05/02/1968KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGh
ASSEMBLY ifEETDIG i -lay 2, 1968
I CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7,45 pon. Ly Presiding Officer Jo Hajcu in the •
ilagistrate's Courtroom, Donnelley Building, 'Kodiak, Alaska.
II POLL CALL
III I INUTES OF PREVIOUS OBETINGS
A. Regular i.eeti ng -• 4/4/68
b. No Quorum - 4/18/63
C. Special iieeting - 4/24/68
D. Special ,_ 4/29/68
Or. bullock moved and asked unanimous consent that the minutes be approved as
presented. There being no objections, it was so-ordered.
IV (TITER i2II∎IUII S
A. P &Z
1. 4/10/68 - no comments.
2. 4/24/68 r no comments.
b. School Doan
Present Absent
Sam Best, Borough Chairman Don Arndt
Ors. . Jo hajuu, Presiding Officer
Jim Barr
Don Bullock
Ors. Jetty Springhill
Also present, Doug Preston, Clerk/Treasurer, Ralph Valkarna, Assessor,
Roy i iadsen, Attorney, Jim Stansbury, Building Inspector
Ivor Schott, School Supt;: Emil Norton, School Board 'ember
and Councilman; P &Z Commissioners Edith Longmire anu John
cdeich, and Sally Hendrix, Secretary, taking minutes
1. 4/3/68
2. 4/22/68
There were no comments.
C. Ordinance Committee °° 4/23/68. There were no contents
IN NEW bUSIN SS
A. Setting of School Budget Iork Session. lit. Schott suggested ion day, if+ay 6, at
8:00 p.m. at the : Lti. 'School Library. Mrs. Hajdu will be out of town but had
no objection to the meeting being held on that date. The Assembly concurred.
V Gil' INICATIO S -- CORRESPOND' TCE -- PEOPLE TO BE BEARD
A. Letter from Claud Hoffman re Survey of Port Lions Second Addition. Letter was
read requesting the Borough's sanction to proceed with the survey work necessary
to determine the exact location of the Port Lions city limits, since there is
an indefinite perimeter boundary at present. Par. Best Stated that this is not
a serious problem and that he had already told the State to proceed. rie asked
for objections from the Assembly, and there were none.
B. Letter froze Joe Darling of Larsen Lay re Sale of Fireworks. Letter was read
requesting permission from the Borough to sell class 3 fireworks to fishermen
for scaring seals and other predators away from their nets. ir. Best stated
that he had not been able to find any information on the definition of Class
3 and Class C fireworks and did not know the proper source of information.
The Assembly felt that Ur. Darling should be told that the borough has no
oruinance governing the sale of fireworks, but that approval cannot be given
for the sale of Class 3 fireworks until it is known what they consist of.
Darling is to be so informed.
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C. Copy of Letter from Historical Society to City Council re Development of Near
Island. Letter was read requesting that the Council exercise building
restraints on the side of Near Island visible from the aranof House, since the
Park Service is concerned about possible unsightly structures being located
there. Mts. Springhill pointed out that the comprehensive planners had suggested
this area for heavy industrial use. The question was raised as to whether this
use of this area is absolutely essential. Mr. Bullock moved, seconded by i'rs.
Springhill, that this nnatter be referred to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Ar. Madsen stated that he had told Dr. Johnson to go to the Council since they
as the property owners are the only ones who can control the type of structures
to be constructed in the area. If the P &Z Commission would not change the
zoning, the City Council could still control the matter by not selling the
property. The area is zoned industrial at the present time. If the City
wishes to have this area be used as a park or for residential purposes, they
could present such a development plan to the P &Z Commission for approval. It
was pointed out that since the area is so steep, it may not be suitable for
industrial purposes anyway. ir. Barr felt that Kodiak as a community should
start thinking about how it wants to develop Near Island. He suggested changing
the industrial zoning on the future land use plan and sending it to the Park
Service as our 1999 plan to assure them that there will be no blight in the
area He said that Kodiak is losing many dollars by not attracting more tourists
than it does.
TInere was then a discussion about the effect of the timber industry on the
economy. Lr. Madsen felt that the comprehensive plan eid not correctly indicate
the benefits which we will receive from the timber sales. he spoke to several
people of the Alaska Eusieess Council who stated that the timber industry will
be a trei.:cndous economic boon to Southeastern Alaska, through local purchase of
supplies, providing jobs, and so forth. Madsen feels that these people
should speak to the iediak Chamber of Commerce to impart these facts to theta.
Lotion carried by unanimous voice vote.
There was further discussion on changing the Near Island land use on the future
plan from heavy industrial to a suitable use but no further action was taken.
D. Lt. Schott and rx. Norton re Akhiok School Fire. Lir. Schott and Mr. Norton
inspected the school at Akhiok and found that the main school building had been
completely demolished. The pan -abode was undamaged except for being scorched
on one encl. It was agreed with the teacher to close the school, since the term
was close enough to being finished for the students to receive full credit.
The cause of the fire was thought to be faulty wiring in the generator unit.
The flames were fannee by high winds, and a private hone was also burned. An
attempt may be made to hold the school board liable for this Help is being
given to the homeless resident by the 3IA, the State Department of .ealth and
Welfare, and other local organizations.
VI PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Ordinance 68 -5--0 Providing for Supplemental Budget Item for Oceanographic
Committee ENpenditures. The ordinance was read. Tyr. Bullock moved for its
adoption, seconded by Mrs. Springhill. The meeting was recessed and public
hearing opened. There were no comments, and the hearing was closed and meeting
reconvened. Lotion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
VII PLANNING & ZONING ITEIyS
A. Resolution No. 68 - -18 -R Approving Amendment to resubdivision of Lots 3, 17 and
18, t31k 1, Leite Addition - Ecklund, Benson, Foster and Crow (Case 193-A).
The resolution was read. It was explained that this amendment is necessary
to show the exterior boundaries of the resubdivision which are needed by the
title company so that metes and bounds descriptions would not have to be used
to describe the lots involver:. nrs. Springhill moved for the adoption of the
resolution, seconded by Nr. Bullock. etion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
E. Resolution 68 -14-R Approving Final Plat of Subdivision of Part of Tract R, USS
3218 - Catholic Church. The resolution was read. Mt. Best explained that a
preliminary plat had been filed for the development of the entire area, and
that this plat was the first stage of development. The utilities have been
completed. Pins. Springhill moved for adoption of the resolution, seconded by
Pair. Bullock. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
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VIII OLD BUSINESS
IX NI 7 BUSINESS
X CHAIRMAN ° S REPORT
C. First Reading of Ordinance 68 -7 -0 Rezoning Erskine Addition Blk 8 Lots 59 -62
and 65 -67; Elk 7 Lots 46 -52 and 56 -55; Blk 9 Lots 103 - -115 from R -2 to R-3 -
Property Owners. The ordinance was read by title only. It was noted that
the dates of the readings and adoption had to be changed, due to the lack of
a quorum on April 18. Mr. Bullock moved for approval of the ordinance in the
first reading, seconded by l-ir. Barr. Lotion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
D. Approval of Vacation and Replat of Lots 7 and 8, Blk 1, ibnashka ;Bay Subdivision
to Provide for Access. hr. Best explained that no access had been provided to
the Erwin Homesto-'.d area except by the State highway, and that since these lots
had not been sold, they could be withheld from the sale until this replatting
had been accomplished, to provide for this additional access to the Erwin
Lomesteed. The plat was studied. It was explained that the road had not been
platted parallel to the lot line due to topography. ir. Bullock moved, seconded
by Firs. Springhill, that the plat be sent to the Planning and Zoning Commission
for their approval. notion carried by unanimous voice vote.
A. First Reading of Ordinance 68 -6 -0 Amending Lands Disposal Ordinance to Provide
for Borrow Site Leases. The ordinance was read by title only and copies were
distributed to the Assemblymen. 14r. Bullock roved for approval of the ordinance
in the first reading, seconded by lir. Barr. Motion carried by unanimous roll
call vote.
�. Approval of Tax Adjustments. hr. Valkama explained that five of the listed
adjustments had been caused by errors, and that the remainder were property
that wes actually inside the City instead of outside. hr. Bullock moved for
approval of the tax adjustments as presented, seconded by Mrs. Springhill.
Potion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
C. Resolution 68-19-R Recommending that the State of Alaska Include A Review of
State Assistance to Boroughs Under the Forthcoming Comprehensive Study of the
State Tax Program. The resolution was read. Mrs. Springhill moved for its
adoption, seconded by Mr. Barr. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
D. Request by BIA for ACS Property. Letter from BIM was read, stating that the
BIA request for 3.17 acres in the ACS area for the Vocational School was being
processed and that a withdrawal order would be issued if no protests or
objections were received. The plat was studied. ir. Barr moved, seconded by
Mr. Bullock, that a letter be sent to BLII stating that the Borough has no
objection to this withdrawal. Iiotion carried by unanimous voice vote.
A. Camper Trailer on Borough Recreational Lot in Second Addition i Biller Point
Subdivision. Mr. ;:test reported that this camper had been removed as requested.
B. Disposition of Lot 7, Block 7, Miller Point Subdivision. This lot has been
designated for use as a historical site in connection with the old Russian hill,
but the mill lies on Borough property behind the lot. Dewitt Fields claims
ownership of a building which is situated on the lot. Mr. Best read a letter
to Mr. Fields advising him that use of the building is a trespass against the
Borough, requesting that the tenants of the building be evicted, the lot cleaned
up, and suggesting that he apply to the Assembly for reclassification of the
lot so that it might be sold by auction, giving hire a chance to purchase it.
ir. Best suggested that if the lot were reclassified for sale, at least 100 feet
of access be provided along the creek back to the I'Iill site. Mr. Barr asked
if the house would be occupiable even if the lot were sold. hr. Stansbury said
that the building is not worth renovating and will be condemned. Mts. Springhill
stated that £4r. Fields still has a right to try to purchase the lot. Mr. Barr
suggested that since the Borough owns property behind the lot and across the street
from it, that the lot should be kept for recreational purposes. Mrs. Hajdu
said that if the logical plan is to preserve this lot, it should be done now.
It could be used as a picnic area in conjunction with the mill site. She
suggested bringing the matter up again at the next meeting, and if no written
request for reclassification of the lot has been received from Mr. Fields by
then, he should be asked to remove the building from the lot. The tenants
have vacated the building and the lot has been partially cleaned up.
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C. Powell and Fields Trailer Courts, Lot 1 and 2, USS 3100. Ir. Best reported
that these courts had been given until June 1 to take care of their discrepancies.
D. Special Assembly £eeting on Borough Budget. Mr. Best asked if the Assembly ,
wished to have a work session on the borough budget on Jay 30. Since this is
a holiday, it was agreed to have the budget on the agenda of the June 2 regular
meeting.
XI ASSEMBLY COMMENT'S
A. Mrs. Hajdu re Meeting with Glen Wilcox of Office of Alcoholism. Mks. Hajdu
stated that Mr. Wilcox had requested a joint meeting with the Assembly and City
Council on ?bnday, May 20. He will discuss specific programs for care of
alcoholics and the elderly. r•Yr. Best will speak to Mr. Goodman about the
Council attending the meeting, which will be held in the Courtroan.
B. £4r. Bullock re Proposal for 2% Borough Sales Tax. Mr. Bullock stated that with
the high amount of local support anticipated for the school budget, and with a
large sc uol bond issue caning up, the property tax base itself will not be
sufficient to meet this support. The property owners will not be able to stand
the full impact of these new programs. he suggested a 2% Borough wide sales
tax which would be dedicated to education. The Mayor has proposed a 2% increase
in the City sales tax, but no part of this revenue could be used for education
since it is a Borough function. mars. Hajdu stated that if the school budget
should remain as originally presented, the mill rate inside the city would be
so prohibitive that she felt people would vote for the borough sales tax instead.
itiar. i;adsen suggested that an immediately effective date be included in the
proposal. Er. Best said that no additional staff would be required to handle
the tax. Mr. iiarr pointed out the problems of collection encountered in the
present City sales tax. Mr. Eadsen said that he had re- written the tax
ordinance several months ago, but that it had never been passed in the improved
format. It was felt that an effective publicity campaign must be launched to
explain the necessity for the tax, and how it would be used. Mrs. Longmire
felt that something must be done to relieve the property owners' tax burden
because it is becoming cheaper to rent property than to own it. She felt that
this would be a good way to obtain revenue from the traffic which passes through
the outlying areas in the summertime. She also felt that a $15 limit per sale,
which is in,;f£ect for the City sales tax, should not pertain to the Borough tax.
Iir. Welch also felt that the sales tax is a good idea. It was agreed that even
if the school budget is reduced in its final form, the tax should still be
instituted. iar. Bullook moved, seconded by Mrs. Springhill, that the Borough
Attorney be instructed to take the necessary steps to bring about a special
election on a 2% sales tax for the Borough, the proceeds to go to education.
Tyr. Barr was concerned about the problem of collection, and felt that the only
way to solve it would be to make the tax uniform inside and outside the City.
Those making purchases inside the City would pay the 3% city tax and the 20
Borough tax, while those making purchases outside the city would also pay a
5% tax, with 2% of it dedicated to education and 3% of it dedicated to the
area outside of the city for such proposed programs as pioneer access roads,
dog control, head Start programs in the villages, etc. However, the Borough
is limited by statute to a sales tax of 3 %. The question was raised as to
whether the proposed tax could be placed on a ballot in time to be counted on
for the upcoming budget if it were passed. I.r. F4adsen said that 20 days public
notice would be required prior to the election date. If the resolution setting
up the special election were passed on May 16, the election could be held in
June. It was suggested that the ballot be voted on at the annexation election,
but it was decided that it might be delayed too long, and to go ahead with the
special election on the borough sales tax question. Motion carried by unanimous
roll call vote.
C. Er. Valkama re BOE. Mr. Valkama reminded the Assembly that the Board of
Equalization begins on Friday, May 10, at 7:30 p.m.
XII ADJOUBNi P - The meeting adjourned at 10:15 p.m.!
T:
Douglas/ G. 7 ston, Clerk
APPROVED:
G. S. Best, Borough Chairman
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Adjustmen;s for the Assembly to consider
Account No. Tax Name Reason
2062 x:2.32 Lloyd Fuller Mr. Fuller w.s Civil Service on base.
0033 $18.09 Irvin!, Bortles His trailer tax twice.
2 98895 -002 x 37°34 D,, lmond Valley Should ' =e inside of the city.
2 98850 -008 ;;52.00 Cecil Torgramson Boat was inside of boat harbor per _r.
Anderson.
2 98525 -002 ``'.162.50 Edwin Liljer"ren Same reason as above.
0226 481.40 North Pacific Enterprises S -ine reason as above,
0972 39.39 Roy Panamaroff Same reason as above.
1138 ;288.54 Jurgen A. Thomsen Same reason as above.
1174 $26.26 lest Point Canning Co. Same reason as above.
0854 $109.44 Edwin Liljergren Same reason as above.
0508 $437.76 Mrs. Anna Ancich Same reason_ as above.
0919 $4.37 Reynold lorris Should be inside of the city.
0082 '56.41 Pete Elvaas Boat should be inside of the boat harbor
2159 721.58 Paul Stickel Should be inside of the city.
2091 3.98 Eino Leppala Was not here in the year of 1967.
2176 $6.30 Vester, Sarah and Douglas Were not here in the year of 1967.
2182 $8.63 Ward, R. D. & Robert Were not here in the year of 1967.
0230 5:39.84 Olafson, Theodore Boat should be inside of the city.
0157 .29.88 King, A. L. Boat should be inside of the city.