HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-12-08 Council Minutes - Joint Work SessionKENAI CITY COUNCIL JOINT WORK SESSION
DECEMBER 8, 2076 — 6:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MAYOR GABRIEL, PRESIDING
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Council present: R. Molloy, B. Gabriel, H. Knackstedt, G. Pettey, J. Glendening,
Others present: City Manager R. Koch, City Clerk S. Modigh, City Attorney S. Bloom,
Airport Director M. Bondurant, Airport Commissioners Commissioner J.
Zirul, J. Bielefeld, P. Minelga, G. Feeken, C. Henry, K. Dodge, D. Pitts.
Mayor Gabriel began the work session at approximately 6:00 p.m.
City Manager Koch noted that within past year the City Council has expressed discontent
related to the way the City currently executes airport leases both new and renewals. It was
advised that to date none of the leases have complied with Kenai Municipal Code, hence the
need to review the process and Code.
At the end of a lease there isn't any defined process and in order to renew our code requires
additional investments. Koch recommended that code be revised removing the strict
requirements because each lease is unique. Koch advised that it was Administrations intent to
move forward with amending leases and code with the input of the Airport Commission and
Lessee's.
Attorney Bloom noted that in the 4 years he's been drafting the leases they have been 35 year
leases with additional 20 year renewal and option to own at the end of the lease via a non -code
ordinance.
Koch noted that if the Commission didn't have any opposition, Administration would move
forward with a code amendment and new lease agreement form similar to what Scott is
currently drafting.
The Commission concurred with moving forward with Administrations suggestions. Attorney
Bloom advised that he could draft most of the changes, but would like to have a consultant to
assist.
The need to update the terminal was discussed.
The work session adjourned at 7:40 p.m.