01/07/1966 RMKODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH ASSEMBLY MEETING
JANUARY 7, 1966
I Call to Order
The meeting was called to order in the Magistrate's Court Room, Donnelley Builds:-`,,
Kodiak, Alaska, by Presiding Officer Russell Wright at 7:45 p.m. on January 7, 1::3.
This meeting, regularly scheduled for January 6, 1966, was, by order of the Bore ^'7_
Chairman, re- scheduled to January 7, 1966, due to weather - caused date conflict c:^
the State Division of Lands sale which was held on January 6, 1966.
II Roll Call
Present Absent
Wilton T. White, Borough Chairman Eldon Lester
Russell Wright, Presiding Officer Mathey Fitzgerald
Jo Hajdu (Mrs.)
Fred Brechan
Also present: Borough Clerk, W. A. Sleness; Borough Attorney, Roy Madsen; P &2
Chairman, George Cornelius; Supt. of Schools, Ivor Schott; Architect Mr. Ed
Crittendon; School Board President, Mr. Emil Norton; Alaska State Division c
Lands representatives, Mr. Joe Keenan and Mr. Ken Halfback and approximately
twenty people in the audience.
III Minutes of Assembly Meeting of December 16 were read atd approved.
IV The Chairman, after introductory remarks, introduced Mr. Joe Keenan and Mr. Ken
Hailback from State Division of Lands. Mr. Keenan then spoke in summary on laid
sale held the evening before in the High School Auditorium. Mr. Keenan went ca
to state that on the basis of preliminary figures, the gross proceeds from the
auction was $292,500, and that of this amount, some $2800 would not accrue to
the Borough as being for lands sold in the Chiniak area since they were selecte
prior to this under the state mental health program. Mr. Keenan also stated
that he understood those parcels not sold at auction, representing appraised
values of $27,500, had been sold over the counter (today) in the Anchorage office
of State Division of Lands. This would indicate, Mr. Keenan said, a gross
potential to the Borough of $317,000.
Of this total, Mr. Keenan said, the R rough can expect approximately $30,000, c:
10%, as immediate revenues with the balance, including interest, accruing to the
Borough at the rate of approximately $3000 per month for the next nine years.
In connection with Borough application for land withdrawal for dry dump site,
the Assembly was assured of immediate processing of application by his office.
Speaking on lands in the Bells Flat area, Mr. Keenan expressed some doubt as to
present status of Navy thinking on the matter, but assured cooperation of his
office for rapid handling when and if this area becomes available for state
selection.
On the subject of Near Island, Mr. Keenan expressed the probability of early
conveyance of lands on this island to the City of Kodiak.
On the matter of the management agreement between the Division of Lands and the
Borough, while the Borough has, by resolution, confirmed this agreement, Mr.
Keenan stated that opinion of the State Attorney General is that such borough
actions should be by ordinance. This is now being formalized by Borough Attor ^;:
and staff. The position of the Borough on current land sale is not adversely
affected pending this action, and, in the words of Mr. Keenan, "these monies
that came in from the sale yesterday will be earmarked for the benefit of the
Borough, and in due course they will be transferred to the Borough."
Mr. Keenan then went on to say that if anything was learned from the land sale,
it was that there was a dire need for lands becoming available within the Boro:';:.
This became "extremely evident" from the prices that were paid at the auction.
Further, on the same subject, while statute provides and authorizes the
Commissioner to reduce the appraised value of lands by 25% in..areas where
economic conditions have caused unrealistic land prices, last night's sale not
only absorbed this 25% but exceeded appraised values by another 15%.
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On another land problem, Mr. Keenan posed for Assembly consideration and action
the possibility of the Borough ear - marking at least a part of the funds realized
from land sale for purposes of conducting further surveys to make available
more lands to the people of Kodiak and the Borough. He explained the shortage
of State funds for survey purposes and suggested that on the premise that monies
spent by the Borough for survey would be recovered upon sale of the lands
surveyed, such a fund would not only upon up more lands but would return to the
Borough as the land was sold. Without such a program, survey and availability
of lands in the Kodiak area would be slowed to when funds would be available
to the Lands Division for such surveys. Such a survey program is now in effect
in the Matanuska - Susitna Borough and the Kenai Peninsula Borough. Mr. Keenan
said that in this way, and only in this way, could the Division of Lands continue
to carry on a "regular land disposal program in this area or in any other area."
Under such a program of the Borough funding survey costs, "every service that we
L State Division of Lands/ have available in engineering will continually be made
available to you . . . but we can't put up the money - -we don't have it." Mr.
Keenan further said, "so, I would like for you to very seriously consider this
program because it means that without it our sales program in the area will have
to stop; with it, we can go immediately into a project- -you can survey in the
island here the year round. And, it is conceivable that by early spring we can
have some more land on the market and thus permit interested people to enjoy the
biggest part of the construction season this coming year."
This concluded Mr. Keenan's formal remarks. Several questions on details from the
Assembly members and audience were posed to Mr. Keenan which were answered. One
question pertaining to policy on sale of lands without access was clarified. In
the past, no land was surveyed and sold without access. From now on, though,
policy will be to sell lands surveyed but without access except that access will
be plotted and surveyed. A short general discussion followed after which the
Chairman extended thanks of the Assembly to Mr. Keenan and Mr. Hallback for
their interest in behalf of the Borough land problems.
VII C. Ivor Schott and Mr. Crittenden -- position on agenda moved to be heard at this
time.
Mr. Schott introduced Mr. Crittenden who presented preliminary sketches of
proposed elementary school and reviewed present status of school plans.
Summarizing the estimates to construct a building in accordance with
preliminary plans, a total figure of $836,378 was indicated as cost of
building, sewer and water, site work, etc., while only $750,000 will be
available as authorized by sale of bonds.
Mr. Crittenden stated that he believed total cost could be held to within
$750,000, provided some method could be worked out to handle cost of sewer
and water other than being funded by bond money.
3. "That the architect be directed to proceed."
Mr. Schott and Mr. Norton and
school design and construction
estimate lay within three areas,
this time. These areas were
A discussion followed between Mr. Crittenden,
Assembly members on ways and means of funding
within available means. The crux of the cost
the costs of which could only be estimated at
site development, water, and sewer.
The possibilities of general area development concurrent in time with the
building of the school, and of possible city plans to extend sewer and water
services to the area, were discussed.
To finalize discussion and to crystallize the Borough position in the matter,
Assemblywoman Hajdu moved as follows:
1. "That the school board be requested to go before the City Council
with the architect to seek the assistance of the city as far as
the sanitation facilities for the new school are concerned."
2. "That the Borough Clerk be requested to draft a letter which
indicates that the Borough is in full concurrence in this request
for assistance."
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The motion was seconded by Mr. Brechan. A short discussion followed during
which Mr. Brechan pointed out that Borough commitment in this instance is
clearly limited to $750,000 in accordance with bonding authority as voted
for by the people.
It was brought out again that the architect's projected figures for site
preparation, sewer and water were estimates only, and that between the
possibility of city assistance on sewer and water, and probable excessive
estimate on site preparation, along with a budgeted sum of approximately
$30,000 for architect fees in current school budget, final cost could be
held within authorized funding limits.
Roll call vote on the motion: Carried unanimously and so ordered.
A short discussion followed on subject of authority for architect to commit
for test hole services. Opinion of Assembly in discussion was that this
authority lay with the school board as being monitoring body for the project.
Returning to Agenda schedule, next item:
V A. P &Z minutes of January 3, 1966, were read by the Chairman. A short discussion
on items in the minutes for Assembly action followed.
VI A. Letter dated December 28, 1965, from HHFA to the Borough was read by the
Chairman. There was a short discussion on the request in the letter which
was, in short, that certain lots in Aleutian Homes area be sold to ASHA for
their development in construction of housing for persons in middle income
bracket. Assemblywoman Hajdu moved that the position of the Borough Assembly
be in concurrence with the City Council position in being not in favor of
sale of these lots to ASHA and being in favor of sale to private developers.
Seconded by Mr. Brechan. Motion carried on unanimous roll call vote.
VI B. Chris Berg apartments: Chairman read petition of property owners in the
area. A short discussion followed in review of background of P &Z referral
and coincident receipt of petition for re- zoning. Concensus of Assembly,
without formal action, was to refer petition to P &Z Commission, and that the
Chairman should direct a letter to the City Manager, advising that the
Borough P &Z Commission has indicated violation of Chris Berg properties as
being operated as R -3 or triplex units and request their investigation on
compliance with building permit as issued and in accordance with the Borough
zoning ordinance.
VI C. Assembly actions on various P &Z referrals:
1) Harding's trailers on Cutoff Road. Referral from P &Z was discussed and
reviewed. Borough Clerk was instructed to check on whether building
permit was issued.
2) The Chairman stated that the matter of Harding trailers appeared to be
a basic problem of sanitation and Borough Clerk was directed to instruct
Sanitarian to check out sanitary provisions of Harding Trailers for
report back to the Chairman.
VII Communications, Correspondence
A. Letter from Senator Magnuson re Soviet Russian sale of processed seafoods in
U.S. was read by the Chairman. No action.
B. Rotary Club resolution re hospital was read. No action taken. Resolution in
support of petition to Local Affairs for hospital and other area wide powers.
C. Letter from Chairman Matanuska - Susitna Borough was read. This was an
invitation for a conference January 14 on borough affairs in general. No
action taken.
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VIII Old Business
A. Resolution 66 -1: Street Vacation and Re- platting, Arctic Traders.
Chairman read resolution and a short discussion followed. Mr. Brechan
moved for approval of final plat and vacation. Seconded by Assembly-
woman Hajdu. Motion carried on unanimous roll call vote and so ordered.
B. Resolution 66 -2: Bea Nachtweih final plat was read for approval. Mrs.
Hajdu moved for approval, seconded by Mr. Brechan. Carried on unanimous
roll call vote.
C. Resolution 66 -3: Fort Abercrombie Recreation Site read for approval. A
short discussion followed. Mrs. Hajdu moved for approval, seconded by
Mr. Brechan. Motion carried on unanimous roll call vote and so ordered.
D. Resolution 66 -4: Establishing basis for payment by City of Kodiak of
taxes in lieu of personal property tax. A $6,457,405 personal property
valuation, at the rate of 6.50 mills, payment in lieu of, shall be
$41,973.13 for tax year 1965. A short discussion followed and it was
brought out by the Chairman that this amount would be handled as an
offset against tax monies collected by the Borough for the City of Kodiak.
Mr. Brechan moved for adoption, seconded by Mrs. Hajdu, and carried on
unanimous roll call vote and so ordered.
E. Ordinance 65 -8: Re- zoning Portion of Thorsheim and Portion of Allman
Addition, Second Reading and Public Hearing. Ordinance was read and Mrs.
Hajdu moved for approval of second reading, seconded by Mr. Brechan, and
Chairman declared meeting was open for public hearing. A discussion
followed concerning definition of areas under consideration, and on
condition whereby two non - contiguous areas were combined under one document.
Discussion continued and map of areas was perused and studied. After
further discussion, public hearing was declared closed by the Chairman.
On recommendation of Borough Attorney, motion failed passage on unanimous
roll call vote. Borough Attorney will re -draft ordinance on receipt of
correct description of lots in Thorsheim Subdivision and, pending petition
of people in Airpark Subdivision for change of zoning, will take
appropriate action at that time.
F. Ordinance 65 -10: Re- zoning Great Northern Land Co., USS 3218, second
reading and public hearing. Ordinance was read. Mrs. Hajdu moved for
adoption, seconded by Mr. Brechan, and meeting was declared open for
public hearing by the Chairman. There were no comments or objections
from audience and public hearing was declared closed. Motion carried
on unanimous roll call vote.
G. W. E. Russell - Opinion of Borough Attorney on Position of the Borough in
Connection with Certain Violations of P &Z Ordinance. The review and
opinion as prepared by Borough Attorney was read by the Chairman. Following
the reading of opinion, the Chairman read W. E. Russell letter of appeal
on denial of exception by P &Z Commission. Further verbal comments by
Borough Attorney brought out provisions within the P &Z Ordinance for
appeal on decisions of the Commission. The Assembly concurred that their
course of action in this instance should be to refer the case of W. E. Russell
back to the P &Z Commission for their formal written report on denial of Mr.
Russell's request for exception, and that said report and Mr. Russell's
appeal be scheduled for next assembly meeting at which time the full
Assembly (at least four members) will sit as board of adjustment to
consider the P &Z report and Mr. Russell's appeal. A short discussion
followed pertaining to Section 16 of P &Z Ordinance.
H. Comprehensive Plan: The Chairman reviewed actions to date and discussed
results of a conversation with Mr. Rogers, now former Planning Officer
with ASHA. Substance of Chairman's remarks was that without the Borough
having a comprehensive plan, future efforts towards development of roads,
lands, etc., either with or without Federal participation, would be
hampered by lack of such plan. For this reason, the Chairman recommended
active steps be taken towards preparation of such a plan. This plan is to
be in conjunction with ASHA Planning Office on the basis of 25/75% Borough
and Federal funds.
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A discussion among Assembly members followed on best ways and means to
pursue initial steps.
Mr. Cornelius, speaking from the audience, suggested availability of
expert planning assistance through the offices of the U.S. Chamber of
Commerce.
Mr. Best, speaking from the audience, suggested the possibility of
contacting Mr. Schoop of the Treater Anchorage Borough for his ideas
on initial procedures on formulating a Comprehensive Plan.
Assembly action was in concurrence with need for Comprehensive Plan and
directed Chairman and staff to follow up.
I. Resolution 65 -38: Area -wide Powers, Assumption of, in Field of Health and
Sanitation, read by the Chairman. Mr. Brechan moved for adoption,
seconded by Mts. Hajdu, cand carried on unanimous roll call vote.
IX New Business
A. Proposed Ordinance 66- , Sale and Lease or Disposition of Borough Real
Property. Copies of this ordinance were prepared by Borough Staff and
mailed to Assembly members for their perusal and study.
The Borough Attorney received statutory authority for such ordinance and
proceeded then to read and clarify, for the benefit of the assembly members,
those sections most pertinent to the purpose of the ordinance.
A short discussion followed after which Mr. Brechan moved that formal
ordinance be prepared as written for assembly action, seconded by Mrs.
Hajdu, and carried unanimous on roll call vote and so ordered.
B. H.H.F.A. Agreement, Resolution 66 -5: To establish legal authority for
payment by H.H.F.A. to the Kodiak Island Borough a payment in lieu of
taxes covering the Aleutian Homes project for tax year 1965. Mr. Brechan
moved for adoption, seconded by Mrs. Hajdu, and carried unanimous by
roll call vote and so ordered.
X Voucher Listing - for information of Assembly members.
XI Chairman's Report
A. Chairman reviewed shortly the status of sanitarian. Confirmed hiring of
Mr. Harry Carter, who will assume duties on Friday, January 7, 1966, and
will set up office in the building occupied by Health and Welfare.
XII Assembly Comments: None
XIII Meeting adjourned by Presiding Officer Wright at 11:45 p.m.
W.A.S.
Item Assembly Action
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
ASSEMBLY ACTIONS SUMMARY
TO: ALL DEPARTMENTS AND DIVISIONS
FROM: BOROUGH CLERK
SUBJ: ASSEMBLY MEETING OF JANUARY 7, 1966
IV Mr. Keenan of State Lands spoke in summary on
progress of land selection to date, sale, and
other matters.
VII -C Mr. Schott, with Mr. Crittenden, presented
status and sketches of proposed elementary
school.
Assembly directed School Board, with Borough
concurrence, to seek City support on sewer
and water; and that architect proceed with
plans.
V -A P &Z minutes were read. Items for action to
follow later in agenda.
VI -A HHFA letter read and discussed. Assembly in
concurrence with City Council position.
VI -B Chris Berg Apts. - Reading of petition,
discussion and review.
VI -C Harding's Trailers: Status and referral from
P &Z was reviewed. Staff to check on building
permit; sanitarian to inspect and report to
Chairman.
VII -A Letter from Sen. Magnuson read. No action.
VII -B Rotary Club resolution re hospital read for
info only.
VII -C Letter from Matanuska - Susitna Borough read re
conference. No action.
VIII -A Resolution 66 -1, final plat and vacation.
Approved.
VIII -B Resolution 66 -2: Final plat approved.
VIII -C Resolution 66 -3, Fort Abercrombie recreation.
Approved.
VIII -D Resolution 66 -4: City of Kodiak payment in lieu
of Personal Property Tax. Approved.
VIII -E Ordinance 65 -8: Rezoning of Thorsheim
Addition. Second reading and public hearing.
Failed - not approved. Borough Attorney to
re -draft ordinance as instructed by Assembly.
VIII -F Ordinance 65 -10, Great Northern Land Co.,
second reading and public hearing. Approved.
Action Needed by Administration
Borough Attorney shall re-
draft resolution as passed into
form of ordinance per request
of State Lands and State
Attorney General's office.
Borough Clerk to draft letter
to City expressing need for
City support on matter of
sewer and water to school site.
None required.
dirmasi6Fe‘tut red,
1) Clerk to schedule petition
for rezoning on next P &Z
agenda.
2) Clerk to direct letter to
City Manager re violations
under present use of
buildings.
1) Borough Clerk to check on
proper building permit.
2) Sanitarian to inspect and
report to Assembly Chairman.
None required.
None required.
Clerk to acknowledge and
decline invitation.
None required.
None required.
Clerk to follow up.
Clerk /Treasurer to transmit
copy of resolution to City
Manager.
Borough Attorney to re -draft
ordinance.
None required.
ASSEMBLY ACTIONS SUMMARY - Meeting of January 7, 1966
Item
Assembly Action
VIII -G W. E. Russell: Opinion of Borough Attorney
re violations. Referred to P &Z for report
and transmittal to Assembly next meeting.
VIII -H Comprehensive Plan: Discussion and informal
concurrence of Assembly to proceed on
Comprehensive Plan.
VIII -I Resolution 65 -38: Area -wide powers, health
and sanitation. Approved.
IX -A Ordinance 66- for sale and lease of Borough
lands. Formal ordinance to be prepared for
adoption.
IX -B HHFA Agreement. Resolution adopted for pay-
ment in lieu of taxes, 1965, on Aleutian
Homes.
XI Chariman reported briefly on hiring of
sanitarian.
XIII Adjourned at 11:45 p.m.
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Action Needed by Administration
1) P &Z Commission to prepare
formal report.
2) Report of P &Z and appeal of
W. E. Russell to be scheduled
next Assembly for hearing as
Board of Adjustment.
Borough Clerk and Staff to
follow up on initial steps
necessary to implement
organization procedures.
Borough Clerk to forward
application to Local Affairs
Agency.
Borough Attorney to proceed
with Ordinance 66- .
Borough Clerk to follow up.
Return accomplished documents
to HHFA.
None required.