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03/02/1967 RMI CALL TO ORDER KOIAK}LSINdOShUGH 0 9 REGULAR ASSEMBLY MEETING -- March 2, 1967 The meeting was called to order at 7 :40 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 Mrs. Jo Hajdu Norman Sutliff Also present: Doug Preston, Clerk; Jim Stansbury, Building Inspector' Arnie Hansen and John Waller, P &Z Commission. Sally Hendrix, Borough Secretary, taking minutes and approximately 11 in the audience. III MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS A. Regular Meeting - February 16, 1967. Mrs. Hajdu made a motion that the minutes be approved as distributed. Seconded by Mr. Arndt and carried by unanimous voice vote. B. Special Meeting - February 20, 1967. Mrs. Hajdu brought up two corrections. Under Par. III., Condition #1 of the upcoming land sale should read Values shall be set at a 50 percent reduction on the appraised value,` instead of prices." Condition #2 should state that development of lots must be completed within two years after access has been provided, and the development must be in accordance with plans submitted. instead of a requirement for plans to be submitted within two years after access has been provided. Mr. Arndt made a motion that the minutes be approved as corrected. Seconded by Mrs. Hajdu and carried by unanimous voice vote. IV OTHER MINUTES A. School Board Special Meeting February 21, 1967. It was pointed out that the $192,000 tentatively offered by ASHA for the old school may not be the final price received. After some discussion, Mr. Sutliff made a motion that the School Boards acceptance by resolution of the $192;000, if it is offered be approved. Motion died for lack of a second. It was agreed to take this matter up under New Business. B. Zoning Commission -- February 22 1967 C. Zoning Commission Special Meeting -• February 23, 1967 D. Ordinance Committee February 21, 1967 There were no comments. V COMMUNICATIONS -- CORRESPONDENCE PEOPLE TO BE HEARD A. Letter from Claud Hoffman of Division of Lands re Survey Monuments. Copy of this letter, to Ken Anderson of Kodiak Pre cast Concrete Co. was read. Mr. Anderson had asked the State to approve use of his company's monuments, and the State explained that the Borough must approve their use. Brief discussion was held, but no action was taken. B. Copy of Letter from Magistrate to Governor re Need for State Law Enforcement Personnel in Kodiak. Letter was read outlining need for a District Attorney, an additional State Trooper, a Probation Officer, a Child Welfare Worker, and the need for more office space in the proposed state office building. A discussion was held, and Mr. White stated that the State intends to keep the old hospital building for State office space. However, the Assembly agreed that the letter should be endorsed, and Mrs. Hajdu made a motion that the Borough address a letter to the Governor's Office which endorses the stand taken by Judge Mason in his presentation, with a copy addressed to Judge Mason. Seconded by Mr. Arndt and carried by unanimous voice vote. C. Mr. Stratman and Mr. Fields of Kodiak Stock Growers Association re Location in Bells Flats. Mr. Stratman showed a map indicating the location of the present slaughter house and grain storage facility which his group would like to lease or purchase from the Borough. The stock growers, which have formed a non- profit organization called the Alaska Agricultural Co-op, presently have permission from the State to use the land. Mr. Stratman outlined his industry's growth and requested an indication from the Borough as to whether it would be ASSEMBLY MEETING - March 2, 1967 2 agreeable to their continuing use of the land. The State could give them a 35 -year lease, but the Borough can grant only a five -year lease without getting the voters' approval. The group would prefer to purchase the land, but under State law would have to match the highest bidder. It was suggested that an inquiry be made to the State as to whether the Co -op could get any preference in the sale. Mrs. Hajdu made a motion that the Borough Assembly go on record to the State Division of Lands as being in concurrence with the proposed land use in the area as outlined by the Alaska Agricultural Co -op. Seconded by Mr. Arndt and carried by unanimous voice vote. D. Letter from Kris Lethin, Director of Local Affairs, re Service Area for Police and Fire Protection. Letter was read. Mrs. Hajdu suggested that a public hearing be held to determine whether the people outside the City limits would be interested in paying for the services under a service area arrangement, or would prefer incorporation into the City. It was suggested that the City also participate in the hearing, and that it be well advertised in the Mirror. Mr. White suggested that a motion be made that a hearing be held to determine the desires of the people of the community as to whether or not they would like to establish service districts in the outlining areas needing the services; whether or not the City is able to furnish these services; and whether or not the people would like to consider the possibility of the outlining areas such as Spruce Cape, Miller Point and Gibson Cove being incorporated into the City. Mrs. Hajdu so moved. Motion was seconded by Mr. Arndt and carried by unanimous voice vote. The hearing was set for April 6. VI PUBLIC HEARINGS I n 1 9 7 A. Ordinance 67 -5 -0 Amending Residential Zones - Second Reading. The ordinance was read. Mrs. Hajdu moved for its adoption in the second reading. Seconded by Mr. Sutliff. Meeting was recessed and public hearing declared open. There were no comments. Hearing was closed and meeting reconvened. Mrs. Hajdu suggested that the present Unclassified Zones be updated by the Zoning Commission, since they should permit anything which is included in the new Residential zones. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. VII PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS A. Resolution 67 -5 -R Approving Vacation and Replat of Fourth Avenue - John Butler -- Tdase 165 -A). Resolution was read. Brief discussion was held on access provided and solution of utility problems. Mr. Sutliff moved for adoption of Resolution 67 -5 -R. Seconded by Mrs. Hajdu and carried by unanimous roll call vote. B. Resolution 67 -11 -R Approving Re- Subdivision of Lots 13 -B and 13 -E, USS 3100 - Elmer Jesser (Case 15U -B). Resolution was read. Mrs. Hajdu moved for its adoption. Seconded by Mr. Sutliff. Memo of Borough Engineer's approval by phone was read. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. C. Ordinance 67 -6 -0 Rezoning Unplatted Additions to Baranof Heights Subdivision from Unclassified to R -2 and R -3 (Case 171 -A) - First Reading. Ordinance was read by title only. Mrs. Hajdu moved for its adoption in the first reading, and for the public hearing to be scheduled and advertised for t:.e next regular meeting. Seconded by Mr. Arndt and carried by unanimous voice vote. D. Brdinance 67 -7 -0 Rezoning Area for Expansion of Kodiak Business District - First Reading. Ordinance was read by title only. Mrs. Hajdu moved for its adoption in the first reading, and for the public hearing to be scheduled and advertised for the next regular meeting. Seconded by Mr. Sutliff and carried by unanimous voice vote. E. Resolution 67 -3 -R Approving Re- Subdivision of Lots 12 and 13, USS 3511 - Borough Initiative (Caee 169 -A). After brief discussion Mrs. Hajdu moved for adoption of the Resolution. Seconded by Mr. Sutliff and carried by unanimous roll call vote. VIII OLD BUSINESS A. Resolution 67 -9 -R Setting Conditions of March 31, 1967, Land Sale. Resolution was read. Mr. Sutliff moved for its adoption. Seconded by Mr. Arndt and carried by unanimous roll call vote. r ASSE '3L ME PINK - !March 1 679 7 IX NEW BUSINESS X CHAIRMAN'S REPORT Douglas 3 A. Resolution 67 -10- -R Setting Amount of PILOT Payment Due from City for 1966 Personal Property. Resolution was read. Mr. Sutliff moved for its adoption. Seconded by Mr. Arndt and carried by unanimous roll call vote. B. Approval of School Board Resolution Accepting Proposed Price of $192,000 for Old School. Mr. Sutliff made a motion that the Borough Assembly concur with the action of Lae School Board in accepting the proposed price of $192,000 offered by ASHA in behalf of the Urban Renewal Project for the old school. Seconded by Mrs. Hajdu and carried by unanimous roll call vote. C. Chuck Hillbisch Request re Access Roads. Mr. Preston explained that Mr. Hillbisch would like to purc:base a lot in the upcoming land sale and to build immediately by providing the access road himself. He asked if the cost could be assessed against the adjoining property owners, and if he could get credit toward his lot for this work. The concensus of opinion was that he should make his own arrangements with the other property owners for their share of payment. A. Hospital. Mr. Preston reported that negotiations are continuing with the Mission Headquarters in New York regarding the exchange of property with them. Lot 1 has been patented to the State and selected by the Borough. Mr. Olsen has chosen USS 1822 for the actual building site. Mr. Olsen was in town for consultation. B. Sanitarians. Mr. Carter's trip down the chain was cancelled by the State at Mr. White's request. The State is now attempting to hire Mr. Sanchez as seafood sanitarian. Mr. White stated that he had reiterated the Borough's preference that Mr. Seule be hired in this position. C. Building Inspector's and Assessor's Trip to Port Lions. Mr. Stansbury reported that he had met with Mr. Shaw and Mr. Nelson and had inspected the Wakefield buildings. He stated that the village is beginning to suffer growing pains; that they want the responsibility of taking care of their own problems; and that they liked the Borough's idea of handling their own building permits, etc. They would appreciate assistance from the Borough, as well as answers to many questions that they have concerning taxes, etc. Mr. Valkama reported on the new building that has occurred. The Assembly concurred in the idea of a visit to Port Lions by the Chairman, Clerk, Assessor, and Building Inspector on April 13 to attend the council meeting to discuss such matters as zoning, taxes, organization of the city, and a sale for the Port Lions lots. D. Native Land Claims. Mr. White mentioned the possibility of the land claims holding up land sales or having a detrimental effect on the Borough's bonding capacity. E. Mr. Sassara of GSC. There is a possibility that Mr. Sassara is no longer with the Governmental Statistical Corp. and the Borough may have to obtain another firm to handle the sale of the hospital bond. XI ASSEMBLY CONVENTS A. Bill to Eliminate Boroughs. Mr. Preston spoke on the possibility that proposal of tr._'.s bill could have a detrimental effect on the bonding capacity of boroughs. It has been proposed in the State Legislature. B. Bill Requiring ASHA to Make PILOT Payments on Urban Renewal Properties. Mrs. Hajdu inquired if we had representation at the hearings on this bill. It was stated that Mr. Powell and Mr. Poland were backing this bill in the legislature. C. Material from Clearing of Otmeloi Point Road. Mrs. Hajdu asked if the trees, etc. were being disposed of properly. It was noted that an inquiry should be made on this matter with the Studnek Co. D. Recreation Plan. Mrs. Hajdu inquired on the program proposed by Rev. Childs at City Council, since a fifty -fifty cooperative arrangement had been proposed for the City and Borough to hire a full time recreation director for the summer. An inquiry will be made concerning the program. ADJOURNMENT - Meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m. APPROVED: ton C er k/Treasurer ilton T. White, Borough Chairman