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MEETING CALLS) �7:00 P.M. TO TALK WITH LEO OBE'—% Jl{{ BREWER,, ETC. OF ALASKA,
FISH, INC. ALL COUNCILMEN RE'_UESTED TO ATTEVD..
AGENDA - KENAI CITY COUNIL MELTING 19 AUGUST 1964
ROLL CALL
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD: Ron Thiee A �4p,e,o�
4INUTES�
'' CORRESPONDENCE: Letteh. baom C.E.Steen (Highways) thanking us boa tettea ae
gAxding and drainage on Kenai. Spun by Aiapont--wiU Yet as know when
the pubti.c ►tearing .is to ,take place.
Received cheek SAom Div. o6 Watea S HaAbons bon $1,052.31
boa money spent on 6toat6. Leo sags HaUxA is tny1:; to get a pate
dniva Snom Kenai Packeu now --has given up with Cot=i..--_ Wands.
Received FAA check bon Ainpont project - $116, 064.26, so
have written a cheek boa M-K'6 2nd pantiat paynent $163,189.44.
A"o Aec'd. USPHS' eheck oa 61, 900 which was deposited
in WSS Con6tAuction Fund. Have Ae.i& ed the C.i ty's GenewZ Fund
boa $26,536,38 which Las Loaned to WSS to canplete Caaugladn's tast
petynent. This Leaves the WSS Fund with $38, 363.62. Genefte Fund
has $38,124.94 --- with Councit's consent atW put $26, 000 o6 this
in T.bne C.D. to meet .inte"At paynent on Schoot Bonds in Dec. ????
Payment .in Dec. is $25, 567.50. When $26, 000 tobacco tax money utite
put .it .in Time C.D. to help pay SWt payment on pA.utefpa.t ($35, 000)
due in June. Then, att we have to aenape up is anotheA $25, 567.50
iuteft6.t •payment due in June. (Am hoping this wilt cone Saom second
payment on pAopenty taxes due 1 Dec.)
REPORTS: ZAa you
•lA.ttoaney
Cteak - Have been asked by niv. o6 Lands to aw=w ize areas in the
City used bon RSPP--those oven 10 aches and those under 10 aches. 06
eouase, we haven't any, but am suggesting the 6oteowing:
1. Sec. 36, UN, R12W, S.M. Campsite, adjacent to the Intat would
ab6ond acce6a to ComneAeW. S.i6hing sites --big duwing bon TmAi6t6.
2. Con6envation Zones, SE4 Sec. 31, T6N, R11W, natunat duinage.
4uin6 thmt eutveat undeA Kenai Spun --Could be dammed and seAi.es o6 Lagoons
6otned bon swimming, boating, picnicking--4xi skating in winter.
3. Same as above cou.ed be done in NW o6 Sec. 6, TSN, R11W. State
Div. oS Lands planned a 10 ache park anew hake in a paoposed Subdivision,
Out this plan has not matesi.aQi,.zed to date.
4. Picnic aAe.a on Slats--3na.P,Z goat Haabon pta► ned appkoxbnateey
at Soot oS Main St.
5. Popatm b.i,6hing and picnic aAea at "Eagte Rock". Sec. 6, Lot 11,
SE4, SW4. TSN, R10W, S.U. eonta4k"g 37.98 aeu6. The City inqu ud about
pA. ehaeing th;16 in 19620 but it betongs to George Peteao66, and .is undeA
luAiadicti.on o6 Sdxeau oS Indian A55aihs--Conveyance woutd have to be signed
y Sec. o6 InU i.on--bust the State might poa6.ibly be able to acquite a pa i-
tion bon Tourist 6acctities.
Wile send a map showing toeafii.on o6 the above--16 you have additi.onat
ideas ptea6e tet me know soon, as this Aepoat must be submitted in week oA so.
•' Forgot the last payment made to ca"q,%uu: joian Geneaat Fund which wile have to be
Ae,4xbaued 64an WSS Account. $38, 363.62 less $29, 611.78 paid to CaughAan teave6
$8, 751.84 iA WSS account--so--we can hope Don 6leyen gets the Bonds heady pAontol
Agenda - City Counci.t, Kenai. 19 Augu6t 1964
OLD BUSINESS:
Re60tution 029 - Amendmnt to ebtabU6h 6tuet pni.o&We6
NEW BUSINESS:
PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO SE HEARD:
DON'T FORGET STUDY SESSION WITH ALASKA FISH, INC. AT 7:00 P.M. WEDNESDAY
Addendwn to C&Ak'6 nepoat: "Red" Peavtey 6ugge6t6 dzift .the City ha6 acre"
to duet and 9.4ave.4 that the pot-hote6 on the City "fain" GKound6 be 6•i ffed in,
and aU o6 it tevetUd o66 .in pnepa&Won bon next yeah. We 6houtd teave the
tvA6 atone a6 much a6 po66ibte-- j6ut J i U in the hotel.
KENAI CITY COU;.... L MINUTES
29 AUGUST 1964
Council had study session at 7:00 p.m. with Leo Oberts, Gene Smith and Jim
Brewer re Alaska Fish, Inc. projects.
Roll call at 8:20 p.m. showed all members present but Lofstedt.
Mayor Dye administered the oath of office to Mr. Chet Cone who is completing
the unexpired term of E. Knackstedt.
Ron Thiel reported the HHFA portion of the W&S project to be 446 complete; the
USPHS portion to be 42% complete. Geneva Armitage's house has been re -located;
he tentatively figures monies to be had for alternates to be $19,000. Estimated
cost of a line (W&S) on Overland from Upland to Main is $13,700---and from Willow
to Lake Sts. (sewer only, and stripping the silt) on Marine to be $4,200, using
the bluff as a waste area. Mr. John Nichols is due tomorrow and Thiel will con-
fer with him on these alternates. Two culverts will be needed --one at the Hotel
and the other at the end of Main --(the latter a half -culvert). Estimate on the
Main St. drainage culvert, etc. is $2,000. Thiel suggest a launching site for
small boats by the sewage treatment plant --this will be kept in mind for an
early Spring project in 165. Mrs. Swires will help get hook-up applications for,
Overland, Upland and Hyland Sts.
McCann moved, Swires seconded, to table action on fire plug by Seanan's Furniture
Store until guard rails are in. Motion passed unanimously.
Clay Lyons inquired about vacation time for employees: McCann moved, Morin second-
ed, anyone working continuously with the City for one year be entitled to two
weeks vacation --time to be agreed on with the supervisor. Passed unanimously.
There was some discussion on Holidays, vacations, wages, etc. Morin moved,
McCann seconded, to grant the Airport Director $SO a month nobus for this fiscal
year, to be paid in two separate checks. Passed unanimously. Morin moved,
McCann seconded, Annual leave may not accumulate; it must be taken in the year
due, and must be taken in leave, not money. Passed unanimously. The City Clerk
may have an.: extra five days as she has been with the City since July 1961 without
a vacation --with the exception of liisi ds$aUx—k five days
taken at different times.
Thiel estimates the City should have the water lines complete by the middle of
October.
Lyons will mail assessment notices with tentative due dates on first half pay-
ment as 1 August 1965.
Clerk was instructed to write the Dept. of Revenue inquiring when we may expect
the balance of the Raw Fish Tax refund. Clerk and Attowney will draft corres-
pondence totJoseph Fitxgerald re appropriations for shortfalls in revenue, etc.
Estimates will be based on sales tax revenues, or any other aspect that will help.
Minutes of the last meeting were corrected and approved.
Correspondence was read; Letter from Don Meyer stating interest due dates on
Wf,S are March and September --that :the ordinances should be on the way by Friday;
Memo from Health Officer stating services of Hoyt at the Garbage Dump were no
longer needed, which coincided with the City's notice of termination of said
services; Letter from Health Officer notifying fish processors of requirements
of Dept. of Public Health (copy); letter from Corps of Engineers approving ap-
plication for funds for earthquake damage to school, City Administration Bldg.,
etc.; the-wrosion application was denied.
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The Attorney reported on Kenai Days --report is included in the minutes; Clerk
will notify Dept. of Labor (Workmen's Comp) of Harry House's injury while work-
in the Fair grounds; Kenai Days will pay for City help for cleaning up the area;
The .Mayor reported Haller will contact Pearmain for a pile driver to install the
Floats; also the Airport Commission had agreed on A. L. Hudson as a third member.
Clerk will notify him of his appointment; they want only three members.
The Attorney met with Roguszka who will undertake getting r.o.w's to the South
approach zone on the new air strip.
Eugene Smith presented final plands for the building Alaska Fish, Inc. wishes
to build. They need land from the City. Council told them to work with Mayor
Dye on this.
Mayor reported letter from Tom Smythe, Alaska State Housing Authority with a
Resolution making application to ASHA for planning assistance. Morin moved, Swires
seconded, to adopt resolution g64-22. Motion passed unanimously.
Mayor Dye reported on the Borough Assembly meeting: Standard Oil will make a -
payment in lieu of taxes in the amount of $147,000 which will enable the Boro
to undertake property assessments in the near future. The Assembly also adopted
a resolution wherein the Boro assumesthe debt responsibility for schools
except for mortgage obligations on property. Council agreed the City sales tax
will be repealed if the Boro sales tax becomes law.
Clerk reported: McGahan will install an office in bldg. housing emergency has-
pital, thus making available 50% reimbursable maintenance funds --the City might
submit a revised budget requesting funds for mtce. for the building if they want
to try this method. No money was budgeted for Civil Defense this year. Clifton
Carr will keep his residence within the City after all, and is willing to serve
on any Committee if Council needs him. He was promptly re -appointed as a member
( of the Planning Commission.
The Mayor reported Mr. Lawton will ask the Anchorage office about the Kenai
FAA receiving Fire Calls. Dye also reported on activities on Streets --he hopes
to secure a Cat so the City can push trees off rights -of -way --this will, at
least, give people some idea where the roads are so they won't build too close
to the lot lines. Dye will try to secure a Cat thru ARA. There was discussion
on Streets (Myers' Road, City Sts. maintained by the State) and on equipment -
(that at Soldotna, etc.)
There was some discussion of the Ordinance establishing the Airport Commission.
Powers of Mayor, City Manager, Boro Chairman, Boro Mgr., etc.
Meeting adjourned 1:15 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Frances Torkilsen
City Clerk
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NUWSRELEASE James E.
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Phone* 26_{- 7 56.;
KENAI DAYS A C I�iWRITY .P'UCCESS
"The thanks of the entire Kenat cormuni ty go to C. H. (Red)
Peavley, operator of the Tides Inn Cafe, chairmn of the 1964 Kenai
Days. This celebration would not have been such R 3uccess without
the preparation and coordination arranged for, prnmpted, and in many
instances personally accomplished by "Red" Peavley. Everyone in Kenai
who enjoyed Kenai Days should make it a point to personally thank the
1964 Kenai Days chairman, "Red" Peavley," urged Kenai Chamber of
Commerce President, James E. Fisher, today (17 August 1964).
Performing with ::now -how and skill was Chief Whale Wrangler,
John Mulien, parade marshal for the Gala Parade and motivating spirit
for all beluga whale activities. Haw can he conduct these activities
and still be Kenai's pharmacisr, on a full-tima basis!
Jeannine Lyerly not only aobisted as co-chairman of the
Queen's contest and a fi= and constant participant in all Kenai Days
Committee activities, exercising ivagination and insight with Umny
helpful suggestions and signs of all kinds!
Many other persons contributed to Kenai Days success such
as Ms. Wesley Uarren, parade master for the Pildie Parade; Carol
Morgan, Queen's Contest; Mrs. James E. 1'i_sher, Xem-ii. Garden Club
President and coordl.nator of the flower end produce exhibit ever
held at Kenai Lays; John Neilsen at the a ireman's .Annual Belt and con-
stant participant in Beluga 10mle Hunt Club activities; V. L. (?Noon)
Mullin, anlmble electrician and NY, &: 1-k3, Corry Walshingha_T4 - child -
rents events; Ed Hollier organized the helpfu? 1itt'le team
to clean up the fair grount1s; Rive re Ye--4n' s7,nq 3:, •r;j. 16 in 23 ?rit.•.�-t'��t.cl'
of preparations and events; Rc,nald 77h:iel assisted in information
booth; Doris Swires and son David Swixe s and Ric!-; pear? 41, cstmc Jul. On
many details; Erma Rulten and Mrs. Jvh-.74 !t:.E'� 5Jr ram.. •'r•t3 t +�� i,::3., ,�a
grill.
The affair would ha -)e boo --a much 1 �s8 eF1j011-: -'1.:'
historical foods of the Russian Ortho0o-,,, Clnvr,2h lr,cit.es; �. , _: .�{.•: c�
dc, i
hamburgers in delicious qurwt:it of t_1. Ca : In .es an' t:hcs
ice cream cony -a from locally it-Ade ice c•;r-e3m Da l.r y j
by the Kenai Library A4;sociai ioa. Don'r. Little League
pop stand erected by Reverand Billy Jo ,dill
The Queen contestants contribto:ed sdb93-nnt:u�lZy by their
wonderful efforts in selling ticl-ets which help to peke an e%ient lit<n
Kenai Days a success.
Order vas insured by the watchful observation of Alaska
State Troopers Art English, Wayne Haggerty and Rr)bert Boatright.
Assisting were temporary police Harry House, John Nielson and Vic
Boreum.
Contributing in a different vi.en were Dick Rand's ferris
wheel and automobile ride, ponies, the Port Nilei ski. Library booth,
the Little league pop stand, Fish and Wildlife Service exhibit, the
Soldotne - :Kenai Mil-r�nis Club stands, the Kenai Commmity Clinic booth,
the Democratic Party booth, Cho pop corn and cotton candy and "Red"
Peavley's barbegve and the Xcuai Beluga Whale Hunt Club whale butch-
ering and sales of 1 elugaburgers provi C :•g a ,real novelty food.
Thanks are due to the City of IKenai for lendiug the assist-
ance of the ,Kenai City Light (utility department), the Street Depart-
ment and other aspects of the City of Kenai assistance to this annual
celebration.
Others deserving thanks of the comvezwaity for their efforts
are Hugh Malone, Clifton C. Carey. It in a good time for the cou-
munity with emphasis on local resources for entertainment. It is a
wholesome family tirue which was favored by -'he gooe weather.
The opportunity provided by the Kenai Volunteer Tire Dep-
artment's most impressive dem-monsti:atiuta of fine fighting indicated
the proficiency of which the c,,-Munit-y is ;toy at.,,nre. un::-U Vt!q
volunteersskills are displayed F1 is en G-Wint like% Kenn i D.c1 s
The eUorts of Marvin a;,J Chesl-�ar mite in assisting
on tabulation of i:be Uckr-!ts and '3:?ovieied a s-cte.ni to
ticket selling not hereto ko-.3�e zv-vei_lahie. I-ays shaule. Large if,
from the close accomiring eff�,rded by trtc 'acemri:i nrlatJons fine, sys Levi
of 2farvin Riley•
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"On Saturday, the first dny of ri_L:na t T)v- ;,. 1 hz:,(l rlie bigi;e7t.
day F evar hed," stated GeorSe •7b:� e1 : c* i:hY i'uod Calltce,
the largest supenmrket on Me Menei
"The first day of Kenai Bays was Abe ein f ",. I
have had since I have bee-n in Kenai, Alaska," the Orr3t.OT. of
the of Bart Billy 14ccann.
All the activity was stimulated a%= the
nation and advance news ccsvarage ever unde'?:takOi! V 811Y)t3aj. 'Kel,r i
Days celebration.
Kenai merchants spouscrerl open ho-jea at vhich door p':. ize
tickets were distributed prior to K3%aai D,978. ,:r.:i::I:s aturre.,24 u ere from
Beaver Loop ?,a-andry, a prize jf W. GB won by Mule► e; t'Le ;fig
Bar, a fifth of scotch cmn by ldrs. Wayna T+ma Suden. lishivs pole rack
from Seaman's Furniture aw-arded to RarWy May; -Pegg S a inhauc„vAnner
of the Tee Fea Bar's quart of CauadUn 160-rd Cal.: L .; Fo::aJsn Mesahan
awarded two Etcak dinnevs fyom the Rls Cae; G?�.��sa Runter v= the
Tide's inn Boa: cheWsiao; Relan's Le-o� ty Snap �me r4ee. gcu.-V skate.100
sets to Carol Morgan; Tide's Ian C9fe, tv* top si>rloir. stack ditmers,
van by Girard WaUiagrom; the Kenai Shoppi.ag Ceat;o , M.00 gift certi-
ficates won by Daisy Dmientleff; Unothy ZeL"*mv, -In e Cass of guuksr
State Oil;arroaza Automotive ! az its b Equipment; A-cher's .—Vocery : corded
one $10. 04, certificstcc to Mrs. Phil t:il3oa ar — the se -_-and $10.00 to
Esther Tylar; Mo. Arlena Ronda of Romer worn a uax'z watch and 2.2 s.
Loretta More vxa a Ladies watch fro-z the Xarzit Drug Stores- Grareva's
Barber Shop awarded a heir cut to IGi) Quinn and Geol:gs Hu star UOU the
Rainbatr Bar prize of a case of been ead n quart of 7.0. ; Key English
was awarded two steak clva -.af3 by the Tom-tom Drkvein. slob Wllscm won
the personal calVAS cards ewarded by CbeachaIco U-n-es. Other partici-
pants in the Merchant to Open Fouse l cre Peninsula Ruil-.1ters, superior
:(id3sig Euppty and Kenei Kornere.
Otber drawings bald inciud d a Taff 1-3 by t-Ne Kenai i,ndies' .
lei, .ing Team (sponaoYad by tte R.g B-r) wDo 8 whole Lef>kc:t of
garden prodtwe to Vzs. O*nan Coo3:eq; X . AzrQbe�le ry':9C•er'. L:�Tl a child'f
afghan; a doll. rays by Jcsun:iLa
Tim Kenai Library Assoc ,,atioYi ra•`e':1.e succ:z:3s for
Ephrom Fosaktult ,,ho won a model sa; lbor�i:; 4 i� :.. t , a: North Trailer
Celart, ai't"leborage, wron the a3socictioTt' o
Chapel pictuxc wns won by i.oj cue'.. of 0- =knv:
Wimzerr May Entgli.sh.
♦aC MD3t 9t_, CQ30st l XeMn DIY;3 VC-0 tlt-: _':;_•i: c3{ the C, fr,110-
lic Ladies (hainbt=Zer Fne hot dojo st;�i- l : 'aq-Y,o�i.s �a=ds.:v ;��io.ya Rus-
sian Tearoom featured Ito(t��]11:�cyt?�•"scone...-,
/�µ�'3e.z:;1y ??'1�t' •T��1!:c � '7;r: 1� � �3��1:�
Association vending ic�a c~erzm cone .J L Ad iai l:. Vale. 1. J � Y it } t ii �.1�t1 .0 •.
of the Russian Orthodox ::�; �:•:ci� '!�1'_iI�I1, j lei � c i2C �" .:�::,`��' .� L' .., s3�,t-
within 3 hour a (replacements weee
ftber conessaions, pony ;':V:OS r 3U;:Or cn .d y
and popcorn repovtad bo'.. Anza 'Of ?`3'i :i . Q S ; s 's2✓ � 1 i':� "?;Y; 3 .F ? . �'. �t?fil:'��
Club booth featuring Saari of .:'. P.l cry?=? :?�::►_�� .}:�Y_•. ...:�::,;-� r,�,
stand, and last and most. �ge,:tcseri'7.L.: T:j� _ ; ::.t �t �; OY
.Kenai Eel vV v1sa l.e Hunt Club ; L',3:_ 1,
The event tMa a ^es cLP�cri_, .a ::c:. u s, _. ,: _.c� .� : ;r
successful Keer ai gays ever