HomeMy WebLinkAbout1963-05-01 Council MinutesKEN,kl CITY COUNCIL 1,1IYUrES
1 '•IAV 1963
Mayor Dye called the meeting to order to 3:00 p.m. (after an hours session with Mr. Gene
Roguska concerning airport) and roll call snowed all members present 'out Mr. Lofstedt.
Mr. Roy Jenkins, District Engineer -Dept. of ilwys., addressed Council with plans for projects
in the Kenai area during the 1963-64 construction season. The main purpose of his visit is
to avoid the necessity of a public hearing for Project Wildwood North; a public hearing
would delay action for two to three months. Mr. Jenkins announced if the City still desires
a public hearing after his explanation of the projects, then such request will be granted.
Wildwood North entails paving a 40' strip from the end of the paving at Wildwood with high
standard bituminous material to the Refinery, a distance of 13 miles. Additional paving
will extend to Daniels Lake, but this paving will be slightly lower standard than that to
the Refinery. The first portion of paving will be the highest standard road in the State
and is meant to carry full -capacity loads, even during break-up. Rights -of -way must be
secured from 200 land owners lying east of the present highway. with luck, the Dept. con-
templates letting the contract bid in November or December. An extension of the gravelled
road from Bishop Creek to cross, (and bridge) Swanson River is also planned, with bids to
be let about the same time as the Wildwood North project.
The City's principal concern is its obligation to assume the State's share of the cost for
the portion being built in the City limits, a distance of .97 miles, and amounting to approx-
imately $10,000.00. This is a requirement presently embodied in the Administrative Code,
and is being protested by various Cities and the Alaska Municipal League. Mr. Jenkins is
of the opinion this requirement will be revised; the City will write various sources to
urge deletion of this obligation.
Mr. Jenkins said a revision of drainage on the Kenai Spur is contained in the 5-Year Plan,
and some preliminary work has been done already. A very rou?h estimate of the proposed
Kenai River Bridge connecting Beaver Loop and Kalifonsky Loop is $2,645,000.00.
The City Council thanked Mr. Jenkins for appearing and announced withdrawal of its request
for a hearing on Project Wildwood North.
James Hollingsworth inquired of Council regarding repair of the Cat Grader. fie will get
estimates from local garages who can handle the work.
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�i Mayor Dye requested Council to decide as to the type of water well on the new school and
whether or not a temporary or permanent p6wer line should be furnished. lie also explained
the landscaping project.
Minutes from the last meeting were approved.
j Correspondence was read.
(� The Clerk was instructed to write Mr. McAllister requesting action regarding Mr. %blvaney's
complaint of low voltage, as the answer to last week's letter was not satisfactory.
k' The Attorney reported a hearing re CUL and KPC was held last Friday. that Matanuska Valley
Bank and Snider were admitted as intervenors, the SBA loan possibility is out, the City has
the only offer for the Corp. and the Judge says there is nothing to be gained by continued
receivership, that the City's offer should be accepted or another one sought. The Atty. also
reported letters had ueen written to the Congressional Delegation re water and sewer, etc.;
that exchange of the Lee property is considered to be under the $5,000.00 limitation and
would not be illegal if the City wishes to negotiate.
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Clerk reported $24.000.00 had been received from Marshall 6 Meyer for
the final payment on planning funds y Payment IF bonds;
P Y p g (water and sewer) had been received from I�LFA in the
amount of 29,368.10 and Mr. Galliett, Jr. would receive his portion this week additional
had been paid to the school, leaving a balance payable to them of $4U458.89 unless
thhey revise the figure; that the Library Board had formally renounced all intention of
building on a portion of Lot3, Block 17, Original, but wished to request favorable consid-
eration if and when they might apply to extend the present City Administration Building on
the North side; that Mr. Eugene Trussell had applied for power on the Beaver Loop Road.
Council approved suggestion to allow ILEA to service Mr. Trussell as there is no early plan
to get Kenai Power on Beaver Loop Road.
Mr. Morgan moved, Knackstedt seconded, the City pay Showalter and Starkey $30.00 each for
time spent in helping deliver the surplus dump trucks from Palmer to Kenai. Motion passed.
Clerk was instructed to write regarding retention of Channel 8 TV at Wildwood if the Army
concurs. [Clerk later conferred with Major Allen, Commanding Officer, and he preferred
letters NOT be written.]
Clerk will write Mr. Boyer regarding drainage ditches and the contemplated Flood Control
Studies.
Letters are to be written from all Agencies re API4 monies.
Mr. Morgan moved, Knackstedt seconded, the City notify Mr. Lee we cannot at the present
time exchange City property for his lot. Motion passed.
Mr. Sims moved, Swires seconded, the City buy cushioned chairs for Councilmen. Motion passed.
Mr. Knackstedt moved, Sims seconded, Lease Co., Inc. be awarded the contract on Alternate "A".
Motion passed with Mr. Morgan dissenting.
Mr. Morgan moved, Sims seconded, the City make application for 3 phase power with adequate
voltage for permanent lines to the new High School. notion passed.
Clerk is to write a letter from Council requesting a bid on landscaping as per specifications.
Meeting adjourned 11:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Mrs. Frances Torkilsen
City Clerk
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