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12/01/1966 RM1 1 _ 19 5 KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH ASSEMBLY REGULAR MEETING - December 1, 1966 I CALL TO ORDER In the absence of Presiding Officer Lester, and with the consent of the Assembly, Chairman White called the meeting to order at 7:45 p.m. in the Magistrate's Court- room, Donnelley Building, Kodiak, Alaska. II ROLL CALL Present Wilton White, Borough Chairman Donald Arndt James Barr Mrs. Jo Hajdu Also present: III MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING - November 17, 1966 Minutes were approved as shown. IV OTHER MINUTES A. Zoning Commission - November 23, 1966. There were no comments. Absent Eldon Lester, Presiding Officer Norman Sutliff Doug Preston, Clerk, Roy Madsen, Attorney, Jim Stansbury, Building Inspector; Zoning Commission Members; Sam Best, Chairman of Ordinance Committee; Rev. Childs, Hospital Board Chairman; School Supt. Ivor Schott and School Board Members. B. Hospital Board - November 17, 1966. Rev. Childs corrected Item VI on Page 2, second paragraph, to read "Mr. Olsen reported that the Ketchikan hospital cost $47.00 per square foot," rather than $47,000 per bed. The need for severe economy remains, however. After discussion on Item IV, itr. Barr moved that the Borough Chairman and Clerk be instructed to pursue the matter of obtaining the Griffin Memorial Hospital building and grounds as soon as possible from the State. Seconded by Mr. Arndt and carried by unanimous voice vote. Relative to Item V, the Assembly concurred Ili beginning negotiations for the sale of the hospital bonds C. School Board Special Meeting - November 23, 1966. There were no comments. V COMMUNICATIONS - CORRESPONDENCE - PEOPLE TO BE HEARD A. School Board re Expansion of School Housing Facilities In6ormation sheets on the proposed school expansion program were distributed to the Assembly. The addition to the Elementary School was discussed. Mrs. Hajdu suggested that the required cost be figured after it is known how much will be received from the sale of the Downtown School to Urban Renewal. The Assembly agreed that the number of students will probably continue to increase as it has, since the population will expand as housing becomes available. It was also-agreed that Old Harbor will continue to grow. Discussion was also held on the method of bonding the required expansions and the cost of the new high school, either one bond issue or one each year over a five -year period . Mr. Schott reported that the money for the hazardous bus routes could probably be covered by surplus funds. Street lights were suggested for the path to the Elementary School. VI PUBLIC HEARINGS - None VII PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS A. Resolution 66 -39 -R Approving Final Plat of Subdivision, USS 3512 (1st Addition to Kadiak, Alaska Subdivision) - State Division of Lands (Case 140 -A) Letter from Mr. Barr, who surveyed the plat, and the Resolution were read. The Attorney stated that the Resolution could be ratified and signed later by the Presiding Officer. There was a discussion on the possibility of the Borough roughing in the roads later on with land sale monies. The meeting was recessed at 9:00 p.m. in order for P &Z to have a special meeting to review the plats. 0 0 1 ASSEMBLY 1E'TING - December 1, 1966 2 The meeting was reconvened at 9:15 p.m. Mr. Hansen reported that the Commission had approved the plats and would like to see the sale take place as soon as possible. Irs. Hajdu moved for adoption of Resolution 66 -39 -R. Seconded by Mr. Arndt. After some discussion, airs. Hajdu amended her motion to include subject to the concurrence of the iorough Engineer. lair. Arndt yielded to the amendment. notion carried by unanimous roll call vote. B. Resolution 66 -38 -R Approving Final Plat of Subdivision USS 3462 (Second Addition to Miller Point Subdivision) - State Division of Lands (Case 142 -A) Plat was studied and resolution read. tir. Best corrected resolution to read "Second Addition to biller Point Subdivision' instead of "Oceanview Addition." Mr. Barr moved for adoption of Resolution -36 -R approving the final plat of the subdivision of USS 3462, Second Addition to Miller Point Subdivision, subject to review by the Borough Engineer. Secondea by Mrs. tiajdu and carried by unanimous roll call vote. C. Resolution 66 -37 -k Approving Final Plat of Subdivision - USS 3462 and 3463 (First Addition to Miller Point Subdivision) - State Division of Lands (Case 142 -A) Plat was studied and resolution read. Mrs. hajdu moved for adoption of Resolution 66 -37 -R subject to review by the Borough Engineer. Seconded by Mr. Barr and carried by unanimous roll call vote. D. Request for Permanent Trailer Park Permit - USS 3100 Lot 1 - Dewitt Fields (Case 86 -B) Mr. Fields reviewed the case and presented a plat of the proposed trailer court. He explained that the trailers would be tied into Chuck Powell's sewer line. Mrs. Hajdu suggested that a new public hearing be held on the request, since the hearing held on the original request is now outdated. The Assembly also requested written reports from the Building Inspector and Sanitarian to be read at the public hearing. Mrs. Hajdu moved for a public hearing at the next regular meeting. Seconded by Mr. Arndt and carried by unanimous voice vote. Mr. Barr suggested that the request also be reviewed by the Zoning Commission at their next meeting. E. Recommendation from Zoning Commission re Amendment to Zoning Ordinance Recommendation was read to include gardening, home occupations, accessory buildings, churches, and required off - street parking in all residential zones. Mrs. Hajdu suggested that accessory buildings be permitted, but that the other items be allowed as exceptions only. After some discussion, Firs. Hajdu moved that the attorney be directed to draw up an amendment to reflect Item C of the recommendation as a permitted use in all residential zones, with the other items shown as permitted exceptions. Motion died for lack of a second. During further discussion, Mr. Barr and nr. Best were in favor of accepting the recommendation as presented, but firs. Hajdu felt that churches should be permitted in R -1 and R -2 zones only if the residents of the area had no objections. Mr. Barr moved that the Attorney be instructed to incorporate the recommendations of the Zoning Commission into the Zoning Ordinance. Seconded by Mr. Arndt. Motion carried by roll call vote as follows: Mr. Arndt - Yes; Mr. Barr - Yes; Mrs. tiajdu - No. F. Request for Rezoning from Unclassified to R -3 - Baranof Heights Addition #2, Blk 1, Lots 1 -6; Blk 2, Lots 1 -5; Blk 3, Lots 8 -14 - Baranof Heights, Inc. (Case 135 -C) VIII OLD BUSINESS - None IX NEW BUSINESS The background of the case was reviewed, and the recommendation from the Zoning Commission read. Ordinance 66 -24 -0 was presented and read. Mrs. Hajdu moved for adoption of the Ordinance in the first reading. Seconded by Mr. Arndt. After some discussion, Motion was carried by roll call vote as follows: tir. Arndt - Yes; Mr. Barr - No Mrs. Hajdu - Yes. A. Alaska Municipal League 1967 Dues Determination. After some discussion, Mrs. Hajdu moved that in reply to the League's request, the Assembly suggests using the figure of 2000 population outside the City Limits to determine League dues. Seconded by Mr. Arndt and carried by unanimous voice vote. 7 X CHAIRMAN'S REPORT ASSEMBLY MEETING - December 1, 1966 3 A. Mr. White reported that the Assessor was in Anchorage attending classes in various assessing problems. he is also investigating the possibility of having the tax roll and bills prepared by another firm, since the one presently under contract has been late in completing the work requested. B. Central Treasury. There was a brief discussion on when the central treasury would be set up, and it was agreed it should be at the beginning of the new fiscal year. Mrs. hajdu requested that a meeting be set up to discuss it with the School and Hospital Boards. XI ASSEMBLY COUMENTS A. T. T. Jackson Trailer Court. Mr. Larr requested the status of the court. Mr. Stansbury reported verbally that none of the four items requested by the Assembly on November 3 had been accomplished. Mrs. riajdu requested that written reports on the status of all trailer courts, including fir. Jackson's, be submitted by the Building Inspector and Sanitarian at the next Assembly meeting. B. Future State Highway Construction. hr. Barr requested that the Clerk write to the State highway Department and ask for their plans for the routing of the connection of the present State Nighway with the Pillar Creek Road in order that advance planning may be accomplished. C. Monthly Budget Reports. Mrs. hajdu suggested that in addition to expenditures, the revenues received to date be shown to compare with the estimated amounts. D. ASRA Tax Payments. Mr. Larr asked the status of tax payments from ASHA. Ur. White reported that ASHA has refused to pay any taxes on their properties, except for the year during which they acquire them. The Borough still wishes to discuss tax payments on the properties which ASuA is renting, since the law exempts only those which are being prepared for sale. E. Subdivision Names. Mr. Madsen suggested that the Division of Lands be asked to assign names to new subdivisions which would .identify them better than "Addi- tion No. 1," ets. XII ADJOURidIENT Meeting was adjourned at 10:40 p.m. ATTEST: Douglas . ' +•ston Clerk /Treasu er APPROVED: Wilton T. White Borough Chairman