HomeMy WebLinkAbout1963-07-31 Council MinutesAGENDA - KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING 31 JULY 1963
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REPORTS: Atty., **Clerk, Commissions
** Clerk needs to know: do any of you remember who wanted a copy
of the minutes of our meetings? We had a request from someone --
FAA? Donald Meyer??
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
'de have a lease agreement from Dix. of Lands for 5 acres
of land for C.D. purposes V1 NIi4Nlti VW4 lying within Lot
1, Sec. 36, M, R12W, S.114. It has been signed by Phil
Holdsworth and Atty. Gen.Geo. Hayes.
Resolution re Declaration of Policy on use of City -owned
Equipment
NEW BUSINESS:
KENAI CITY COUNCIL :%aNirrEs
31 .JULY 1963
Mayor Dye called the meeting to order at 4:;13 p.m. with all members present but 'ktessrs.
Sims and Swires.
Joe Kuchta announced he had been working with Frank Go, Regional Health Officer and Mr.
Killen re water system in the %tommsen Additions; that the four refrigerators were being
stored for Civil Defense in `•icGahan's Zuonset--he thanked the City for bringing them from
Homer to Kenai; that coolers for the school can be obtained in .Anchorage --he will work
on this; he will also try to get the scoop loader for the City; urged the passage of
the ordinance on food handling presented to Council at this meeting; that office space
will be available in the 2 C.D. 'Juonsets to be moved to Airport --Council authorized Mr.
Kuchta to move the b1dgs. for the City --cost might be S88.00 a bldg.
Mr. Ken Jordan requested instructions from Council re conduits for power, telephone and
whether to figure for floodlights on parking area, etc.; also whether direct line burial
is more economical, etc. Council agreed to install an extra pole with conduit. Mr. Jor-
dan will negotiate with Lease Co. first on installing conduits for power and tel. Ile
will also confer with the School Board re C.D. siren to be used only in case of disaster
or emergencies. Inquired as to how much bond money is available for equiping the school;
suggested the City plan on occupying the bldg. in the Fall of 1964--that mtce.on new bldg.
(heat, power) plus rental of Church rooms will cost more, but until the high school is
equipped, it cannot be used; inquired about permission to purchase culverts for the
entrance road --a 24" x 40' culvert is needed --he will go ahead and purchase this.
Minutes of the regular meeting were approved. `lnutes of the Special meeting will be
considered at the next meeting.
Correspondence was read.
Announcement of the Alaska M11nicipal League convention in Seward was made--Oct.23-26;
also assessor's meeting in Anchorage, Oct. 18-23.
Mr. Morris Killen requested some form of assurance from the City his property would not
increase so much in evaluation after the installation of water and sewer that he would be
unable to handle the property taxes in the event he has not sold most of the lots by tax
time. Council is desirous of encouraging subdividing, improvements of private property,
etc. and instructed the Atty, to research what might be done. Sir. Killen mentioned no
highway sign gives mileage to Kenai from Seward cut-off until within ten miles of the
City and that's after the turn onto the Kenai Spur Awy.; Clerk will furnish attachments
which accompanied letter to Council re water system in Mommsen Additions.
Mr. Morgan moved, McCann seconded, the bill to Preston, Thorgrimson, Horowitz, Starrin $
Ellis in the amount of $2,114.48 be paid. Passed uanimously.
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Attorney Fisher reported: he is awaiting work from the title insurance companies re
reversionary clauses before he amends the Subdiv. Ord.; announced the hearing on City
vs. Daubinspeck will be Fri., 2 Aug.; Tues. 6 Aug. 1:30 p.m. will have a decision from
-' the Court on the sale of Kenai Power Corporation. ','ayor Dye said the City's was the
only bid--$312,500.00, that all parties seem satisfied --that this includes distribution
system, rolling stock, materials, supplies, etc. Some discussion was held as to policy
E in the immediate future and whether or not the City would require the services of prof-
essional engineers; R. W. Beck F, Associates will present a proposal at next week's
meeting --Mr. Leon Spencer, representing them, was in the discussion and has been of
great help in aiding the City in bid negotiations, projecting costs for power services, etc.
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The Atty. will instruct the Court to request the Receiver to maintain the same standard
of service, and to hook-up new customers as economically and quickly as possible; Wild -
wood will be contacted re agreement to use Kenai Power;*there will be no rate increass;
emphasis is to be placed on the fact that operation of the Power Co. will be handled
entirely through revenues --that the general fund will not be concerned.
The Atty. presented Resolution #63-19 authorizing the Mayor to negotiate for purchase of
Kenai Power Corporation and ratifying previous actions. Mr. 'Morgan moved, McCann seconded,
that Re. #61-19 be adopted. Passed uanaimously.
Clerk reported: Interest on the three trust funds totalled $269.07, and int. on C.D.
fund is $9.90; the City had received four new grader tires from Ohlsen Mt. surplus and
two used truck tires; the Kenai Days committe requested permission to use City ground
for Kenai Days Celebration --Council agreed on use of rest tooms in the Jail, but expressed
the wish that the Grounds and premises be policed and cleaned up afterward.
Clerk was instructed to place the Zoning Ordinance and the Code on the Agenda for next week.
Mr. Morgan presented Resolution #63-20 approving the Black Gold Estates Final Plat. fir.
Knackstedt moved, Lofstedt seconded the Resolution be adopted. Roll call vote: Affirm-
ative-Knackstedt, Lofstedt, Morgan; Negative-Nt Cann. Motion passed.
Resolution re policy on City owned Equipment will be on next week's agenda.
Mr. Knackstedt moved, Morgan seconded, to table discussion of Ordinance on Food Handling.
Motion passed.
All citizens are urged to wire your Congressional Delegation to seek approval of the APW
monies for Kenai's Water and Sewer project. This is under consideration now in Washing-
ton and letters supporting the consturction of the systems would be helpful.
Meeting adjourned 11:10 p.m.
� r Respectfully submitted,
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Mrs. Frances Torkilsen
City Clerk