04/06/1967 RMKODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
REGULAR ASSEMBLY MEETING - April 6, 1967
I CALL TO ORDER
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 T. White, Chairman None
Eldon Lester, Presiding Officer
Donald Arndt
James Barr
Mrs. Jo Hajdu
Norman Sutliff
Also present: Mayor Pete Deveau; City Councilman Don Bullock; Attorney Dave
Ruskin; Port Lions Council Secretary Larry Shaw; Clerk Doug Preston Assessor
Ralph Valkama; Building Inspector Jim Stansbury; Zoning Commission Members
Arne Hansen and Russ Williams; Ordinance Committee Chairman Sam Best; School
Board Members Emil Norton and Beverly Horn; Hospital Board Chairman Bob Childs!
Sally Hendrix, Secretary, taking minutes; and approximately 30 people in the
audience.
III MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING - March 16, 1967
There were no additions or corrections and minutes were aproved as received.
IV OTHER MINUTES
A. School Board Special Meeting - 3/27/67. There were no comments.
B. Zoning Commission - 3/29/67. Mr. Barr questioned whether or not the Camisole!
Chairman should vote.
C. Hospital Board 3/31/67. There were no comments.
D. Ordinance Committee - 4/4/67. There were no cotmierls.
V COMMUNICATIONS -- CORRESPONDENCE - PEOPLE TO BE HEARD
A. Memo from Borough Engineer re Pillar Creek Road. Mena was read stating that
waste disposal is not being made in accordance with the Borough's agreement
with the Studnek Co, which provided for disposal in designated low -lying
areas. The logs are a problem since they cannot be used as fill. It is now
hoped that a contract can be arranged with David Henley for a sawmill in the
area. Mr. Stansbury further explained that other waste is simply being
dumped along the right-of-way and left there. He suggested that the Borough
write a letter to the State stating that they will not tolerate this
situation. The Assembly concurred in this plan.
B. David Henley re Sawmill. A proposal was received from Mr. Henley to lease
five acres from the Borough to set up a sawmill to cut logs from the highway
right --of -way, and later possibly from the rights-of-way of the new
subdivision access roads, and by negotiating with new property owners in the
area for timber on their lots. Mr. Henley requested assurance from the
Borough that he would be permitted to remain in the area long enough to
amortize the cost of establishing the sawmill. This would mean an industrial
installation in the area. There might also be a problem of disposal of slabs
and sawdust, which may be more than could be used as sanitary land fill.
The Assembly concurred in having a lease drawn up and making a proposal for
the site to the Division of Lands, providing a satisfactory solution can be
found for the possible disposal problem.
C. Rev. Bullock re Golf Course in Bells Flats. Rev. Bullock explained that his
group would like permission to use the area next to the gravel pit, where the
Bells Dairy was, which could be used thislsummer would
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of the idea. Mrs. Hajdu questioned whether this is the same area that was
intended to be used as a trailer court, which she and Chairman White felt
should take precedence over a golf course. Mr. Barr did not feel that the
area would be suitable for a trailer court. It was decided that Rev. Bullock
would take his request to the Zoning Commission which could study a plan to
provide for the trailer court and golf course.
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D. Ordinance Committee. Mr. Best, speaking for the Committee, said that the
members felt that they were wasting their time if the Assembly did not
concur with their revisions. Mrs. Hajdu pointed out that the Assembly had
concurred with their work so far. Mr. Best also stated that the Committee
thought that when the Comprehensive Plan was made, all of their work might
be thrown out. The Coninittee feels inadequate for the work that they are
doing. They also need several new members for the group. Mr. White
suggested that a resume be made of the work which had been done so far. He
explained that their purpose was to make the ordinances more applicable to
the situations existing here in Kodiak.
VI PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Police and Fire Protection for Area Outside Present City Limits of Kod1a].
The meeting was recessed and the public hearing opened. Mrs. Hajdu explained
that a public hearing had been requested because people had come to her
feeling that there was a deficiency of police protection outside the City.
Also, there was concern when it was recommended at City Council that the
fire trucks not cover fires outside the City. The hearing was called to
determine whether people would prefer to remain outside the City and set up
service areas, or be annexed by the City.
It was explained that the City had been approached by people who wished to
petition for annexation, and that petitions were being circulated. Thirty
percent of the people in an area wishing to be annexed must sign the petition.
The Council must then approve the petition. Then if a protest is made against
the annexation, it must be approved by an election in order to go through.
The annexation could not be forced - - -if the majority of the people do not wish
to be annexed, then they will not be. The areas presently proposed for
annexation are Gibson Cove, Spruce Cape, and on out Mill Bay Road.
It was pointed out that it would be more practical to have one community
working toward the same goals, than to have two separate forms of government
and possibly two separate fire departments, etc. Those annexed to the City
could elect whomever they wished to the City Council. The present arrangement
of paying personal property taxes outside the City Units, as well as sales
tax inside the City, would be eliminated. Mrs. Hajdu pointed out that the
Borough would still exist as a second form of government with the powers of
taxation, schools, planning and zoning, and health.
The Mayor, speaking for the City, explained that the determination would have
to be made in the near future whether or not these other areas wished to come
into the City, since planning must be accomplished for financing of the water
and sewer systems. The Mayor felt that to make an overall plan for water and
sewer, and then accomplishing it according to that plan, would be better than
piecemeal planning and construction. He stated that if the Miller Point area
wished to be annexed, it might be arranged for the Monashka water line to
serve that area. It was pointed out that annexation of these areas could
increase the City's bonding capacity by 15 %. Mr. Hansen felt that water and
sewer for the areas presently outside the City could be accomplished more
quickly by annexation.
There was considerable discussion concerning the possible drop in insurance
rates if these areas are annexed. It was pointed out that the rates will
drop only if water is available, as well as adequate fire protection. It
was estimated that there would be a one - -third drop in rates when water
became available, and if fire protection were provided, even without annexation
It was pointed out that the City will still send the old fire truck to fires
outside the City, provided that the new truck and a sufficient crew is
available to cover fires in the City. The Mayor explained that the new fire
hall could have apartments added above it, so that a four to five man crew
could be available there around the clock, if the City does expand.
Mrs. Hajdu pointed out that if people came into the city, their taxes would
be almost three times as much as they now are in the Borough, and she did not
feel that they would gain enough to justify this.
A question arose as to whether trailers would be permitted in the newly
annexed areas. It was felt that the City ordinance against trailers could be
changed so that trailers would be permitted.
Mr. Ruskin questioned the legal possibility of setting up service districts.
He said that it was up to the Borough to decide whether or not the City could
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provide the necessary services, and that if it could, service districts would
not be permitted. He explained that a service district is a political group
which has the power of taxation to provide certain services. If service
districts would not be possible, cooperatives could be set up instead.
Mr. Chandler and Mrs. Jesser spoke in favor of service districts or
cooperatives, and lit'. Wright:,.:._ . :se_: and " <.r. Norton favored annexation.
Mr. Wright felt that the City is in a better position to obtain Federal funds
to provide sewers and water, which is needed in addition to police and
fire protection. He felt that since the people would have to pay for a
service district or cooperative anyway, that annexation would be cheaper in
the long run.
Mrs. Horn, Dr. Johnson, and Er. Wright requested that more publicity be given
to this matter, on television and in the newspaper, so that the people
concerned would have the facts required to make the decision between
annexation or remaining outside the city. The petitions had not yet reached
some of the people in the audience. Jim Duros was reported to be handling
the petition in the Spruce Cape area.
V E. Building Inspector's Activity Report. The report was read. There was
further discussion on the ri1Jar Creek Road waste disposal problem. Mr.
Stansbury also reported verbally on the Jackson Trailer Court. The trailer
spaces not on the sewer system had been condemned under the State Health Code
due to raw sewerage running car the ground. The trailers in the condemned
spaces must be located either in empty spaces on the sewer system or else-
where outside the court. It was pointed out that there will be great
expense in moving the double wide trailer which is involved. Chairman White
stated that he felt this should be Mr. Jackson's responsibility. It was
reported that the fire hydrant is not properly installed. Mr. Stansbury
suggested that this be checked out by the Fire Department.
VII PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS
A. Resolution 67 -14 -R Approving Final Plat of Holland Acres Subdivision, Bik 2,
Lots 1-3 -- Argo Corp. (Case 172-B). The Resolution was read, and Mr. Best
explained the subdivision. Mrs. Hajdu made a motion, seconded by Mr. Barr,
that the Resolution be adopted. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
B. Resolution 67-15-R Amending Resolution 66 -1 -- Vacation and Replat of Spruce
Lane - Arctic Traders (Case 91A & 916). The Resolution was read. After a
brief discussion, during which it teas pointed out that the amending
resolution was written for the pu -pose of clarifying the original, Mr. Barr
made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Hajdu, that Resolution 67 -15 -R be adopted.
Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
IX NEW BUSINESS
A. Hospital Bond Issue. Mr. Preston explained that Mr. Sassara had recommended
a negotiated bid procedu='e for the hospital bond, as against open market
advertising. The latter process is quite costly, , nd would require about
70 days, whereas a negotiated bia would eliminate the cost of the brochure
and advertising, and would take only about 45 days. After some discussion,
Mrs. Hajdu made a motion, seconded by Mr. Arndt, that Mr. Sassara be
instructed to negotiate a bid at an interest rate not to exceed 5%. After
further discussion, motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
B. Annexation of Hospital Property to City. Mr. White stated the advantages
of this property being in the city limits from the standpoint of the water
line, as well as police and fire protection. The Mission has not yet been
approached concerning this matter. The cost of constructing a water line for
the hospital has not Leen included in the cost of the hospital. If the
property were annexed, the City could possibly provide the water line. Mrs.
Hajdu felt that if the City would not be able to furnish the water line
within a year, it should be budgeted for in another way. Mr. Sutliff made a
motion, seconded by Mr. Barr, that the Mission be approached to see if they
would be in favor of annexation. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
C. Vacation of 1966 Supplemental Perecnal Property Roll Tax Bills with Addresses
Unknown. After a brief discussion, Mrs. Hajdu made a motion, seconded by
Mr. Sutliff, that the list be vacated ds pre5eti1eu. MuL.iuti c:arilea by
unanimous voice vote.
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X CHAIRMAN'S REPORT
A. Land Sale. Mr. White reported that he intended to query the State Division
of Lands as to why the Borough lands are offered for sale in Anchorage before
they'go on sale here. The Assembly concurred that if the procedure is legal
and is not against our contract with the State, the land should be offered
for sale in Kodiak at least as soon as it is in Anchorage, if not before.
Mr. White also gave a resume of the land sale. There are still 7 lots unsold.
B. Larry Shaw, Secretary of Port Lions Council. Mr. White introduced Mr. Shaw,
who was in town to discuss the conflict between the Native Association, which
is attempting to hold up all land sales until the Native claims are settled,
and the attempts of Port Lions, on the other hand, to obtain title to their
lots. Mr. White reported that a letter had been sent to Sen. Bartlett
appealing aid for the BLM survey of Port Lions, Ouzinkie, and Old Harbor.
Mr. Shaw also requested that the taxes on the boat owned by George Naumoff
be vacated. Mr. Valkama will present this request at the next meeting.
XI ASSEMBLY COMMENTS
A. Mrs. Hajdu re Transportation of Students from Bells Flats. Mrs. Hajdu
objected to the cost of this transportation being included in the school
budget. It was thought that the State law requires that all students be
provided transportion if there are more than five in a certain location.
Mr. Vogt pointed out that although the first claims made by the Bells Flats
people may not have been legal, the claims filed in December were legal,
according to an opinion received from the Department of the Interior.
B. Jim Barr re Annexation. Mr. Barr suggested that fliers be distributed with
information on the proposed annexation. $e also questioned whether someone
in an area which has just been annexed is eligible to run for City Council
immediately, or must wait a period of tune to fulfill residency requirements.
B. Mr. Barr re Jackson Trailer Court. Mr. Barr suggested that all action taken
on the Jackson Trailer Court be checked out with the Attorney to make sure
that the procedure is correct.
C. Mr. Barr re Phillips Subdivision. Mr. Barr explained that the Borough
Engineer has refused to sign this subdivision which included a road of a
width too narrow to meet ordinance requirements. After some discussion, the
Assembly concurred in Chairman White's signing the plat for the Engineer.
XII ADJOURNMENT -- The meeting was adjourned at 11:30 p.m.
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Doug °s G �reston
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