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Home My WebLink About1964-07-01 Council Minutespzwk 0115 a - AGENDA - KENAI CITY COUNCIL / 1 JULY 1964 ROLL CALLUft_&Z �l,� y, .'Ron The i 1 O PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD: 4arion Sellars - He has offered to take the Civil Defense on the same basis ".Mac" had it at first; i.e., the City pays the full salary ($1250 ea. quarter), he banks that check in the City of Kenai's account, then when the Fed. reimbursement check cages ($625) � �ep s that. `M/INUTES CORRESPONDENCE REPORTS: gayor - Word from Don Meyer? City Attorney Clerk - See enclosed Memos: 1. Ordinance on the budget drafted by the Atty. 2. Memo to All Personnel -is this a good idea or not? 3. demo re buying the Copier and paying next year. Commissions OLD BUSINESS: Ordinance adopting the budget ✓Resolution setting the tax levy I0"O'Application Forms for Water & Sewer Connections - Hook up Fees? NEW BUSINESS: PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD: DON'T FORGET RICHARD I. 4ORGAN DAY - WE DNESDAY NOON AT THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - TIDE'S INN. KENAI CITY CO' 'IL MINUTES 1 JULY 1964 Roll call at 8:25 showed all members present but Knackstedt and Morin. Ken Jordan, representing the School Board, made inquiry on several points: The Office of Emergency Planning has approved money to re- pair the earthquake damage to the School* -bids will be let soon; Ron Theil will figure costs for Sewer and 'Water hook-ups. It is possible the Sewer connection can be incorporated into Caughran's contract; Considerable discussion was held concerning the law suit between Lease Co. and the City. Speakers.from the floor were: Ed Hollier, Dave Boyer, Odin Strandberg. Mr. McCann, in an interview with Don Meyer in Seattle, was told the City would have to settle with Lease Co. before any action could be taken with regard to bonds. The Council,; in' view :of the need for funds for the School, Water & Sewer and Power extension, unanimously approved a motion by McCann, seconded by Swires, to authorize the Attorney to negotiate in the City's behalf to bring the suit, Lease Co. vs. the City, to an early close. Lofstedt was excused from the meeting for a Charter flight. Jim Doyle inquired as to the reasons the oil and grease purchases of the City were not let out to bid. After considerable discussion, Meeks moved, Swires seconded, that oil and grease forthe City be let out on a separate contract from gas and furnace oil. Motion passed unanimously. The eity will issue invitations to bid soon. Mr. Strandberg announced the drain -tiling project will be completed now --that they would need the City Cat for about two hours, and have about two days work with a drag line. If the City's drag line cannot be used, he will contract for the work. Dave Boyer requested an extension of time for payment of his light bill. He has applied for a loan due to economic losses from the earthquake, and should have an answer soon. Mr. Crinklaw said only two payments had been made since the first of the year, and the amount due is over $500.00. . He also .po1j;tgd._ but• the:.City zsejeopabdizing• its:bgndiag,.by going contrary to the Ordinance which specifically forbids preferential treatment being granted. Fir. Crinklaw says the books are to be audited this month and first audits are always very careful and very thorough. After much discussion Swires moved, Meeks seconded, due to the earthquake and extenuating circumstances caused by it, Mr. Boyer is granted a 30 day extension on payment of his bill. Passed unanimously. [Lofstedt having returned meanwhile.] Ron Theil reported the HHFA work is 25% complete--USPHS work will be 25% complete in a day or two --His report will likely bring an inspector from Calif. who can approve the work and make funds available. His progress reports are being made as soon as he can get them done--HHFA's goes in on the 5th, but USPHS requests them by the 25th; He estimates a six inch line to the Fire Hall with a fire plug in the building to cost about $2500 which will come from the contingency fund; Well #1 pumps up to 135 gal. per min. before it runs dry --the iron content' -is high, but this can be treated cheaply --Well 92 is in the process of being surged; Aellogg will be bab% at work on Mission and Overland -- Main St. will be brought up to grade next week, than Peninsula Ave. The Council will meet Monday, 7 p.m. to discuss hook-up charges, etc. Howard Crinklaw reported the Army had mlde an inspection of CUL and that Mr. Slick had requested he confer with him--Crinklaw asked that someone else from the City be present --the Atty. will accompany him as he will be in Anchorage anyway. I J TA r� Council Minutt. . 1 July 1964, Page two John Coveyou requested direction as to acquiring a bade for snow- plowing; we will see what has been done with our application for GSA equipment before deciding. The Attorney reported the City has not received the letter from Strandberg which was requested; He (S.) says he is in no position to write such a letter at this time. Fisher said today was Richard I. Morgan Day at the Chambw of Commerce --Mr. 6 Hrs. Morgan were guests and cuff links were presented to him--KHAR prounounced this "Be Kind to Richard I. Morgan Day and read the Mayor's proclamation on the air. [Later it was learned Mr. Drowley, at the Standard Oil Refinery, also honored Morgan with a brief speech and resume of what he has done for the Community.] The Anchorage News also had a feature article re this. The Atty. breifly touched'on the proposed applications for Hater 6 Sewer hook. -ups; Inquired as to the Floats for small boats --the steps are now being built, and it is hoped another 150' of floats can be -ob- tained. Somecdisenssion was had on Civil Defense, unemployment insurance for City employees, applicants for KCL Mgr. -Ellis, White 6 Lyons. Clerk reported Mr. Smythe, of ASHA, is going to San Francisco next week to work out a program for assisting Kenai in planning use of Airport lands, deep draft harbor, impact of the oil industry on Kenai, etc.; presented a subdivision plat of Louis Nissen, approved by the Planning Commission --since one lot does not meet the mimimum requirements of the Zoning Ordinance, this was referred back to the Planning Commission. Inquired about fire extinguishers for Civic Center and Jail--Swires will see Archer about C.D. extinguishers. Homer Swires moved, Lofstedt seconded, to accept Resolution 064-14 setting the 1964 tax levy at 15.6 mill (the same as last year); 11.6 mills are dedicated to school purposes --(out of a $219,106 budget e this year, $139,746 goes to the schools.). Motion passed unanimously. Borough business was touched on, but will be more thoroughly discussed at Monday's meeting. Council adjourned 12.45 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Frances Torkilsen City Clerk McCann moved, Swires seconded, to accept the Dept. of Safety's con- tract for police services, July 1964 to 30 June 1965, a to auth- orize the Mayor to sign. Motion passed unanimously. to"Vo # to Not;" L Ay�P 1��ezr�a 4� to, AZ 00,