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Home My WebLink About2015-04-01 Council MinutesKENAI CITY COUNCIL — REGULAR MEETING APRIL 1, 2015 — 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 210 FIDALGO AVE., KENAI, AK 99611 VICE MAYOR BRIAN GABRIEL, PRESIDING MINUTES A. CALL TO ORDER A Regular Meeting of the Kenai City Council was held on April 1, 2015, in City Hall Council Chambers, Kenai, AK. Vice Mayor Brian Gabriel called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 1. Pledge of Allegiance Vice Mayor Gabriel led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance. 2. Roll Call There were present: Ryan Marquis Henry Knackstedt Terry Bookey Brian Gabriel A quorum was present. Also in attendance were: "Allison Ostrander Rick Koch, City Manager Scott Bloom, City Attorney Sandra Modigh, City Clerk 3. Agenda Approval Robert Molloy Tim Navarre Pat Porter (telephonic) Vice Mayor Gabriel noted the following revision /additions to the agenda /packet: Move Item G.2 to D.1 Action /Approval — Council Confirmation of Appointing Robert C. Springer to the Planning & Zoning Commission. Place Item G.3 on Introduction of Ordinance No. 2823 -2015 Consent Agenda Add to Item I. Mayor's Report • Report, Meeting with Governor Bill Walker Add Information Item No. 5 Correspondence from Mayor Navarre to James Glendening regarding Confirmation of his Appointment to the KPB Planning Commission. MOTION: Council Member Molloy MOVED to approve the agenda with requested revisions /additions and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Marquis SECONDED the motion. VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED. 4. Consent Agenda MOTION: Councilor Bookey MOVED to approve the consent agenda and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Marquis SECONDED the motion. Vice Mayor Gabriel opened the public hearing; there being no one wishing to be heard, the public hearing was closed. VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED. 'All items listed with an asterisk (`) are considered to be routine and non - controversial by the council and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a council member so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda as part of the General Orders. B. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS — None. C. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS — None. D. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Action /Approval — Council Confirmation of Appointing Robert C. Springer to the Planning & Zoning Commission. MOTION: Council Member Bookey MOVED to confirm the appointment of Robert C. Springer to the Planning & Zoning Commission; the motion was SECONDED by Molloy. VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED. 2. Resolution No. 2015 -14 — Supporting the Appointment of Robert Ruffner to the Alaska Board of Fisheries. City of Kenai Council Meeting Page 2 of 6 April 1, 2015 MOTION: Council Member Molloy MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2015 -14 and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT; the motion was SECONDED by Knackstedt. Vice Mayor Gabriel opened the public hearing; there being no one else wishing to be heard, the public hearing was closed. Councilors thanked Robert Ruffner for pursuing a seat on the Board and representing the peninsula. VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED. 3. Resolution No. 2015 -15 —Awarding an Agreement for Marathon Road Rehabilitation 2015. MOTION: Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2015 -15; the motion was SECONDED by Marquis. Vice Mayor Gabriel opened the public hearing; there being no one else wishing to be heard, the public hearing was closed. Council and Administration discussed the hybrid of gravel and pulverized asphalt that will be used making the road less dusty than a gravel road and more resilient. VOTE: YEA: Porter, Bookey, Gabriel, Knackstedt, Marquis, Molloy, Navarre NAY: "Student Representative Ostrander: YEA MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 4. Resolution No. 2015 -16 — Awarding an Agreement for Magic Avenue and Daubenspeck Parking Lot 2015. MOTION: Council Member Navarre MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2015 -16; the motion was SECONDED by Knackstedt. Vice Mayor Gabriel opened the public hearing; there being no one else wishing to be heard, the public hearing was closed. Councilors Marquis and Bookey spoke in opposition of paving this road at this time. VOTE: City of Kenai Council Meeting Page 3 of 6 April 1, 2015 YEA: Porter, Gabriel, Knackstedt, Navarre NAY: Marquis, Molloy, Bookey * *Student Representative Ostrander: NAY MOTION PASSED. E. MINUTES 1. *Regular Meeting of March 18, 2015 Minutes were approved by the consent agenda. F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS — None. G. NEW BUSINESS 1. *Action /Approval — Bills to be Ratified. Approved by the consent agenda. 2. *Ordinance No. 2823 -2015 — Accepting and Appropriating a Federal Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) Passed through the Alaska State Library for Conversion Costs Associated with the City of Kenai Library Joining the Alaska Joint Catalog Consortium. Introduced by the consent agenda and set for public hearing on April 15, 2015. H. COMMISSION /COMMITTEE REPORTS 1. Council on Aging — April meeting was cancelled. Mayor Porter exited the meeting at 7:17 p.m. 2. Airport Commission — Meeting scheduled on April 9, 2015. 3. Harbor Commission — April meeting was cancelled. 4. Parks and Recreation Commission — Meeting scheduled on April 2, 2015. 5. Planning and Zoning Commission — Meeting scheduled on April 8, 2015. 6. Beautification Committee — No report. 7. Mini -Grant Steering Committee — No report. I. REPORT OF THE MAYOR Vice Mayor Gabriel reported on the following: • Mayor Porter participated in the Lee Shore March for Respect & Meals on Wheels Fundraiser. City of Kenai Council Meeting Page 4 of 6 April 1, 2015 • The Maintenance Shop Department received the Governor's Safety Award. • Vice Mayor Gabriel reported on his travel with the City Manager to meet with Governor Bill Walker to discuss City of Kenai priorities. • U -14 Girls Hockey Team Placed 31 in Nationals. Council directed the City Manager to request a reconsideration from the Board of Fisheries to conduct its 2017 meeting on the peninsula. MOTION: Council Member Marquis MOVED to approve Vice Mayor Gabriel's travel to testify on Robert Ruffner's behalf at his appointment to the Alaska Board of Fisheries and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT; the motion was SECONDED by Bookey. VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED. J. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS City Manager reported on the following: • Provided an update on meeting with the Governor. • Spoke on Robert Ruffner's confirmation to the Board of Fisheries. • Budget process update. • Unsure what the healthcare renewal rate will be; looking into other quotes. 2. City Attorney- out of office tomorrow afternoon. 3. City Clerk — looking forward to Jamie Heinz beginning on April 911; out of the office on Friday. K. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT 1. Citizens Comments (Public comment limited to five (5) minutes per speaker) None. 2. Council Comments Council Member Navarre enjoyed the Meals on Wheels fundraiser and presented the 811 Dig Safety proclamation on behalf of the Mayor and wished all a Happy Easter. Council Member Bookey reminded all that's it's the official start of the fire season and to keep burn piles small and fire safety in mind. Student Representative Ostrander advised the school Coin Drive was completed and students were busy rolling coins, a Buckle Up Campaign has begun. Councilors Marquis and Molloy congratulated Mr. Glendening on his appointment to the Borough Planning Commission. L. EXECUTIVE SESSION — None Scheduled. City of Kenai Council Meeting Page 5 of 6 April 1, 2015 M. PENDING ITEMS N. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:42 p.m. certify the above represents accur inutes of the Kenai City Council meeting of April 1, 2015. San City *The student representative may cast advisory votes on all matters except those subject to executive session discussion. Advisory votes shall be cast in the rotation of the official council vote and shall not affect the outcome of the official council vote. Advisory votes shall be recorded in the minutes. A student representative may not move or second items during a council meeting. 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