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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. ASSEIBLY MEETING - Lay 2, 1968 2 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. 1 () 4 ASSEMBLY MEETING - ley 2, 1968 3 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. l ) 1 1 O 1 ASSEMBLY MEETING - May 2, 1968 4 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 4 1 2 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.