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AGENDA - KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Amendment to Taxi Ordinance
Change in Classification of Churches - if ready
rOrd. for sale of public Lands - if ready
NEW BUSINESS:
PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD:
31 MARCH 1965
KEYAI CITY COUNCIL MISUTL-S
31 ;-VRC1I 19bS
Mambers present: Chester Cone, Bud Lofstedt, Roger ."leeks, Gene Morin, homer Swires
and Mayor James G. Dye; Absent - Billy AcCann.
At the request of the Mayor, the Clerk introduced Mr. Troy Rice, newly appointed
Manager of the Kenai Branch of the Alaska State Bank. !favor Dye welcomed him and
expressed the hope he could take part in civic affairs and lend his knowledge to
assist in solving some of our problems. Mir. Rice said he hoped to become a part
of the Community, but needed a little time to become acclimated.
Minutes of the last meeting were approved.
Responding to the Mayor's question, the Clerk stated the letter to Meehan, PSC,
had been mailed with information regarding Stan's Cab, etc.
Correspondence was read: Memos from Atty.: Resolution accepting the K&S project;
Notice of sale, public land, and Resolution re same; Resume of Judve Davis' Ruling
re Court hearing - HEA vs. KCL; notice to City that data should be accumulated
in anticipation of negotiations with IIEA for purchase of the latter's facilities --
also the suggestion the City approach HEA in re to this if HEA has not contacted
the City by 31 March 1965; suggestion to write the Governor apprising him of
the City's position in re to CSHB 138; recommendation the City send a representa-
tive to Juneau re CSI1B 138 and to talk Airport money; memo saying he had no evidence
of a law suit from Caughran Excavating, Inc vs. the City as of the 30 of Mar.
Letter from Dept. of Public Safety thanking us for the payment for
third! quarter of the year, and expressing understanding of the City's position re
payment for the final quarter.
Councilman McCann requested letter from Bertha Sanders be brot to the
atention of Council: Mrs. Sanders mistakenly thot her property was being taxed
for a building that.W.-been-removed; also thot evaluation on property across the
River was $1,000, when it was only $500 for bldg. and $S00 for land. Clerk in-
formed her of the status of evaluation.
Verifaxed copies of Duke Deering's suggestions for taxicab Ord. amend-
ments were given to Council.
Also "cost flow" sheet of eminent expenses and contemplated revenues --
estimate did not include ordinary receipts such as sales tax, prop. tax, etc. --
only large amounts from State Govn't. which are hoped for to meet the City's un-
usual and unbudgeted costs.
Clerk reported: Mr. William If. Bertram of USPIIS, San Francisco, and Mr.Berg from
the Anchorage office, ::ere in town Monday to make inspection on the W&S job and
look over the books in a preliminary audit. It appears the City will get about
$48,300 from USP11S as a result of this inspection.
Check for $550 had been written for Kenai Centenniel Committee as the
City's share of funds to be matched by the State. Ctrs. Petersen had received word
there was $12,000 in the fund which would be withdrawn in May if not used. This will
enable the City to be eligible for the grant and will speed up the check from the
State.
Mrs. Doris Brewer of the Itayes Apartments had called about a pack of
stray dogs in the area --she was concerned about the pre-school children who might
be molested by the dogs. Wondbrcd if an ad in the paper would help to keep dogs
under control.
Clerk received the Bore Assessors evaluation figures for the City:
real property - $7.096,242, a gain of 349,591 over 19641s; personal property -
$2,005,240, totalling $9,101,482. This figure is subject to change after Board of
Equalization meetings to be held by the Boro Assembly.
The Mayor reported: There will be some shortfall money coming to the City. We
applied for $48,000 and have received $15,400. Probably will not get the full
amount, but will receive some whether the b.5 million is appropriated by Congress
or not.
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Resolution #65-9 was presented. Cone ,moved, Swires seconded to accent Res. 65-9
Acceptance of Dater Supply 4 Distrioution System Project AI)V;-Alaska 31-G and Sew-
age Interceptor and bisposal System Project 11PC-Apw-Alaska-14. 'lotion unanimously
approved. This action was taken in response to a request from Dave Brown, l."il:A.
Clay Lyons reported on his Juneau trip: H.B. 138 will not go through this year.
There will be open hearings in all areas where conflicts exists; the bill will be
re -written. lie talked with the Sec. of Commerce and he was amazed to hear Kenai's
conflict is within the City Limits --the Sec. also stated the Commission would be
newly appointed. Sen. Hanson nas already submitted a new bill. HEA had a meet-
ing last night; the Mayor told them we were interested in purchase of their faci-
lities. Lyons reminded Council the Heck report of 1962 valued HEA holdings in the
City at $34,000 dollars --this is evidently distribution lines only. Lyons thinks
if HEA doesn't make an offer for selling facilities, we should go ahead an rake
hook-ups. (The Atty. suggests we make an offer if HEA doesn't.) Lyons will meet
with HEA tomorrow on alleged violations. There was discussion on the Court ruling
in HEA vs. KCL in which the injunction against the City was not granted.
The Mayor reported a telegram from Senator Kilcher stated the State Budget had
allotted $40,000 to the City for Airport use.
Coveyou announced a problem with Streets in Mommsen Addition: there's 2' of water
on First Street; the City has received about six calls frog one resident there.
Replies to the complaints were to contact Killen, developer of the S/D as he had
not completed his street improvement and was responsible for their condition.
Lyons became concerned over fire protection and arranged for a pump in an effort to
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drain the street somewhat. Bill for labor and rental of the pump will be sent to
Mr. Killen. Odin Strandberg had notified Killen that storm drainages were necessary
but he had not acted on this advice. Coveyou stated none of the Subdivision Street
are constructed the way they should be. %brin, Coveyou and Lyons had made a survey
of the streets over the week -end --Lyons says the City should use a back -hoe to make
ditches and install storm drains. It is hoped the City can undertake some of this
street work now that the Boro is taking over school operation. Kr. McCollum has
offered to pay for the gravel and labor on temporary work on a street leading to
some of his rental property. Coveyou will do what he can for him, and the City
will bill McCollum. Coveyou will try to fill in the worst holes in some of the
City streets.
Mrs. Malone called the Council's attention to the Statute wherein once lots have
been sold in a subdivision, said S/D cannot be vacated. Clerk will so inform
Ahlsti•om and Vorene, asking what they propose to do --copy will be sent to the Boro
Assessor.
The Attorney reported: Hoped he had complied with Council's policy re sale of
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public land in drafting the resolution and Notice of Sale of Land. After dis-
cussion, Morin moved, Meeks seconded, to strike the development clause in Paragraph
r2 of Res. 65-10. Passed unanimously. hb rin moved, Swires seconded, to adopt. Res.
65-10, Directing Sale of Foreclosed Property. Passed unanimously. Oiscussion on
the notice of sale was had, and the notice was corrected: .Cone moved, Meeks seconded
to accept the corrected copy of the Notice of Land Sale. Passed unanimously. Date
of opening sealed bids will be 28 April 1965. Lofstedt moved, Swires seconded,
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the minimum bid of tax, penalty, interest and court costs, plus $100 shall be placed
on each parcel. Passed unanimously. Clerk can advise prospective property owners
of the costs.
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There was discussion on whether or not to send a man to Juneau; Swires will call
Rep. tSoseley, and decision will rest on what develops. There was also discussion
on whether or not to write the Governor re H.B. 138--The Mayor is in favor of hand -
carrying it to him, so discussion can be had.. The Atty. will draft the letter.
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In more discussion on the law suit --the Judp.e has cautioned not to be too aeressive.
An affidavit is being prepared regardint the violations showing they are not all
the fault of KCL. A "Summary Judgement" is "all heard on the law". Gantz argues
the case for dismissing summarily without going into full scale law suit. The Atty.
said the case of CUL vs. KPC is coming up in April --Council asks that he be present.
There was discussion on lawyer's fees re KCL & 11EA case. Atty. expects it to run
over $2,000, and hopes to recover the sum in the final judgment.
The Mayor read some correspondence from HHFA--they have allowed the Atty's bill for
services and Bond Counsellor's fees, totallinp $2,505.14, notice from 11I1FA they
have accepted the City's recommendation of Peat, Marwick, Mitchell f, Co. for an
audit of the W&S Accounts; other letters requesting data from the Clerk's office,
plus a signed letter of compliance with re to Civil Rights Act. Cone moved, Swires
seconded, the Mayor be authorized to sign the HHFA Certificate of Compliance. Roll
call vote passed the motion unanimously.
The Atty. also had resolution ready for delinquency date for payment of W&S assess-
ments, but this is contingent on Galliett's revised assessment list, which in turn,
depends on final cost analysis, etc., ad infinitum.
The preliminary trial of Diamond Loosli vs. the City will be in April,
the City will be represented by the insurance company.
The Mayor requested the Atty. to be alert to the time element involved
in notice of Charter change, Bond elections, etc.
In discussin the money coming from WIFA and USPHS for W&S, the City will deposit
the monies in the W&S Construction Account; pay itself back for monies advanced,
and pay KCL for money due. The Internal Revenue service and Emoloyment Security
Commission will be paid, and then the money will be turned over to the bonding
Companies. There is one lawsuit against Caughran--that of Jefferson Painting Co.
Council discussed status of Linderman with A.L. Hudson, Chairman of the Airport
Commission. It was decided to leave things as they are until budget time when a
Division of Equipment can be organized. Linderman will remain an Airport employee
under the supervision of the Airport Director for the present. Clerk reported
most of the expense of his salary was borne by Streets as he had cone most work for
them--KCL and W&S contributed a small portion --all according to the hours spent on
the various pieces of departmental equipment.
The Mayor presented the Boro School Board Budget for inspection --the Boro's share
of the operational budget is $566,000. This does not include payments on bonded
indebtedness.
The Mayor said the earliest date on a public hearing on the Boro Sales Tax Would
be 20 April. There was some discussion on the proposed sales tax --Council doesn't
think real property sales should be exempt; nor should inventories be exempt from
the personal property tax. Council thot a sales tax similar to the City's would
be desirable.
Meeting adjourned 12:10 p.m.
Respectfully sum%bbitted,
Frances Torkilsen
City Clerk
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