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1974-05-02 Regular Meeting) l 1 2. 7 KODIAK ISLAND RO AS MEETING MAY 2, 1974 IV CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Presiding Officer, Mr. Charles Powell, at 7:35 p.m. in the Meeting Room of the Borough Office Building, Kodiak, Alaska. II ROLL CALL PRESENT ABSENT Mr. C. Ross Wood, Borough Mayor Fred Brechan (on vacation) Mr. Charles Powell Mrs. Betty Wallin Mr. Dennis Nelson Mr. Howard Anderson There were approximately ten people in the audience. 111 MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS A. Regular - Assembly - April 4, 1974 - B. S eciai - Assembly - April 27, 1974 Mr. Nelson moved that we ado t the minutes of April 4, 1974 and April Seconded by Mr. Anderson. Motion passed by unanimous roll call vote. MINUTES FROM OTHER MEETINGS A. PaZ - Regular - April 17, 1974 - Mrs. Wallin moved that we acce n P e �'t. Wie1Son, B. School Board - Regular - March 25, 1974 and Aprll 22, 1974 - Mr. `e son move • a we accep e coo =oaru nirnu es of March 25, 1974 and April 22, 1974, econded by , rs. allin, r, pewili tem 3, Senior itizcns lease agreement, he feels that as long as the Borough is responsible for buildings, that this matter should be referred to the assembly before any action is taken. Mr. Nelson stated that he believed that the board felt that this modular unit was personal property not real property. Mr. Powell stated that this matter should be brought before the Borough Assembly. Question being called for, motion passed by unanimous roll call vote. COMMUNICATIONS 6 CORRESPONDENCE A. Letter from Henry LeGrue Requesting Trans er of Liquor License - Mr. L'Cr a stated that it t the requirement o e Beverage ra ne e Control that was a the tro nsferoft`+eTfcense l on the Boro atC Board to get by the Assembly. He further stated that t wasdselling it toval the Queen of the North Corporation. The president of the corporation, Mr. Jim Williams, introduced the rest of the board. Mr. James Guy Bassett III, Secretary /Treasurer and Mr, Andrew Debi, Vice President. Mr. Nelson stated that when the renewal of the license came up, they had previous complaints about the conditions at the Beachcombers and they were in the process of correcting the situation. He wondered if the new owners would continue doing so? Mr. Williams stated that they were aware of the problems and will continue fixing it up as soon as funds were available. Mr. Powell questioned the way this procedure was being handled. 1 1 1 2 ) 9? KODIAK ISLAND MAY Z, 1374 (Communleetlons tl Correspondence continued) P;;1 He further stated that we usually get a letter from the ABC Board asking any objections to the transfer. Mr. LeGrue stated that because of the time factor involved, he believed the matter was being handled this way. He further stated that they were following the directions from the lawyer in Anchorage and this is what he told them to do. Mr. Anderson moved that we voice no objection to the transfer of the license. Seconded by Mrs. Wallin. Motion gassed on the following roll call vote: Mr. Anderson - YES. Mrs. Wallin. - YES. Mr. Nelson - NO Mr. Powell - VFS Mr. Powell requested a copy of the letter. B. Letter from Okey Chandler - Requesting $100 oar month be Allocated to the Borough Mayor - Mr. Nelson asked if this recommendation was for a specific salary. Mr. Chandler stated that it was for a $100 per month only. C. Letter from Corps of Engineers to Construct a Dock Extension to Seafood Processing Plant in Gibson Cove - New England Fish Company - Mr. Powell feels this should come under new business. Mr. Nelson moved that we voice no obiection. Second34 by Mrs. Wallin. Motion passed by unanimous roll call vote. D. Letter from Port Lions City Council RE: Survey Costs owed tote Borough on Port Lions Subdivision - Mr. Nelson asked why we have not received a patent on this yet. Mr. Powell feels that the Borough should be reimbursed. Mr. Anderson stated that they can't give us the money until they sell the land. Mr. Powell stated that we can give them the approval to sell the land, their problem is selling it. Mr. Wood feels that the Borough should honor their request. Mr. Anderson stated that it is up to the Port Lions City Council to get the land ready for sib. He further stated that why can't we give them a letter of approval to sell the lots on condition (pew they can sell them. Mrs. Wallin stated that she would like to go along with Mr. Hickman's recommendation we will not be able to do anything at this time. Mrs. Wallin asked if this could be put on the next agenda until we do some more research. Mrs, Wallin moved to hold off our decision until the next Borough Assembly meeting. Seconded by Mr. Nelson. Motion nassed on the followinn roll call vote: Mr. Nelsen - YES, Mr. Anderson - YES, Mrs. Wallin - YES. Mr. Powell - NO, E. Letter from Joseph Broadman Requesting to Lease Aooroximateiv One Acre Adiacentio Existing Hanger Now Occupied by Kodiak Motors. Price 6Cr. Bradman was not present action was deferred until later in the meeting. P. totter from Office of the Governor RE: Afoonak Hiatarical Site tralnatinn - Mr. Powell recommended that this matter be referred to the staff and have them write Raymond Estes* requesting a 90 day extension and asking for more information on this. The Assembly requested a map of the area; answers to property owners within the area and a recommendation from the staff. W PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Second Reading and Public Hearing on Ordinance 74-17 -0 - Rezoning Lot 1, Block 3, Allman Addition from R -t to R -3 - Mr. Nelson moved that we adnnt Ordinance 7 - 17 - 0, Sbcandad by Mrs. Wallin. Mr. Powell closed the regular meeting and opened the public hearing. There being no comments, he closed 1 0 1 1? 1 0 1 1 9 KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH ASSEMBLY MEETING MAY 2, 1974 (Public Hearing continued) the public hearing and reconvened the regular meeting. Motion passed by unanimous roll rail vote VII OLD BUSINESS A. Dog Control - Review and Approval - Mrs. Holt noted that the Borough Attorney stated the Borough Assembly may by Ordinance elect to have aieawide dog power or areas outside the cities. Mr. Wood did not think it is the Borough's responsibility. , the Assembly concurred. No action was taken on the matter at this tine. VIII NEW BUSINESS Mr. Nelson noticed in the monthly report for the School Board they had a surplus, he would like the staff to investigate if this money has been dedicated or if the money has been used for capital Improvements. PAGE 3 A. Resolution 74 -20 -R - Approval of 1974 OEDP (Overall Economic Development Plan) Undate - The Chair moved that this be taken up at the next meetinn after the rennrt hag ho reviewed B. First Reading of Ordinance 74 -21 -0 - Rezoning Lots 1 -6 - Block 3, and Block 4, Lot 1, Killarney Hills Subdivision, U.S. Survey 3218 - Mr. Nelson moved for adoption of Ordinance 74 -21 -0 in the first reading. Seconded by Mr. Anderson. Motion passed by unanimous roll call vote. C. Approval of Borrow Site P -7 to Earl Deater with Recommendation of approval from the Planning and Zoning Commission - Mr. Nelson moved that we accept the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission on Approval of Borrow Site P -7. Seconded by Mr. Anderson. Motion passed by unanimous roll call vote. D. Memo from the Planning and Zoning Commission RE: Recommendation of Civic Center - Mr. Anderson suggested that this go before the City Council before the Assembly does anything. Mr. Boucher, representing KIP, stated that this is where business is heading and that there were no lots except for about six left in the downtown area to build on. Mr. Larry Graber, also of KIP, stated that Mr. Isadore's objection to zoning this area business was because of the traffic congestion near the Fire Hall and Police Station. He further stated that a Civic Center and Postal Facility will cause more traffic than a business would KIP's main objection was not to the rezoning as "Business but objecting to the property being used only for a civic center or being held in reserve for only that purpose. Mr. PoWell enter- tained a motion that the City Council take action on this letter first. Mr. Nelson so moved. Seconded by Mr. Anderson. Motion passed by unanimous roll call vote. E. Month Report for March - Mrs. Wallin moved that the monthly report be acknowledged as received. Seconded by Mr. Anderson Motion passed by unanimous roll call vote. IX MAYOR'S COMMENTS X ASSEMBLY COMMENTS 1 0 1 1 2 1 n 1 l n KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH ASSEMBLY MEETING MAY 2, 1974 Tamara Busch was disappointed that they did not discuss the dog problem more fully. Mrs. Wallin feels when and if the Borough has a dog problem they will look into getting a dog catcher. was adjourned at 9:15 p.m. APPROVED: Borough Clerk Borough Mayor PAGE 4 (Communications & Correspondence, Item E) Mr. Powell stated that Mr. Brodman had arrived and that we will revert back to Communications and Correspondence. Item E. Mr. Wood stated that Mr. Hickman and he reviewed this and they see no reason Mr. Brodman could not have this lease. The land has not been appraised. Mr. Powell stated that the city has leased land in the airport on appraisal value. Mr. Powell entertained a motion that this matter be referred to the Property Management Department and work out a lease that is agreeable to the Lessee and Lesser and to be brought back to the next Borough Assembly meeting. Mr. Nelson so moved. Seconded by Mrs. Wallin. Motion passed by unanimous roll call vote. Mr. Nelson asked how the budget preparations were coming along for the Borough. Mr. Wood stated that they were setting up another worksession with the School Board and then the public hearing will have to be held on the budget. Mr. Nelson also asked if we have been finding out the auditors suggestions on finding out the funds we have with the Division of Lands on land payments. Mrs. Wallin made a recommendation that the staff write a letter to Bob Greene concerning the April 22, school board minutes regarding the sale of the modular unit or any property unit, and requesting that they come before the assembly for approval. Mr. Powell stated that if there is a non - educational need, it should be surplused and the property should be returned.to the Borough without action by the School Board. Mr. Powell further stated the letter should stipulate that no further action is to be taken on this matter until the Board has resolved the use with the Assembly. XII AUDIENCE COMMENTS Royal Large mentioned that on his Borrow Site lease, the restriction of the (00 foot from the river was still in his lease and the ordinance requiring this did not pass. He would like to get it removed. He was asked if he signed this lease knowing the restriction was in it. He stated he did. He also stated that in reference to the Borrow Site P -7 leased to Earl Deater, he felt this was zoned industrial and that this was part of his lease. The Assembly recommended that he contact the Property Management Department., and have the change made in his lease. Shorty Taylor asked whether Pa members have to have interest in anything before they abstain from voting. Mr. Powell stated that he believed they could not abstain. Mr. Taylor asked Mr. Nelson what they were doing with the pool. .ir. Nelson stated he did not know, but the Assembly does recognize the problem. Marvin Love asked about the excavation ordinances and if they were making any headway on them. Mr. Wood stated they were. XIII ADJOURNMENT - The meeting ATTEST: Norma L. Holt L—) C. Ross Wood,