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Minutes of Kenai City Council Meeting
August 22, 1961
Meeting called to order by the Clerk in the absence of the
Mayor and Mr. Dick Morgan unanimously elected Mayor pro-tem.
Roll call showed members present: Morgan, McGahan, Carl
Swanson, Chet Cone and T.G.Hayes. Members absent John Swanson and
Carl Seaman. tee e:ley
Mr. Mark Chisum, speaking for Mr. Sma-Connally, addressed
the V-rj;ncil regarding any laws or statutes which might prevent a
corporation from establishing a power unit to furnish power to the
City of Kenai. A date was set for a meeting with the City Council
to discuss their proposal; such meeting to be held Tuesday, August
29 at 8:00 pm.
Mr. James E. Fisher, City Attorney, reported to the Council:
The qualifying steps for procuring land for dock site and
—all boat harbor from the Bureau of Laud Management have been taken
and should make us eligible for ownership of this land.
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The Council should consider a set of Rules and Regulations
to assist in the Administration of the Sales Tax ordinance. Copies
from Fairbanks and Juneau have been given to the City Clerk for
isuggested procedures.
It is deemed advisable the Council meet in executive session
regarding the collection of sales tax from the canneries.
A deadline for taxicab service and procurement of operator's
licenses should be set.
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A form letter should be sent to all property owners with/the
city limits of Kenai calling to their attention the requirements of
the Planning Ordinance and the Session Laws of Alaska before subdi-
viding any property, which states no sub -dividing is to be done withe
out prior approval of the Planning Commission and the City Council.
With the approval of Council, the Attorney and Mr. Frank
Rowley, a meeting for August 28, 8:00 pm was arranged for the Kenai
Power Co. and Associates.
Correspondence was read and Clerk's business was presented.
Mr. Cone moved, Mr. C. Swanson seconded, that the Kenai School
be given One-third of the money budgeted for their use. Roll call vote
passed the motion unanimously.
Mr. Cone moved, McGahan seconded, the bills be allowed with
the exception of the statement from the Public Accountant. Roll call
vote passed the motion unanimously.
Mr. McGahaa called the council's attention to the fact that
no filing fees had been received from persons sub -dividing within the
Kenai City Limits. The Clerk is to bill all parties concerned.
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Carl Swanson moved, McGahan seconded, there be a deadline
on obtaining licenses for operating taxicabs two weeks from this date.
Motion passed unanimously by .roll call vote. This notice is to be
posted on the bulletin board.
Mr. Morin reported on possible visits of a veterinarian to
Kenai for inocculating dogs against rabies. No action can be taken
on the dog ordinance until further surveys have been made.
Council approved Stan Thompson's Sub -division Plat of eighty
seven lots and the fee was collected. ($58.50) Cone moved, Swanson
seconded; passed unanimously by roll call vote.
With the approval of the Council, Mr. Fisher will attend the
meeting of Alaska area Re-developement group to be held in Anchorage
August 23, 1961. His expenses will be paid out of the travel fund.
Mr. Mac McGahan was appointed by the acting Mayor as co-
ordinator for the Council to work with Civil Defense.
Mr. McGahan moved, Hues seconded
.,we meet with Mr. McKee
to discuss terms for hiring his services as tax assessor for the
coming year. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
Mr. McGahan moved, Swanson seconded, that the Attorney be
instructed to advertise for bids in alternates of zero to 300 yds.,
300 to 5000 yds. of pit run gravel to be delivered an Kenai streets,
truck spread. Alternate pits to be approximately 2 miles from
private pit or 5 miles from Beaver Creek pit or their own private
pit. Roll call vote passed the motion unanimously.
The Clerk was directed to condult with Chief Peavley re-
garding his recommendations on Phil Wilson transferring his taxi
business to Arnold and Johnson.
Tuesday,4%gust 28, 1961, 7:00 pta was set as meeting date
for discussion of Sales Tax with the City Attorney.
Discussion was held on Roland Lane's report and plans for
building a new City Jail. His plans were revised and the nation
was made by fires, seconded by McGahan.,that the revised plans be re-
turned xft to W. Lane with instructions to prepare bid documents
in accordance with the notations on the marked drawing. the Council
reserves the right to reject arW and all bids. Motion passed un-
animously by roll call vote.
Meeting adjourned 12:30 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
F. Torkilsen,
Clerk
City Clerk