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Kenai City Council Minutes rle?., May 9, 1962
Meeting was called to order by City Clerk and newly elected Mayor, James
G. "Bud" Dye wa:: sworn in. Newly elected Council members M. T. Sims, Homer Swires,
and Vernon L. "Bud" Lofstedt were sworn in and welcomed to the Council.
Mayor Dye asked for roll call and all members were present.
Minutes of the last meeting were read and dpproved.
Correspondence was read and acted on later in these minutes.
Clerk was instructed to thank the Army for the invitation to Council to
attend ceremonies on May 12, Armed Forces Day.
City Atty. Fisher repored as follows: In response to request of Bush Lanes
to use HEA Power in Bowling Alley, etc., he recommends Bush Lanes working.
according to ordinance. HEA and Kenai Power should make their own agreements; the
City should make no decisions. The relocation of the lines has been accomplished
on this basis, with Council approval. The Street Commission should be alerted to
the need for an agreement with Council on streets to be City maintained.
At Mr. Morgan's suggestion Clerk and Atty. were instructed to send a letter
to HEA granting right-of-way across City property on the condition that HEA would
assume the cost of moving the lines if relocation ever became necessary.
Clerk reported Mr. Thompson had expressed willingness to negotiate with the
City regarding land adjacent to Tracts J, K and L of the Beaver Creek Subdivision
if an alternate school site had to be secured. He slso pointed out he had already
offered some acreage in that vicinity as a prospective Hospital Site.
Light bill for Civic Center , 291 watts was $17.92 versus 1110 watts - $61.74
at Fire Hall; Fuel bill, C.C.- $51.41 vs. $146.13 at F.H. Mr. Robt. Agnew wants
permission to close the footpath in front of his place until he can repair the
erosion on the bank.
Mr. Byron Mulvaney has turned in utility easements for Estancis Subdivision.
Clerk desired a policy guide for taking Police Car out of the City. Chief
Peavley had used it for travel to and from Anchorage where he was called as witness
before the Grand Jury. Magistrate had informed Clerk witnesses were furnished travel
pay by air if desired. In response to announcement from Commissioner Romack of the
Dept. of Commerce concerning funds in the Tourism Budget, an appointment of a Council
member was desired to work with the Tourism Committe of the Chamber of Commerce.
Clerk was instructed to write for. Steger re Sec. 33 inquiring what is being
done about application for school land, and if the City can expedite action. Also,
to direct a letter to the School Board inquiring what has been done along line of
survey and soil study. Should this be undertaken on our own. Ask for an answer or
request a member to appear in person and report.
Mr. Haller, of the Dock Commission presented an agreement from the Army for
the City to lease the dock facilities, and also talked of the soil erosion along
the river bank. An executive session with the Dock Commission was set for Wed.,
May 16, 1962, 7 p.m. Clerk was instructed to furnish copies of Mr. Dye's proposal
for dock operations to the three new Council members.
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Mr. Gene Morin, Chairman of the f'ldnninp Commission requested again an
executive meeting with the Council. The Planning Commission needs guidance as to
policies, etc. Date was set for Wed., May 23 at 7 p.m. Mr. Moring said a report
would be given on Black Gold Subdivision after Mrs. Lee returns from Anchorage.
Ho report from Airport and Bridge Committees.
Mr. Morgan moved, Swanson seconded, to postpone second reading of Ord. 24 until
next Wed.'s meeting. Motion passed.
With consent of Council, Mayor Dye appointed Mr. Homer Swires to serve on
Ft. Kenai. Committee.
Clerk was instructed to request City Atty. to report on the legal aspects of
the City's acquiring utility easements.
Mr. Morgan moved, Swanson seconded, the 1962-63 budget be postponed until next
Wed.'s meeting.
Clerk was instructed to place on the agenda of the next meeting the consideration
of two hospital sites as submitted by the Planning Commission.
City Atty. was requested -to study Ord. 10 and determine what steps must be
taken to rezone areas and to draw up an Ordinance for rezoning.
A motion by McGahan, seconded by Sims, to advertise for at least three estimates
on a hot water heating system for Fire Hall and Jail failed. Roll call vote: Affirm-
ative - McGahan, Swires, Sims; Negative - Morgan, Lofstedt, Swanson and Mayor Dye.
Mr. Marc Sims was appointed to work with Chamber of Commerce Tourism Committee.
June 15, 1962, 7 p.m. was bet for Board of Equalization Meeting. Board of
Evaluation is to be invited to sit in as advisors. Mr. Glenn McKee will also be present.
Mr. Hollingsworth was instructed to furnish street closed signs for Mr. Agnew
until repairs can be made along the bank in from of the Agnew property.
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Mr. Morgan moved, Swanson secanded, the City record all easements/that are
accepted by Council. Passed.
Mr. McGahan moved, Swires seconded the Police Car not be used outside of the
City Limits unless on City business or without consent of the Council. Passed.
Mayor Dye requested any written representation of prohibitive practices on
Tuesday, May 9's election . There being none, Mr. Morgan moved, Swires seconded,
the Council accept the canvass of election returns as submitted by election judges.
the returns are as follows:
156 votes cast - 1 absentee ballot.
Absentee votes - Dye - 1; Swires - 1; Encelewski - 1:
MAYOR: Dye - 109; Coleman - 29; de Angelus - 1; Faith Archer - l; Allan Peter-
son - 1; Carl Swanson - 2; Glenn Kipp - 2.
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COUNCILMAN - one year term: Sins - 120; Harold Anderson - 1; Carl Seaman - 2;
Lofstedt - 1; Arlene Fulton - 2; Wayne TumSuden - 1; Geo. Robinson - 1;
COUNCILMAN - three year term: E. Knackstedt - 74; Lofstedt - 106; Swires - 88;
Seaman - 5; Chas. Archer - 1;George Robinson - 1.
PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD:
Mr. M. Coleman called attention to alledged misinformation being given out
at voting precinct regarding write-in votes. He suggested the judges should be sure
of their subject before ruling on legality of votes.
Mr. Leo Oberts wished the record to show that the initial action of Mr. James
G. Dye's proposal for operation of City Dock took place months before his assuming
�1h Mayor's office and that no conflict of interest existed because of his present position.
Mayor Dye will be required to publish declaration of intent to do business with the
City according to Ord. 1, Sec. 20, subpara (c) in the event he re -submits his proposal.
Mr. Morin suggested a letter of commendation and vote of thanks be sent to
out -going Councilmen Seaman, Cone and TumSuden. Clerk was so instructed.
Meeting adjourned 12:20 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Mrs. Frances Torkilsen
City Clerk
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