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07/06/1967 RMKOlaii IL - 164 1 000H 71 1 ASSEMBLY MEETING - July 6, 1967 I CALL TO ORDER II ROLL CALL III MINUT'E'S OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS E. Sanitarian The meeting was called to order at 7:45 p.m. in the Magistrate's Courtroom, Donnelley Building, Kodiak, Alaska, by Presiding Officer Eldon Lester. Present Absent Wilton T. White, Borough Chairman Don Arndt Eldon Lester, Presiding Officer James Barr Mrs. Jo Hajdu Norman Sutliff Also present: Clerk Doug Preston; Assessor Ralph Valkama; Attorney Roy Madsen; Building Inspector Jim Stansbury; Sanitarian Harry Carter; Engineer Rolland Jones; Ordinance Committee Chairman Sam Best; Secretary Sally Hendrix, taking minutes; and 9 people in the audi.nce. A. Regular Meeting - 6/15/67 B. Special Meeting - 6/27/67 There were no comments and minutes were approved as written. IV OTHER MINUTES A. P &Z Commission - 6/28/67. Mr. Lester asked if the Commission has the authority to grant variances and it was explained that it does, according to the present Zoning Ordinance. A question was raised as to whether an appeal had been received on the Bentson variance. It was explained that the Bentsons had submitted a letter modifying thier plans, at the request of Mrs. Wiley. An objection had been noted from the Feltons at the hearing, but no appeal had been received. V COMMUNICATIONS - CORRESPONDENCE - PEOPLE TO BE HEARD A. Comprehensive Plan. A proposal for a plan was received from Tryck, Nyman and Hayes, and copies had been distributed to the Assembly members. Mr. White reported that ASHA could participate in a plan prepared for the Borough by Tryck, Nyman and Hayes in the amount of $35,000 if the necessary requirements were met. He suggested that this proposal be considered, or negotiation take place with other firms, rather than waiting for the grant from ASHA, since there is still no definite word from them. Mr. Barr felt that the Borough would get more for their money from this firm, and that they are a good firm. The Assembly concurred in asking a representative of the firm to net with them and discuss the proposal. B. Letter from Dick Sassara re Financial Consulting Services C. Letter from Tom Dowd of Foster & Marshall re Financial Consulting Services The letter from Dick Sassara was read, and copies of the Dowd letter were distributed to the Assembly. These letters outlined a proposal for Foster & Marshall to handle the Borough bonding and long -range financial planning for capital improvements. Mr. Sassara has left the firm of Governmental Statistical Corp. and is now with Faster & Marshall. The Assembly concurred in asking Mr. Sassara to come to Kodiak and discuss the proposal. Mr. Barr suggested that GSC also be contacted and asked to offer a proposal, if they are still represented in Alaska, although it was agreed that a Seattle firm would be more convenient to deal with than a New York firm. D. Letter from William Sacheck of State Division of Lands re Request for Gravel Site at Pillar Creek. The letter was read and map studied. After some discussion, the Borough Engineer was requested to check on the area for feasibility of this request, and report back to the Assembly. 1. May Report. The report was availhble to the Assembly for their perusal. 2. Jackson Trailer Court. Mr. White read the Sanitarian's report on the court, and a copy of a letter written by Mr. Carter to Mr. Jackson. It was deter- mined that the court is still closed by attrition and will remain so until ASSki$ Mh1 Q i July 0, 14679 f.? 2 the sewer and water requirements have been met. Mr. Stansbury stated that he would like to see all of the trailers not on the sewer system vacated. Mr. Carter stated that only two trailers are inhabited that are not on the system, and that these people are now out fishing. Mr. Sutliff suggested that the Sanitarian test the drainage from the Court into Mission Lake to make sure that there is no raw sewerage. Mr. Sutliff also raised the question of the fire hydrants and whether they are functioning properly. It was decided to notify Mr. Jackson that a test will be made on the pressure of the hydrants. VI PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS A. Recommendation from P &Z re Request for Exception to Build Utility Building - Aleutian Horses Inc. Subdivision, Biock 12, Lots 50 -53 - DHUD - Case 176 -A. The case was reviewed and the recommendation from the Zoning Commission to grant the exception was read. The Commission had held a hearing on the case and had received an objection front Mrs. Lynch, who owns the property aejaeent to the site, that the building would block her view. However, it had been pointed out that a house of normal height, if built there, would be even higher than than the proposed utility building. The section of the ordinance under which the exception could be granted was explained by the Attorney. M. Sutliff did n not feel that the exception should be granted in view of Mrs. Lynch's objection, and stated that he would not vote in favor unless she withdrew her objection. There was a discussion as to other possible locations for the warehouse, but none were determined. Mr. Barr stated that he would abstain from voting, since he has a monetary interest in the case. Mrs. Hajdu made a motion, seconded by Mr. Barr, that the exception be granted. Motion carried by roll call vote as follows: Mr. Sutliff - No; Mr. Lester - Yes; Mrs. Hajdu - Yes; Mr. Barr - Abstained. B. Recommendation from P &Z re Request for Rezoning from Industrial to Business - East Addition, Block 33, Lots 4-8; Townsite Addition, Biock 1, Lots 1 -6, 11, 20 -28 - Property Owners and P &Z Initiative - Case 117 -C. The recommendation and minutes were read, and the background of the case reviewed. Mr. Sutliff moved, seconded by Mr. Barr, that an ordinance be drawn rezoning the property to Business. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote. C. Request for Rezoning from Unclassified to Business - USS 1396, 2.38 Acres Lying Adjacent to Block 1 of Airpark Subdivision Toward City - Baranof Heights, Inc. - Case 178 -A - Recommendation from P &Z. The case was reviewed. After some dis- cussion, Mrs. Hajdu moved, seconded by Mr. Sutliff, that the Attorney be instructed to prepare an ordinance rezoning this property to Business. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote. D. Recommendation from P &Z re Request for Rezoning from R -1 to Business - Leite Addition Block 2 Lots 1 & 20 - Max Therkelsen - Case 102 -D. The case was reviewed. Mr. Madsen stated that this would not be considered spot zoning because of the historical use of the property as business. Mrs. Hajdu moved, seconded by Mr. Sutliff, that the Attorney be instructed to prepare an ordinance rezoning this property to Business. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote. E. Subdivision of USS 3469 Proposed by Mr. Champion of Karluk Land Co. Mr. White reported that the'Karluk Land has been given a ten -day demand for payment of the money now due on this property. A six -month extension of time on the annual payment had previously been granted and was not met. The land will revert to the Borough if the payment is not made. Also, the deadline for the approval of the final plat is in August. - OLD BUSYNESS A. First Reading of Ordinance 67 -11-0 Amend m the Penalty for Non - Filing and Payment of Personal Property Tax. The o ce was read. An error was found, and it was pointed out that the penalty should be stated as 10% of the total tax on the evaluation, rather than 10% of the valuation. Mr. Sutliff moved, seconded by Mr. Barr, that the ordinance be approved as corrected in the first reading. During discussion, further errors were found, and it was decided that the ordinance should be returned to the attorney for correction. Mr. Barr roved, seconded by Mrs. Hajdu, that further action on the ordinance be tabled until the next meeting. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote. IX NEW BUSINESS A. Mr. Valkarra re Oceanographic Research Center Committee. Mr. Valkama explained that this Committee had been set up by the Chamber of Commerce to work toward a Center being established in Kodiak. Mr. Udall has proposed $26 million for ASSEJV LY `i EET?NJ - J uly 6, 7 1 ! 3 fisheries research in Alaska. Kodiak must be prepared to push for a Center being established here, since there will be great competition from other communities. Gov. Rickel is now appointing a five -man committee to study the subject of an oceanographic research center. He will be in Kodiak in August and will discuss the matter at that time. Mr. Valkama reported this for information only. X CHAIRMAN'S REPORT - None XI ASSEMBLY CON'S A. Borough Manager Plan. Mrs. Hajdu suggested a work session to discuss planning for roads and recreation areas; as well as the suggestion of placing the Borough Manager plan on the ballot. Mr. Preston stated that a petition is required to have the latter question placed on the ballot. It was agreed that a special meeting should be held early in August. XII ADJOURNNENT - The meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m. ATTEST: APPROVED: f Douglas �,l Pron, Clerk/Treasurer Wilton T. White, Borough Chairman