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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.
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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.
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X CHAIRMAN'S REPORT
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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