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Home My WebLink About1964-04-08 Council Minutesr 1 i� i k ' i ' 1 J - I, b - �I AGENDA - KENAI CITY COUNCIL AEETING 8 APRIL 1964 ROLL CALL r" PERSONS SCHEDULED TO �BDE_ HEARD:/� '� �y� � • XINUTES � CORRESPONDENCE REPORTS: Mayer ttorney Clerk: Ken Jordan reports the well at the new hi school is now 120' where they got water which rose to 80'--there's no iron --it's almost artesian. The property maps show Evanson as having four lots on what was formerly one lot --Clerk will send him a notice re subdivision requirements. Commissions UNFLNISHED BUSINESS: > A rport bids - Award 'Airport - Architect for Terminal Bldg. Lease Agreement - Drug Store Contract between City and Doris Erwin Walkowski Contract between City and ,National Guard 11<Ordinance Creating Improvement District 81 ✓City Manager NEW BUSINESS: NOTICE: PICTURES OF THE HOLY LAND WILL BE SHOWN AT THE OLD SCHOOL TUESDAY .7 APRIL 8:00 P.M. PROCEEDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE FLAGS AND STANDARDS FOR THE NEW HIGH SCHOOL AND TO REPAIR THE NATIONAL GUARD HEADQUARTERS. SUPPORT ON THIS PROJECT IS NEEDED. TICKETS MAY BE OBTAINED AT THE DOOR IF YOU DO NOT ALREADY HAVE THEN. KENAI CIrY CUU`.CII. }fI`llPLS A APRII. 1964 Meeting was called to order with all members present but Dick `dorgan. Sgt. Best inquired what was the status of the drug -store agreement with the National guard and was given a copy of the contract between the City and the Guard for their approval. A contract between the City and owner Doris Wal- kowski is under negotiation. Sgt. Best said Council should appoint two men to an Armory Board to work with :Nat'l. guard Personnel. A sign is to be erected pointing to the location of the Armory. Stan Thompson and Eugene Roguszka presented copies of the Bid abstract for Council's perusal. Considerable discussion was held on whether or not to pave the Apron on the Airstrip and the methods of acquiring funding if the paving is attempted. PNA has offered advance payments on landings which would take care of the costs; the Atty. advised this method seemed better than additional in- debtedness. Gene Morin moved, Homer Swires seconded, the Council indicate its intent at this meeting that it desires to award a construction contract to in- clude the maximum apron paving possible within existing funds and additional funds available from the FAA and other sources. It is the desire of the Council that the contract include the basic proposal plus Alternate A, plus Alt- ernate C. It is further the desire of the Council that the Mayor be authorized to take the necessary steps such that the formal award could be made not later than 15 April. ,lotion passed unanimously. Mr. Roguszka also stated the next two years should show a surplus from operating the Airport, but the third year will be a "broak-even" year unless additional sources of revenue are found. If the bid is awarded as contemplated this would mean no major access road and no matte. bldg. would be constructed this year. Nr. Manley's letter and pictures of Airport terminal were presented to Council and discussion followed on hiring an architect for the project. sir. Roguszka offered to prepare the application for advance for public works planning and Council accepted the offer. Council took note of the fact that Roguszka had submitted a proposal for preliminary planning which would determine type, size, and scope of the project including necessary investigations and projected pro- ject costs predicated on similar local construction (not to include preparation of preliminary construction costs but to include a schematic diagram). The proposal suggested a fee of $3390.00 Clerk was instructed to write Chas. E. Olson, Planning Director for ASHA, in reply to his offer to meet with Council regarding a Plan for use and disnosition of Airport lands. Mr. Olson plans a trip to Kodiak and can work in a meet,*ag at Kenai at that time. Council will meet with him any Wednesday night and will assume the expense of an over -night stop for him. Planning Commission and Air- port Commission will be notified of this meeting --also possibly Roguszka. It was suggested the Planning Commission should accept applications for land; said applications should reflect intended use, whether purchase, lease, et--. was de- sired. Howard Crinklaw reported on result of conference with Army personnel re the IVildwood contract. Eugene 11orin,mdved, McCann seconded, the. Council: authorize Howard Crinklaw -to execute the IVildwood contract as the designat9d representa- tive of the City. .Motion passed unanimously.. Billy i4cCpn. moved, Morin seconded, the Council authorize Crinklaw -to reduce the amount of. the IVildwood contract to slightly under $25,000.00. Motion passed unanimously. Iiedley Parsons expressed his desire to work for the City as mechanic and in- quired about application forms. The City has been requesting applications be presented in letter form. The Clerk will see about forms for City use. 1 Council Minutt 8 April 64 Page two "Duke" Deering presented a notarized statement from Alvin (). h-eraser authorizing Mr. Deering to represent him in the matter of Stan's Cab Co. +tCann and the Attorney were of the opinion Mr. Werner should appear in person before Council. Mrs. Ruby Coyle spoke from the floor. Doering also said there was need for only one Cab Co. in Kenai. Knackstedt moved, Morin seconded, to approve transfer of Stan's Cab to Alvin 0. Werner if he complies with Ord. 12. Motion passed with McCann dissenting. Doering will get a Certificate of Insurance to the Clerk. Minutes of the last meeting were approved. The Atty. presented a resolution passed by the Chamber of Commerce recommending preference be given to restoration to Seward Dock facilities over those of Whittier. Council will pass a similar res. when the Atty. presents it. On inquiry from the Atty. re Civil Defense, some discussion was held. Speakers from the floor were Deering and R. Coyle. It was pointed out that Harold Pom- eroy had completely by-passed the local Civil Defense Director. The Atty. sug- gested the Ord. on Improvement District #1 be postponed until next meeting to allow time for data to be received from Harold Galliett regarding rates. HHFA Correspondence was read: letter to Ilobbs/regarding Water $ Sewer, well, etc. in relation to the earthquake. Public Opinion Messages had been sent to 18 Senators re Tidelands Bill 307. Memo to Galliett re Standard Oil's position in the event of high tides and a lowered shoreline due to the earthquake. Memo from the Planning Commission concurring in Council's suggestion on granting a gravel permit to the Division of Hwys. Clerk reported: McGahan requested he be notified after the meeting who had been appointed Civil Defense Director as a result of his resignation. He will stay on the job until Friday in order to indoctrinate the i.ew man. McCann moved, Moring seconded, to appoint ,Marion Sellars as C.U. Director until the end of June. Motion passed unanimously after some discussion. Clerk also re- ported that Mr. Potter, School Supt. inquired what arrangements had been made with the contractor who was to repair the school chimney: Was a contract signed? Was the man a City employee? Is he covered by Insurance? Who will pay if the roof is damaged? What is the amount to be paid? Who will assume the cost? He and the School Board desired a written agreement be presented. Homer Swires said the contractor would see Mr. Potter on Thursday. The Mayor explained the funds might be covered by appropriations from the Fed..Govn't. for earthquake damage, but the chimney had to be fixed before further damage is done. The Clerk also inquired as to the status of the Oberts Subdivision --a notice will be sent to him reminding him of the City's requirements for Subdivision pro- cedures. Clerk will direct a letter to the Div. of lands re gravel pt.rmit application from Dept. of Hwys. Evaluation notices will be mailed within a day or two. .Meeting adjourned 11:40 p.m. a Respectrully u ed, Frances Torki sen City Clerk AmL 5 Jew SA".