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Home My WebLink About1963-07-10 Council MinutesTA ~ � � 0el"ol.l. CALL CORRESPONDEICE REPORTS - Atty., Clark, Commissions fEk-up to Smith -Little Sewer?? ;�,aoil Agreement with City of Soldotna Blalance Budget Agreement with Adams-Corthell-Lee gooftdinance Re Property Ownership Registration NEW BUSD4ESS: � KENAI CITY COUNCIL AINUTES 12 .IULY 1963 Mayor Dye called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m. with all members present except Messrs. Sims, Swires and Lofstedt. Mr. D.E.Robinson addressed Council regarding need for electric power at his residence. Mr. Robinson has had his deposit with KPC since 16 October 1962. There are twelve homes without any power in his vicinity, and about three montlis ago, two petitions were submitted to the Receiver with a total of 31 signatures stating they would use Kenai Power if available. KPC has offered to put in power if 25 signatures can be had guaranteeing a deposit of $1O0.00. Council feels this is a violation of the fran- chise: Mr. [Morgan moved, Knackstedt seconded, we notify the Kenai Power Corporation Receiver we are cancelling the franchise because of lack of service to D.E.Robinson and other customers in that vicinity. Passed unanimously. Mr. Frank Rowley addressed Council requesting, the City's support as he is trying to get a SBA loan and is fairly confident he can get the money of the City will stand behind him. Ile will bring SBA's letter for Council perusal. Minutes of the last meeting were approved. I A lengthy discussion was held on bonds. The Mayor nopes to go to 117ashington, D.C. re water and sewer monies, power, and various projects concerning the City. The Attorney suggested a sign be erected advertising the new school. City will get an estimate from Mike Dolchok on paiting a II x 8' sign to read: "New Kenai Central High School, $1,115,000.- Project, Authorized by Kenai Taxpayers". Atty. also suggested the new Code of Ord. be studied in conjunction with the Charter; the Zoning Ord. language "it is suggested" is not good ordinance language --not enforceable; The date for Foreclosure List publication is coming soon--19 .July 1963; suggested the City may become liable for damages through erosion or back-up problems if the School hooks onto the Smith -Little Sewer System. Clerk's report was given; Mr. Morgan moved, Knackstedt seconded, we pay Dr. Spencer partial payment for Code in the amount of 51,000.30. Passed unanimously. Mrs. ntCol- lum requested a release for HEA power on Lot 20, Sec. 33, TSN, Rllt4--Council granted same; Clerk suggested City may want to have formal dedication of Airport at the time of Kenai Days --will contact Roguszka re this; Clerk was also instructed to inquire re State money for Airport project; Mr. Morrie Porter and Luke Caro had protested the evaluation for leasehold interest taxing --Council will give diligent study to this at next year's Board of Equalization; Clerk inquired about City hauling its own gravel -- Mr. Knackstedt will approach liollier, Ames, Coyle, etc. about buying acreage for gravel purposes; Clerk was instructed to advertise for a dog-catcher; City of Soldotna wants to rent Compacter for use on their Airport; Should Asst. Clerk be bonded --Clerk will check with City Charter; inquired as to what the City wished to do re violation of City Ord. and failure to pay fine (Mrs. Parsons). Atty. will check on various aspects. Mr. Morgan moved, McCann seconded, the City take no action to hookup the school to the Smith -Little Sewer System. Passed unanimously. Mr. Morgan moved, Knackstedt seconded, the City accept the form of Jail agreement with the City of Soldotna. low City Council minutes, Kenai, Alaska 7/10/63 Page two Mr. I•1cCann moved, Knackstedt seconded, the City accept the Malone contract for prop- erty maps. Passed unanimously. Mr. Coveyou reported the grader needs a new fuel transfer pump. fie will get a price or_ them and report to Council. Clerk was instructed to check if news of the tax levy was in the Cheechako. Council is of the opinion the 3ill•s Club should collect and remit a sales tax. -Kenai Mr. Morgan presented Ord. � for first reading. (RE proFe rty ownership registration.) Mr. Morgan moved, M1cCann seconded, Ord. #49 be approved for first reading. Passed unanimously. Clerk will check with CPA Ted Gaines re Civil Defense Funds to balance the budget. Meeting adjourned 11:15 Respectfully submitted, �✓tl�.O.Grai ✓� Ikirs. Frances Torki lsen . City Clerk :i i, i 1# I f I i t ll _r{ - f1 s n�zy�-P m I T� �yre7g... 14�..c- t4A- Apr-*