Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout1964-01-22 Council Minutes40WA - KENAj CITY COUNCIL t1EETLdG 22 JANUARV 1964 ROLL CALL 81Q--+" • ✓ PERSONS SCHEDULED TO JE HEARD: Ken Joadan and Ak. Po.tteA - Schoot Budget M. kfcGah n and Joe Kuchta - Ci.vit De6en6e, M. 25 minute 6itm on C.D. _ MINUTES � Ass '2�" -��. � RRESPONDENCE AOO •� /p��~'� •�.. REPORTS: Atty: ' CPv tkX Comni•be,c.one UNFINISHED BUSINESS: A Apont ? Wa RA 9 SeweA ( Repast l " Govn't. lia2ding bon tocaf, State and Fed. ob6.i.cea? NEW BUSINESS: PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD: ■1 1_. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 22 JANUARY 1964 x Meeting was called to order at 8:00 p.m. with all members present but Mr. Lofstedt who is 3 Outside. Mr. Potter and Ken Jordan addressed Council,in response to a request to be present, re the school budget. The school has $19,541.72 in checking acct., two $10,000 trust funds, but pt.aportion of its u needs over $34,000 to pay January's bills. The City paid $19,000 in Se $52,851.04 budget. The City will make a second payment of $14,000 plus $4,306.56 from the school bond fund which will enable the School to meet its January obligations. The State has already paid $180,000 of its share of the budget. Mr. Potter estimates equipment for the new school to cost about $60,000. He says orders should go in by April as it takes a 90 to 120 days for delivery. Invoices can be made payable after 1 July. By unanimous b consent, Council agreed to make available $60,000 to the School after 1 July 164 and the oClerk will direct a letter to the School Board to that effect. Mr. Potter said the 84 School Board thinks it would be advisable for the City to request the Borough to assume ,m operation, mtee. and administration of the City Schools as of 1 July '64. The City will continue to pay its share of what would have been the City budget for schools, but the Boro would assume the additional cost of the new school mtee., (Janitorial services, clerks, six new teaching positions. The new budget will amount to $S10 or $511 thousand --the State's ti share is $344,000--874 monies amounts to $23,000, tuition, $64,000. By making the shop and m home economics costs part of a reimbursable fund, the income to the Schools should be about $445-$4S0 thousand, leaving the City's share about $60,000. These figures are an educated � guess. If the City takes on the new school plus a Superintendent, the cost would be consid- 'd enable more. The two school buildings have been budgeted separately. In order to make a Idecision soon, Council will meet with the School Board Saturday 25 Jan at 10 a.m. Council ,m will also meet with Lease Co. and the school architect Monday 27 Jan at 10 a.m. A Master o Plan of the present new high school was presented showing orderly development to handle a1200 students by 1972; landscaping, parking areas, etc. were shown on a plat accompanying in the Master Plan. The 20 acres on either side of the present 40 acres being held in Reserve H for school purposes was not included in this planning. The School Board will direct a letter to the Council for submission to the Assembly listing the requirements for the new school and requesting consent of the Assembly to issue additional bonds for the school. Stan Thompson, Carl Seaman and Jim Clinton (Airport Comm.), Gene Roguszka and Alan Corthell and George Jaynes discussed the access road project, planning for land use of Airport ground, and methods of acquiring funds for advance planning. The Airport' Commission's first con- cern has been the paving project, then a terminal bldg., then land use, but all agreed it was desirable to have a professional planner assist the City. Mr. Morin will work with Jim Clinton on advance phases of a terminal bldg. as Mr. Lofstedt will not be available for U a while. Roguszka presented a letter (draft) to Gov. Egan re the City's need for an W additional appropriation of $68,000 originally requested to pave and repair the Airport. A copy will also be sent to Sen. Howard Bradshaw. Roguszka also presented a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a grant offer when it is reed. from the Fed. Govn't. •+ Mr. Morgan moved, Morin seconded, to accept Res. $64-3. Passed unanimously. m � Mac McGahan presented a 27 min. show on Civil Defense, and explained the status of the bldg. plans for a C.D. shelter. It is now ready for Phase 2, digging and constructing the basement. It is possible C.D. might work with the Airport Comm. as the shelter could constitute a foundation for a Terminal bldg., it is also possible the National Guard project might be worked in conjunction with a C.D. bldg. Council requested McGahan to inquire into all these possibilities, but informed him unless something could be worked cc 14 out, the City was unable to assume the added costs this year. The project will cost 0 $120,000 with 50% reimbursable; it is hoped the major portion of the City's share can be made with donated labor, equipment, etc. McGahan also will check on rent being reim- bursable before more thought is given to placing the health officer in the apartment with F C.D. radio, and the C.U. Director's office. I COUNCIL MINUTES Page two 1/22/64 Some discussion was had on the minutes of the last meeting, but the Atty. advised the action taken on the Zoning Map had been legal, so minutes were corrected to this effect. The City will await the petition from Mrs. Collins re any new zoning in Sec. 34 according to Ord. 34. Correspondence was read: letter from Dr. Spencer --Code is to be discussed at next meeting; letter from Mr. Rowley re 3/4 Dodge truck formerly belonging to KPC. The Atty. advised the City to continue to use the truck; He explained the processes in- volved in declaration of taking for R.O.W. from KPC for W&S lines. 1•1r. Morgan moved, Morin seconded, the Atty. work toward a declaration of taking. Passed unanimously. The Atty. suggested the people of Kenai were at a disadvantage by not being able to vote on Assembly men; that the Schools might have trouble because of the negative attitude of Assemblymen (due to the mandatory bill), but it is important to stress the advantages of having a Borough, and to work toward acquiring the Boro seat. The Chamber of Commerce 'brochure should be ready next week. He understands PAF is to spend several milltions in the Inlet. The Mayor talked with Col. Sawyer re the Small Boat Harbor and was informed pleasure craft and park facilities will be deleted. The Atty. will attend'a meeting next Tuesday of the American Society of Engineers of which he is a member. Mayor Dye says additional underwater surveys will be made at the river neuth and the rocks will be taken out. The Atty. further reported the City might request a Show Cause Order why KPC should not be held in contempt if KPC record3 are not produced. He said the Chamber is trying to get licensing for commercial fishing boats and gear accomplished in Kenai; also that an area biologist should be stationed in this vicinity --that it would require office space for three people; He submitted an ordinance for appointment of the City's Boro representative. and suggested he might draft a procedural ord. for the Boro. The Mayor reported he had directed a wire to Sen. Bartlett re the City's proposed contract with Wildwood for electric services; Bartlett had replied he was aware of the situation and of HEA's interest. Mr. Crinklaw stated and electrical engineer for the Air Force, Alaska Command had inspected the distribution system, generation, etc. with the W.W. con- tract in mind. The Mayor submitted the $1,000 returned donation check formerly given to the Boro; He also read a letter from Begich re work he hoped to accomplish for the City at the Legislature. A farewell letter from John Ault, ASHA, was reviewed. The Clerk reported: Letter and been written to Dist. Engr. Roy Jenkins inquiring as to the status of grading and drainage studies of Kenai Spur, and the plan to flatten the curve by the Airport, stating the KCL planned a distribution line in that area and needed to know the location of the road; complaints are still coming in re dogs; Bush Lanes, Inc. had paid all delinquent sales tax of the Bowling Alley --the last quarter's tax of 1963 only for the Bar --none for the cafe, and none of the property taxes; it is understood an audit was made in October; Von Phillips had called saying he was interested in being re -instated as a National Guard Office* --he will contact Lt. Col Reger--Major B ker is no longer in Kenai, and the School has agreed to use of its facilities as a drill area, but space would have to be provided for the guns, etc.; Mr. Knackstedt will cnntact Gen. Carroll; The Evaluation Board, composed of full time help (George Navarre, Alvin Olsen, Cliff Carr, Bob McAllister) and pertime workers (Knackstedt, Swires, Dority, Kipp and Oberts) will be notified of a time for a first meeting as soon as copies of the Property Maps can be obtained; Mr. Chas. Archer, Crinklaw and Council discussed placing a fire siren in Sec. 33, and acqui- sition of an ambulance; the City will assume the monthly bill of the siren --about $8.00. Meeting adjourned 12:40 p.m. Respectfully submitted, .A ando✓ ✓�,J Mrs. Frances Torkislen City Clerk I P Ao, e� �%� ' ,.l A" .