HomeMy WebLinkAbout1965-02-17 Council MinutesAGENDA - KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING 17 FEBRUARY 1965
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PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE Pf�"RD: Public bearing -Taxicab Coss in Kenai
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CORRESPONDENCE
REPORTS: Mayor
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Clerk - Note $26,629.16 shortage reported on Revenue and Expenditure
report is almost the amount of the second year tobacco tax
refund that is budgeted, but will not be received.
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Commissions
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Second Reading - Ord. # 78, Liquor License -Boyer Hotel
First Reading - Amendment to Liquor License
/Second Reading - Ord. #79, CHarter Change
Contract - City and Seaman, Water 6 Sewer
Tabled from last week - Payment to the School $19,174.25 "-
Payment -Dent. Pub. Saf. 6,120.00
INEW BUSINESS:
!I PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TD BE HEARD:
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K NAI CITY CA)UN.._L, MI,L'JTES 17 Fl:bRUARY 19bS
Roll call: Members present - Chester Cone, Billy McCann, Gene Nb rin, Homer Swires,
and Mayor Dye. Members absent - Bud Lofstedt and Roger Meeks.
James Doyle reported he had been told to stop installation of his tanks for fuel
storage as his nearest neighbor, John Coveyou, objected to them on the grounds
they would detract from the valuation of his nroperty and he Coveyou, had been un-
able to get written confirmation that his insurance rates would not be increased.
Coveyou was contacted and appeared at the meeting. He and Doyle settled their
differe ces by Uoyle's agree n to erect a six foo fence Cmund the tanks
As no one else asked to be heard the meefinQ was Jpened to public hearing on is-
suance of taxicab Permits. The Clerk read letters of application from: 1. Dave
Boyer, 2. Harold "Duke" Deering, 3. Marjorie and Leslie F.aton, 4. Ward Showalter A
and S. Alvin 0. Werner. All applicants were present but Mr. Werner, who was unable
to come from Anchorage because of lack of reservation on PNA evening flight. The
Clerk reported all applicants had been approved by the Trooper except Ward Show-
alter, whose application was only received this afternoon. Clerk also reported
all applicants had either furnished a certificate of insurance or had submitted
letters from insurance agents that said insurance would become effective if a per-
mit is issued.
Doeiring gave a resume of his past operation as a representative of A;O.'kierner,
operating Stan's Cab. Clerk reported insurance and delinquent sales tax had been
taken care of. Trooper Allen had informed the Clerk Stan's Cab was not now carry-
ing paying passengers. Deering pointed out that he and Showalter were the only
ones with experience in the business; that he intended making this a full time bus-
iness, that he had no other business as some of the other applicants have.
On request from Council as to how many cabs should be permitted to operate in the
City, all applicants except Showalter, who said he couldn't say, thought there
should be not'over two. Two unknown members from the audience participated in the
discussion; one questioned what happens if people complain of taxi service? Counci:
remarked the Code permits review of a taxi owner's permit any time there appears to
be inadequate service or improper business conduct.
Council also asked how may applicants would be ready to operate in time for the
bowling tournament which starts this week end. All but Boyer said they were ready -
on assurance from the Trooper that temporary certificates could be issued for 4S
days, then Boyer said he guessed he could get in operation, but he wasn't sure what
kind of a rig he would be using. The Code does not require radios in taxi's --that
is up to the operator. Boyer also stated he hoped to operate the cab, and get
3 rental cars available for the convenience of lintel patrons.
Council expressed unwillingness to choose two applications from those submitted,.
and thought personalities should be discussed in executive session.
Council interrupted the hearing to hear Coveyou who will start removing the snow
from the City streets where the snow berms are likely to cause flooding during the
break-up.
Atty. Fisher advised Council to terminate all existing permits and then issue new
ones to whomever they decided on. Cone moved, Morin seconded, to terminate Werner's
permit [Stan's Cab] because of non-compliance with the City Code resulting in:
1. Inadequate and intermittent taxicab service, 2. Failure to appear before Council
at Council's request, and 3. Failure to timely comply with the Sales Tax Ordinance.
bbtion approved unanimously by roll call vote.
The public hearing was then closed and Council adjourned for executive session.
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Council re -convened at 10:30 p.m. and McCann moved, Swires seconded,to grant all
four applicants a 90 day probationary permit subject to review at that time, and
providing the cabs are in operation by 20 Feb 1965. Approved unanimously by roll
call vote.
The Atty. was instructed to draft an amendment to the Taxi Ord. in the Code
requiring 24 hour service for twelve months of the year, and failure to provide
such service will result in termination of the permit.
Stan Thompson inquired as to the status of request for resubdivision of Blk. 3 of
Thompson Park Subdivision. Planning Commission had submitted same to Council
for approval. *t1inutes of Planning Commission meeting were presented wherein Blk.
3 had been re -zoned Commercial at the request of Stan Thompson, providing only
four access roads as shown on the Plat were allowed, and that a barrier be erected
between Kenai Sour Highway and the business lots. Ordinance #27, passed on 25
July 1962, also limited access roadsto four. Acceptance of the resubdivision
would increase these access roads to five as Lt 7 in the resubdivision requires
separate access to the Highway. Planning Commission's purpose in restricting was
to minimize traffic hazards always involved in highway access. When questioned,
Thompson said he would probably have to apply for a variance for a driveway for
this lot. McCann moved, Swires seconded, to adopt Res. #65-2 resubdividiog Block
3 of Thompson Subdivision. Thompson said he was satisfied to let the zoning re-
main "Business" for the present.
Attorneys report: Today was declared Jim Fvenson Day and the Chhmber of Commerce
had entertained Mr. and Mrs. Evenson and the Kenai Basket Ball Club at the noon
luncheon. Letter from McCaskey re water and Sewer was discussed. In regard to
notifying the bonding people, Fisher has been in contact with Gantz reporting on the
serious condition of the contract, but we have not given Gantz the figures resulting'
from the CPA's research. Nbrin moved, Cone seconded, Fisher be directed to notify
the three bonding companies they apparently will have to enter the picture as the
j accounts payable exceed the funds available on the contract. Nbtion passed unanim.
The Clerk was instructed to ask Harold Galliett to make a formal request to HHFA
for payment of monies due the City for IP&S expenses as Dave Brown had assured the
Mayor this reimbursement could be taken from the remaining 25: that HHFA has with-
held. The Mayor will call Brown when Galliett has mailed the request. Clerk will
also ask Galliett re the telegram from 11HFA concerning his request for partial pay-
ment for W&S extension design to Airport Terminal Bldg.
The Atty. will contact the four Legislators regarding a meeting with Council next
week.
Re shortfall of revenue: the 114ayor will call Peat. Myrick and Mitchell and request
a representative be sent to Kenai soon.
Re the Japanese delegation on timber business, Clay Lyons has written them quoting
electric rates and enclosing a copy of the Kenai General Plan.
Advice from Dick Gantz re P.S.C. recommends the City go ahead and request a public
'. hearing re change -over from H.E.A. to KCL. The Atty. advises against an injunction
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as no decision has been made regarding a public service area.
After a short discussion, Swires moved, Cone seconded, the Mayor be authorized to
Sign the water contract between the City and Carl Seaman. Passed unanimously.
- — A.L.Hudson requested permission to make an offer to Sydney A. Stumph to purchase
40 acres from his homestead. Morin moved, Swires seconded, the Airport Commission
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be authorized to offer Stumph $100 an acre for 40 acres. Passed unanimously.
Also, in response to Ifudson's request, McCann moved, Morin seconded, to advertise
for proposals for private construction of a terminal building. Passed unanimously.
Minutes of the last meeting were approved.
Lyons reported on letter from R.W.Beck & Associates regarding a rate change for
KCL. McCann moved, Morin seconded, to amend Ordinance #53 changing the rates.
Ordinance amending will be drafted after word is received on changing commercial
rates, but the change discussed in this meeting will be in effect this month.
Lyons also reported the bill for metering at Wildwood has been revised rrom $900
to $4,083.00. Wildwood is on City power now, and the service has been reported as
good.
Morin moved, Cone seconded, Ord. #78, Boyer Liquor License f r the Hat 1, be '
passed on second reading. Passed unanimously 4vaaf,.)?E.'5 j�a„k,,,,,
McCann moved, Morin seconded, second reading of Ord. #79 Ordering an Election for
Charter Change on Bonding, etc. be approved. Passed unanimously by roll call vote.
Swires moved, Morin seconded, to pay McAllister $3.85 an hour. Passed unanimously.
P►tsolution #65-3 was presented by Mayor Dye. Swires moved, Morin seconded, to
adopt Res. #6S-3, borrowing from the Airport Fund. Roll call vote passed the
motion unanimously.
Clerk reported: Taxes collected the past week as a result of delinquency notices
was $347.94. Notice was being sent to Cheechako regarding foreclosure list for
1962 delinquent real property taxes. Letter re Air Forces storing barrels of
gasoline on Airport premises had been referred to the Airport Commission. McCann
will inform the Commission at Thurs.'s meeting the City wishes to cooperate in this
matter.
Meeting adjourned 12:45 a.m.
Res ectfully subbmmi ted,
Frances Torkilsen
City Clerk
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