1971-05-06 Regular Meeting1 Q '1 n
KDIAI: ISLAi4D BOIfCY3i ASSu ELY
NAY 6, 1971
I CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Deputy Presiding Officer norm Sutliff at 7:32 P.ii.
in the Courtroom of the State Office 3uilding, iadiak, Alaska.
II ROLL CALL
Present
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:r. *Alton T. ?•flute, Borough Chairman Pd Naughton
dorm Sutliff, Deputy Presiding Officer T. T. Jackson
Didc Sims
Dot Arndt
Also present: Or. Russell M. Walker, Clerk- Treasurer; Or. John Lucas, Borough -
Assessor and approximately fifteen people in the audience including several members
of the High School Student Body.
III NWiUltS OF PP2VIWS b'IEETtdG
A. Assembly - regular meeting - April 1, 1971. hr. Sims moved for approval of the
minutes of April 1, 1971, seconded by Or. Arndt. There being no objections the
minutes Were so approved.
B. Assecbl - mee - - • it 30th 1971. Mr Sims moved for approval of
the minutes o the April vth, 19 meeting, seconded by tbr. Arndt. The minutes
were so approved with no objections being voiced.
Ab sen t
IV MINUIFS OF OTH1$t i,cr:Pi.SS
A. Planning & Zoning - regular meeting - April 28th, 1971. No cements were made.
B. Board of Equalization ifleeting - :, ay 3rd, 1971. No can tents other than noted
that there Were no appellants ant the Greeting wes a formality as required by law.
C. School Board - regular meeting - March 30th, 1971.
D. School Board - special meeting - April 6th, 1971.
E. School Board - regular meetings - April 12 and April 26, 1971. NO =tarts.
V CatIVICATIOES AND APPEARANCE RCS
A. Casnittee from School re "I" Street P1 r� t lr. Richard Paean, teacher,
and a group of students Iran the High School snore present to give the results of
a poll taken on the construction, maintenance and financing of the "I" Street Play -
mo The students are members of SPARK, "Students Pushing For Athletic
tion in Kodiak." The poll indicated that a majority of the people are for
this program and that from the investigation conducted by the students money is
available at least for the beginnings of the project. Blueprints will need to
be drawn up and many expedad on this and the leveling, cost for labor and the
cost for acquisition of extra land could be ernsidered in -kind money for which
matching federal funds would be available. At this point it is necessary to make
a determination as to what agency will have the responsibility of planning and
executing the fornulation of these plans. It was pointed cut that the school
administration had once voiced the desire to have this field included in the entire
school package and that federal matching funds would have been available for this
as part of the overall school construction. The total matey available at this
time would be $69,000 and with mewing Federal funds that wank: be $138,000; the
original estimate for this project as set forth was $152,000. Hammer since the
beginning of this project several years ago the price for construction has increase
and it's now possible that the total cost would be in the neighborhood of $261,000.
The Camkittee felt that the City should build and maintain the facility as this
will be used not only by the school but by the entire population of the camunity.
A member of the Assembly felt that the people from the School should be the ones
setting up the planning as they are more aware of the needs for such a field and
]mow what type facilities should be included in the plans. It was suggested that
contact be made with the school to determine if they desire that the city be the
main participant in this project and if so this could be date. It was further
suggested that procedures be started.to obtain the rsnaining lots necessary for
the field and that a check be made with Nr. R. A. Janes as to whether or not a
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B. Approval of Application of Retail Liquor Store and Duplicate Beverage Dispensary
License - Solly's Beachcombers. During the discussion it was pointed out that fact
that a church was located very near the Beachcombers might be in conflict with the
laws concerning issuance of this license. Further noted that a le,a al from the
State troopers has not been received and the Assembly was not certain if this report
was neoesary prior to approval. is. Sims moved that the Borough voice no objections
to the ABC Board on the issuance of the licenses subject to the concurrence of the
State Troopers, seconded by :ir, Arndt. There being no objections the Presiding
Officer so ordered.
C. Letter fran Division of Lanus re Time Extension Request - Douglas McGrath,
Block 1, Lot 9, miller Point 2nd Addition, read in full by the Borough Chairman with
the recommendation that the extension be granted. tir. Arndt moved for approval
of the time extension reque t, seconded by Mr. Sims, no objections ware voiced and
the motion passed, so ordered by the Presiding Officer.
D. Letter from Division of Lauds re Time Extension - ts - Selvcq, Block 7,
Lot 1, First Addn., [tiller Point and Block 10, Lot 6, First Addn., Miller Point
read in full by the Borough Chairman with the reoonmedation that the request be
approved. Mr. Sirs nonmed for approval of the time extension requests, seconded by
Mr. Arndt; so ordered by the Presiding Officer.
E. Paguest from Clayton B. Parker, for Tax Exemption under Senior Citizen Tax
an Ordinance ik1. 70 -4-0 , request read by the Chairman noting that Iir. Parker
is 68 years age and bias been in Alaska for twenty -three and one -half years and
the application is in order. Mr. Sims moved for approval of Senior Citizen Tax
1b:emption for fir. Clayton D. Parker, seceded by tit. Arndt, no objections voiced
it was so ordered by the Presiding Officer.
F. Request from Jake Blanc for Tax Exemption for 1971 under Senior Citizen Tax
Exemption Ordinance i'io. 70 -4-0, request read by the Chairman and noted that the
application is in order and Mr. Blanc does meet the necessary requirements.
Mr. Sims moved for approval of Tax Exception under Senior Citizen Tax Exemption
Ordinance for Itr. Jake Blanc, seconded by Mr. Arndt, no objections were voiced the
4 Presiding officer so ordered.
VI PUBLIC u mitt G
A. 2nd Reeding and Public tiearing No. 71 -7 -0 Rezoning Lots 93, 94, 96,
97 and 98 Bloat 9, Erskine Subdivision from R-2 to Business, John Burnham
(Case 238-A3, ream in full • the Borough Chairman. Mr. Arndt moved for approval
of Ordinance No. 71 -7-0 in second reading, seceded by Mr. Sins. The regular
meeting was closed and public hearing on the ordinance opened. There were no
aaanants from neuters of the audience and no that no letters of objections had
been received in the office, other than the one objection brought forth at the
Planning 6 Zoning Casnission public hearing. The public hearing was closed and
the regular meeting reconvened. The question was called for and the roll call
vote as follows: Mr. Arndt - YES; ttr. Sutliff - YES; tr. Sin - abstaining.
Motion passed.
VII PLANING i ZONING 1TEFS - NONE
VIII OLD BUSINESS
A. Resolution HO. 71 -7-R Authorizing Sale of Surplus Led to Floyd and ttuida (lard,
Lot 14, Blade 1, Leite Addn., read in Eby the Borough Chairman. Ih. Sims
moved far approval of aeseintion No. 71 -7 -R, seconded by Mr. Arndt. The question
was called tor and motion passed by unanimous roll ratfvote.
IX NW BLSLAS.S
A. N_. - =t for Authorization to -te for Sale of Lot 6 Block 7,; Lot 17A
paper on '_ - list. A ., request has been
ved in the Borough • ice by Mr. Henry :• _ to purchase Lot 6, Block 7,
Leite addition as he is the owner of three under-sized lots at present and wishes
to purchase this lot and sub - divide the four lots into two standard size lots to
oahfomn with the Borough Code of Ordinances. The map of the area was studied and
location of the lots determined. For the Assembly's information the Chairman
noted that tr. Bentley, owner of Lot ;A in that same block, had also made a request
this date for purchase of Lot 6 also. Motel further that Mr. Bentley recently
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week. Consideration should be given to the first request received but noted that
the area Should be further checked to determine the most logical and best sub-
division. It Nes suggested that it might be possible to sub - divide the lot in
question in such a way that Loth problem of areas could be solved. Prior to any
sale this will be returned to the Borough Assembly for approval. The Assembly was
in agreement in that procedures should be started.
Lot 17A, Block 3 - Mr. Sredcberg has the power of attorney to act for !!r. 2im Clark
in requesting purchase of Lot 17A as :ir. Clark's house does encroach on this lot.
Nr. Clark is the owner of the other tip lots next to Lot 17A and it would be in the
best interests of the Borough to sell to owner of the house in order that he
would be in a legal position fcr further development or sale The assembly was
in agreement with procedures being started and an appraisal being sought on this
particular lot.
B. Resolution No. 71-6 -R Declaring certain lands, now under the Borough 's name
through Default of Contract and Foreclosure, surplus and authorizing Division of
Lands to start sale procedures. Resolution read in full by the Borough Chairman,
noting the different areas involved. The nap was studied in order that the lots in
question could be located. iir. Sims awed for of Resolution No. 71 -6-R
with the eccepticn of Lot 6, B 17, Z. - lot 7A, B , - to • x tram. --,
by Fir. Arndt. iii. Arndt asked whether or not the Native Lands Claim would have
any effect at the sale of these lands, noted by the Chairman that apparently the
Native Association only objects to sale of new selections of lands. Pointed out
that recently there have been sales in other areas of the State and that nothing
has been said about these sales. The Chairman said that he would be discussing
land sales and particularly Bells Flats in his Chairman's Report. The
guesticn was called for and motion passed by unanimous roll call vote.
C. Authorization of Selection of Lot 25, U. S. Survey 3101. The location of the
lot was pointed out to the Asserbly, noting that it is the last lot an the right
hand side and abuts the boundary of the Loran Station. This lot is selectable by
the Borough. The Chairman suggested that the Borough proceed with the selection
of this lot in order that it can be included in the next land sale and the members
of the Assembly were in agreasent with this course of action.
D. Vends and EXperliture Reports for Menthe of :arch and April, 1971, received
and studied by the Borough Assembly. No catents were made concerning the reports.
E. Resolution No. 71 -8 -R Ratify' the Results of the Special Election Held
Nay 4, 1971., read by the B rough ( iirnan noting that 410 people voted in favor
of the Expenditure and 46 people voted against the expenditure of 815 Funds for
a total of 456 votes cast in the election. Mr. Sirs moved for =al of
Resolution No. 71 -8 -R, seconded by Mr. Arndt, the question was called and the motion
passed by tanantinnus roll call vote.
X CHAIRMAN'S REPORT
A. Nh. Sims was requested to give a short resume of the trip to Washington, D. C.
in regards to the water and sewer problems in the area. Mr. Sims stated that
he felt that progress had been made; all three State representatives; (two Seaters
and one Rapreeattative)hed been most helpful and that they were aware of the problem
in the Kodiak area. In decking over the applications made by the City for assista
in these arms it was noted that EDA has bogged down in the process of the applicati
and Kodiak's application is being used as a test -case application to deternim
where the fault lies. The many is definitely there and the City will be receiving
these funds for assi.fiance. The subject of Sea - land's Adak cargo run was brought
up briefly and Senators Gravel and Stevens drafted a joint resolution to the
Navy eaoerning this - the City has new dock facilities and these should be used
for the good of the community. Mt. Sims touched briefly on the hearings before
the CAB and noted that they came away with very cptm¢stic feelings for Kodiak
Airway's dances in being awarded the contract for the Seattle- Kodiak non and did
receive the support of many of the other parties there. %astern Alaska has
accepted Kodiak Airways proposal for the King Saltn!rI iak run and this will be
under way before too long.
Other projects underway in the City were discussed and no that progress is
being wade on all, especially the City Dock, that is moving along very well at this
time. On the water situation, it has. been decided that the best project will be
to go for the tknashka Bay ( Creek) Dan and pipe the water overland pipes will be
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r'DA is being used as test -case to determine where the fault lies and this project
should be underway before the summer is aver. It was felt that the community should
go all the sway with the pipeline from ibaashka Bay rather than just increasing the
Pillar Creek Dam capacity and having to wait for the 1bnashka Creek Project for
another year.
(doted the arrival of Dr. tiarshall Lind)
B Bells Flats Sale - it:. unite requested the g • an of the Borough Assembly
concerning the sale of the land in Bells Flats and gave a short resume of the histoel
of this particular land. The sale had originally been alarmed and advertised for
January but was withdrawn because the Native Association indicated that a law suit•
would be brought against the Lorough. The sale was delayed for six ma nths; however
during this time it was noted, that there have been other sales in the State and no
injunctions have been brought for these whoa. tr. '.•dote requested the feelings
of the assemblymen on proceeding with the sale as planned and noting that if the
sale was held there might be possible legal action. Attshpts have been made to
contact the lawyer for KAHA concerning the sale and also onicerni'g the leasing of
reply lands in this area. Uo to assembly agreed the sale should be held and that necessary bepprepar d for any legal that
might arise. The Borough Chairman pointed oat that the land freeze prevents any
new selections of land; however the Borough does have patent to the land in question
and acarding to the State we have the right to sell this land.
C. Letter from Dr. Lind requesting that the Borough segue the services of
an architectural firm to prepare the detailed estimates, drawings and bid documents
for the major roof repair project an the Main School Building The project has
been tentatively approved by the U. S. Office: of Education and the requirements of
PL 815 pojects made the services of an architect imperative. PL 815 Funds now
available would cover the Oozinkie school and the roof repairs. Dr. Lind further
recommended that the firm of Crittenden, Cassette, *.firm and Cannon be considered
for the roof project. The Borough Oh ieman im.utwrided procedure with Dr. Lird's
request and that the Borough furnish an a loan basis the money necessary for the
architects costs to the zeguirs.hents to do the meoessary roof repair act
the main school building, so moved by Mr. Sims, seconded by tr. Arndt. Uo objection -
the Presiding Officer so ordered.
It was pointed out that the firm of Crittenden, Cassette, Miran and Cantu have
failed to fill cat the necessary papers required for obtaining payment through the
state agencies. This cancers the planning of the new high school.
D. Letter from Deb Reeve, Chairman of "Speak Up Alaska" requesting that the
Borough draw up a proclamation designating the week of ttay 24 -31 "Speak Up Alaska"
week and specifically designating Saturday, May 29, as "Speak Up Alaska Day."
This is to mobilize Alaskans all over the state in an effort to gain speedy action
on the Native Land Claims settlement and the issuanoa of a pipeline permit.
ter. Sims moved that a wwlamation be dram as re¢ the week of
play 24-31 "Speak Up aAI ska Sleek" and illy 29, Satuday as " UP Alaska Day " ,
seceded by tr. Arndt. iio objections were voice, the • Office 90 ordered.
E. Letter fray Trydr, Nyman 6 Hayes re Subutban age Plan. As requested the
firm of Trydc, Nyman 6 Hayes made a study and suhmittad two possible schemes for
serving the most populated parts of the suburban area northeast of Itodiak with
sewers. [laps of the proph�hs were displayed and stvdiea It was noted that
Sims 41 would take care of the immediate prablen areas, Island Lake and Spruce
Cape for a cost of 1.5 million dollars and Scheme 42 taking in the larger area
outside the city limits for a cost of 2.2 million Noted that EDA has expressed
interest in this project and there is a possibility that fading up to 758 of the
cost could be obtained. The assembly maters were in agreement that Scheme 42
world be the best as takes rare of the immediate problem area and that area that
will be developed in the very near futures and further r cantedad that the Borough
Chairman proceed along these lines taking care of the necessary applications.
D. Foreclosure List 1971 for Tax Years 1968 and 1969 presented for the information
and review of the Assembly. In reviewing the list it was noted that there are
several large business corporations that were on the foreclosure list last year
and the Borough Clerk was asked to aleck into means of preventing benefits to the
corporations by waiting to pay their taxes. The Fire District deli•xjuant taxes
MOO discussed and noted that two parcels have received the approval of the Assenbil
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some means should be developer: for collection of these delinquent taxes without
waiting two years. tir. Sirs moved to proceed with the 1971 Foreclosure for the
Tax Years 1968 and 1969, seconded by :r. Ahxit, question des called and motion passe
by unanimous roll call vote.
i tr. Sims moved that the Borough Clerk-Treasurer be instructed to compile the 1970
delinquent tax list as ouickly as possible and provide the Assembly with a rears
ti of raising the penalty and interest so that�essons no longer have a financial
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advantage for not paying taxes or re un ai,th a firm date for starting nrocechues,
seconded by 1 ir. Arndt. notion passed by unanimous voice vote.
E. Certification of the Assessed Valuation of the Borough presented for the
info:natia: of the Borough Assembly - no action necessary. No total assessed
value of the 1971 Original Tax Roll (real and personal) for the Kodiak Island
Borough is: $66,655,626.
F. A preliminary draft of the 1971 -72 Budget was present& to the Assembly
for review and any questions concerning the t. A special meeting will be
set for later next week with the Second Reading and Public Bearing to be held at
the JCme 3rd, 1971, meeting. The expenditures were briefly summarized by the
Chairman noting that although the City has indicated there will be an increase in
the First District costs, the mill rate will probably stay the sane in the Fire
District due to shared revenue to be expended in that area. There has been a
decrease in the insurance for the hospital and noted that the reserve find for any
operational deficit has been dropped to $30,000 which will accumulated over sever&
years. To a suggestion to delete the Assemblyman's travel and orransation it
was not that these should be left in just in case travel were required and that
consideration should be given to a small compensation to the assemblyman in order
that they could be covered by worker's compensation in case of an accident. It
was noted that under contracture' services, coney has been designated for a planner
and if a full-time planner is hired this 'mild cost $7,200 with the city participat
on a like - basis. However prior to such use this wmlld be brought before the
assembly for approval. It was requested that $7500 be added to the budget for the
night recreation program. Noted that this budget 'mild mean that the rill rate
would remain the same as last year, that is 5 dills The budget will carry as an
addendum the reserve set aside for the municipal building shared this be needed
and the building would house city, borough and school acrtninistaation. Further
noted that the School Budget will be carried as a part of the Borough Budget in
major expenditures and revenues.
XI ASS MBLY CCI.?Cfl'S
A. Mr. Sims - voiced concern over the fact that only people attending the Assembly
meeting number only three and felt that this was unfair to the voters by not
having adequate representation an the Assembly especially during budget tire.
Bona fide emergency absences were um ierstable, however it was suggested that
VW. Nanghtzn be made amore of t3>,-st ztatian prior to the next session of the
legislature and that a possible solution could be obtained.
XII AUDIENCE CX2.I.I•I7TS
A. Bev. Childs re do s' for Surser Porkers. Rev. Childs noted that with the
a ninq strut von ante again be stdents in the area and that
adequate Lousing is not available. The Church wms used for same of the housing
last year but will not be available this sunnier due to the Day Care center operatic
It was pointed out that the camping on the hillsides will cause a pollution prebler
and that consideration should be given to the health of the community. :its. Simon
has tried to attain housizrg in the Vocational School Donors but was unable to do so
because the dorms will be used for the convention that are already planned. She
will continue to seek this housing for next year. No solution was arrived at for
this very pressirg p.cblsm.
iCIII ADJC7Uda`au r
The cresting was adjourned at 11:50 with Euday, Nay 10th set as date for first
reading of the budget.
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APP' 1 ,_ - ! i 71 1''j
11 FCLL CALL
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KODIAK ISISC BOBOOCii ASSEMBLY - SPECIAL MEETING
May 10th, 1971
I CALL '10 ORDER
ATTEST:
The meeting was called to order by Deputy Presiding Officer Noonan Sutliff,
at 12:45 P.M. at Tony's.
Also present: Mr. Russell M. Walker, Borough Clerk; and N. Holt, Secretary.
III I CF BUSINESS
Present Absent
Wilton T. White, dough Chairman Ed Naughton
Norman Sutliff, Deputy Presiding
Officer T. T. Jackson
Dick Sims
Don Arndt
A. 1st Reading of Ordinance No. 71 -8-0, read by title only and presented
to the Boamgh Assembly members for their review. Noted that the assessed
valuation of time BOmugh will be very close to $66,000,000. Further pointed
out that with the increased assessed valuation it would be possible to
operate an a 4.9 mill rate with 4 4 going for support of the school and.35
for operation of the Borough. Mr. Sims expressed the opinion that acs imts
that had not been used during the past year should be ompletely deleted.
However the administratian felt that Assemblyman travel should be left in
as it was entirely possible that the members might be required to do some
traveling in the future particularly when the Borough is in the planning
stages for new sever lines and applications for federal funding in these
areas.
The Hankers requested that the proposed budget be printed in the paper and
that the amounts budgeted for 1970 -71 should also be printed and a shaairg
of expenditures to date should also be included.
The revere figures were reviewed and noted that these are only estimates
and it is passible that the shared revenues would not be the same. However,
Hest of the revenues have been figured lower than indicated by the Department
Revenue in order that this error could be taken cure of.
At the time of printing of the proposed budget it was suggested that a note
be made that the Borough has included the $19,000 for the cartemity college
funding and the $10,000 for the p.hlir library in the local contribution.
An additional $7500 has been added to be used for the night recreation program
Mr. Sims moved for adoption of Ordinance No. 71 -8-0 in first reading, sanded
by Mr. Arndt. It was pointed out that the public hearing and reading
would be held on the 3rd of June. Mr. Sutliff requested that a work session
be held prior to that date in order that eadt assemblyman would fully
understand all aspects of the budget. The question wee called for and the
motion passed by unanimous roll call vote.
B. Mr. S requested that Mr. Jags be asked to take a look at the
blacktop in front of the Hospital to see know it had withstood the winter
weather.
C. Mr. Arndt asked if the Hal - practice insurance for the hospital was being
decked and noted that the Borough Clerk is dedcing into this with the
. insurance company.
IV ADJOU73ZEPf
The meeting was adjourned at 1:15 P.M.
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