the invest-
ment may be realized, utilizing the Alaska tLate Bank, Kenai branch d the
National L'arlc of Alaska. Kenai Branch 'p aWe�� Ar j d�°Ir.
Under the-0 Policies the Administration will deposit the funds aecording2y.
It is my firm o-dinion that funds of the city should be placed on a secured
basis and on ;,a a ntril bid whenever we grow large enough to be concerned with
our ba7.ca:.:L-s ;.n funds which exceed the F.D.I.C. coverageo
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spectfully submitted,'
James W. Harrison,
City Manager. '
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