HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-06-17 Council MinutesKENAI CITY COUNCIL — REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 17, 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 June 17, 2015, in City Hall Council
Chambers, Kenai, AK. Mayor Pat Porter called the meeting to order at 7:OOp.m.
1. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Porter led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Roll Call
There were present:
Pat Porter, Mayor
Robert Molloy
Brian Gabriel
Terry Bookey (telephonic)
A quorum was present.
Henry Knackstedt
Tim Navarre
Ryan Marquis
Hannah Drury was sworn in as student representative.
Also in attendance were:
"Hannah Drury
Rick Koch, City Manager
Scott Bloom, City Attorney
Sandra Modigh, City Clerk
Jamie Heinz, Deputy Clerk
3. Agenda Approval
Mayor Porter noted the following requested revisions /additions to the agenda /packet:
Move Item D.5 to D.1 Public Hearings
Ordinance No. 2839 -2015 — Amending Certain Sections of
KMC 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.
Add to item G.11 Action /Approval — Action to be taken after the outcome of the
work session regarding legalization of commercial Marijuana.
• Correspondence to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
MOTION:
Council Member Molloy MOVED to approve the agenda with requested revisions and requested
UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Marquis 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. Marquis SECONDED the motion.
Council Member Knackstedt requested removal of G.2, Approval of Purchase Orders Exceeding
$15,000 be removed for discussion of the Brian Lowe Spur Hwy. Water Main Boring.
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 — None
C. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS — None
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. 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.
[Clerk's Note: This item was moved during approval of the agenda.]
MOTION:
Council Member Marquis MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 2839 -2015; the motion was
SECONDED by Council Member Molloy.
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Mayor Porter opened the public hearing; there being no one wishing to be heard, the public
hearing was closed.
Council discussed fines and penalties for violations, noise ordinances and administration's ability
to enforce, and past calls for police service. They also considered the hours allowed for use.
VOTE:
YEA: Porter, Gabriel, Knackstedt, Marquis, Bookey, Molloy
NAY: Navarre
"Student Representative Drury: YEA
MOTION PASSED.
2. Ordinance No. 2835-2015 —Appropriating Funds in the General Fund and Authorizing
the Closure of the Capital Project Management Fund.
MOTION:
Council Member Marquis MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 2835 -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.
MOTION TO AMEND:
Council Member Marquis MOVED to amend Section 2: Appropriation of Fund Balance amount
to $97,004.29 and Transfer to Capital Project Management Fund amount to $97,004.29 and
requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT; the motion was SECONDED by Council Member Molloy.
VOTE ON THE AMENDMENT: There being no objections, SO ORDERED.
VOTE ON THE MOTION:
YEA: Porter, Gabriel, Knackstedt, Navarre, Marquis, Bookey, Molloy
NAY:
"'Student Representative Drury: YEA
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
3. Ordinance No. 2836 -2015 — Increasing General Fund Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations for Costs in Excess of Budgeted Amounts.
MOTION:
Council Member Marquis MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 2836 -2015; the motion was
SECONDED by Council Member Gabriel.
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Mayor Porter opened the public hearing; there being no one wishing to be heard, the public
hearing was closed.
VOTE:
YEA: Porter, Gabriel, Knackstedt, Navarre, Marquis, Bookey, Molloy
NAY:
" *Student Representative Drury: YEA
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
4. 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.
MOTION:
Council Member Molloy MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 2837 -2015; the motion was SECONDED
by Council Member Marquis.
Mayor Porter opened the public hearing.
Pat Falkenberg testified in favor of the ordinance suggesting the Council's nominations could be
drawn from.
Bob Macintosh testified in favor of the ordinance giving the appearance of unbiased
appointments.
There being no one else wishing to be heard, the public hearing was closed.
Council discussed Commissioners serving as volunteers and the potential for embarrassment
during Council's debate of the nomination. Members spoke in favor of allowing Council member
nominations as it would broaden the options for confirmation. It was pointed out that the Mayor's
nomination to be voted on first.
VOTE:
YEA: Marquis, Bookey, Molloy
NAY: Knackstedt, Navarre, Gabriel, Porter
"Student Representative Drury: NAY
MOTION FAILED.
5. Ordinance No. 2838 -2015 — Declaring that T 5N R 11 W 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.
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MOTION:
Council Member Molloy MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 2838 -2015; the motion was SECONDED
by Council Member Knackstedt.
Mayor Porter opened the public hearing; there being no one wishing to be heard, the public
hearing was closed.
Administration verified that a response had still not been received from the property owner; also
requested postponement to get from the borough clerk, the date the notice of public hearing was
sent.
MOTION:
Council Member Marquis MOVED to postpone the motion to July 1, 2015; the motion was
SECONDED by Council Member Gabriel.
VOTE:
YEA: Porter, Gabriel, Knackstedt, Navarre, Marquis, Bookey, Molloy
NAY:
* *Student Representative Drury: YEA
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
6. Resolution No. 2015 -33 — Providing for the Submission to the Qualified Voters of the
City of Kenai, at the Regular Election of October 5, 2015, the Question of Amending
Article 10, Elections, of the Charter of the City of Kenai to Provide Designated Seats
for Each Council Position and Allow Qualified Voters to Vote in an Election for a
Candidate for Each Seat.
MOTION:
Council Member Gabriel MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2015 -33. Knackstedt SECONDED the
motion.
Mayor Porter opened the public hearing;
Bob Macintosh testified in favor of putting the matter before the voters.
There being no one else wishing to be heard, the public hearing was closed.
Porter commented that the community had changed since the Charter was written and the
Resolution provides an opportunity to run against a particular person. There was discussion
regarding the pros and cons to the voters' ability to vote one person up and one person down as
well as the weighted system that was in place.
VOTE:
YEA: Porter, Gabriel, Knackstedt, Navarre
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NAY: Marquis, Molloy, Bookey
"Student Representative Drury: YEA
MOTION PASSED.
Resolution No. 2015 -34 — Providing for the Submission to the Qualified Voters of the
City of Kenai, at the Regular Election of October 5, 2015, the Question of Amending
Section 2 -6. Council: Meetings, of the Charter of the City of Kenai to Allow for a
Reduced Number of Required Council Meetings and Provide a Means to Cancel
Council Meetings.
MOTION:
Council Member Navarre MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2015 -34. Knackstedt SECONDED the
motion.
Mayor Porter opened the public hearing; there being no one wishing to be heard, the public
hearing was closed.
The ability for the public to address the elected officials during meetings, the expense and burden
of changing meetings, and the hardship created by long agendas were topics discussed.
VOTE:
YEA: Porter, Gabriel, Knackstedt, Navarre
NAY: Marquis, Molloy, Bookey
"Student Representative Drury: YEA
MOTION PASSED.
8. Resolution No. 2015 -35 —Providing for the Submission to the Qualified Voters of the
City of Kenai, at the Regular Election of October 5, 2015, the Question of Amending
Section 10 -3. Filing, to Remove the Requirement that Candidates for Mayor and
Council Provide a Petition Signed by Twenty or More Registered Voters.
MOTION:
Council Member Gabriel MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2015 -35; the motion was SECONDED
by Knackstedt.
Mayor Porter opened the public hearing; there being no one wishing to be heard, the public
hearing was closed.
The value of the petition showing commitment to serve was discussed.
MOTION TO AMEND:
Council Member Navarre MOVED to amend the word Councilman in Section 10 -3 in Section 2 of
the resolution by removing man and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT; the motion was
SECONDED by Marquis.
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VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED.
MOTION TO AMEND:
Council Member Marquis MOVED to amend by adding the words or her, after the word his in line
4 of Section 10 -3 in Section 2 of the resolution; the motion was SECONDED by Molloy.
It was decided that the nature of these amendments were clerical errors and could be fixed
administratively.
[Clerk's Note: This motion was withdrawn]
MOTION:
Council Member Navarre MOVED to reconsider the motion to amend the word Councilman in
Section 10 -3 in Section 2 of the resolution by removing man; the motion was SECONDED by
Molloy.
VOTE:
YEA: Marquis, Molloy, Bookey, Gabriel, Knackstedt, Navarre
NAY: Porter, Navarre
"Student Representative Drury: YEA
MOTION PASSED.
VOTE ON THE MAIN MOTION:
YEA: Porter, Navarre Gabriel, Knackstedt,
NAY: Molloy, Marquis, Bookey
" *Student Representative Drury: NAY
MOTION PASSED.
MOTION:
Council Member Navarre MOVED to suspend the rules and move new business item G.8 as the
next item of business and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Gabriel
SECONDED the motion.
VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED.
G.8 Action /Approval — Sixth Amendment to Lease between the City of Kenai and Wild
Pacific Salmon, Inc. for Property Described as Lot 2, Kenai Spit Subdivision
Extending the Term of the Lease for 25 Years.
MOTION:
Council Member Molloy MOVED to approve the sixth amendment to lease between the City of
Kenai and Wild Pacific Salmon, Inc.; the motion was SECONDED by Knackstedt.
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Mayor Porter declared a conflict of interest and Gabriel was excused from voting
VOTE:
YEA: Porter, Navarre, Marquis, Molloy, Bookey, Knackstedt
NAY:
ABSTAINED: Gabriel
"Student Representative Drury: YEA
MOTION PASSED.
9. Resolution No. 2015 -36 — Awarding a Contract to Precious Janitorial for Janitorial
Services for the Kenai Visitor and Cultural Center for the Total Amount of $11,136.00.
MOTION:
Council Member Marquis MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2015 -36 and requested UNANIMOUS
CONSENT; the motion was SECONDED by Molloy.
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.
10. Resolution No. 2015 -37 — Awarding a Contract to Integrity Janitorial for Janitorial
Services for Kenai City Hall for the Total Amount of $17,040.00.
MOTION:
Council Member Marquis MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2015 -37 and requested UNANIMOUS
CONSENT; the motion was SECONDED by Molloy.
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.
11. Resolution No. 2015 -38 — Awarding a Contract to Precious Janitorial for Janitorial
Services for the Kenai Community Library for the Total Amount of $33,540.00.
MOTION:
Council Member Marquis MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2015 -38 and requested UNANIMOUS
CONSENT; the motion was SECONDED by Molloy.
Mayor Porter opened the public hearing; there being no one wishing to be heard, the public
hearing was closed.
MOTION TO AMEND:
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Council Member Bookey MOVED to amend the name of the vendor in the third whereas clause
from Clean Away to Precious Janitorial and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT; the motion was
SECONDED by Marquis.
VOTE ON THE AMENDMENT: There being no objections, SO ORDERED.
VOTE ON THE MAIN MOTION: There being no objections, SO ORDERED.
12. Resolution No. 2015 -39 — Awarding a Contract to Precious Janitorial for Janitorial
Services for the Kenai Municipal Airport for the Total Amount of $53,940.00.
MOTION:
Council Member Molloy MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2015 -39 and requested UNANIMOUS
CONSENT; the motion was SECONDED by Marquis.
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.
13. Resolution No. 2015 -40 — Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Bar and
Lounge Concession Agreement for the Kenai Municipal Airport.
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Council Member Molloy MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2015 -40 and requested UNANIMOUS
CONSENT; the motion was SECONDED by Marquis.
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.
14. Resolution No. 2015 -41 — Awarding a Contract to Precious Janitorial for Janitorial
Services for the Kenai Police Department for the Total Amount of $11,736.00.
MOTION:
Council Member Marquis MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2015 -41 and requested UNANIMOUS
CONSENT; the motion was SECONDED by Knackstedt.
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.
15. Resolution No. 2015 -42 — Renewing the City's Insurance Coverage with Alaska
Public Entity Insurance (APEI) to Commence July 1, 2015 and End June 30, 2016.
MOTION:
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Council Member Navarre MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2015 -42 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.
E. MINUTES
1. *Regular Meeting of June 3, 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. *Action /Approval — Purchase Orders Exceeding $15,000.
[Clerk's Note: This item was removed from the Consent Agenda during Approval of the Consent
Agenda.]
Administration explained the benefits the City realizes of splitting the costs of the Water Main
Boring with the contractor. Explanation of scope changes and reasons approval wasn't sought
up front were also provided.
The complicated process of doing the work in advance, dividing the costs among the parcels,
holding the amounts on the books, and requiring reimbursement to hook up many years later, as
the alternative process, was discussed.
MOTION:
Council Member Marquis MOVED to divide the question and consider each of the three purchase
orders separately and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT; the motion was SECONDED by
Molloy.
VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED.
MOTION:
Council Member Marquis MOVED to approve the Purchase Order in the amount of $18,550.42 to
Bryan Lowe; the motion was SECONDED by Navarre.
VOTE:
YEA: Porter, Navarre, Marquis, Bookey, Gabriel
NAY: Knackstedt, Molloy
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"Student Representative Drury: YEA
MOTION:
Council Member Marquis MOVED to approve the increase to Purchase Order 94277 to HDL and
requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT; the motion was SECONDED by Molloy.
VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED.
MOTION:
Council Member Marquis MOVED to approve the increase to Purchase Order 107862 for the
Municipal Park Capital Improvement; the motion was SECONDED by Molloy.
Administration provided an explanation regarding the value of replacing frost susceptible
materials and also explained that the change was important enough that if the material content
was known prior to going out for bid, the plans would have included these changes.
VOTE:
YEA: Navarre, Marquis, Bookey, Gabriel, Knackstedt, Molloy
NAY: Porter
* "Student Representative Drury: YEA
MOTION PASSED.
3. *Ordinance No. 2840 -2015 — Appropriating Transfers for FY2016 Budgeted Capital
Projects in the Municipal Roadway Improvements Capital Project Fund, the Parks
Improvement Capital Project Fund, and the Cemetery Improvements Capital Project
Fund.
Introduced on the consent agenda and public hearing set on July 1, 2015.
4. *Ordinance No. 2841 -2015 — Accepting and Appropriating a Volunteer Fire
Assistance (VFA) Grant from the United States Department of Agriculture Forest
Service Passed Through the State of Alaska Division of Forestry for the Purchase of
Forestry Firefighting Equipment.
Introduced on the consent agenda and public hearing set on July 1, 2015
5. *Ordinance No. 2842 -2015 — Accepting and Appropriating Donations Received for
the Municipal Park Playground Improvements Project.
Introduced on the consent agenda and public hearing set on July 1, 2015
6. Action /Approval — Assignment of Lease between Rockwell G Smith d /b /a Preferred
Plumbing & Heating and the City of Kenai for Property Described as Lot 10, Block 1,
Etolin Subdivision to LOROC, LLC.
MOTION:
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Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to approve the assignment of lease; the motion was
SECONDED by Molloy.
Administration explained the assignments were administrative in nature because the principal
owner was not changing and did not require Airport Commission review.
VOTE:
YEA: Porter, Navarre Gabriel, Knackstedt, Molloy, Marquis, Bookey
NAY:
"Student Representative Drury: YEA
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED.
7. Action /Approval — Assignment of Lease between Rockwell G Smith d /b /a Preferred
Plumbing & Heating and the City of Kenai for Property Described as Lot 11, Block 1,
Etolin Subdivision to LOROC, LLC.
MOTION:
Council Member Marquis MOVED to approve the assignment of lease between Rockwell and City
of Kenai for Lot 11, Block 1 and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT; the motion was SECONDED
by Marquis.
VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED.
8. Action /Approval — Sixth Amendment to Lease between the City of Kenai and Wild
Pacific Salmon, Inc. for Property Described as Lot 2, Kenai Spit Subdivision Extending
the Term of the Lease for 25 Years.
[Clerk's Note: This item was moved to be taken up between items D.8 and D.9]
9. Action /Approval — Confirmation of the Mayor's Nomination to the Planning & Zoning
Commission.
The Mayor nominated Patrick "Jack" Focose for the Planning and Zoning Commission vacancy.
[Clerk's Note: Pursuant to KMC 14.05.015(c), Council may consider confirmation at this meeting
or the July 17`n meeting.]
10. Action /Approval — Set a Work Session Date to Discuss a Draft Ordinance Addressing
Junk Cars.
It was decided a Work Session would be held on 7/21 at 6pm -8pm to discuss the draft ordinance
addressing junk cars.
11. Action /Approval — Action to be taken After the Outcome of the Work Session
Regarding Legalization of Commercial Marijuana.
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MOTION:
Council Member Marquis MOVED to approve the correspondence to the ABC Board drafted and
submitted by the City Attorney and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT; the motion was
SECONDED by Molloy.
VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED.
Bookey exited the meeting at 9:18pm.
12. Action /Approval — Consent to Assignment of Concession Agreement for Fuel
Services at the City's Marine Fuel Dock.
MOTION:
Council Member Marquis MOVED to approve assignment of Concession Agreement for Fuel
Services at the City's Marine Fuel Dock to Copper River Seafoods, Inc. and requested
UNANIMOUS CONSENT; the motion was SECONDED by Gabriel.
VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED.
13. Action /Approval — Special Use Permit for On or Off - Loading Fish at the Kenai
Municipal Airport Submitted by Snug Harbor Seafoods, Inc.
MOTION:
Council Member Gabriel MOVED to approve the Special Use Permit for Snug Harbor Seafoods,
Inc. for on or Off - Loading fish at the Kenai Municipal Airport and requested UNANIMOUS
CONSENT; the motion was SECONDED by Marquis.
VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED.
14. Discussion Item — Changes in the City's General Liability insurance Coverage Which
May Change Council's Direction to the Administration Regarding Surety Bonding
Amounts Required for the City Manager, City Clerk, and Finance Director.
Administration explained Municipal Carter and Code requirements, and also insurance policy
options; proposed to buy bonds at a cost of $92.00.
MOTION:
Council Member Molloy MOVED to approve purchase of bonds for city manager, city clerk, and
finance director in accordance with KMC 1.60.020 as prescribed by code and requested
UNANIMOUS CONSENT; the motion was SECONDED by Marquis.
Administration advised bonding would be a section of Charter that could be looked at by a Charter
Commission.
VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED.
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H. COMMISSION /COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Council on Aging — discussed disposal of a pool table and reviewed United Way By-
Laws; no changes. Also, asked about meal charge not being changed. Updated on
progress of flower beds and expressed appreciation of work for bathrooms.
2. Airport Commission — continued work on the master plan. Also, considered two
unsolicited sale requests; both were turned down.
3. Harbor Commission — considered a lease amendment to Wild Pacific Salmon, Inc. and
a fuel dock assignment to Copper River Seafoods, Inc.; both were approved. Decided
to go paperless with the caveat that they could request a paper copy if requested. Also
recommend harbor commissioners receive passes for dipnet season so they don't
have to stop and explain what they were doing.
4. Parks and Recreation Commission — approved closure of an un- platted road and
discussed the need to begin to open lawn space in municipal parks.
5. Planning and Zoning Commission — approved a plat in Thompson Subdivision to
combine two lots into one and a Conditional Use Permit for an accessory building
without a main building. Also, recommended approval of lease extension for Wild
Pacific Salmon.
6. Beautification Committee — no report.
7. Mini -Grant Steering Committee — no report.
REPORT OF THE MAYOR
Mayor Porter reported on the following:
• Saturday Coffee with the Mayor
• Thanked Gabriel for attending the Air Fair on her behalf
• Swearing in of a new firefighter
• Planning & Zoning Commissioner applicant interviews
• Met president of Boys & Girls Club
• Met Governor Walker & Mike Navarre regarding fire and fishery issues
J. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
City Manager reported on the following:
• June 6th was D -Day for veterans
• Fire Department's assistance on structure protection in the Card Street
firefighting efforts
• Kenai Peninsula Borough's consideration of an ordinance amending
anadromous stream policies affecting the mouth of the Kenai River
• Firefighting efforts affecting the City's water utility sources
• Wheelchair accessible van for the senior center was ordered
• Donation of salmon to senior center
• Meetings for personal use fishery season
• VIP Road Local Improvement District and Municipal Park Projects kicking off
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2. City Attorney — reported he was scheduled to be out of the office beginning 6/26 for
two weeks.
3. City Clerk — reported that the Airport Commission and Planning & Zoning Commission
tentatively scheduled a work session for 6/23 at 6pm to discuss rezoning airport lands.
K. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT
1. Citizens Comments (Public comment limited to five (5) minutes per speaker)
2. Council Comments
All welcomed Student Representative Drury
Councilor Navarre enjoyed the Air Fair, felt the work session on Commercial Legalization of
Cannabis was beneficial, and thanked the manager for donating wood for the gazebo.
Vice Mayor Gabriel thanked those that testified on various issues and also enjoyed the Air Fair.
Council Member Marquis thanked those that testified, thanked Council for their support for the
ordinance regarding fireworks and the attorney and manager for their support in drafting the
ordinance.
Councilor Molloy also enjoyed the Air Fair; thanked those that testified; and thanked the city clerk
and attorney for assistance with the ordinance regarding Council nominating to the Planning &
Zoning Commission and Council for consideration of the ordinance.
Council Member Knackstedt thanked individuals involved in making the Air Fair successful.
Mayor Porter recognized the firefighters working on the fires and troopers and police as well for
their efforts maintaining safety.
L. EXECUTIVE SESSION — None
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.
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.
N. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:55 p.m.
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I certify the above represents accurate minutes of the Kenai City Council meeting of June 17,
2015.
"The student representative may cast dory 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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