HomeMy WebLinkAbout1964-09-16 Council MinutesKENAI CITY COUNCIL NEETING - AGENDA 16 SEPTMBER 1964
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PERSONS SCHEWLED TO BE HEARD: Ron Thiel ?02� % O140001.
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YQORRESPONDENCE: Rec'd, voucher for $1,192 from Corps of Engineers so should
be getting money for earthquake damage pretty soon.
Letter from Kenai Packers to City --says they will furnish
transformers, transportation free, to than City for their operations
at the cannery. Same is to be financed over a period of 3 yrs. by
;c deducting $1,000 from the power bill each season. BUT, he is going
to charge 6% interest on a declining balance method.??? Lyons says
he is going to turn down the offer and try to get the transformers
himself.
- REPORTS: ✓Wor
"Attorney
./clerk: Noticed a "Call for Bids by Airport Commission" in the
Cheechako News last Friday for "Filling Station Corner" on Airport
Property. Are we selling and leasing land prior to plan from ASHA?Y?
Property Taxes collected: E 4"e- '. � - 7j_ �1,, '
1963 Due $99, 520.OS - collected all but 'yet due
1964 Due $100,089.70 - collected all but $35,277.78 and only half
of the original amount was due. 3S.24% yet uncollected.
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KENAI CITY COUNC MINUTES
16 SEPTEiMBER 1964
Roll call showed: Present - McCann, Meeks, Morin and Dye; Absent - Lofstedt, .Cone
and Swires.
Mrs. Geneva Armitage talked with Council regarding plumbing her house. She will ob-
tain estimates from various plumbers bearing in mind the City has allowed $200 as its
share.
Ron Thiel reports approval has been received from Mr. Nichols for the change order
on Overland'.Ave. In order to service the Shopping Center, the grant agreement would
have to be amended. This would take too much time and might jeopardize the projectc
so the City will go 120' on the sewer line - the remainder will have to be installed
by the Shopping Center. The Atty. will draft a contract similar to that with Seaman.
Gravel hauls to fix the streets will begin soon. There was considerable discussion
on monies owed to sub -contractors by the Contractor. Clerk will notify Contractor
re bill from Riding, as per the Contract, p. 10. The Atty. was w&ed to ascertain if
the City should keep the performance bond on WF,S for a year after completion of the
project? It was suggested a notice should be publishcd re unpaid bills before the
Contractor receives his final payment. All bends have been re -welded by the sewage
treatment plant. Ron will check anchors and joints when the system is tested. The
Creek on the Flats will be re-routed.
Trooper English introduced Trooper Jack Allen, the new replacement for Ed Eckhoff.
Mr. Allen is from Eagle. The Mayor welcomed him and there was discussion on loot-
ing and vandalism of a minor nature to various pieces of City equipment and to some
private property. This was the first the Troopers had known about it and they will
check. There will be a Scales man from Dept. of Hwys, in Kenai this week. A Trooper
will be on duty for the dedication of the New High School FRiday 18th. They also
requested a meeting with Council after the streets are brought back to standard, to
determine parking policies on Main St., especially near the Post Office. Trooper
English will study traffic at the new school and determine the best speed signs, etc.
to safeguard the public and still keep traffic flowing.
Ken Jordan suggested Council might want to set up a schedule of payments to the School
for the budget --then the City would know how to plan as well as the School. Pay-
ments will likely be made on a quarterly basis --with the first one due about October.
Clerk reported until the bond monies are received it is not feasible to make any
payment; caution is needed in all activities as the City is starting this Fiscal
year with a $43,000 deficit. The City digger will be used to erect the sign by the
High School.
Alan Corthell reported 150 yards of crushed ravel is being turned out every hour.
Paving should start a week from Monday and All take 4 or S days; it is hoped the
apron can be paved at the same time.
The Mayor reported the street construction is costing about a dollar a foot --this is
Wilson, Pine and Evergreen Sts.
Minutes of the last meeting were corrected and approved.
Correspondence was read: Letter of thanks from Major General Moore for cooperation
during Army's Operation King Crab VI, bill reed. for rental on material for shoring
school chimney --Clerk will write Tanaka re this; draft contracts for Seaman and
Fish 6 Wildlife --handled later in the meeting.
There was discussion on assessments for Wf,S for hook ups not on the aesign; Lyons
will get out a fact sheet on what kind of pipe can be used, etc.
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The Attorney reported: On contract with F&WL--with Council's consent the Mayor
signed the agreement which will be mailed to them for their approval. Roguszka is
bringing a deed of release from F.A.A. for the ground sold to Kenai Development Corp.
Morin moved, Meeks seconded; to authorize the Mayor -to sign the resolution accepting
the deed of release from the Federal Aviation Agency for approximately 50 acres ad-
jacent to the Airport facilities. Motion passed unanimously. Council will table
contract with Seaman until next meeting. The Atty. announced a Smorgasbord will be
held at Tide's Inn (no host) at 5:30 Friday 18th when the Governor and visiting vip's
will be here for the School Dedication. He also urged the City support the Music
Trails - tickets are $2S a family, $12.50 single adult, $6.25 for students --this is
a most important aspect of Community Life and is a decided benefit to the City with
regard to industry and business contemplating a headquarters site. The re -Boning
Ordinance is in the mill. TheAtty. suggests Malone's estimate on survey of tidelands
be obtained with a follow-up letter to Kirk Stanley, pointing out Malone has done the
property maps for the City and is familiar with monuments in the area, etc.
The Aayor inquired about items contained in Lyon's Reporting Service, Steele Property,
and Jet Bar obligations. All of the latter has been paid to date and a letter to
the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board mailed approving transfer of the liquor license.
Clerk will write jaC Board re taxes due by Bush Lanes, d/b/a Trophy Room, Kenai Bowl
and Cafe. An effort will be made to determine the amount of sales tax due the City--
Atty. suggests asking the ABC Board to request figures from liquor wholesalers of the
amount of liquor sold to Bush Lanes. Clerk had tried to get this information a year
ago, but got no results. Clerk will also request a report from Health Officer Joe
Kuchta on Bush Lanes Cafe and Bar. A letter will be sent to AMF to detemine the no.
of games bowled. Copies of all letters will be sent the ABC Board.
Clerk was requested to address a letter re property assessments for 1965 to the Boro.
Who is to assume the financial burden? Who does the billing? If the Cities administe:
this, will the tax money be received by the Cities? Etc.
Clay Lyons reported he is attempting to arrange some drainage for Colyer's Rd. off
Beaver Loop. He is also negotiating a change in the contract with CUL regarding
minimum KVA's for use by the proposed greenhouse and sawmill.
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Meeting adjourned 11 p.m.
l Respectfully s itted,
Frances Torkilsen
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