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Home My WebLink About1964-12-02 Council MinutesKENAI CITY COUNCIL !MEETING - A(I-NDA 2 DECEMBER 1964 ROLL CALL PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD: Public Hearing - Increasefin number of liquor licenses to accmodate cocktail lours e, Kenai City Development Co. z Ea! tea¢, ' SZ4,Of It 6,2017 .0,, MI NUPE S4� p-16O RRESPON DENCE : REPORTS: :Aayor /Attorney Clerk: Tonight's the deadline for holding anianswer to Bell's letter regarding an agreement to handle land lease, land rental, etc. with the Div. of Lands. i Ed Evans did not submit a request for payroll payment last week? ' Should we not be paying Northern Ventures? And Standard Oil? Do you think a copy of Roguszka's report would help AS1%? He has a number of facts that should help them in their study. ??? I don't suppose the City would want to consider paying our share of the Boro's personal property tax out of General Fund next year? Person- al prop. evaluation $1,208,345 in 1963, plus boat evaluation $238,000, totals $1,446,345, 0 5 mills - a tax of $7,231.73. I suppose this is too much to absorb??? Or would it entice people to live in Kenai??? Commissions - KCL, Planning, Airport, etc. UNFINISHOD BUSINESS: $980 bill of Lance Peterson's for work on floats? $1,626 statement from Manley 4 Mayer for design for E.O.C. Building Water Contract with Seaman - Copy enclosed --Please return as the City has no copy now. (Water is off in City Hall, and can't make extra copies.) NEW BUSINESS: PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD: I KENAI CITY c NCIL MINUTES 2 DECEMBER 1964 Roll call at 8:15 showed all members present but "Bud" Lofstedt. The meeting was opened to hearing on increase in number of liquor licenses in the City in relation to the application of Kenai City Development, Inc. Jess Nicholas, speaking for KCD, reminded Council of Ordinance #23, granting an increase in liquor licenses in April of 1962, for the Bowling Alley (Bush Lanes), as they planned a meet- ing room or banquet hall for 200 people. Nicholas stated they had not lived up to their intenetions, whereas KCD has already begun the facilities to be known as "Royal Redoubt" which will house a 16 unit Motel, a Cafe and Coffee Shop --the Ear will be of secondary nature with a separate entrance. It is not close to a Church or School. Speakers in favor of the increase: Jim Fisher, who stated he had gone to Akchorage in an effort to buy a license, but KCD could not meet the terms. He pointed out the need in Kenai for a Motel, Cafe, and Cocktail Lounge to channel the commercial traffic in the City. Other speakers for: Catherine Malone, Ruby Coyle, Tom Hayes, Mae Knudson, Dave and Louise Boyer. Opinions were that there is a great need for this facility as there isn't a place to hold conven- tions or meetings for a large group --that the Cocktail Lounge will help to make the facility a financial success. Speaking against the increase: Hedley Parsons, "Mac" McCurdy, Harold Lewis and John Shaffer --the latter representing the Methodist Church. A letter was read from the Methodist Church Headquarters Office disapproving the increase. Most of these opinions expressed thought there were too many Bars already in the City; that there is a need for an attractive Cafe to bring ones family without having a "Bar atmosphere" present; that Council had no right to vote on the question as they had a vested interest in the Corporation; that there is a need for the Motel and Cafe, but surely could get along without the Bar. Mayor Dye said the stockholders had no idea of maing money -- the investment was made because the need was great, and the investors were interested in providing a badly needed facility --that they would be lucky to get their dollar back, let alone ever making a profit. Atty. Fisher said there is no requirement that any Councilman should abstain from voting as none have anough of a interest to create a conflict of interest. Trooper English has not made an investigation as yet --this will be done if Council decides affirmatively on the increase. He said liquor Establishments always create problems, but if run properly, they are not necessarily a detriment to the Community. With consent of Council, Billy McCann, owner of the Rig Bar, said he would abstain from voting. Homer Swires moved, Chester Cone seconded, to approve the increase in liquor licenses for Kenai City Development, Inc. Roll call vote: affirmative -Cone, Meeks, Morin, Swires; negative -none; abstaire4d-McCann. Dave Boyer requested a hearing on an application for a liquor license for the David Newton Boyer Hotil, stating he had let his beer and wine license lapse. Hearing was set for 16 December. John Hulien asked Council for assistance in getting a Doctor for the Kenai Peninsula Clinic. There is one interested, but he wants equipment amounting to S800, and the Clinic association cannot furnish this as they have to meet Bank payments on the Building Loan. Morin moved, Meeks seconded, the City furnish the new Dr., if he coaxes, the utilities and buy $800 of equipment the Dr. requested for the Kenai Community Clonic until such time as they can handle these expenses. Roll call vote: Affirmative -Cone, McCann, Meeks, Council Mint s TA 2 Dec 64 Page two Morin and Swires. Prior to the motion, speakers from the floor (Dave Boyer, Hedley Parspn5, Ken Rid4were a favor of the City help- ing out. No one spuxe against the request. It is hoped two doctors can use the Clinic in the future, and then it can pay its own way. Stan McLane presented a Final Plat of a resubdivision of Black Gold Estates which provides for a 60' road running parallel and adjacent to the Military Road into Wildwood Station. Two access roads across the Army's drainage right-of-way, plus the new street will provided entrances for the lots facing the Army road. Gene Morin moved, Swires seconded, no lots in the Resubdivision of Black Gold Estates Blocks 1, 7 and 8, fronting on Wildwood Station Road shall be sold until the road is built and the two access streets are constructed. Motion passed unanimously. Morin moved, Swires seconded, Resolution #64-24.be accepted, approving the Re S/D of Black Gold Estates. Roll call vote: Affirmative -Cone, !McCann, Meeks, Morin and Swires. Leo Oberts, speaking to Council,on Workman's Comprehensive Policies says the employees should be more careful --that accidents bring up the rates; that he has inquired of several companies, trying to get the best rates. Council and the audience agreed safety meetings should be held regularly. Oberts says the liability performance is good --that the Fire Department, a high risk occupation is doing very well. The new school building does not meet the requirements of a steel -concrete building, therefore the rate is high. He says the Borough should pay for half the year's insurance on the Schools, and the rest can be pro -rated amoung the departments --he will work with the Clerk on this. Rates should go down 27 to 40% after the fire hydrants are inspected and approved. Also charges for fire and ambulance calls outside the City are justified, as this would help buy new equipment. Kenai City Light and the Fire Department are highly in favor of safety courses. The meeting was opened to public hearing on Street Assessments for the roads built in Sec. 31: Cliff Carr said he appreciated the quick action and cooperation the City displayed, but wondered why the biggest share of the petition signers did not get the new road? Also, how did we arrive at the amount of the assessments? The Mayor explained the mis-understanding regarding the un-built portion of the road, and that the project can be finished in the Spring; the City Engineer will revise the assessment roll to include the lots now omitted, and they will be billed when the project is completed. Those having the road can pay this winter. Council will set de- linquent dates -by resolution according to the Ordinance. "Mac" McCurdy inquired once again about the City's policy in hiring employees without public notice, especially for a permanent job. He understands the need to get temporary help in a hurry, but maintains that permanent jobs should be advertised, and that no one living outside the City should work for the City. Morin called attention to the Memo to all department heads requiring Council clearance be- fore public announcements are made. Meeks moved, McCann seconded, all Dept. Heads place a public notice in the paper before jobs last- ing longer than two weeks are filled, after clearance with the City Council. Motion passed unanimously. Ed Evans reported on the status of the Water g Sewer construction: the Softener materials arrived today; English can complete the electrical right away; a test of the system can be made and the leaks corrected; if it takes the pressure, a chlorine test is next; --.qw� _ 1 —— A Council Min. :s 7 Dec 64 Page three He would like a cost estimate as Caughran, Inc. has no idea of the materials used --gravel on the Streets; they need a cost break -down; what has been paid, etc.; the Mayor will call Thiel tomorrow; Council was notified of a telegram from Frank Go to Thouren request- ing an inspection at the same time a man comes North to inspect the Dillingham project; the report from Ted Gaines, CPA, was discussed; Clerk will 6irect a letter to Caughran, Inc. re payments made to Saunders, Inc, and Standard Oil-Tom's Grading; said payments being made only this morning; the City doesn't want to resort to the bonding companies until the project is finished --this will eliminate action on a performance bond, and will involve only a payment bond; the City will sit with Caughran. Inc. when it's time for the final settlement. Dave Boyer talked with Council re the need for a P1atton Leader for the National Guard Unit as the former Leader has been transferrer Also, recruiting needs to be re-newed and a plan formulated to make meetings more attractive; Mr. Boyer expressed a willingness to act as Officer, and said he would stick with it until an Armory is built; Fisher will inform Gen. Elmore of the several officers available -- Boyer, Clay Lyons, etc. The Attorney reported: McDermott will be honored at a dinner in Anchorage Thursday eve. Council will try to attend en masse; Clerk will telegraph Seldovia; Seward and Homer Mayors reminding them to attend if possible; the Mayor and Atty. will also attend the Great- er Anchorage Chamber of Commerce dinner on Friday to discuss the Turnagain Causeway --Council discussed this and Airport Commission expansion. the City needs to ratify the existence of the Borough by an ordinance turning over the taxing powers. Morin moved, Cone seconded, Ordinance #74, Increasing the Number of Airport Commission Members be adopted as read. Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote. The Atty. recommends another meeting with Tillion and Kilcher, and that Council have a Legislative program to present. Morin moved, Meeks seconded, the Directive be sent to Dept. Heads re public announcements. Passed unanimously. Minutes of the last meeting were approved. Correspondence: Letter of resignation from Stan Thompson --Clerk will write him expressing the profound regret of Council to accept, t and thanking him sincerely for all the time and work he has put in with the Airport Commission. He will also inform FAA of the inept :d service given by the company furnishing the electrical panel for the Airport Lighting System. Bill from Malone for staking the Colyer road was okayed. Memo from Doris Swires says she will personally issue food permits and collect for same for 1965. Manley 6 Mayer bill for C.D. Shelter (E.O.C.) discussed. Letters between Sears, Manley S Mayer and Lease Co. re leaks in the New High School roof discussed. The Clerk reported: Joe Shaw of ASHA had been in town all week; also two Boro assessors were reviewing City property cards and ob- taining data --they will use the City's figures on buildings, but wil. - - re-evaluate the land; also the meeting on Shortfall of Revenue should take place soon as the Clerk will be on vacation after the 16th or 17th of December, as this is normally the slack time --if there is a "slack" time --it's also the last chance for a vacation in 1964. g Council Minutes 2 Dec 1964 Page Four Clay Lyons reported: the panel for Airport lighting was here and this should be completed a week from today. The Architect for the Terminal Building will be here tomorrow. His contract was discussed relating to fees, etc. Clerk was instructed to pay Geneva Armitage $63.00, as Council had voted to pay $200 on the plumbing for her house, and $137 has already been paid to Sid Stephens for labor and some materials. !Meeting adjourned 1:20 a.m. Respectfully submitted, Frances Torkilsen City Clerk '• The Mayon stated a Jutt 4epo4t uitt be given on the Mechanic'e job at the next meeting. -1 T _ _ - .- Iim U'l lob ,tau P _ f4z- L goo . Aid" �.�. 04 ,V, /- -7� f I w A& A e-. in "� �' "P� u6 fr- .2 S' G,