HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-06-03 Council PacketAGENDA
KENAI CITY COUNCIL – REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 3, 2015, 7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
210 FIDALGO AVE., KENAI, AK 99611
http://www.kenai.city
A. CALL TO ORDER
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
3. Agenda Approval
4. Consent Agenda (Public comment limited to three (3) minutes per speaker;
thirty (30) minutes aggregated)
*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 (Public comment limited to ten (10) minutes
per speaker)
C. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (Public comment limited to three (3)
minutes per speaker; thirty (30) minutes aggregated)
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Ordinance No. 2828-2015 – Amending Kenai Municipal Code, Title 23,
“Personnel Regulations,” Chapter 23.55 entitled “Employee Classification”;
and, 23.50 Fiscal Year 2016 Operating Budget Salary Schedule. .......... Pg. 5
2. Ordinance No. 2829-2015 – Amending Kenai Municipal Code Section
1.90.030 – Qualifications, to Allow up to Two of the Seven Members of the
Planning and Zoning Commission to be Non-Residents if They Either Own
Property or a Business Located within the City and Making Other
Housekeeping Changes......................................................................... Pg. 13
3. Ordinance No. 2830-2015 – Authorizing a Budget Transfer within the General
Fund – Buildings and Non-Departmental Departments and Appropriating
Funds in the Animal Control Improvements Capital Project Fund. ......... Pg. 17
4. Ordinance No. 2831-2015 – Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $2,000 in the General Fund – Police Department for Training
Funds Provided by the Alaska Police Standards Council. ...................... Pg. 21
Kenai City Council Meeting Page 2 of 4
June 3, 2015
5. Ordinance No. 2832-2015 – Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $1,500 in the General Fund – Fire Department for Training
Funds Provided by the Kenai Peninsula EMS Council. .......................... Pg. 23
6. Ordinance No. 2833-2015 – Adopting the Annual Budget for the Fiscal Year
Commencing July 1, 2015 and Ending June 30, 2016. .......................... Pg. 25
• Substitute Ordinance No. 2833-2015
7. Ordinance No. 2834-2015 – Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $55,000 in the Senior Center Fund for the Purchase of a
Wheel Chair Accessible Van and Waiving Kenai Municipal Code 7.15.040 –
Competitive Bidding, to Allow for a Sole Source Purchase of the Vehicle.
................................................................................................................ Pg. 37
8. Resolution No. 2015-30 – Fixing the Rate of Levy of Property Tax for the
Fiscal Year Commencing July 1, 2015 and Ending June 30, 2016. ....... Pg. 51
9. Resolution No. 2015-31 – Authorizing a Budget Transfer in the General Fund
for Health Care Related Costs. .............................................................. Pg. 55
10. Resolution No. 2015-32 – Authorizing a Budget Transfer within the Airport
Fund – Administration Department for Leave in Excess of Budgeted Amounts.
.............................................................................................................. Pg. 59
E. MINUTES
1. *Work Session of May 6, 2015
2. *Work Session of May 8, 2015
3. *Regular Meeting of May 20, 2015 .......................................................... Pg. 61
4. *Special Meeting of May 27, 2015 ........................................................... Pg. 73
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None.
G. NEW BUSINESS
1. *Action/Approval – Bills to be Ratified. ................................................ Pg. 75
2. *Action/Approval – Purchase Orders Exceeding $15,000. ................... Pg. 77
3. *Ordinance No. 2835-2015 – Appropriating Funds in the General Fund and
Authorizing the Closure of the Capital Project Management Fund. ........ Pg. 79
4. *Ordinance No. 2836-2015 – Increasing General Fund Estimated Revenues
and Appropriations for Costs in Excess of Budgeted Amounts. ............. Pg. 83
5. *Ordinance No. 2837-2015 – Amending the Kenai Municipal Code Section
14.05.015 - Appointment to Planning and Zoning Commission, to Allow Council
Members to Make Nominations from the Timely Applicants. .................. Pg. 87
Kenai City Council Meeting Page 3 of 4
June 3, 2015
6. *Ordinance No. 2838-2015 – Declaring that T 5N R 11W Sec 5 Seward
Meridian KN 0002970 Original Townsite of Kenai, Lot 1, Block 9, Kenai, Alaska,
also known as 1109 Garden Avenue, Kenai, Alaska, whose Last Record
Owner Under Borough Assessment Records was C/O Alice Tumsuden, Homer
H Tumsuden, whose Address is, 3634 NE 46th Avenue, Portland, Oregon,
97213-1028, Shall be Retained by the City of Kenai for a Public Purpose.
.............................................................................................................. Pg. 91
7. *Ordinance No. 2839-2015 – Amending Certain Sections of Kenai Municipal
Code Chapter 8.20-Fireworks Control, to Allow Limited Personal and Private
Use of Salable Fireworks on December 31 and January 1 of Each Year and
Make Other Housekeeping Changes. .................................................... Pg. 95
8. Action/Approval – Amendment to Lease between the City of Kenai and the
State of Alaska, Alaska Court System for Lot 13, Block 1, Cook Inlet Industrial
Air Park. .............................................................................................. Pg. 101
9. Action/Approval – Confirmation of the Mayor’s Nomination to Appoint Shauna
Thornton to the Harbor Commission. .................................................. Pg. 105
10. Action/Approval – Providing Direction to the City Manager on the Purchase
of iPads, Microphones, and Power/Docking Stations along the Front of the
Dais. ................................................................................................... Pg. 109
11. Action/Approval – Schedule a Work Session to Discuss the Commercial
Legalization of Cannabis. .................................................................... Pg. 111
12. Action/Approval – Renewal of Special Use Permit for Reddi Towing and
Salvage, LLC. For Lot 4, Block 5, Cook Inlet Industrial Park. .............. Pg. 115
13. Action/Approval – Special Use Permit for the Summer Ice 2015 at the
ConocoPhillips / City of Kenai Multi-Purpose Facility Submitted by Vince
Redford of Redline Sports. .................................................................. Pg. 125
H. COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Council on Aging
2. Airport Commission ............................................................................ Pg. 137
3. Harbor Commission
4. Parks and Recreation Commission
5. Planning and Zoning Commission ...................................................... Pg. 141
6. Beautification Committee .................................................................... Pg. 149
7. Mini-Grant Steering Committee........................................................... Pg. 153
I. REPORT OF THE MAYOR
J. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
1. City Manager ...................................................................................... Pg. 155
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June 3, 2015
• Draft Ordinance 28XX-2015 – Junk Vehicles
2. City Attorney
3. City Clerk
K. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT
1. Citizens Comments (Public comment limited to five (5) minutes per speaker)
2. Council Comments
L. EXECUTIVE SESSION – Regarding Matters the Immediate Knowledge of which
would Clearly have an Adverse Effect Upon the Finances of the City and Matters
which by Law, Municipal Charter, or Ordinance are Required to be Confidential
(Attorney-Client Privilege) Regarding the Vintage Pointe Maintenance/Caretaker
Contracted Services [AS 44.62.310 (c)(1)(3)].
M. PENDING ITEMS
1. Resolution No. 2015-12 – Supporting Alaska State Senate Bill 1, an Act
Prohibiting Smoking in Certain Places; Relating to Education on the Smoking
Prohibition.
N. ADJOURNMENT
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INFORMATION ITEMS
1. Purchase Orders between $2,500 and $15,000 for Council Review.
2. Correspondence from Nate Kiel Resigning from the Planning and Zoning
Commission.
The agenda and supporting documents are posted on the City’s website at
www.kenai.city. Copies of resolutions and ordinances are available at the City Clerk’s
Office or outside the Council Chamber prior to the meeting. For additional information,
please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 907-283-8231.
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KENAI CITY COUNCIL – REGULAR MEETING
MAY 20 , 2015 – 7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
210 FIDALGO AVE., KENAI, AK 99611
MAYOR PAT PORTER, PRESIDING
MINUTES
A. CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the Kenai City Council was held on May 20, 2015, in City Hall Council
Chambers, Kenai, AK. Mayor Pat Porter called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
1. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Porter led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Roll Call
There were present:
Pat Porter, Mayor Henry Knackstedt (telephonic)
Robert Molloy Tim Navarre (telephonic)
Brian Gabriel Ryan Marquis
Terry Bookey
A quorum was present.
Also in attendance were:
Rick Koch, City Manager
Scott Bloom, City Attorney
Sandra Modigh, City Clerk
3. Agenda Approval
Mayor Porter noted the following requested revisions/additions to the agenda/packet:
Remove Item B.1 Scheduled Public Comments
• Doug Berry – UPS Manager
[Clerk’s Note: Item was removed at the request
of Mr. Berry.]
Add to item D.5 Resolution No. 2015-29
• Memorandum Requesting Amendments
to the Airport Apron Rates.
• Memorandum Requesting an Amendment
To the Resolution to Include the Personal
Use Fishery Fees.
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MOTION:
Council Member Molloy MOVED to approve the agenda with requested revisions and requested
UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Bookey SECONDED the motion.
VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED.
4. Consent Agenda
MOTION:
Councilor Gabriel MOVED to approve the consent agenda and requested UNANIMOUS
CONSENT. Bookey SECONDED the motion.
Mayor Porter opened public comment for items on the consent agenda; there being no one
wishing to be heard, the public comment 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
1. Doug Berry, UPS Manager – UPS (Vendor) Aircraft Parking
[Clerk’s Note: Item was removed from the agenda at the request of Mr. Berry.]
C. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS
Happy Schneider, resident of Vintage Pointe, advised that Administration conducted a meeting
with residents to provide a status update on concerns that have been brought forward by
residents; the meeting was appreciated he and is looking forward to similar meetings in the future.
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Ordinance No. 2825-2015 – Appropriating Funds in the City Hall Improvements
Capital Project Fund.
MOTION:
Council Member Bookey MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 2825-2015; the motion was
SECONDED by Council Member Molloy.
Mayor Porter opened the public hearing; there being no one wishing to be heard, the public
hearing was closed.
Administration advised that the project would be completed around the end of August 2015.
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VOTE:
YEA: Porter, Gabriel, Knackstedt, Navarre, Marquis, Bookey, Molloy
NAY:
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
2. Resolution No. 2015-26 – Authorizing a $40,000 Budget Transfer within the General
Fund – Non-Departmental and City Manager Departments for the Performance of a
Management Study of the City’s Fire Department and Authorizing the City Manager to
Execute an Agreement with the International City/County Management Association
for the Performance of the Study.
MOTION:
Council Member Bookey MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2015-26 and requested UNANIMOUS
CONSENT. Marquis SECONDED the motion.
Mayor Porter opened the public hearing; there being no one wishing to be heard, the public
hearing was closed.
City Manager Koch noted it would be approximately 60 to 90 days before a draft study is available
for review.
Council Member Bookey commended Administration for pursuing this assessment for the Fire
Department.
VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED.
3. Resolution No. 2015-27 – Awarding an Agreement for Construction of Municipal Park
2015.
MOTION:
Council Member Bookey MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2015-27 and requested UNANIMOUS
CONSENT. Marquis SECONDED the motion.
Mayor Porter opened the public hearing; there being no one wishing to be heard, the public
hearing was closed.
Council Member Bookey expressed his approval that Alternate No. 1 was not selected and that
the City was not removing the Spruce tree.
Councilor Molloy noted his appreciation of the local option preference being used.
VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED.
4. Resolution No. 2015-28 – Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Contract with
Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska to Provide Employee Health Care to City
Employees Effective July 1, 2015.
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MOTION:
Council Member Molloy MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2015-28 and requested UNANIMOUS
CONSENT; the motion was SECONDED by Gabriel.
Mayor Porter opened the public hearing; there being no one wishing to be heard, the public
hearing was closed.
VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED.
5. Resolution No. 2015-29 – Amending the Comprehensive Schedule of Rates,
Charges and Fees to Incorporate Changes to be Adopted in the FY2016 Budget
Process to Include Establishing a Fee for Issuance of a Library Card to Non-City
Residents, Increasing Monthly Rental Rates at Vintage Pointe, Increasing Airport
Terminal Rents and Other Fees, Changes to Personal Use Fishery Fees, and
Increasing Fees for Water and Sewer Service.
MOTION:
Council Member Gabriel MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2015-29 and requested UNANIMOUS
CONSENT; the motion was SECONDED by Navarre.
Mayor Porter opened the public hearing.
Bob McIntosh, Kenai resident, spoke in opposition of charging a library card fee for non-residents.
Linda Williams, Kenai resident, spoke in opposition to raising the rents at Vintage Pointe.
Happy Schneider, resident of Vintage Pointe, spoke in opposition to raising the rents at Vintage
Pointe.
There being no else wishing to be heard, the public hearing was closed.
MOTION TO AMEND:
Councilor Gabriel MOVED to amend Resolution No. 2015-29 to include all fees related to the
Personal Use Fishery as outlined in the amendment lay down memo provided by the Finance
Director. The motion was SECONDED by Knackstedt.
Bookey spoke in opposition of the substitute as provided in its entirety.
MOTION TO AMEND THE AMENDMENT:
Councilor Marquis MOVED to amend the amendment to Resolution No. 2015-29 by reducing the
Personal Use Fishery Days – All Users (Including Parking with Trailer) First 10 minutes from
$40.00 to $25.00. The motion was SECONDED by Bookey.
Gabriel spoke in favor of raising the fee to cover increased costs the City has incurred.
Marquis spoke in opposition to increasing fees at the boat launch and noted his concerns of trying
to limit the amount of users of the fishery.
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Navarre spoke in opposition of reducing the fee to $25.00 but in favor of $35.00.
Councilor Knackstedt spoke in favor of residents being able to afford the cost required by the City.
Council Member Bookey spoke in opposition of penalizing individuals who use the facility the
most.
VOTE ON AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDMENT:
YEA: Marquis, Bookey, Molloy
NAY: Porter, Gabriel, Knackstedt, Navarre
MOTION FAILED .
MOTION TO AMEND THE AMENDMENT:
Councilor Navarre MOVED to amend the amendment to Resolution No. 2015-29 by revising the
Personal Use Fishery Days – All Users (Including Parking with Trailer) First 10 minutes from
$40.00 to $35.00. The motion was SECONDED by Marquis.
Council Member Navarre spoke in favor of a compromised increase.
VOTE ON AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDMENT:
YEA: Marquis, Bookey, Molloy, Knackstedt, Navarre, Porter
NAY: Gabriel
MOTION PASSED.
MOTION TO AMEND THE AMENDMENT:
Councilor Marquis MOVED to amend the amendment to Resolution No. 2015-29 by reducing the
Personal Use Fishery Days – All Users (Vehicle with trailer must pay launch fee also) from $20.00
to $15.00. The motion was SECONDED by Bookey.
Administration noted that this fee is for the boat launch which is consistent to parking other places
at the fishery.
It was further noted that the language including the word “also” was confusing.
VOTE ON AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDMENT:
YEA: Marquis, Bookey, Molloy
NAY: Porter, Gabriel, Knackstedt, Navarre
MOTION FAILED .
MOTION TO AMEND THE AMENDMENT:
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Councilor Bookey MOVED to amend the amendment to Resolution No. 2015-29 by removing the
words, “also” from areas where the following is noted in Parking Only: (Vehicle with trailer must
pay launch fee also) and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. The motion was SECONDED by
Marquis.
VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED.
VOTE ON MAIN AMENDMENT:
YEA: Porter, Gabriel, Knackstedt, Navarre
NAY: Marquis, Bookey, Molloy
MOTION PASSED.
MOTION TO AMEND :
Councilor Molloy MOVED to amend Resolution No. 2015-29 by deleting the Vintage Pointe Rents
increases for units with rental agreements grandfathered per the City’s policy before June 30,
2015. The motion was SECONDED by Marquis.
Molloy spoke in opposition of rental increases at Vintage Pointe.
Council Member Gabriel and Mayor Porter noted the intent of the facility was not to be subsidized
by the City, hence the study completed to show fare market rates.
Council Member Marquis noted most testimony before Council has been in opposition to the rents
increases.
VOTE ON AMENDMENT:
YEA: Marquis, Bookey, Molloy
NAY: Porter, Gabriel, Knackstedt, Navarre
MOTION FAILED .
MOTION TO AMEND :
Councilor Bookey MOVED to amend Resolution No. 2015-29 by striking the following in Library
Fees “Non-City Resident Library Card (a) Per individual card $20.00”; motion was SECONDED
by Molloy.
Council Member Bookey and Marquis spoke in opposition to fees related to library cards for
residents and/or non-residents.
Knackstedt noted the Library Commission recommended this fee and his support for its
recommendation.
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Council and Administration further discussed future software which may allow municipalities to
use library cards from other municipalities as well as the difference between fees per individual
versus family cards.
It was noted that without this fee the City’s revenues versus expenditures would be in excess.
VOTE ON AMENDMENT:
YEA: Porter, Gabriel, Knackstedt, Navarre, Marquis, Bookey, Molloy
NAY:
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
MOTION TO AMEND :
Councilor Bookey MOVED to amend Resolution No. 2015-29 by striking the following in the title,
“To include establishing a fee for issuance of a library card to non–city residents,”; striking the first
three WHEREAS’ in their entirety; and the following words in the 17th WHEREAS, “library patrons
and” and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT; motion was SECONDED by Molloy.
VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED.
MOTION TO AMEND:
Councilor Molloy MOVED to amend Resolution No. 2015-29 by revising the Airport apron rental
rate per square foot from $0.56 to $0.357 and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT; motion was
SECONDED by Marquis.
VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED.
VOTE ON MAIN AS AMENDED:
YEA: Porter, Gabriel, Knackstedt, Navarre
NAY: Marquis, Bookey, Molloy
MOTION PASSED.
[Clerk’s Note: Council Member Knackstedt exited the meeting at 8:20 p.m.]
E. MINUTES
1.*Special Meeting of April 20, 2015
2. *Regular Meeting of May 6, 2015
Minutes were approved by the consent agenda.
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None.
G. NEW BUSINESS
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1. *Action/Approval – Bills to be Ratified.
Approved by the consent agenda.
2. *Action/Approval – Purchase Orders Exceeding $15,000.
Approved by the consent agenda.
3. *Ordinance No. 2828-2015 – Amending Kenai Municipal Code, Title 23, “Personnel
Regulations,” Chapter 23.55 entitled “Employee Classification”; and, 23.50 Fiscal Year
2016 Operating Budget Salary Schedule.
Introduced on the consent agenda and public hearing set on June 3, 2015.
4. *Ordinance No. 2829-2015 – Amending Kenai Municipal Code Section 1.90.030 –
Qualifications, to Allow up to Two of the Seven Members of the Planning and Zoning
Commission to be Non-Residents if They Either Own Property or a Business Located
within the City and Making Other Housekeeping Changes.
Introduced on the consent agenda and public hearing set on June 3, 2015.
5. *Ordinance No. 2830-2015 – Authorizing a Budget Transfer within the General Fund
– Buildings and Non-Departmental Departments and Appropriating Funds in the
Animal Control Improvements Capital Project Fund.
Introduced on the consent agenda and public hearing set on June 3, 2015.
6. *Ordinance No. 2831-2015 – Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by
$2,000 in the General Fund – Police Department for Training Funds Provided by the
Alaska Police Standards Council.
Introduced on the consent agenda and public hearing set on June 3, 2015.
7. *Ordinance No. 2832-2015 – Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by
$1,500 in the General Fund – Fire Department for Training Funds Provided by the
Kenai Peninsula EMS Council.
Introduced on the consent agenda and public hearing set on June 3, 2015.
8. *Ordinance No. 2833-2015 – Adopting the Annual Budget for the Fiscal Year
Commencing July 1, 2015 and Ending June 30, 2016.
Introduced on the consent agenda and public hearing set on June 3, 2015.
9. *Ordinance No. 2834-2015 – Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by
$55,000 in the Senior Center Fund for the Purchase of a Wheel Chair Accessible Van
and Waiving Kenai Municipal Code 7.15.040 – Competitive Bidding, to Allow for a Sole
Source Purchase of the Vehicle.
Introduced on the consent agenda and public hearing set on June 3, 2015.
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10. Action/Approval – Confirmation of the Mayor Nomination to Appoint Amy Zulkanycz
to the Beautification Committee.
MOTION:
Council Member Marquis MOVED to confirm the Mayor’s nomination and requested
UNANIMOUS CONSENT; the motion was SECONDED by Molloy.
Councilor Gabriel advised for the record the individual being appointed was his niece.
VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED.
H. COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Council on Aging – no report.
2. Airport Commission – at its last meeting the Commission was reviewed the Master
Plan Phase II and approved a Special Use Permit for Reddi Towing.
3. Harbor Commission – at the May 11th meeting the City Manager provided updates on
various City projects and the Commission is to consider going paperless at its next
meeting. It was noted that the Commission will have a work session with
Administration to review and draft its responsibilities.
4. Parks and Recreation Commission – the meeting minutes in the packet were reviewed.
5. Planning and Zoning Commission – permits pertaining to the gravel pit project were
postponed to the following meeting and a tour of residential properties will take place
prior to the next meeting.
6. Beautification Committee – recommendation washing off the red bricks within the
community; June 6 is planting day; flower tour on August 9th; fencing lining the flower
field will be rope.
7. Mini-Grant Steering Committee – no report.
I. REPORT OF THE MAYOR
Mayor Porter reported on the following:
• Met with residents related to dip net fishers related and their concerns
• Thanked school group for cleaning up the community
• Attended local school graduations
• Presented the Poppy Day proclamation at the Chamber luncheon
• Obtained volunteers to build benches and the walkways
• Kaleidoscope has new art work in the lobby
• Health and growth for Kenai quarter report increased by 2.44% over last year.
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J. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
1. City Manager reported on the following:
• Busy working on budget
• Noted that due to State budget cuts the City will not see the same help with
enforcement during this year’s fishery as last year
• Notified there would be an open house for the DOT road rehabilitation project
in Soldotna on the 28th from 4p-7p, another open house will be held in Kenai in
July
• Meetings with the Corps of Engineers related to the bluff; things are moving
forward.
Council and Administration discussed the Recreation Center Study and proposed upgrades.
2. City Attorney – No report.
3. City Clerk – reminded Council of the upcoming special meeting on May 27th
K. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT
1. Citizens Comments (Public comment limited to five (5) minutes per speaker)
Bob McIntosh spoke on behalf of the Mayor’s community engagement efforts; appreciated
comments by Bookey and Marquis related to the library card fee for non-residents; reviewed the
budget and was impressed by the City fund balance and commended the City Manager;
appreciated the Finance Director’s charts and information provided at the budget work session;
spoke in favor of donating funds to the Historical Society and requested Council review the rest
of the grants.
[Clerk’s Note: Council Member Navarre exited the meeting at 8:47 p.m.]
2. Council Comments
Councilor Gabriel spoke in favor of the personal use fishery and disagreed that the City is trying
to circumvent individuals use by increasing fees; believes fees are necessary for the City to
provide services during the fishery; noted that troops have sacrificed for our freedom.
Council Member Molloy reported on his trip to Fairbanks and noted our agencies were
commended for their efforts on the missing family case; thanked those that provided public
testimony at meeting.
L. EXECUTIVE SESSION – None Scheduled.
M. PENDING ITEMS
N. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:56 p.m.
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I certify the above represents accurate minutes of the Kenai City Council meeting of May 20,
2015.
_____________________________
Sandra Modigh, CMC
City Clerk
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AGENDA
KENAI CITY COUNCIL – SPECIAL MEETING
MAY 27, 2015
6:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS,
210 FIDALGO AVENUE, KENAI, ALASKA, 99611
http://www.kenai.city
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Porter called the meeting to order at approximately 6:00 p.m.
1. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Porter led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Roll Call
There were present:
Pat Porter, Mayor Ryan Marquis
Terry Bookey Robert Molloy
Tim Navarre Henry Knackstedt
Brian Gabriel
comprising a quorum of the Council.
Also in attendance were:
Rick Koch, City Manager
Sandra Modigh, City Clerk
Jamie Heinz, Deputy City Clerk
3. Agenda Approval
MOTION:
Council Member Molloy MOVED to approve the agenda as presented and requested
UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Gabriel SECONDED the motion.
There being no objections, SO ORDERED.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There was no one in attendance wishing to speak.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
1. Review and Discussion of the City Manager’s Annual Performance Evaluation and
Employment which may be a Subject that Tends to Prejudice the Reputation and
Character of the City Manager; a Matter that may have an Adverse Effect Upon the
Finances of the City; and that may be Required to be Confidential by Law, Municipal
Charter or Ordinance [AS 44.62.310(C)(1)(2)(3)].
MOTION:
Council Member Molloy MOVED to convene in executive session for review and
discussion of the City Manager’s annual performance evaluation and employment which
may be a subject that tends to prejudice the reputation and character of the City Manager;
a matter that may have an adverse effect upon the finances of the City; and that may be
required to be confidential by law, municipal charter or ordinance [AS
44.62.310(C)(1)(2)(3)] and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member
Knackstedt SECONDED the motion and requested the City Manager be available.
There being no objections, SO ORDERED.
Council reconvened in open session and Council Member Molloy advised that the City
Manager received a positive evaluation and that the Mayor would work with the Finance
Director on the details of compensation.
Council directed the City Attorney to review and investigate the removal of the City
Manager’s position from the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS) and to
provide a report to Council on the pros and cons of the City Manager’s removal.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at
approximately 10:39 p.m.
Minutes prepared and submitted by:
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Sandra Modigh, CMC, City Clerk
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KENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION
MAY 14 , 2015 – 7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
JAMES BIELEFELD, PRESIDING
MEETING SUMMARY
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Chair Bielefeld called the meeting to order at 7:12 p.m. Roll was confirmed as follows:
Commissioners Present:
Commissioners Absent:
J. Bielefeld, K. Dodge, C. Henry, L. Porter
G. Feeken, J. Zirul, P. Minelga
Staff/Council Liaison Present: Airport Manager M. Bondurant, Airport Assistant E. Shinn,
Council Liaison H. Knackstedt
A quorum was present.
a. Pledge of Allegiance
Commissioner Bielefeld led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. AGENDA APPROVAL
Commissioner Porter MOVED to approve the agenda and Commissioner Henry SECONDED
the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
3. APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY – None.
4. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD – None.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Airport Master Plan – Phase II Report
An update on the Phase II Report was given during the work session which took place just prior
to this meeting.
b. 15th Annual KPFA
Department Director M. Bondurant updated the commission on the air fair planning and reported
the military would be participating this year with two aircraft from the Commemorative Air Force.
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. Special Use Permit – Reddi Towing & Salvage, LLC
MOTION:
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Commissioner Henry MOVED to approve the application for the Special Use Permit;
Commissioner Porter SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
b. Airport Lands Rezoning
City Planner Matt Kelley, explained the idea of having the Airport Commission and the Planning
& Zoning Commission work together to appropriately zone all airport lands.
Commissioner Porter didn’t see the benefit of going through a year-long process and suggested
changing the word “conservation” to “airport reserve.”
There was concurrence with scheduling a meeting with the Planning & Zoning Commission to
discuss zoning of the airport lands.
7. REPORTS
a. Airport Manager – Bondurant reported on the following:
• Air Fair planning is ongoing.
• Awaiting comments from FAA on the taxiway project and hopes to put a bid
out soon.
• New plow truck to arrive in the next week.
b. City Council Liaison – Knackstedt reported on the April 15, 2015 and May 6, 2015
Council Meetings.
8. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION – June 11, 2015.
9. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS
Commissioner Bielefeld noted that lease holders are being hit with the increase in rental rates
due to the recent appraisal.
10. PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
Donald Mofits asked the Commission to pass along to City Administration a recommendation
that the lots on Kenai Spur which are currently leased be made available for sale.
11. INFORMATION ITEMS – None.
12. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION:
Commissioner Henry MOVED to adjourn; Commissioner Porter SECONDED the motion. There
were no objections; SO ORDERED.
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 7:46p.m.
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Meeting summary prepared and submitted by:
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Jamie Heinz, CMC
Deputy City Clerk
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CITY OF KENAI
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MAY 27, 2015 - 7:00 P.M.
CHAIR JEFF TWAIT, PRESIDING
MINUTES
1. CALL TO ORDER
Commissioner Twait called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
a. Pledge of Allegiance
Twait led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
b. Roll Call
Roll was confirmed as follows:
Commissioners present: G. Pettey, K. Peterson, J. Twait, J. Glendening, D. Fikes
R. Springer
Staff/Council Liaison present: City Planner M. Kelley, City Clerk S. Modigh, Deputy City Clerk J.
Heinz, Planning Assistant W. Anderson, City Attorney S. Bloom
A quorum was present.
c. *Excused Absences – None.
d. Agenda Approval
Chairman Twait noted the following items were provided by Administration as a laydown for
inclusion as supporting documentation in the packet:
Add to Item 2.a Approval of Minutes
• April 22, 2015 minutes
Add to Item 2.a Approval of Minutes
• May 13, 2015 minutes
Add to Item 10.a City Council Action Agenda
• May 20, 2015
MOTION:
Commissioner Peterson MOVED to approve the agenda including the items noted as a lay
down by Chairman Twait; Commissioner Glendening SECONDED the motion. There were no
objections; SO ORDERED.
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e. Consent Agenda
MOTION:
Commissioner Peterson MOVED to approve the consent agenda and Commissioner Springer
SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
*All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non-controversial by
the Commission and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion
of these items unless a Commission 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.
2. *APPROVAL OF MINUTES – April 22, 2015 & May 13, 2015
Approved by the consent agenda.
3. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT: (10 Minutes) – None.
4. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED: (3 Minutes) – None.
5. CONSIDERATION OF PLATS: None.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
a. PZ15-10 – Application granting a request for a conditional use permit for construction
and operation of a gravel pit for the extraction of natural resources for the property
described as the NW1/4 SE1/4. Section 4, Township 5 North, Range 11 West,
excluding Jaynes Subdivision. The application was submitted by Greg Duggan, P.O.
Box 42, Kenai, Alaska 99611 and Tom Reese, 49820 Leisure Lake Dr., Soldotna, AK
99669.
City Planner Kelley reviewed his staff report recommending approval of the conditional use and
variance permits.
MOTION:
Commissioner Peterson MOVED to approve Resolution No. PZ15-10 and Commissioner
Glendening SECONDED the motion.
Chairman Twait opened the public hearing.
Shawn Brown at 404 Rogers Road, Kenai, spoke in support of the development, noted that the
most noticeable noise was road noise and also noted no significant difference in the noise on
his Beaver Loop property which is approximately 1,000 feet from the development.
Greg Daniels at 426 Rogers Road, Kenai, expressed concern with noise abatement and starting
time. He also expressed concern with children playing around any potential lake that develops.
Kelly Kelso at 408 Rogers Road, Kenai, also expressed concerns with noise, suggested
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containment for the screener, limiting the hours more, and revisiting the permit soon after
issuance to revisit. She further expressed concern with congestion at entrance of Bridge
Access.
Michael Christian at 410 Rogers Road, Kenai testified that he would like to keep as many trees
as possible; was satisfied with the conditions, but was concerned about potential future
undesirable impacts.
Christine Kissee at 402 Rogers Road, Kenai, expressed concerns with noise, pointing out that
currently the only noticeable noise at this point was road noise and on occasion can briefly hear
operation of the Carlisle scales. Kissee voiced concern with the constant nature of the
operations of a gravel pit.
Barb Christian at 410 Rogers Road, Kenai, thanked the commission for traveling to the
neighborhood, expressed that the operation will work well as conditioned, and hopes the
equipment would be parked out of site during the inoperable hours.
Karen Monell at 323 Portlock Street, Kenai, testified in favor of pro-quality of life; that noise
funnels to her property and until the sound can be mitigated, would not be satisfied with the
development; noted that she doesn’t notice Hilcorp, the fish plant, or the dipnetters.
Pat Falkmer at 399 McCollum, Kenai, testified on behalf of Don Lasov who owns the welding
shop adjacent to the proposed gravel pit noting concerns with noise, dust, wildlife in the area,
flooding and the water table.
Gina Debartelaben, engineer with Clay Consulting, hired by Brown as a consultant addressed
concerns including noise, dust control, tree clearing for safety, fencing, and flooding.
Additionally pointed out that the operator’s Nikiski pit operated 24 days in the last year and that
the hours of operation were put forth by the applicant.
Mike Brown at 601 Highbush Lane, Kenai, owner of the proposed gravel pit also addressed
concerns by pointing out that screening operations would be for top soil only and that calcium
chloride had been applied for dust control. Also pointed out was that there had been no noise
complaints about the work that has taken place thus far which was much noisier than operating
the gravel pit; explained that operations were set up in a continuous loop so the trucks won’t
have to back up much and answered questions about tree removal for line of sight and fencing
for security; was amenable to operating 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. for product movement as long as
work could be done on equipment during the other times.
There being no one else wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed.
MOTION TO AMEND:
Commissioner Glendening MOVED to amend condition of operations # 6 from 6:00 a.m. – 8:00
p.m. to 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. for movement of materials and Commissioner Pettey SECONDED
the motion.
VOTE ON THE AMENDMENT:
YEA: Pettey, Peterson, Fikes, Twait, Glendening, Springer
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NAY:
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
MOTION TO AMEND:
Commissioner Springer MOVED to amend condition of operations #2 to delete the following,
“Fence shall also include the installation of view obscuring material that is weatherproof and
sturdy. Color of view obscuring slats shall be earth tone.” to read as follows: Prior to
commencement of construction and extraction of Natural Resources, Applicant shall be required
to construct a non-climbable 6 foot high fence as shown on the approved site plan along Childs
Avenue. and Commissioner Peterson SECONDED the motion.
VOTE ON THE AMENDMENT:
YEA: Pettey, Peterson, Fikes, Twait, Glendening, Springer
NAY
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
VOTE ON THE MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED:
YEA: Pettey, Peterson, Fikes, Twait, Glendening, Springer
NAY:
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
b. PZ15-11 – Application for Variance Permit for setback requirements for the property
located at 503 Childs Avenue, the NW ¼ SE ¼, Section 4, Township 5 North, Range
11 West, excluding Jaynes Subdivision. The application was submitted by Greg
Duggan, P.O. Box 42, Kenai, Alaska 99611 and Tom Reese, 49820 Leisure Lake
Dr.,Soldotna, AK 99669
MOTION ON THE FLOOR:
Commissioner Fikes MOVED to approve Resolution No. PZ15-11 including staff
recommendations and Commissioner Glendening SECONDED the motion.
Chairman Twait opened the public hearing.
Gina Debartelaben, engineer with Clay Consulting, hired by Brown as a consultant pointed out
that the applicant originally proposed a 25 foot buffer but at staff recommendation agreed to
increase the buffer to 50 feet.
There being no one else wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed.
Kelley clarified that setback on Childs Road is currently 80 feet, but assuming plat is recorded
the setback changes to 50 feet, and that the resolution is written assuming that the plat would
be recorded.
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MOTION TO AMEND:
Commissioner Fikes MOVED to amend PZ15-11 by substitution and Commissioner Peterson
SECONDED the motion.
MOTION TO AMEND THE SUBSTITUTE:
Commissioner Fikes MOVED to amend, in the substitute resolution, condition of operations #2
to delete the following, “Fence shall also include the installation of view obscuring material that
is weatherproof and sturdy. Color of view obscuring slats shall be earth tone.” to read as follows:
Prior to commencement of construction and extraction of Natural Resources, Applicant shall be
required to construct a non-climbable 6 foot high fence as shown on the approved site plan
along Childs Avenue. and condition of operation # 6 from 6:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. –
8:00 p.m. for movement of materials and Commissioner Peterson SECONDED the motion.
VOTE ON AMENDING THE SUBSTITUTE:
YEA: Pettey, Peterson, Fikes, Twait, Glendening, Springer
NAY:
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
VOTE ON THE AMENDED SUBSTITUTE:
YEA: Pettey, Peterson, Fikes, Twait, Glendening, Springer
NAY
VOTE ON THE MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED:
YEA: Pettey, Peterson, Fikes, Twait, Glendening, Springer
NAY:
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
c. PZ15-14 - A Resolution of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City
of Kenai, Alaska, recommending the City Council amend Kenai Municipal
Code section 1.90.030 - Qualifications, to allow up to two of the seven
members of the Planning and Zoning commission to be non-residents if they
either own property or a business located within the city and make other
housekeeping changes
City Planner Kelley reviewed his staff report explaining the ordinance.
Bloom explained the resolution was drafted due to the Mayor having trouble recruiting; Soldotna
and Homer have similar legislation. Bloom further explained that the qualifications for a
Commissioner are that they not be a city employee, but city resident.
MOTION:
Commissioner Glendening MOVED to approve Resolution No. PZ15-14 and Commissioner
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Peterson SECONDED the motion.
Chairman Twait opened the public hearing.
Kelly Kelso at 408 Rogers Road, Kenai, testified that she had applied for a seat on the Planning
and Zoning Commission and was not nominated and also felt the Planning and Zoning
Commission was the most important Commission. Kelso further expressed opposition to
allowing non-residents on the Commission.
Michael Christian at 410 Rogers Road, Kenai testified that he’d been on the Planning and
Zoning Commission and found it difficult but rewarding; didn’t see advantage of outside
representatives and was afraid doing so would leave the City up to abuse.
Kristine Schmidt at 515 Ash Avenue, Kenai testified that the lack of qualified candidates was
false and suggested that candidates are not nominated for political reasons; she speculated that
applications were kept on file for one year creating an ongoing pool that could be drawn from.
Mayor Porter asked for support and explained the issue was not political because she
nominates and Council votes on the appointment. Porter advised that interviews of applicants
are conducted to determine they have a vision to grow the community or move it forward. She
suggested that owners of businesses make their living here and this would provide another tool
to keep the Commission full; suggested amending it until the Commission was satisfied.
There being no one else wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed.
MOTION:
Commissioner Glendening MOVED to recommend that Council postpone adoption of the
ordinance to June 17 to allow the Planning and Zoning Commission to further consider the
ordinance at their June 10 meeting and Commissioner Peterson SECONDED the motion.
VOTE:
YEA:
NAY: Fikes, Twait, Springer, Pettey, Glendening, Peterson
MOTION FAILED.
There was general discussion on what conditions for qualification could be put in place to allow
a non-resident to sit on the Commission.
VOTE:
YEA:
NAY: Fikes, Twait, Springer, Pettey, Glendening, Peterson
MOTION FAILED.
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.
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8. NEW BUSINESS: None.
9. PENDING ITEMS: None.
10. REPORTS:
a. City Council – None.
b. Borough Planning – Glendening reviewed action taken at the meeting on May 26, 2015.
c. Administration – Working on a Conditional Use Permit for an accessory building and two
plats; the Geographic Information System (GIS), looking at bringing GIS to the public
through a portal on the website.
11. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED:
Kristine Schmidt thanked the Commission for itsa work and suggested Kelley contact the
Borough to interface the systems; specifically for zoning.
12. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS – None.
13. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION: June 10, 2015
14. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS:
Commissioner Pettey thanked the community for tonight’s discussion and explained that she
didn’t have any pre-knowledge of the development taking place; noted that burn permits and
some land use permits are approved administratively with no public notice.
Commissioner Peterson thanked Kelley for his work.
Commissioner Fikes expressed appreciation for staff recommendations.
15. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at
9:59 p.m.
Minutes prepared and submitted by:
_____________________________
Sandra Modigh, CMC
City Clerk
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KENAI BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE
MAY 12, 2015 – 7:00 P.M.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CHAIR LISA GABRIEL, PRESIDING
MEETING SUMMARY
1. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Chair Gabriel called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. Roll was confirmed as follows:
Members present: Chair L. Gabriel, C. Jung, H. Spann, B. Madrid,
S. Peterson
Members absent: P. Baxter, T. Canady
Staff/Council Liaison present: Parks and Recreation Director B. Frates, Council Liaison Mayor
Porter
A quorum was present.
2. AGENDA APPROVAL
MOTION:
Committee Member Spann MOVED to approve the agenda and Member Peterson SECONDED
the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
3. APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY
a. September 2, 2014
MOTION:
Committee Member Spann MOVED to approve the meeting summary of September 2, 2014
and Member Madrid SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
b. January 13, 2015
Correct the spelling of January in the title.
MOTION:
Committee Member Madrid MOVED to approve the meeting summary of January 13, 2015 with
the correction noted and Member Peterson SECONDED the motion. There were no objections;
SO ORDERED.
c. January 27, 2015
Correct the spelling of January in the title.
MOTION:
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Committee Member Spann MOVED to approve the meeting summary of January 27, 2015 with
the correction noted and Member Madrid SECONDED the motion. There were no objections;
SO ORDERED.
4. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD – None.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Discussion – Wildflower Garden
General discussion took place concerning the Wildflower Garden including signage, pathway,
gazebo, and posts.
A bulk of the discussion centered on the design and verbiage of the signs. Several suggestions
were made with respect to changes to the verbiage and type of background to include a picture
of wildflowers. Committee Member Peterson stated she will forward several pictures that could
possibly be used.
Material for posts and chain was briefly discussed with general consensus being that rope is
preferred over use of chain. The Mayor stated she would approach Wildwood Correctional
about building benches.
MOTION:
Committee Member Jung MOVED to recommend rope be used rather than chain for the fence
construction and Member Peterson SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO
ORDERED.
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. FY-16 Draft Budget
Director Frates reviewed the draft budget, including Capital Improvement Projects. It was noted
that $8,000 is included for design of a new fountain for Leif Hansen Memorial Park. Commission
members noted that a small hydro-seeder would be advantageous to have.
b. Volunteer Plant Day
Administration recommended plant day be set for Saturday, June 6th. The Committee reviewed
the order of the day including check-in time and barbeque.
The Committee reviewed beds needing to be planted and assigned facilitators to assist at each
location. Commissioners Gabriel and Madrid stated they would plant Friday at 3:00p.m. at Leif
Hansen Park.
Director Frates reported that Mountain View Elementary wanted to plant a circle planter. It was
discussed and suggested that they plant the six planters along the Spur Highway in front of the
old Safeway building.
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The planter boxes in front of the fire department were reviewed and it was suggested that they
be re-located elsewhere.
7. REPORTS
a. Parks & Recreation Director
Frates reported that the Kenai Rotary Club has been notified that assistance is needed to install
some 4x4 timbers at Forest Drive and 4th Avenue. He also noted that the Rotary Club met and
are discussing possible dates.
b. Committee Chair – None.
c. City Council Liaison
Mayor Porter reported that Council would be entertaining a request from the Historic Society to
assist with funding a staffer to lead tours.
8. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION – September 8, 2015
9. COMMITTEE MEMBER QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
It was suggested that a Garden Tour be set up for the month of August. It was requested that
Director Frates tentatively look at August 11th with a meeting afterward at 7:00p.m.
10. PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD – None
11. INFORMATION – None
12. ADJOURNMENT
Committee Member Peterson MOVED to adjourn and Member Madrid SECONDED the motion.
There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
There being no further business before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
Meeting summary prepared and submitted by:
_____________________________________
Jamie Heinz, CMC, Deputy City Clerk
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MINI-GRANT STEERING COMMISSION
CLERK'S CONFERENCE ROOM
CITY HALL
THURSDAY, MAY 28 – 2:00 P.M.
CHAIR PAT PORTER, PRESIDING
MEETING SUMMARY
1. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Mayor Porter called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. Roll was confirmed as follows:
Members present: Chair P. Porter, J. Beech, M. Bernard
Members absent: T. Wisniewski
A quorum was present.
2. AGENDA APPROVAL
MOTION:
Member Beech MOVED to approve the agenda and Member Bernard SECONDED the motion.
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
3. APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY – March 18, 2014
MOTION:
Member Beech MOVED to approve the meeting summary of March 18, 2014 and Member
Bernard SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
4. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD – None.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None.
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. Review of Mini-Grant Applications for Award
• Kenai Peninsula Community Care Center – Forrest Drive Park
Flowers & Maintenance – Summer 2015
MOTION:
Member Barnard MOVED to approve Kenai Peninsula Community Care Center’s application
and Member Beech SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS – None.
8. ADJOURNMENT
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There being no further business before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 2:14 p.m.
Meeting summary prepared and submitted by:
_____________________________________
Jamie Heinz, CMC, Deputy City Clerk
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