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KENAI CITY COUNCIL – REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 6, 2016
*** NEW MEETING TIME – 6:00 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. 2865-2015 – Amending Kenai Municipal Code Section
1.10.040 - Time of Regular Meeting, to Provide Procedures for Establishing,
Canceling and Changing Meeting Dates. ............................................... Pg. 5
[Clerk’s Note: At its December 16th meeting, the Ordinance was postponed to the January
6th meeting for the purpose of conducting an additional public hearing. A motion to enact
is on the floor.]
2. Ordinance No. 2868-2015 – Establishing a Moratorium on Consumption of
Marijuana and Marijuana Products in Marijuana Retail Establishments and
Marijuana Clubs. .................................................................................... Pg. 9
3. Ordinance No. 2869-2015 – Accepting and Appropriating Funds Received
from Kenai Senior Connection for the Purchase of Software for the Kenai
Senior Center. ....................................................................................... Pg. 17
4. Resolution No. 2016-01 – Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an
Amendment to the Agreement between the Department of the Army and the
City of Kenai, Alaska for the Kenai Bluffs Stabilization Section 116 Feasibility
Study. .................................................................................................... Pg. 21
E. MINUTES
1. *Regular Meeting of December 16, 2015 ................................................ Pg. 31
2. *Work Session Summary of December 17, 2015 .................................... Pg. 41
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Reconsideration of Resolution No. 2015-67 – Establishing the 2016 Dates
for Regular Meetings of the City Council. ............................................... Pg. 43
[Clerk’s Note: At its December 16th meeting, Resolution 2015-67 failed by a vote of 3-3. A
reconsideration of the vote has been requested.]
G. NEW BUSINESS
1. *Action/Approval – Bills to be Ratified. ................................................ Pg. 47
2. *Action/Approval – Purchase Orders Exceeding $15,000. ................... Pg. 49
3. *Action/Approval – Renewal of Liquor Licenses: ................................. Pg. 51
• Fraternal Order of eagles #3525
• Acapulco Mexican Restaurant
• Country Liquor
• American Legion Post #20
• Uptown Motel/Back Door Lounge
• Uptown Motel/Louie’s
• Wal-Mart Supercenter #4474
4. *Ordinance No. 2870-2016 – Amending Kenai Municipal Code Section
14.20.230 – Home Occupations, to Prohibit Commercial Marijuana
Establishments as Allowed Uses, Amending Kenai Municipal Code Section
14.20.320 – Definitions, to Add Marijuana Related Definitions, Enacting Kenai
Municipal Code Section 14.20.330 – Standards for Commercial Marijuana
Establishments, Creating Standards for Commercial Marijuana Establishments
and Amending Kenai Municipal Code Section 14.22.010 – Land Use Table, to
Add Commercial Marijuana Establishment Uses and Regulations and Make
Other Housekeeping Changes. ........................................................... Pg. 77
5. *Ordinance No. 2871- 2016 – Enacting Kenai Municipal Code Section
1.10.080 - Local Regulatory Authority, Designating the City Council as the
Local Regulatory Authority for Local Regulation of Marijuana Establishments
Under Alaska Statute Chapter 17.38................................................... Pg. 113
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6. *Ordinance No. 2872-2016 – Appropriating Funds in the General and
Municipal Roadway Improvements Capital Project Funds in the amount of
$50,000 for Construction of a New South Beach Access. ................... Pg. 119
7. *Ordinance No. 2873-2016 – Accepting and Appropriating a Federal Grant
from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (LMLS) Passed Through the
Alaska State Library for Employee Travel and Training. .................... Pg. 123
8. *Ordinance No. 2874-2016 – Appropriating Insurance Proceed Received for
Damage to City Street Lights. ............................................................. Pg. 127
9. Action/Approval – Assignment of Lease of Airport Lands between the City of
Kenai and Dan O. Pitts for Lot 2A1, Block 1, F.B.O. Subdivision, South Addition
No. 2 to Kenai Airport Logistics, LLC. ................................................. Pg. 129
10. Action/Approval – Assignment of Lease of Airport Lands between the City of
Kenai and Dan O. Pitts for Lot 1A, Block 1, F.B.O. Subdivision, South Addition
to Kenai Airport Logistics, LLC. ........................................................... Pg. 129
11. Action/Approval – Mayoral Nomination and Council Confirmation of
Appointments to Committee/Commission Vacancies. ......................... Pg. 139
H. COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Council on Aging ............................................................................... Pg. 141
2. Airport Commission
3. Harbor Commission
4. Parks and Recreation Commission
a. Kenai Outdoor Opportunity Location Committee
5. Planning and Zoning Commission
6. Beautification Committee
7. Mini-Grant Steering Committee.......................................................... Pg. 143
I. REPORT OF THE MAYOR
J. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
1. City Manager
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 – To Discuss an Unsolicited Offer to Purchase Airport
Property Lot 1 Block 1 Gusty Subdivision, a Matter of which the Immediate
Knowledge would Clearly have an Adverse Effect Upon the Finances of the City
[AS 44.62.310(c)(1)].
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M. PENDING ITEMS – None
N. ADJOURNMENT
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INFORMATION ITEMS
1. Purchase Orders between $2,500 and $15,000 for Council Review. .. Pg. 145
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
DECEMBER 16, 2015 – 6:00 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 December 16, 2015, in City Hall Council
Chambers, Kenai, AK. Mayor Pat Porter called the meeting to order at 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 Henry Knackstedt
Robert Molloy Brian Gabriel, Vice Mayor
Terry Bookey (absent) Mike Boyle
Tim Navarre
A quorum was present.
Also in attendance were:
**Hannah Drury, Student Representative
Rick Koch, City Manager
Scott Bloom, City Attorney
Sandra Modigh, City Clerk
Jamie Heinz, Deputy Clerk
3. Agenda Approval
MOTION:
Council Member Molloy MOVED to approve the agenda and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
Council Member Gabriel SECONDED the motion.
VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED.
4. Consent Agenda
MOTION:
Councilor Gabriel MOVED to approve the consent agenda; Council Member Knackstedt
SECONDED the motion and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
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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. Dick Page spoke in favor of a joint meeting with the Airport Commission; requested
action on the Airport Commission’s request for a joint work session.
[Clerk’s Note: Council Member Boyle joined the meeting at 6:03 PM]
2. Johna Beech, President/COO of Kenai Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center
Johna Beech reviewed statistical reports regarding traffic to the visitor center, traffic to the
website, brochures distributed, and facility rentals. She noted that the visitor center saw an
increase by over 5,000 visitors this quarter over the same quarter in 2014; speculated that the
reason could be attributed to decreased fuel prices allowing for more travel.
3. Dollynda Phelps – “The Legal Cannabis Industry” a Visual Journey Presentation
Dollynda Phelps reviewed a PowerPoint presentation showing pictures of the different aspects of
the commercial marijuana industry to include indoor and outdoor cultivation facilities from clones
to the flowering stage through harvesting, trimming, and drying. The presentation also provided
photos and information regarding testing and what was being tested for, by-products,
manufacturing concentrates and edibles, and retail stores. Furthermore, the presentation
provided economic information regarding the new industry as well as some medical information
regarding potential benefits.
4. Charlotte Yamada – Bowling Alley Update.
Charlotte Yamada reported on some bowling functions taking place in Anchorage over Christmas.
She noted that she was given an opportunity to video the back of the house at Center Bowl in
Anchorage in order to make educated decisions on refurbishing the bowling alley in Kenai.
Charlotte indicated that the group she’s been working with is interested in leasing the land for 99
years and purchasing the building at a later date with the intent to renovate the building inside
and out; she estimated it would take five years to renovate.
C. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS
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December 16, 2015
1. Ordinance No. 2865-2015 – Amending Kenai Municipal Code Section 1.10.040 -
Time of Regular Meeting, to Provide Procedures for Establishing, Canceling and
Changing Meeting Dates.
MOTION:
Councilor Molloy MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 2865-2015; 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.
It was explained that the ordinance amends the code to reflect a new procedure that was provided
for by a ballot measure that passed in October. Additionally, it provided for the Mayor cancelling
a meeting in an emergency. It was also explained that resolutions would be required for meeting
changes; to allow for public notice and public comment, would also create a trail for why the
changes happened.
It was noted the City Clerk would prepare a calendar in November or December to set the
calendar for the next year and Council could remove items. It was also noted that the function of
a calendar was to cancel in advance because of where the meeting fell in the year.
MOTION TO POSTPONE:
Councilor Molloy MOVED to postpone to allow for additional public hearing at the next meeting
on 1/6/2016; the motion was SECONDED by Council Member Boyle.
VOTE:
YEA: Boyle, Molloy, Knackstedt, Gabriel
NAY: Porter, Navarre
**Student Representative Drury: YEA
MOTION PASSED.
2. Ordinance No. 2866-2015 – Appropriating Transfers for FY2016 Budgeted Capital
Projects in the Terminal Improvements Capital Project Fund and the Airport
Improvements Capital Project Fund.
MOTION:
Councilor Knackstedt MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 2866-2015; the motion was SECONDED
by Council Member Gabriel.
Mayor Porter opened the public hearing; there being no one wishing to be heard, the public
hearing was closed.
VOTE:
YEA: Porter, Knackstedt, Molloy, Navarre, Gabriel, Boyle
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NAY:
**Student Representative Drury: YEA
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
3. Ordinance No. 2867-2015 – Increasing (Decreasing) Estimated Revenues and
Appropriation in the Personal Use Fishery Fund and Authorizing Budgetary Transfers in
that Fund for Remaining FY2016 Projected Expenditures.
MOTION:
Councilor Gabriel MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 2867-2015. 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.
VOTE:
YEA: Porter, Knackstedt, Molloy, Navarre, Gabriel, Boyle
NAY:
**Student Representative Drury: YEA
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
4. Resolution No. 2015-67 – Establishing the 2016 Dates for Regular Meetings of the City
Council.
MOTION:
Councilor Navarre MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2015-67; 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.
It was noted that meetings would be scheduled for every 1st and 3rd Wednesday except July due
to the dipnet season, November due to the Alaska Municipal League conference, and December
because in 2016, the second meeting fell very close to Christmas.
The July meetings from the past few years were reviewed and it was noted the second meeting
in July may not be a good one to cancel due to a few significant ordinances and action/approval
items. It was also noted that with a schedule administration could plan ahead if adopting
legislation was time sensitive.
It was suggested that developing a schedule so far in advance was cumbersome and didn’t allow
for handling the needs of administration on a case by case basis.
MOTION TO AMEND:
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Councilor Molloy MOVED to amend by deleting the fourth whereas clause and other references
to the July meeting; the motion was SECONDED by Council Member Boyle.
VOTE ON AMENDMENT:
YEA: Boyle, Molloy, Porter, Knackstedt, Gabriel
Nay: Navarre
**Student Representative Drury: YEA
MOTION PASSED.
VOTE ON MAIN MOTION:
YEA: Knackstedt, Molloy, Navarre
NAY: Porter, Gabriel, Boyle
**Student Representative Drury: NAY
MOTION FAILED .
5. Resolution No. 2015-68 – Authorizing the Use of the Equipment Replacement Fund to
Purchase a Water Truck for the Street Department and Awarding a Bid for its Purchase to
Airport Equipment Rentals, Inc.
MOTION:
Councilor Molloy MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2015-68; the motion was SECONDED by
Council Member Boyle.
Mayor Porter opened the public hearing; there being no one wishing to be heard, the public
hearing was closed.
VOTE:
YEA: Porter, Knackstedt, Molloy, Navarre, Gabriel, Boyle
NAY:
**Student Representative Drury: YEA
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
6. Resolution No. 2015-69 – Amending Its Comprehensive Schedule Of Rates, Charges,
And Fees To Incorporate Changes To Establish A Fee For Issuance Of Additional Or
Replacement Entrance Access Devices At Vintage Pointe Manor.
MOTION:
Councilor Knackstedt MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2015-69; 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.
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It was explained that a new card key system had been placed at the Senior Center and each
resident was provided with a key card but that some residents wanted to provide family members
or caretakers with a card key.
VOTE:
YEA: Porter, Knackstedt, Molloy, Navarre, Gabriel, Boyle
NAY:
**Student Representative Drury: YEA
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
7. Resolution No. 2015-70 – Consenting to the Vacation of a 10-Foot Public Utility
Easement which is Set Forth on the Plat of Jaynes Subdivision Big Mikes Addition, which
is Attached Hereto as Exhibit “A”.
MOTION:
Councilor Gabriel MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2015-69 and requested UNANIMOUS
CONSENT; 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.
VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED.
E. MINUTES
1.*Work Session Summary of December 1, 2015
Minutes were approved by the consent agenda.
2.*Regular Meeting Minutes of December 2, 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.
Approved by the consent agenda.
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3. *Ordinance No. 2868-2015 – Establishing a Moratorium on Consumption of Marijuana
and Marijuana Products in Marijuana Retail Establishments and Marijuana Clubs.
Introduced on the consent agenda and public hearing set on January 6, 2015.
4. *Ordinance No. 2869-2015 – Accepting and Appropriating Funds Received from
Kenai Senior Connection for the Purchase of Software for the Kenai Senior Center.
Introduced on the consent agenda and public hearing set on January 6, 2015.
H. COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Council on Aging – no report; next meeting January 14.
2. Airport Commission – it was reported that at its December 10th meeting, City Manager
R. Koch and City Attorney S. Bloom explained lease reappraisals. The Commission
also discussed the Master Plan update; almost done with phase 3. At their next
meeting the Commission will review the building restriction line, the reserve line, and
a request to change their meeting time to 6pm; next meeting January 14. It was
decided that a joint work session be scheduled for February 23rd at 6pm to review the
plan for selling and leasing airport property being prepared by the City Manager.
3. Harbor Commission – no report; next meeting January 11.
4. Parks and Recreation Commission – no report; next meeting January 7.
a. Kenai Outdoor Opportunity Location Committee – It was reported that costs of
stage components were reviewed and that an outline was drafted for presenting
the committee’s findings to Council.
5. Planning and Zoning Commission – It was reported that a work session was held
regarding abandoned mobile homes; another work session to be held in January. It
was also reported that a plat to consolidate three lots was considered and approved
at their Regular Meeting on December 9; next meeting January 13.
6. Beautification Committee – no report; next meeting January 12.
7. Mini-Grant Steering Committee – It was reported that a meeting was held December
15, to consider granting $500 to two students from Kenai Central High School to build
a sign comprised of a rock base with four foot metal letters spelling Kenai at the top to
be installed on Bridge Access Road with Mt. Redoubt in the background; the grant was
approved. Financial assistance was coming from the Rotary Club as well.
I. REPORT OF THE MAYOR
Mayor Porter reported on the following:
• Saturday Coffee went well; January will be in the Library.
• Interviewed with a public relations person from Tesoro regarding their community
involvement.
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J. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
1. City Manager reported on the following:
• Request by two airport lessors to place their appeal in the packet; issues had
been resolved; appeals withdrawn.
• Board of Fisheries decided to hold their 2017 meeting for considering finfish
regulations meeting in Anchorage; a good effort was made for changing the
location to the Kenai Peninsula. Thanked Gabriel for attending on behalf of city
without compensation.
• Board of Fisheries holding a work session in 2016 on the peninsula; will be
allowing public testimony one day.
• Scheduling meetings with legislators prior to session; lobbying for re-
appropriation for bluff erosion project.
• 2017 State Capital Budget released; grant for Wastewater treatment plant
project was included.
• Would like to draft a resolution to ask Department of Transportation to eliminate
parking on shoulder of roadway on Bridge Access Road during the dipnet
season.
It was asked whether Daubenspeck Park pond was ready for ice skating; he noted he would check
into it.
2. City Attorney – no report.
3. City Clerk – no report.
K. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT
1. Citizens Comments (Public comment limited to five (5) minutes per speaker)
Patricia Patterson spoke against the moratorium on marijuana pointing out that it wasn’t specific
enough. She noted she belonged to a knitting club that could be cannabis friendly, also noted
that if not allowed to consume in retail establishments, tourists are going to go to the beaches or
parks to consume; wants the 5,000 visitors to have a legal place to consume that is not the beach
or in their cars with their kids.
Joshua Bird spoke against the moratorium noting it isn’t good for business recommended allowing
the state do its job.
2. Council Comments
Council Members Navarre and Knackstedt wished all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Vice Mayor Gabriel thanked those that addressed Council and wished all a Merry Christmas and
Happy New Year.
Student Representative Drury noted that the Leadership Committee at the high school concluded
its canned food drive, donated 721 pounds to food bank. She also noted that the spaghetti feed
for students in transition raised almost $20,000.
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Council Member Molloy thanked those that presented during scheduled public comment and
wished all happy holidays and happy new year.
L. EXECUTIVE SESSION – None.
M. PENDING ITEMS – None.
N. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:51 p.m.
I certify the above represents accurate minutes of the Kenai City Council meeting of December
16, 2015.
_____________________________
Sandra Modigh, CMC
City Clerk
**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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KENAI CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
DECEMBER 17, 2015
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MAYOR PAT PORTER, PRESIDING
NOTES
Council present: P. Porter, R. Molloy, H. Knackstedt, B. Gabriel, T. Navarre, M. Boyle,
Others present: City Manager R. Koch, City Attorney S. Bloom, City Planner M. Kelley,
City Clerk S. Modigh and Chief of Police G. Sandahl
Mayor Porter began the work session at approximately 6:00 p.m. and introduced City Planner
Matt Kelley and City Attorney Scott Bloom who would be presenting during the work session.
Mayor Porter opened public hearing and the following individuals addressed Council:
Dave Dunley, 915 Sterling, spoke in favor of the cannabis industry within Kenai and noted the
more the industry was regulated, the more the black market would thrive.
Lee Fable, representing individuals interested in creating marijuana establishments within the
City, spoke in favor of establishments for consumption and spoke in opposition of the 1000 foot
buffer. He further noted that the decisions Council was making affect residents that have been
part of the community for many years.
City Attorney Boom and City Planner Kelley began the discussion with options for determining
how buffer distances would be measured between Commercial Marijuana Establishments
(CME).
Council spoke in favor of the buffer distance being measured from CME building exterior to
property-line when it’s a stand-alone building, otherwise the buffer distance would be measured
from CME walls to property line when in multi-use building.
Attorney Bloom recommended establishing a 1000 feet buffer distance, based on a Federal
regulation, from property line to property line for schools. It was noted that the Planning and
Zoning Commission approved its legislation proposing a 500 foot buffer distance being
measured from the shortest pedestrian route from the public entrance of the building, which was
the same regulation established by the State.
Council discussed the difference between the buffer distance options and were divided on
whether the distance would be established as 1000 feet as recommended by the City Attorney
or 500 foot buffer from schools as recommended by the P&Z Commission.
Council considered if CME’s should be only allowed in a standalone building or if they should be
allowed in multi-use buildings. Attorney Bloom reminded Council of the current smoking
regulations within Kenai Municipal Code (KMC). It was noted that the Planning Commission did
not address this matter. Majority of Council spoke in favor of CME’s being allowed in multi-use
buildings.
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Council discussed the difference in regulating consumption based on smoking versus edible,
topicals etc.
Council considered whether or not to amend the list of buffer facilities recommended by the P&Z
Commission. The buffer facilities required by State regulations were schools, recreation or youth
centers, churches and correctional facilities. The Commission included playgrounds, parks, day
care facilities, swimming pools, substance abuse treatment facilities, hospitals and housing
facilities owned by a public housing authority with children as residents.
Council discussed each facility added by the Commission separately and spoke in favor of the
City following the State’s regulated facilities.
Attorney Bloom outlined the State’s regulations for advertising.
Council considered whether to remove the definition of marijuana accessories from KMC
14.20.320 – Definitions and KMC 14.20.330 – Standards for Commercial Marijuana
Establishments. Majority of Council spoke in favor of removing the definition from KMC.
Council considered out door cultivation which was prohibited in the legislation recommended by
the P&Z Commission. Majority of Councilors spoke in favor of allowing outdoor growing.
Attorney Bloom reminded that all establishments would be required to apply for a Conditional
Use Permit.
Council considered the proposed zoning districts as recommended by the P&Z Commission and
whether it should be amended to include additional zoning districts.
It was discussed whether marijuana testing labs be required to go through the City’s Conditional
Use Permit process in areas zoned for such facilities, since the City would be noticed by the
State.
It was requested by a couple Councilors to allow retail marijuana establishments in central
commercial with limited boundaries.
Attorney Bloom advised that the Borough would not collect an excise tax on behalf of the City
and that the City’s finance department is not currently equipped to handle collection and
administration of an additional tax.
Bloom advised that the City would need to appoint a local regulatory board to ensure the City
can collect on some of the licensing fees.
Council thanked Administration for putting the work session and meeting material toghether.
The work session was adjourned at 8:03 p.m.
Notes prepared by:
_______________________________
Sandra Modigh, CMC
City Clerk
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MEMO:
TO: Mayor Porter and City Council Members
FROM: Sandra Modigh, City Clerk
DATE: December 30, 2015
SUBJECT: Nomination of Applicants for Appointment to
Committee/Commission Vacancies
Pursuant to Kenai Municipal Code (KMC) 1.90.010 & 1.90.040, the Mayor has submitted the
following individuals to be nominated for appointment to a three-year term ending December 31,
2018:
Airport Commission: Dr. James Zirul (at large seat)
James Bielefeld (FBO seat)
Beautification Committee: Tricia Canady
Council on Aging: Lois Nelson
Velda Geller
Barbara Modigh
Harbor Commission: Gary Greenberg
Christine Hutchison
Diane Barth
Park and Recreation: Al Hull
Joe Halstead
KMC requires Council confirmation of nominations presented by the Mayor.
Your consideration is appreciated.
210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska 99611-7794
Telephone: 907-283-7535 / FAX: 907-283-3014
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KENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION
DECEMBER 10, 2015 – 7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CHAIR GLENDA FEEKEN, PRESIDING
MEETING SUMMARY
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Commission Chair Feeken called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Roll was confirmed as follows:
Commissioners Present:
Commissioners Absent:
G. Feeken, J. Bielefeld, K. Dodge, P. Minelga
C. Henry, J. Zirul, , L. Porter
Staff/Council Liaison Present: Airport Manager M. Bondurant, Airport Assistant E. Shinn,
City Manager R. Koch, City Attorney S. Bloom, Council
Liaison Henry Knackstedt
A quorum was present.
a. Pledge of Allegiance
Commissioner Feeken led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. AGENDA APPROVAL
MOTION:
Commissioner Bielefeld MOVED to approve the agenda and Commissioner Minelga SECONDED
the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
3. APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY
a. November 12, 2015
MOTION:
Commissioner Dodge MOVED to approve the meeting summary of November 12, 2015;
Commissioner Bielefeld SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
4. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD – City Manager Rick Koch – Lease Rate
Dispute Resolution.
City Manager R. Koch described the appeal process provided for in the leases, also gave
background information on the appraisal process. There was discussion regarding amending the
appeal process; it was noted that it would be unfair to amend the process until those that have
appealed have reached an agreement.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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Airport Commission
December 10, 2015
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a. Master Plan Update
Casey Madden of Wince, Corthell & Bryson provided an update on the master plan. Boundary
lines, land ownership, and layout were topics discussed. It was noted that FAA grant funds are
only available for projects that are available for public use and Kenai will lose money for the apron
rehabilitation project due to its private use.
It was explained that Commission comments were needed regarding the reserve line. It was
noted that the precision approach at the south end dictated the reserve line. There was discussion
regarding pulling the reserve line back.
It was noted that aprons were no longer eligible and that the City would need to make decisions
on how to pave for apron maintenance in the future.
6. NEW BUSINESS – None.
7. REPORTS
a. Airport Manager – No Report.
b. City Council Liaison – reported on the actions at the December 2 Council meeting.
8. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION – January 14, 2016.
9. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS
Commission Chair Feeken recommended starting the meetings at 6:00 pm and requested the
topic be on the January agenda.
10. PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
Richard Page with SOAR International spoke in favor of Council reviewing airport leases and
appraisal process as the airport was dying.
Dan Pitts agreed with Richard Page, spoke in favor of looking at ways to encourage development
at the airport. He also noted that he was unhappy with the sublease process.
11. INFORMATION ITEMS – None.
12. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 8:16pm.
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
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2015 – 4:00 P.M.
CHAIR PAT PORTER, PRESIDING
MEETING SUMMARY
1. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Mayor Porter called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. Roll was confirmed as follows:
Members present: Chair P. Porter, J. Beech, M. Bernard, T. Wisniewski
Members absent: B. Randle
A quorum was present.
2. AGENDA APPROVAL
MOTION:
Member Bernard MOVED to approve the agenda and Member Wisnewski SECONDED the
motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
3. APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY – May 28, 2015
MOTION:
Member Beech MOVED to approve the meeting summary of May 28, 2015 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
• KCHS – K E N A I sign
MOTION:
Member Beech MOVED to approve Kenai Peninsula Community Care Center’s application and
Member Wisnewski SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS – None.
8. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 2:14 p.m.
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December 15, 2015
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Meeting summary prepared and submitted by:
_____________________________________
Jamie Heinz, CMC, Deputy City Clerk
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