HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-07-21 Council Minutes - Work SessionKENAI CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
JULY 21, 2015
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MAYOR PAT PORTER, PRESIDING
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Council present: P. Porter, H. Knackstedt, T. Navarre, R. Marquis
Others present: City Manager R. Koch, City Planner M. Kelley, City Attorney S. Bloom,
Chief of Police G. Sandahl and City Clerk S. Modigh
Mayor Porter began the work session at approximately 6:00 p.m.
City Manager Koch provided a brief introduction of the proposed ordinance recommending an
amendment to the Kenai Municipal Code Chapter 12.25 and Chapter 12.20.030 regarding
abandoned vehicles.
Mr. Glen & Mrs. Patsy Gifford, residents of Kenai, thanked the City for assisting Kenai
neighborhoods in cleanup efforts free of charge. Mr. Gifford further noted that he does not allow
more than two cars on the rental properties he owns, and if a car isn't worker for longer than two
days, he has it removed; the Gifford's spoke in opposition of junk and abandoned vehicles.
Mr. Gifford inquired about a property on High Bush and Bumble Bee that has several junk
vehicles and suggested having them fenced in, which is a requirement included in the proposed
ordinance.
It was discussed as to how the City proceeds with addressing violations specific to this matter.
City Manager Koch advised that verbal communication initiates the process, then written
communication, followed by code enforcement including citing and fining. If the situation
persists, a meeting with legal takes place to determine whether a court order is necessary to
have access to the vehicle.
City Planner Kelley reviewed the differences between the existing code and the proposed
amendments outlined in the packet and discussed them with Council.
Discussion took place related to the requirement of registration being one of the criteria's for
definition of a junk vehicle, but not the only criteria. Additionally, race cars were discussed and
whether keeping them in yards year round was an options and the color of tarps that could be
used when storing vehicles.
City Manager Koch advised that it was the intent of Administration to bring this ordinance
forward with the discussed revisions for Council approval.
The work session was adjourned at 7:40 p.m.