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KENAI CITY COUNCIL – REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 7, 2016 – 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. Election of Vice Mayor
4. Agenda Approval
5. 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)
1. Joy Merriner with BDO – FY2016 City of Kenai Comprehensive Annual
Financial Report by the City’s External Auditor. [Clerk’s Note: It has been
requested to allow 20-25 minutes to complete this presentation.]
2. Bob McIntosh – Lawton Acres.
C. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (Public comment limited to three (3)
minutes per speaker; thirty (30) minutes aggregated)
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Ordinance No. 2926-2016 – Accepting and Appropriating a Donation from
Hilcorp Energy Company to Assist with the Annual Kenai Senior Center
Thanksgiving Dinner. ............................................................................. Pg. 5
2. Resolution No. 2016-46 – Establishing the 2017 Dates for Regular Meetings
of the City Council. .................................................................................. Pg. 7
3. Resolution No. 2016-48 – Authorizing the City Manager to Accept a Donation,
on Behalf of the City, of Property Described as Lot 1, Block 20, Original
Townsite of Kenai, Kenai, Alaska from Kenai Bible Church, for the Public
Purpose of Including the Property in the Bluff Erosion Restoration Project and
Determining that the Public Interest will not be Served by an Appraisal.Pg. 11
4. Resolution No. 2016-49 – Supporting the Vacation of Section Line Easements
Located on the Section Line in Common with Section 7 and Section 18, T5N,
R11W, Seward Meridian, further Located on Old Cannery Road between Royal
Street and the Mean High-Water of Cook Inlet within the City Limits of Kenai.
.............................................................................................................. Pg. 17
E. MINUTES
1.*Regular Meeting of November 2, 2016 .................................................... Pg. 21
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None.
G. NEW BUSINESS
1. *Action/Approval – Bills to be Ratified. ................................................ Pg. 29
2. *Action/Approval – Purchase Orders Exceeding $15,000. ................... Pg. 31
3. *Ordinance No. 2927-2016 – Amending Kenai Municipal Code 23.55.020-
Compensation Structure by Grade, and 23.55.050-Hourly Rates, to Clarify
Step Increase Differences between Permanent Full-Time and Permanent Part-
Time Employees. ................................................................................... Pg. 35
4. *Ordinance No. 2928-2016 – Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $1,400,120 in the Water and Sewer Capital Project Fund for
Construction of Improvements to the City’s Waste Water Treatment Plant and
by $353,791.51 in the Water and Sewer Special Revenue Fund to Provide the
Required 30% Local Match to the Project. ............................................ Pg. 39
5. *Ordinance No. 2929-2016 – Amending KMC 22.05.100-Sale Procedure, to
Eliminate the Requirement that the City Utilize a Title or Escrow Company
within the City for Closing of General Fund Land Sales. ........................ Pg. 43
6. *Ordinance No. 2930-2016 – Amending KMC 12.40.060-Violations and
Penalties, to Set Specific Fine Amounts for Violations of the City’s Regulation
of Smoking in Order to Eliminate the Requirement of a Mandatory Court
Appearance for each Citation Issued. .................................................... Pg. 47
7. *Ordinance No. 2931-2016 – Amending KMC 23.50.010-Employee
Classification, to Remove the Class Title of Human Resource Officer and Class
Code 123 in its Entirety and Amend the Class Title Human Resource
Specialist/Assistant to City Manager to Human Resource Officer Pursuant to a
Position Reclassification. ......................................................................Pg. 51
8. *Ordinance No. 2932-2016 – Donating and Declaring no Longer Needed for
a Public Purpose a Certain Parcel Described as Lot 17, Block 5, Original
Townsite of Kenai, (KPB Parcel No. 047-071-21) to the Kenaitze Indian Tribe.
.............................................................................................................Pg. 55
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9. *Ordinance No. 2933-2016 – Authorizing an Amendment to Extend the Term
of Lease to 2035 of Certain City-Owned Land, Identified as a Portion of Lot 3,
Block 17, Original Townsite of Kenai and the Building known as the “Fine Arts
Center”, to the Peninsula Art Guild, Inc, without a Current Appraisal and
Declaring an Amendment to the Lease is in the Best Interest of the City.
.............................................................................................................. Pg. 61
10. Action/Approval – Consent to Assignment of Lease of General Fund Lands
for Property Described as a portion of Government Lot 10, Section 4, Township
5 North, Range 11 West, and Lots 2 and 4, Amended U.S. Survey 4563
Located at Bridge Access Road from Salamatof Fisheries, LLC (Assignor) to
RABUF, LLC (Assignee). ....................................................................... Pg. 71
11. Action/Approval – Consent to Assignment of Lease of General Fund Lands
for Property Described as Tract C, Kenai Tidelands Survey No. 2 from
Salamatof Fisheries, LLC (Assignor) to RABUF, LLC (Assignee). ......... Pg. 81
12. Action/Approval – Consent to Assignment of Lease of General Fund Lands
for Property Described as Lot 2, Kenai Spit Subdivision, Located at 2000
Columbia Street from Wild Pacific Salmon, Inc. (Assignor) to North Pacific
Seafoods, Inc. (Assignee). ..................................................................... Pg. 89
13. Action/Approval – Mayoral Appointment and Council Confirmation of Council
Liaisons to Committees and Commission. ............................................. Pg. 95
14. Action/Approval – Council Confirmation of the Mayor’s Nomination to Appoint
Gary Greenberg to the Planning and Zoning Commission. .................... Pg. 97
15. Action/Approval – Mayoral Nomination and Council Confirmation to Appoint
Applicants to the Planning and Zoning Commission Vacancies. ............ Pg. 99
16. Action/Approval – Mayoral Nomination and Council Confirmation to Appoint
or Reappoint Applicants to Committee/Commission Vacancies. ......... Pg. 107
17. Action/Approval – Providing Direction to the City Manager Regarding
Property Acquisition in Support of the Bluff Erosion Project. ............... Pg. 109
18. Action/Approval – Council Approval of a $500 Donation to Wreaths Across
America Recognizing United States Veterans. ................................... Pg. 111
19. Action/Approval – Scheduling a Council Work Session to Discuss FY17
Financial Performance. ...................................................................... Pg. 115
20. Discussion – Kenai Peninsula Borough Action on City of Kenai
Comprehensive Plan. ........................................................................ Pg. 117
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H. COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Council on Aging
2. Airport Commission ............................................................................ Pg. 133
3. Harbor Commission
4. Parks and Recreation Commission ..................................................... Pg. 137
5. Planning and Zoning Commission ...................................................... Pg. 141
6. Beautification Committee
7. Mini-Grant Steering Committee
I. REPORT OF THE MAYOR ...................................................................... Pg. 145
J. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
1. City Manager ...................................................................................... Pg. 153
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
1. City Manager Hiring and Recruitment. [Clerk’s Note: Council may convene into
executive session to discuss this agenda item pursuant to AS
44.62.310(C)(1)(2)(a matter if which the immediate knowledge would clearly
have an adverse effect upon the finances of the city; a subject that tends to
prejudice the reputation and character of an applicant.]
2. Offer to purchase a portion of property located at 10095 Kenai Spur Highway,
Kenai AK 99611, KPB Parcel No. 04501003. [AS 44.62.310(c)(1)(3) a matter
of which the immediate knowledge may have an adverse effect upon the
finances of the City, and a matter by which law, municipal charter, or ordinance
are required to be confidential.]
M. PENDING ITEMS – None.
N. ADJOURNMENT
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INFORMATION ITEMS
1. Purchase Orders between $2,500 and $15,000 for Council Review.
2. Correspondence from the Performing Arts Society to the Kenai and Soldotna
Chamber of Commerce Members regarding Donations for Music Classes.
3. Correspondence regarding the Opposition of further Development of Lawton
Acres.
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Sponsored by: Council Member Navarre
CITY OF KENAI
RESOLUTION NO. 2016-46
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, ESTABLISHING
THE 2017 DATES FOR REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL.
WHEREAS, the City’s Charter to allows for cancellation of meetings by the Mayor due
to lack of a quorum or for an emergency, or by a majority of council members for any
reason as long as at least twenty (20) regular meeting are held each calendar year and
at least one each month; and,
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City for City Council to provide as much
advance notification as possible to the public and administration of any cancelled
meetings; and,
WHEREAS, timely adopting a calendar of meeting dates for 2017, including any
cancelled meetings, provides advance notice to the public and administration; and,
WHEREAS, cancelling the second regular meeting of the City Council in July, allows for
Council, administration and residents to participate in the personal use fishery and
other outdoor activities; and,
WHEREAS, rescheduling the second regular meeting of the City Council in October to
Thursday, October 19, is necessary as the regularly scheduled meeting falls on October
18, Alaska Day, which is a City recognized holiday and City Hall will be closed; and,
WHEREAS, cancelling the second regular meeting of the City Council in November,
allows for Council and administration to attend Alaska Municipal League conferences;
and,
WHEREAS, cancelling the second regular meeting of the City Council in December,
which falls close to the Christmas holiday during the 2017 Calendar year, recognizes
that many Council Members, employees and residents may be traveling or on leave
during this time; and,
WHEREAS, cancelling one Regular Council Meeting in July, November and December,
complies with the minimum standards for meeting requirements as provided in the
City’s Charter.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA:
Section 1. That the City Council of Kenai establishes the following Calendar of
Meetings for the 2017 Calendar Year: Regular Meeting shall be held every first and
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second Wednesday of each month during 2017, except that there will not be a second
meeting in July, November or December; and that the second meeting in October will
be rescheduled to Thursday, October 19.
Section 2. That this Calendar may be further amended by Council in compliance with
the City Charter and Kenai Municipal Code.
Section 3. That this resolution takes effect immediately upon passage.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 7th day of December,
2016.
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BRIAN G. GABRIEL, SR., MAYOR
ATTEST:
______________________________________
Sandra Modigh, City Clerk
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Gabriel and Council Members
FROM: Council Member Navarre
DATE: December 1, 2016
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2016-46
This resolution is intended to establish a calendar for the regular meetings of the City
Council in 2017. Pursuant to City Charter, a meeting may be cancelled by the Mayor
due to a lack of a quorum, or for an emergency, or by a majority of council members for
any reason as long as at least twenty (20) regular meetings are held each year and at
least one each month. The proposed resolution maintains at least one regular meeting
each month and more than the minimum twenty (20) regular meeting each year.
This resolution proposes scheduling regular meeting every first and third Wednesday of
each month except for the months of July, November and December, when a second
meeting of each month would be cancelled. The second meeting of July coincides with
the peak season the personal use dipnet fishery which consumes the full attention of
the administration and is a busy time of year for other residents. The second meeting in
November coincides with the AML conferences in Anchorage, which are attended by
many council members and administrative personnel. The second meeting in December
is very close to the Christmas holiday in 2017 and likely conflicts with many council
member, administrative and resident holiday plans.
Additionally, the second meeting in October in 2017 falls on Alaska Day, which is a City
recognized holiday and as such, City Hall will be closed. This resolution proposed to
reschedule the second meeting in October from Wednesday, the 18 to Thursday the 19.
Your consideration is appreciated.
210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska 99611-7794
Telephone: 907-283-7535 / FAX: 907-283-3014
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City of Kenai 2017 Packet Deadline Schedule
City Council
December 30, 2016
January 13, 2017
January 27, 2017
February 10, 2017
February 24, 2017
March 10, 2017
March 31, 2017
April 14, 2017
April 28, 2017
May 12, 2017
June 2, 2017
June 16, 2017
Planning & Zoning Commission (deadlines may vary per planning dept.)
Parks & Recreation Commission
Airport Commission
June 30, 2017
July 28, 2017
August 11, 2017
September 1, 2017
September 15, 2017
September 29, 2017
October 13, 2017
October 27, 2017
December 1, 2017
December 29, 2017
January 6, 2017
January 20, 2017
February 3, 2017
February 17, 2017
March 3, 2017
March 17, 2017
April 7, 2017
April 21, 2017
May 5, 2017
May 19, 2017
June 9, 2017
June 23, 2017
July 7, 2017
July 21, 2017
August 4, 2017
August 18, 2017
September 8, 2017
September 22, 2017
October 6, 2017
October 20, 2017
November 3, 2017
November 17, 2017
December 8, 2017
December 22, 2017
December 29, 2016
January 26, 2017
February 23, 2017
March 30, 2017
April 27, 2017
May 25, 2017
July 27, 2017
August 31, 2017
September 28, 2017
October 26, 2017
November 30, 2017
December 28, 2017
January 5, 2017
February 2, 2017
March 2, 2017
April 6, 2017
May 4, 2017
June 1, 2017
July 6, 2017
August 3, 2017
September 7, 2017
October 5, 2017
November 2, 2017
December 7, 2017
The following calendars reflect meeting dates for our Commissions, Committees, and Council’s. The list reflect packet deadlines.
All meetings take place at Kenai City Hall Council Chambers, 210 Fidalgo Ave, unless otherwise noted.
For more information call 283-8231.
Harbor Commission
January 3, 2017
January 30, 2017
February 27, 2017
April 3, 2017
May 1, 2017
May 30, 2017
July 3, 2017
July 31, 2017
September 5, 2017
October 2, 2017
October 30, 2017
December 4, 2017
Council on Aging (meets at Kenai Senior Center, 361 Senior Ct.)
January 5, 2017
February 2, 2017
March 2, 2017
April 6, 2017
May 4, 2017
June 1, 2017
July 6, 2017
August 3, 2017
September 7, 2017
October 5, 2017
November 2, 2017
December 7, 2017
Beautification Committee
January 3, 2017
April 4, 2017
May 2, 2017
September 5, 2017
October 3, 2017
Jan 2017
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KENAI CITY COUNCIL – REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 2, 2016 – 6:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
210 FIDALGO AVE., KENAI, AK 99611
MAYOR BRIAN GABRIEL, PRESIDING
MINUTES
A. CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the Kenai City Council was held on November 2, 2016, in City Hall Council
Chambers, Kenai, AK. Mayor Gabriel called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
1. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Gabriel led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Roll Call
There were present:
Brian Gabriel, Mayor Robert Molloy
Henry Knackstedt (absent) Tim Navarre (absent)
Jim Glendening Glenese Pettey
Mike Boyle
A quorum was present.
Also in attendance were:
**Mackenzie Lindeman, Student Representative
Rick Koch, City Manager
Sandra Modigh, City Clerk
Jamie Heinz, Deputy City Clerk
3. Mayoral Oath of Office
City Clerk, S. Modigh, administered the Oath of Office to Mayor Gabriel.
[Clerk’s Note: Student Representative Lindeman joined the meeting at 6:03 p.m.]
4. Agenda Approval
Mayor Gabriel noted the following items to be added to the packet:
Add to Item D. 2 Resolution No. 2016-45
• Memorandum from City Manager
Add to Item G. 4. KVCC Agreement Extension
• KVCC 3rd Quarter Report
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Add to Information
Items Correspondence Regarding Sale of Bowling Alley
• Additional Correspondence
MOTION:
Council Member Molloy MOVED to approve the agenda with requested additions to the packet
and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Boyle SECONDED the motion.
VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED.
5. Consent Agenda
MOTION:
Council Member Molloy MOVED to approve the consent agenda and requested UNANIMOUS
CONSENT. Council Member Boyle SECONDED the motion.
Mayor Gabriel opened the public hearing; there being no one wishing to be heard, the public
hearing was closed.
VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED.
*All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non-controversial
by the council and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate
discussion of these items unless a council member so requests, in which case the item
will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in its normal sequence on
the agenda as part of the General Orders.
B. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS
1. Kathy Gensel & Jodi Stuart – Continuum of Care/Project Homeless Connect.
Jodi Stuart noted their agency, Project Homeless Connect, connected people that were homeless
or near homeless with resources such as clothing, shelter, or phone service; explained much of
the funding was from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; asked for
contributions of funding or volunteers; noted an upcoming event on January 24.
C. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS
Lisa Gabriel, Chair of the Beautification Committee, reported the idea for the Pumpkin Festival
had come from a vacation where she attended a similar event and after suggesting it, the Parks
and Recreation Director ran with it. She noted the pumpkins were brought in and available to be
taken by participants, there were warm beverages served, a small petting zoo, and a photo
opportunity. She also reported there were several suggestions for additions for the event in the
future.
Mary Jo Joiner, Library Director, reported that the Library hosted a Literary Haunted House; over
450 people over three days attended the event. She noted that the event featured events inspired
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by books such as “Frankenstein,” “Dracula,” the “Harry Potter” series,” and Edgar Allen Poe’s
“The Raven.”
Jeremy Sorhus, Owner of River City Dental, spoke in favor of the City selling him a portion of the
property adjacent to Wildflower Field. He cited proximity to patients coming from Kenai Central
High School and Kenai Middle School and the number of patients that have anxiety as reasons
he was looking into the property; envisioned an open bay window to view the flowers and trees to
ease anxiety, and a professionally built building.
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Resolution No. 2016-44 – Adopting the City of Kenai Capital Improvements Plan
Priority Lists for State Funding Requests for the Fiscal Year 2018.
MOTION:
Council Member Molloy MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2016-44 and the motion was
SECONDED by Council Member Boyle.
Mayor Gabriel opened the public hearing; there being no one wishing to be heard, public comment
was closed.
VOTE:
YEA: Gabriel, Glendening, Pettey, Molloy, Boyle
NAY:
**Student Representative Lindeman: YEA
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
2. Resolution No. 2016-45 – Opposing Kenai Peninsula Borough Ordinance 2016-
38 Allowing For Permanent Motor Vehicle Registration Tax For Non-Commercial
Motor Vehicles And Non-Commercial Trailers That Are At Least Eight Years Old.
MOTION:
Council Member Molloy MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2016-45 and the motion was
SECONDED by Council Member Boyle.
Mayor Gabriel opened the public hearing; there being no one wishing to be heard, public comment
was closed.
Administration pointed out the Borough Assembly Member that drafted the ordinance had
intended to amend the ordinance to increase the one-time vehicle registration making the
ordinance revenue neutral. He also noted that the savings came from not paying the state any
longer.
MOTION TO AMEND :
Council Member Molloy MOVED to rephrase the resolution clause to state, “Now, therefore, be it
resolved by the City of Kenai, Alaska , that the Council opposes Kenai Peninsula Borough 2016-
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38, allowing for permanent motor vehicle registration tax for non-commercial vehicles and non-
commercial trailers that are at least eight years old, unless ordinance 2016-38 is amended to be
at least revenue-neutral to the City of Kenai,” and the motion was SECONDED by Council
Member Boyle.
VOTE ON THE AMENDMENT:
YEA: Gabriel, Glendening, Pettey, Molloy, Boyle
NAY:
**Student Representative Lindeman: YEA
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
MOTION TO AMEND :
Council Member Pettey MOVED to insert a whereas clause after the fourth whereas clause to
read, “Whereas, if KPB Ordinance 2016-38 is amended to increase the one-time vehicle
registration fee from $75 to $150, the effect of the ordinance would be revenue-neutral to the City,
and the ordinance would not be opposed,” and the motion was SECONDED by Council Member
Molloy.
VOTE ON THE AMENDMENT:
YEA: Gabriel, Glendening, Pettey, Molloy, Boyle
NAY:
**Student Representative Lindeman: YEA
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
VOTE ON THE MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED:
YEA: Gabriel, Glendening, Pettey, Molloy, Boyle
NAY:
**Student Representative Lindeman: YEA
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
E. MINUTES
1.*Regular Meeting of October 5, 2016
Meeting minutes approved by the consent agenda.
2.*Regular Meeting of October 19, 2016
Meeting minutes 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. 2926-2016 – Accepting and Appropriating a Donation from Hilcorp
Energy Company to Assist with the Annual Kenai Senior Center Thanksgiving Dinner.
Introduced by the consent agenda and public hearing set for December 7, 2016.
4. Action/Approval – Extension of the Facilities Management Agreement for Kenai
Visitors and Cultural Center.
MOTION:
Council Member Molloy MOVED to approve an extension of the Facilities Management
Agreement for the Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center and the motion was SECONDED by Council
Member Boyle. UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED
The Chamber of Commerce was thanked for the statistics that were provided in the laydown.
5. Action/Approval – Special Use Permit to Everts Air Fuel, Inc. for Equipment Parking
and Container Storage.
MOTION:
Council Member Molloy MOVED to approve the Special Use Permit to Evert’s Air Fuel, Inc. for
Equipment Parking and Container Storage and the motion was SECONDED by Council Member
Boyle. UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED
6. Action/Approval – Mayoral Nomination to Appoint an Applicant to the Planning and
Zoning Commission.
Mayor Gabriel noted his intent to nominate Gary Greenberg to the Planning & Zoning
Commission.
H. COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Council on Aging – No report; next meeting November 10.
2. Airport Commission – No report; next meeting November 10.
3. Harbor Commission – November meeting cancelled; next meeting Joint Work Session
on December 1, next Regular Meeting on January 9.
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4. Parks and Recreation Commission – No report; next meeting November 3.
5. Planning and Zoning Commission – No report; next meeting November 9.
6. Beautification Committee – No report; next meeting January 10
7. Mini-Grant Steering Committee – No report.
I. REPORT OF THE MAYOR
Mayor Gabriel reported on the following:
• The Air Force sent F-22 jets to go through landing and fueling
operations as the agency considered Kenai Municipal Airport as an
alternate airport should they be unable to land at Joint Base
Elmendorf-Richardson;
• Swore in two new police officers;
• Congratulated Officer Prins on his promotion to Sergeant;
• Attended the Literary Haunted House at the Library;
• Updated Senator Murkowski on the bluff erosion project; thanked
the Senator for her help.
J. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
1. City Manager – R. Koch noted an updated investment report was in the packet.
2. City Attorney – no report.
3. City Clerk – S. Modigh noted Election Day was upcoming on November 8 and
absentee voting was extremely busy.
K. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT
1. Citizens Comments (Public comment limited to five (5) minutes per speaker)
2. Council Comments
Student Representative Lindeman reported on the various sporting events taking place; noted a
blood drive taking place on November 8.
Council Member Molloy congratulated Mayor Gabriel on his swearing in as Mayor.
Council Member Boyle echoed Council Member Molloy’s comments congratulating Mayor
Gabriel.
Council Member Glendening echoed previous members’ comments congratulating Mayor
Gabriel.
Council Member Pettey also congratulated Mayor Gabriel, noting she was looking forward to
working with him; also thanked the airport manager for hosting the event for the F-22 military jets.
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L. EXECUTIVE SESSION
1. Offer to Purchase a Portion of Property located at 10095 Kenai Spur Highway, Kenai
AK 99611, KPB Parcel No. 04501003. [AS 44.62.310(c)(1)(3) a matter of which the
immediate knowledge may have an adverse effect upon the finances of the City, and
a matter by which law, municipal charter, or ordinance are required to be confidential.]
MOTION:
Council Member Molloy MOVED to convene in executive session to discuss an offer to purchase
property located at 10095 Kenai Spur Highway, Kenai, AK 99611, a matter of which the
immediate knowledge may have an adverse effect upon the finances of the City, and a matter by
which law, municipal charter, or ordinance are required to be confidential per AS
44.62.310(c)(1)(3) and requested the attendance of the City Manager as needed and the motion
was SECONDED by Council Member Boyle.
VOTE:
YEA: Gabriel, Glendening, Pettey, Molloy, Boyle
NAY:
** Student Representative Lindeman: YEA
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
Council reconvened in regular session and it was noted that the City Manager had been given
direction.
2. Purchase of Property Located at 10639 Kenai Spur Highway, Kenai AK 99611. [AS
44.62.310(c)(1)(3) a matter of which the immediate knowledge may have an adverse
effect upon the finances of the City, and a matter by which law, municipal charter, or
ordinance are required to be confidential.]
MOTION:
Council Member Molloy MOVED to convene in executive session to discuss the purchase of
property located at 10639 Kenai Spur Highway, Kenai, AK 99611, a matter of which the
immediate knowledge may have an adverse effect upon the finances of the City, and a matter by
which law, municipal charter, or ordinance are required to be confidential per AS
44.62.310(c)(1)(3) and requested the attendance of the City Manager and the motion was
SECONDED by Council Member Boyle.
VOTE:
YEA: Gabriel, Glendening, Pettey, Molloy, Boyle
NAY:
** Student Representative Lindeman: YEA
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
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Council reconvened in regular session and it was noted that the City Manager had been given
direction.
M. PENDING ITEMS – None.
N. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:17 p.m.
I certify the above represents accurate minutes of the Kenai City Council meeting of November
2, 2016.
_____________________________
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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CITY OF KENAI
ORDINANCE NO. 2929-2016
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, AMENDING KMC
22.05.100-SALE PROCEDURE, TO ELIMINATE THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE CITY
UTILIZE A TITLE OR ESCROW COMPANY WITHIN THE CITY FOR CLOSING OF
GENERAL FUND LAND SALES.
WHEREAS, Kenai Municipal Code 22.05.100-Sale Procedure, requires in relevant part
that closing of sale of City lands shall be handled by a title or escrow company within
the City which specializes in closing of real estate sale; and,
WHEREAS, the municipal code of ordinances already provides for a local preference in
certain competitive procurement processes; and,
WHEREAS, the provision is unique within the municipal code of ordinances and
conflicts with many state and federal grant requirements as well as an open competitive
procurement process; and,
WHEREAS, there are not sufficient resources within the City to allow reasonably
procurement flexibility in fulfilling the existing ordinance requirements.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA, as follows:
Section 1. Form: That this is a code ordinance.
Section 2. Amendment of Section 22.05.100 of the Kenai Municipal Code: That Kenai
Municipal Code, Section 22.05.100(a) – Sale Procedure, is hereby amended as follows:
(g) Closing of sale of City lands shall be handled by a title or escrow company.
[WITHIN THE CITY WHICH SPECIALIZES IN CLOSING OF REAL ESTATE SALES]
Section 3. Severability: That if any part or provision of this ordinance or application
thereof to any person or circumstances is adjudged invalid by any court of competent
jurisdiction, such judgment shall be confined in its operation to the part, provision, or
application directly involved in all controversy in which this judgment shall have been
rendered, and shall not affect or impair the validity of the remainder of this title or
application thereof to other persons or circumstances. The City Council hereby declares
that it would have enacted the remainder of this ordinance even without such part,
provision, or application.
Section 4. Effective Date: That pursuant to KMC 1.15.070(f), this ordinance shall
take effect 30 days after adoption.
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ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 21st day of
December, 2016.
______________________________________
BRIAN GABRIEL, MAYOR
ATTEST:
___________________________________
Sandra Modigh, City Clerk
Introduced: December 7, 2016
Enacted: December 21, 2016
Effective: January 20, 2017
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CITY OF KENAI
ORDINANCE NO. 2930-2016
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, AMENDING KMC
12.40.060-VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES, TO SET SPECIFIC FINE AMOUNTS FOR
VIOLATIONS OF THE CITY’S REGULATION OF SMOKING IN ORDER TO ELIMINATE
THE REQUIREMENT OF A MANDATORY COURT APPEARANCE FOR EACH CITATION
ISSUED.
WHEREAS, Kenai Municipal Code Chapter 12.40 regulates smoking in the City; and,
WHEREAS, Kenai Municipal Code 12.40.060 provides the fine structure for violations
of the City’s smoking ordinances; and,
WHEREAS, the current fine structure provides that fines may be implemented up to a
certain amount which necessitates a mandatory court appearance (arraignment); and,
WHEREAS, providing a set fine amount allows citations to be processed without a
mandatory court appearance, which saves City resources, State Court resources, and
time and resources for those cited, who may or may not live within the City; and,
WHEREAS, having a set fine amount does not preclude those cited from requesting an
arraignment should they so desire; and,
WHEREAS, fine amounts of $50, $100, and $200 dollars for the first, second, and
subsequent offenses are reasonable and consistent with other City fines.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA, as follows:
Section 1. Form: That this is a code ordinance.
Section 2. Amendment of Section 12.40.060 of the Kenai Municipal Code: That Kenai
Municipal Code, Section 12.40.060 – Violations and Penalties, is hereby amended as
follows:
12.40.060 Violations and [P]Penalties.
(a) It is unlawful for any person who operates any premises subject to regulation
under this chapter to fail to comply with any provisions of this chapter.
(b) It is unlawful for any person to smoke in any area where smoking is prohibited
by this chapter.
(c) Any person who violates any provision of this chapter shall be guilty of an
infraction, punishable by:
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(1) A fine [NOT EXCEEDING ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00)] of fifty
dollars ($50.00), plus any surcharge required to be imposed by AS 12.55.039, for
a first violation within a twenty-four (24) month period;
(2) A fine [NOT EXCEEDING TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ($200.00)] of one
hundred dollars ($100.00), plus any surcharge required to be imposed by AS
12.55.039, for a second violation within a twenty-four (24) month period as
measured from the date of first violation; or
(3) A fine [NOT EXCEEDING FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($500.00)] of two
hundred dollars ($200.00), plus any surcharge required to be imposed by AS
12.55.039, for a third or additional violations within a twenty-four (24) month
period as measured from the date of first violation.
(d) Each and every day that such violation continues shall be deemed a separate and
distinct violation.
(e) Any person aggrieved by a violation or threatened violation of this chapter or the
City may bring a civil action against a person who violates this chapter and may recover
a civil penalty not to exceed three hundred dollars ($300.00) per violation. An action to
enjoin a violation may be brought notwithstanding the availability of any other remedy.
Section 3. Severability: That if any part or provision of this ordinance or application
thereof to any person or circumstances is adjudged invalid by any court of competent
jurisdiction, such judgment shall be confined in its operation to the part, provision, or
application directly involved in all controversy in which this judgment shall have been
rendered, and shall not affect or impair the validity of the remainder of this title or
application thereof to other persons or circumstances. The City Council hereby declares
that it would have enacted the remainder of this ordinance even without such part,
provision, or application.
Section 4. Effective Date: That pursuant to KMC 1.15.070(f), this ordinance shall
take effect 30 days after adoption.
ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 21st day of
December, 2016.
______________________________________
BRIAN GABRIEL, MAYOR
ATTEST:
___________________________________
Sandra Modigh, City Clerk
Introduced: December 7, 2016
Enacted: December 21, 2016
Effective: January 20, 2017
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MEMORANDUM:
TO: City Council Members
FROM: Brian Gabriel, Mayor
DATE: November 28, 2016
SUBJECT: Liaison Nominations
Pursuant to KMC 1.90.010, “….At the organizational meeting of Council, or as soon
thereafter as practicable, the Mayor, after consultation with Council, shall nominate
Council Members as a council liaison to any board, commission or committee.”
The following individuals are being nominated pursuant to KMC 1.90.010. Your
consideration is appreciated.
Council on Aging Council Member Mike Boyle
Airport Commission Council Member Henry Knackatedt
Harbor Commission Council Member Glenese Pettey
Parks and Recreation Commission Council Member Tim Navarre
Planning and Zoning Commission Council Members Jim Glendening
& Bob Molloy
Beautification Committee Council Members Jim Glendening
& Bob Molloy
Mini-Grant Steering Committee Mayor Brian Gabriel
Kenai River Special Management Board
(KRSMA)
Administrative Staff Member
Economic Development District City Manager Rick Koch
Cook Inlet Regional Citizens Advisory
Council (CIRCAC)
John Williams, Citizen
210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska 99611-7794
Telephone: 907-283-7535 / FAX: 907-283-3014
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MEMO:
TO: Mayor Gabriel and City Council Members
FROM: Sandra Modigh, City Clerk
DATE: December 1, 2016
SUBJECT: Planning & Zoning Commission Vacancy
At the November 2, 2016 meeting, Mayor Gabriel nominated Gary Greenberg to fill the
vacancy on the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Pursuant to 14.15.015 (c), “… the Kenai City Council shall review the Mayor’s
nomination no later than the next regular Council meeting following the meeting in which
the Mayor made the nomination…”
Council shall consider confirmation of the Mayor’s nomination no later than the
December 7 meeting.
/sm/
210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska 99611-7794
Telephone: 907-283-7535 / FAX: 907-283-3014
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MEMO:
TO: Mayor Gabriel and City Council Members
FROM: Sandra Modigh, City Clerk
DATE: December 1, 2016
SUBJECT: Planning & Zoning Commission Vacancy
The Planning & Zoning Commission will have two vacancies as of December 31, 2016,
one vacancy due to a term ending and the other due to a commissioner being elected to
City Council. All requirements pursuant to Code have been met to fill this vacancy.
Applications received for consideration are attached to this correspondence.
Pursuant to KMC 14.05.015 (b),”… the Mayor shall make nominations only from the list
of persons who timely submitted an application…” and, as per 14.15.015 (c), “… The
Kenai City Council shall review the Mayor’s nomination no later than the next regular
Council meeting following the meeting in which the Mayor made the nomination…”
Council shall consider confirmation of the Mayor’s nomination no later than the January
4 meeting.
Attachments
210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska 99611-7794
Telephone: 907-283-7535 / FAX: 907-283-3014
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MEMO:
TO: Mayor Gabriel and City Council Members
FROM: Sandra Modigh, City Clerk
DATE: December 1, 2016
SUBJECT: Nomination and Confirmation 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,
2019:
Airport Commission: Charles Henry III – Lessee (reappointment)
Harbor Commission: Bob Peters (reappointment)
Park and Recreation: Noel Widmayer (reappointment)
Jacqueline E. Hudson
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
NOVEMBER 10, 2016 – 6:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CHAIR GLENDA FEEKEN, PRESIDING
MEETING SUMMARY
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Feeken called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
a. Pledge of Allegiance
Commissioner Feeken led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
b. Roll was confirmed as follows:
Commissioners Present:
Commissioners Absent:
G. Feeken, J. Bielefeld, D. Pitts, C. Henry, P. Minelga
J. Zirul, K. Dodge
Staff/Council Liaison Present: Airport Manager M. Bondurant, Airport Assistant E. Shinn,
Council Member J. Glendening
A quorum was present.
c. Agenda Approval
MOTION:
Commissioner Bielefeld MOVED to approve the agenda and Commissioner Minelga SECONDED
the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
2. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD – None.
3. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT – None.
4. APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY
a. September 8, 2016
The meeting summary was omitted from the packet, therefore not considered.
b. October 13, 2016
The meeting summary was omitted from the packet, therefore not considered.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Discussion – Master Plan
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It was noted that the Technical Advisory Committee was waiting for the consultants to respond to
their comments on Phase III.
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. Discussion/Recommendation – Helicopter Operations: Arrival and Departure Routes
at Kenai Airport
It was noted that there was concern with helicopter operation on the apron and the Tower
Manager had developed some standard operating procedures including prior coordination and
directing itinerant helicopters to use taxiway Juliet.
b. Discussion/Recommendation – Goals & Objectives 2016-2017
The goals and objectives for 2015-2016 were reviewed and topics for 2016-2017 goals and
objectives were discussed.
c. Discussion/Recommendation – Hilcorp Alaska, LLC - Special Use Permit
It was noted that Hilcorp Alaska, LLC’s Special Use Permit for forty-four parking spaces at the
airport terminal was up for renewal.
MOTION:
Commissioner Minelga MOVED to approve renewal of the Hilcorp Alaska, LLC Special Use
Permit for airport terminal parking, and Commissioner Henry SECONDED the motion. There
were no objections; SO ORDERED.
7. REPORTS
a. Airport Manager – reported on the following:
• The F-22 jets had visited the Kenai Airport as a part of considering the airport
as an alternate airport;
• The Float Plane Basin project went well;
• The Float Plane Basin was closed until spring 2017;
• Decorating the airport for Christmas.
b. City Council Liaison – reported on the actions at the November 2, 2016 meeting.
8. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION – December 8, 2016.
9. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS
Commissioner Bielefeld noted he was pleased that the taxiway project turned out so great.
10. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT – None.
11. INFORMATION ITEMS – None.
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12. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 7:10 p.m.
Meeting summary prepared and submitted by:
_____________________________________
Jamie Heinz, CMC
Deputy City Clerk
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KENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
NOVEMBER 3, 2016
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 P.M.
VICE CHAIR CHARLIE STEPHENS, PRESIDING
MEETING SUMMARY
1. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Vice Chair Stephens called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. Roll was confirmed as follows:
Commissioners present: C. Stephens, J. Halstead, N. Widmayer, T. Wisniewski
Commissioners absent:
Staff/Council Liaison present: Parks & Rec Staff Director B. Frates, Council Liaison Bob Molloy
A quorum was present.
2. AGENDA APPROVAL
MOTION:
Commissioner Widmayer MOVED to approve the agenda; Commissioner Halstead SECONDED
the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
3. APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY
a. May 5, 2016
MOTION:
Commissioner Halstead MOVED to approve the meeting summary of May 5, 2016 and
Commissioner Widmayer SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
b. August 4, 2016
MOTION:
Commissioner Widmayer MOVED to approve the meeting summary of August 4, 2016 and
Commissioner Halstead SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
c. October 6, 2016
MOTION:
Commissioner Wisniewski MOVED to approve the meeting summary of October 6, 2016 with
corrections and Commissioner Widmayer SECONDED the motion. There were no objections;
SO ORDERED.
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4. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD – None.
5. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED – None
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Fourth Avenue Playground
Parks and Recreation Director Frates recommended that the Fourth Avenue playground
equipment be removed due to the age of the equipment, poor placement of the equipment, and
inadequate use zones and protrusion hazards. It was noted that there wasn’t funding for
replacement, but a request would be made in the FY18 budget.
Staff clarified that engineered wood fiber would be the preferred material for fall prevention; was
thanked for the comprehensive review of the equipment.
7. NEW BUSINESS
a. Cemetery Fees
Parks and Recreation Director Frates reported that the columbarium was complete and that
Administration was considering reviewing the fee schedule for the cemetery. It was noted that
the plot fees charged were lower than other municipalities across the board and that funds had
been spent recently, updating maps and surveying plots.
It was noted that the fee increases being considered were as follows:
• Standard Plot – raise from $250 to $1,000
• Cremains Plot – raise from $100 to $300
• Infant Plot to remain the same
• Columbarium Niche - $1,000
Parks and Recreation Director Frates also reported that a process could be put into place to
address individuals or families unable to secure finances to cover expenses.
Commissioner Wisniewski explained the City of Soldotna had originally decided columbarium
name plates would be uniform and subsequently made an exception which caused issues; they
have since gone back to the uniform format. It was further explained that the engraver at
Peninsula Memorial Chapel was able to perform the engraving onsite.
b. 2017 – 2018 Goals & Objectives
Parks and Recreation Director Frates referred to the draft outline in the packet pointing out
accomplishments were noted; new goals highlighted in orange; Beautification Committee to
review as well; draft would come back to the Parks and Recreation Commission in the future.
It was clarified that bleacher upgrades for the adult softball fields would be added.
8. REPORTS
a. Parks and Recreation Director – Frates reported on the following:
• New Administrative Assistant hit the ground running; doing great.
• Pumpkin Festival was a huge success.
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• Winter decorations were being installed throughout town.
b. Commission Chair – Commission Vice Chair Stephens noted the zip line at
Beaver Creek Park was a nice addition to the City’s Parks; thanked the
department for the Pumpkin Festival and commented on a job well done.
c. City Council Liaison - Council Member Molloy reported on miscellaneous
Council actions including the upcoming joint work session regarding the Dip
Net Fishery report, an update on the bowling alley property, fire truck
restoration project, swearing in of Mayor Gabriel, and City Manager
recruitment.
9. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION – December 1, 2016
10. COMMISSION QUESTIONS & COMMENTS – None.
11. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD – None.
12. INFORMATION – None.
13. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
Meeting summary prepared and submitted by:
_____________________________________
Jamie Heinz, CMC
Deputy City Clerk
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CITY OF KENAI
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
NOVEMBER 9, 2016 - 7:00 P.M.
CHAIR JEFF TWAIT, PRESIDING
MINUTES
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Commission Chair Twait called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
a. Pledge of Allegiance
Fikes led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
b. Roll Call
Commissioners present: J. Twait, G. Pettey, R. Springer, K. Peterson, J. Glendening, J.
Halstead (telephonic)
Staff/Council Liaison present: City Planner M. Kelley, Planning Assistant W. Anderson, Deputy
Clerk J. Heinz, and Council Liaison J. Glendening
A quorum was present.
c. Agenda Approval
MOTION:
Commissioner Peterson MOVED to approve the agenda and Commissioner Springer
SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
d. Consent Agenda
MOTION:
Commissioner Peterson MOVED to approve the consent agenda; 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.
e. *Excused Absences – None.
2. *APPROVAL OF MINUTES: October 12, 2016
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Minutes were approved by the consent agenda.
3. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT: (10 Minutes) None scheduled.
4. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED: (3 Minutes) None.
5. CONSIDERATION OF PLATS:
a. PZ16-36 – Preliminary Original Plat of Ridgeview Subdivision 2016 Replat,
submitted by Integrity Surveys, 820 Set Net Dr., Kenai, AK 99611
City Planner Kelley reviewed his staff report, which was provided in the packet, noting the new
plat vacated the property lines resulting in the creation of one large tract of land, and
recommended approval with following recommendations:
• Further development of the property shall conform to all Federal, State, and local
regulations
• The ten foot utility easements along the East boundary of lots one (1) and three (3)
and the West boundary of lot three (3), Ridgeview Estates Subdivision be delineated
on the proposed plat
• The City of Kenai must sign the final plat accepting for public use the fifteen foot utility
easement dedicated by the plat.
• Ridgeway Street as shown in the title block for the plat should be revised to read
Ridgeway Court.
MOTION:
Commissioner Springer MOVED to approve Resolution No. PZ16-36 and Commissioner Halstead
SECONDED the motion.
Chair Twait opened the public hearing; there being no one wishing to testify, the public hearing
was closed.
VOTE:
YEA: Twait, Peterson, Springer, Halstead, Fikes
NAY:
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
a. PZ16-37 – Application for a Variance Permit for the placement of an approximately
32 foot square sign within one (1) foot of the property line where ten (10) feet is
required pursuant to KMC 14.20.220(b)(2)(c). Located at 8333 Kenai Spur
Highway, and further described as Tract A, Kenai Fellowship Church. The
application was submitted by the Kenai Fellowship A Church of Christ, Inc. P.O.
Box 538, Kenai, AK 99611.
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City Planner Kelley reviewed his staff report, which was provided in the packet, recommending
approval due to consistency with the intent of Kenai Municipal Code Section 14.20.180(a) which
stated “to provide relief when the literal enforcement would deprive a property owner of the
reasonable use of his property,” with the following recommended conditions:
• Applicant must comply with all Federal, State, and local regulations.
• Prior to obtaining a Building Permit, the Applicant must submit a Sign Permit
application.
MOTION:
Commissioner Springer MOVED to approve Resolution No. PZ16-37 and Commissioner
Peterson SECONDED the motion.
Commission Chair Twait opened the public hearing.
Jay Pettey, worship leader, noted he was available for questions; clarified the sign was to be back
lit and would not include the time and temperature feature as flashing was not allowed by Code;
noted that Integrity Survey’s paperwork indicated the building was twenty-two feet from the Right-
of-Way and be close in proximity to the existing sign which was to be removed.
There being no one else wishing to testify, the public hearing was closed.
VOTE:
YEA: Twait, Peterson, Springer, Halstead, Fikes
NAY:
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
Commission Chair Twait noted the 15-day appeal period.
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.
8. NEW BUSINESS: None.
9. PENDING ITEMS: None.
10. REPORTS:
a. City Council – Council Member Glendening reported on actions from the November 2
meeting including the Mayoral Oath of Office for Gabriel; Project Homeless Connect
reported on the services they provided; Capital Improvement Project list adopted;
approved an extension of the Facilities Management Agreement for Kenai Visitors and
Cultural Center; approved a Special Use Permit for Evert’s Air Fuel, Inc., Gary Greenberg
nominated to the Planning and Zoning Commission; City Manager given direction on
revised conditions for the purchase of the bowling alley property; welcomed Commissioner
Halstead to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
b. Borough Planning – No report; there was not a meeting held.
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c. Administration – City Planner M. Kelley reporting on the following:
• Gary Greenberg was nominated for the Planning and Zoning Commission; City
Council would have an opportunity to appoint on December 7
• American Planning Association conferences were upcoming
• Comprehensive Plan had been submitted to the Kenai Peninsula Borough; Assembly
introduced November 22 for referral to Borough Planning and Zoning for November
28 meeting; 20 day waiting period; Public Hearing in January
• Next meeting was scheduled for the day before Thanksgiving.
It was decided to cancel the November 23 meeting.
11. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED: None.
12. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: None.
13. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION: December 14, 2016
14. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS: None.
Commissioner Peterson thanked Councilor Glendening for attending the meeting.
Vice Chair Fikes welcomed Commissioner Halstead; congratulated Glendening on his election to
Council.
Commissioner Halstead noted he was looking forward to the upcoming Commissioner training at
the American Planning Association conference and being a part of the Planning and Zoning team.
15. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 7:36 p.m.
Minutes prepared and submitted by:
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Jamie Heinz, CMC
Deputy City Clerk
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CITY OF KENAI
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210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska 99611 -7794
(907) 283 -7535 Ext. 223
-APPLICATION
For Land Outside the Kenai Municipal Airport Reserve
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3. Business Type (circle one) sole nronrietor parMMO co oration WC_ 4. AK Business License
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8. Kenai Peninsula Borough Sales Tax No. (if applicable)
9. Land Requested:
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If not platted, attach a site plan showing the proposed dimensions and location on the Airport. V
10. Proposed Use of the Property (Be specific) �f tic �e ne^ -( L'l"n,C
11. Lease Term Desired_ Wx_ years
12. If you plan to construct improvements or otherwise develop the property:
a. Attach a Development Plan (see attached checklist)
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d. Construction completion date (maximum of two years) ()r. +obtr 1 0 }ev e �)
e. Estimated total cost of the proposed development & improvements $ "Ji VIA, ( (. ow
14. If you would like the City to consider any additional information relating to your proposal, please put it in writing and
submit it with this application.
APPLICANT'S SIGNATURE _� Date: ( �_ ZD /.
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Title:
Date:
Dental
September 30, 2016
Rick Koch
Kenai City Manager
210 Fidalgo Avenue
Kenai, Alaska 99611
Dear Mr. Koch and Kenai City Council members:
My name is Dr. Jeremy Sorhus and I am the owner and principal dentist at River City
Dental, Inc. here in beautiful Kenai, Alaska.
We have actively been serving the dental needs of the city of Kenai and its residents for
the past 15+ years and have immensely enjoyed our continued relationships with the
residents here.
Those same residents, and our patients, have expressed several ways we can improve our
approach to their care. One of their concerns was our current location. We serve a large
number of children that attend Kenai Central High School, and many of those parents
indicated they wished we were closer to the school and more importantly, for safety's
sake, were on the same side of the street so as not to have to cross the busy Kenai Spur
Highway. That would allow students to safely get to their appointments, have less of a
disruption to their academic day, and would allow them to keep more of their
appointments because they wouldn't have to worry about transportation or weather
concerns.
We have located an ideal piece of property that would allow us to accomplish exactly
those goals. In addition, this property would help make us more visible to the rest of the
community so we can more effectively treat their needs.
Jeremy S. Sorhus, D.D.S.
120 Trading Bay Rd. #280
Kenai, AK 99611
Ph 907- 335 -0363 Fax 907 - 335 -0364
rivercitydental@hotmaiI.com
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As you can see in the enclosed site plans, we expect that the building will be a beautiful
addition to the city and due to its location opposite the "Welcome to Kenai" sign, will
augment the beautiful approach into the city and will be a piece of property all the
residents of the city can be proud is in their city.
The purpose of this letter is to approach the Kenai City Council and gauge interest in
selling us the partial part of the lot we think would meet our needs well
I am excited to be a part of this project, excited to be part of building a very impressive
part of this great city, and excited about continuing the great relationships we have
established with the City of Kenai and its residents, and excited about helping to set its
future in a beautiful way.
Sincerely,
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Dr. Jeremy S. Sorhus
Enclosures
Jeremy S. Sorhus, D.D.S.
120 Trading Bay Rd. #280
Kenai, AK 99611
Ph 907- 335 -0363 Fax 907- 335 -0364
rivercitydental@hotmail.com
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