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02/16/1967 RM) f) I ) 7 9 7 `. KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH REGULAR ASSEMBLY MEETING - February 16, 1967 I CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7 :45 p.m. in the Magistrate's Courtroom, Donnelley Building, Kodiak, Alaska, by Presiding Officer Lester. II ROLL CALL Present Absent Wilton White, Borough Chairman Jim Barr Eldon Lester Donald Arndt' Mts. Jo Hajdu Norman Sutliff Also present: Doug Preston; Jim Stansbury; Sally Hendrix, taking minutes; and two people in the audience. III MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING - February 2, 1967 Mrs. Hajdu moved that the minutes be approved as written. Seconded by Mr. Arndt and carried by unanimous voice vote. IV OTHER MINUTES A. School Board - February 13, 1967. Minutes were read. Mr. Preston commented that the Navy Base did not appear to know that the Bells Flats area has already been released by the Navy. The Chairman suggested that they be so advised. B. Zoning Commission -•- February 8, 1967 C. Ordinance Committee - February 7, 1967 D. Hospital Board - February 15, 1967 There were no comments. V COMMUNICATIONS - CORRESPONDENCE - PEOPLE TO BE HEARD -- None VI PUBLIC HEARINGS -- None VII PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS A. Recommendations from Zoning Commission on Request for Rezoning Unplatted Additions to Baranof Heights Sbudivision from Unclassified to R -2 and R -3 (Case 171 -A) Recommendations were read. After some discussion of the proposed plan, Mrs. Hajdu moved that the Attorney be directed to prepare an ordinance rezoning the lots as listed in the application letter. It was then explained to Mr. Sutliff, who had missed the pertinent meetings, that the intent of this rezoning is to avoid rezoning little by little by rezoning the rest of the planned area all at once. In this way the purchasers of the lots will not be confronted with changes in zoning after they have built their homes. Mr. Sutliff seconded which carried by roll call vote as follows: Mr. Lester - Yes; Mr. Arndt - No Mrs. Hajdu - Yes; Mr. Sutliff - Yes. B. Recommendations from Zoning Commission on Expansion of Kodiak Business District Recommendations were read. Mr. Sutliff inquired as to why this rezoning was necessary. It was pointed out that the Urban Renewal area is substantially limited to the businesses which were located there before the disaster, and that the prices of land are very high. It was also mentioned that the Tagura Road area is a logical one for the business district to expand into, since it is already spotted with businesses under the grandfather clause or which have been granted exceptions to locate there. Mr. Sutliff pointed out that the Urban Renewal area had been limited to those who lost businesses in order to protect them, and that it was now possible for other businesses to locate there. Mr. Wenholz, in the audience, was asked why he had objected to the rezoning. He stated that he objected as a home owner on Rezanof, since he was convinced that the value of his property will drop as a result of the rezoning. He does not feel that the proposed area would be available for construction any sooner than the Urban Renewal area will be. Mr. White stated that the proposal is partly to provide for the future, after the U.R. area has been filled. Mr. Sutliff suggested that a smaller area might be better. Mrs. Hajdu replied that the entire proposed area is now spotted with businesses. Mr. Sutliff suggested tabling the rezoning until someone f 7 9 7 k1 ASSEMBLY MEETING - February 16, 1967 2 actually asks for some property, and moved that the rezoning be tabled. Motion died for lack of a second. Mrs. Hajdu moved that the Attorney be directed to prepare an ordinance covering the proposed rezoning. Seconded by Mr. Arndt and carried by roll call vote as follows: Mr. Lester - Yes: Mr. Arndt - Yes; Mrs. Hajdu Yes; Mr. Sutliff - No. C. Recommendations from Building Inspector for Building Permits in Outlying Areas Recommendations were read. Mrs. Hajdu did not think the villages should keep the entire fees if the Borough staff Ices going to provide the service of reviewing plans. Mr. Stansbury replied that this would be necessary in very few cases. Mr. Sutliff objected to the plan and felt that each village should handle their own building. It was stated that the intention was not to interfere with the villages, but rather to obtain necessary information for the Borough Office. Mrs. Hajdu suggested that the villages be visited to see their reaction to the idea. She made a motion that the Building Inspector be authorized to visit the villages and meet with them to firm up the plans as written. Motion died for lack of a second. Mr. White suggested that possibly representatives could come to Kodiak from the villages and meet not only with the Building Inspector, but also with the Assessor, Sanitarian, and Clerk on various matters concerning them. Mrs. Hajdu moved that the plan as presented be generally approved and the Chairman devise a method to implement it. Seconded by Mr. Sutliff and carried by unanimous voice vote. D. First Reading of Ordinance 67 -5--0 Amending Residential Zones The ordinance was read. Mr. Sutliff made a motion to adopt it in the first reading. Seconded by Mrs. Hajdu and carried by unanimous voice vote. VIII A. Resolution 67 -4-R Setting Date of BOE. Resolution was read. Mrs. Hajdu moved for its adoption. Seconded by Mr. Arndt and carried by unanimous roll call vote. B. Resolution 67 -7 -R Authorizing Application for PL 815 Funds. Resolution was read. Mrs. Hajdu moved for its adoption. Seconded by Mr. Arndt and carried by unanimous roll call vote. C. Resolution 67 -8 -R Authorizing Participation in Surplus Property Program. Resolution was read. Mr. Preston stated that this property would only be obtainable under the powers of health, education and welfare for the school or the sanitarian. Mr. Sutliff moved for adoption of the resolution. Seconded by Mr. Arndt and carried. by unanimous roll call vote. IX NEW BUSINESS A. Discussion on New Health Center. Letter from Mr. Borden, Coordinator of Health & Welfare Facilities, was read, suggesting that funds from the sale of the present health center property to ASHA, which are committed to replacement of the center, be used to move the present building to another location, since there are no funds to include the center in the new hoppital and it is not included in plans for the new state tuilding. Mr. Preston also read a letter from Dr. Tower, Regional Health Officer, suggesting that the center be located in the old hoppital building when it is vacated. Mr. Preston reported that he had checked with ASHA and found that it might be possible to leave the center in its present location until the offices could be moved into the old hospital. It was suggested that the State be contacted requesting that all of the State offices, including the Juvenile authority, State patrolman, seafood sanitarian, and health people, be put into the one new building. It was felt that the new administration might be agreeable to such a plan. The Chairman stated he would write a letter suggesting this, since it would be more economical for the State, as well as more convenient for the public. X CHAIRMAN'S REPORT A. Special Meeting with State Division of Lands. Mr. White reported that representatives from the Lands Office had been unable to come to Kodiak due to inclement weather, and that a special meeting would be held on Monday, February 20, at 12:00 noon at the Kodiak Inn to discuss the upcoming land sale, Bells Flats, the Monashka Bay subdivision, and future sales in the Chiniak area. 7 9 7 ASSEMBLY MEETING February 16, 1967 3 B. Seafood Sanitarian. Mr. White reported that recommendations had been made to the State to have William Soule hired as Seafood Sanitarian to be stationed in Kodiak for South Central Alaska. However, the State must hire on their merit system, and are currently considering two others now employed by the State. The Assembly concurred in Mr. Whites calling Mr. Alter and/or Chuck Powell concerning this matter and stating Kodiak's preference for Mr. Soule. It appears that the City and Borough or the industry will have to subsidize the salary offered by the State. It was agreed that it is very important to hire the best man possible. ctvr C. Tax Advisory Board. Mr. White reported that a few members of the board had met on February 15 and attempted to establish how they will be of assistance to the Assessor. The next meeting will be held on Monday, February 20. The board consists of Mr. Putansu, Mr. Barry, Mr. Felton, Mr. Hatcher, Mr. Brechan, Mr. Richmond, and Mr. Cessna. D. Housing for Hospital Sisters in New Location. Mr. Preston reported that the Hospital Board had written to the architect asking for a plan to house the Sisters. There are no plans yet for financing this building. Mr. Preston also reported that Mr. Best had completed the test borings add the informa- tion had been sent to the architect. E. Assessing Sehedule. Mr. White reported that the Assessor was currently close to the schedule which he had set up. XI ASSEMBLY COMMENTS .. None XII ADJOURNMENT - The meeting was adjourned at 10:00 p.m. ATTEST: APPROVED: i 51)4 Ofti I Douglas G. Wilton T. White Clerk/Treasurer " Borough Chairman