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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
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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
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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.
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IX NEW BUSINESS
X CHAIRMAN'S REPORT
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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