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KENAI CITY COUNCIL — SPECIAL MEETING
OCTOBER 25, 2016 — 12:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS,
210 FIDALGO AVENUE, KENAI, ALASKA, 99611
http://www.kenai.city
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Gabriel called the meeting to order at approximately 12:00 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
Mike Boyle (arrived at 12:15 p.m.)
Tim Navarre
Jim Glendening
comprising a quorum of the Council.
Also in attendance were:
Rick Koch, City Manager
Scott Bloom, City Attorney
Sandra Modigh, City Clerk
3. Agenda Approval
Bob Molloy
Henry Knackstedt
Glenese Pettey
Mayor Gabriel requested to have public comments placed after the interviews.
MOTION:
Council Member Navarre MOVED to approve the agenda with the recommendations of
Mayor Gabriel. Councilor Knackstedt SECONDED the motion and requested
UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
There being no objections, SO ORDERED.
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NEW BUSINESS
City Council Interviews of City Manager Applicant Finalists. (Clerk's Note: Council
may convene into executive session to discuss this agenda item pursuant to AS
44.62.310(C)(2)(D)(5) a Subject that Tends to Prejudice the Reputation and
Character of an Applicant; and Meetings of the Governmental Body when Holding
a Meeting Solely to Act Upon Matters of Professional Qualifications]
Council conducted interviews in open session of city manager candidates in the
following order: Paul Ostrander; Jason Hooley.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Christine Hutchison inquired about the requirement of the City Manager to reside within
City limits and the timeline on wastewater treatment and the bluff erosion.
MOTION:
Council Member Navarre MOVED to enter into executive session to discuss the interviews
of city manager applicant finalists pursuant to AS 44.62.310(C)(2)(D)(5) a subject that
tends to prejudice the reputation and character of an applicant; and meetings of the
governmental body when holding a meeting solely to act upon matters of professional
qualifications, and requested the City Attorney and City Clerk be available. Councilor
Glendening SECONDED the motion.
VOTE
YEA: Gabriel, Knacksted, Boyle, Molloy, Glendening, Pettey, Navarre
NAY:
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
Council reconvened in open session and Councilor Navarre advised that they discussed
the qualifications of the finalists for the City Manager position in executive session.
MOTION:
Council Member Navarre MOVED to enter into employment agreement negotiations with
Paul Ostrander for the position of city manager and that Mayor Gabriel and Molloy act as
the negotiating committee on behalf of Council of the agreement, and that a letter be sent
to finalist Jason Hooley for his time. Councilor Boyle SECOND the motion.
VOTE
YEA: Gabriel, Knackstedt, Boyle, Molloy, Glendening, Pettey, Navarre
NAY:
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at
approximately 5:30 p.m.
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