HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-02-15 Council MinutesKENAI CITY COUNCIL — REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 15, 2017 — 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 February 15, 2017, 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
Henry Knackstedt
Jim Glendening
Mike Boyle
A quorum was present.
Also in attendance were:
Robert Molloy
Tim Navarre
Glenese Pettey
Paul Ostrander, City Manager
Scott Bloom, City Attorney (telephonic)
Sandra Modigh, City Clerk
Jamie Heinz, Deputy City Clerk
3. Agenda Approval
Mayor Gabriel noted the following revisions to the agenda and packet:
Add to Item D. 4. Resolution No. 2017 -08
• Amendment Memorandum
Remove Item E. 1. Meeting Minutes
• Regular Meeting of February 1, 2017
Add to Item G. 7. Scheduling a Work Session
Correspondence from Mr. McIntosh
Add to Item G. 8. Scheduling a Work Session
• Correspondence from Mr. McIntosh
Add to Item G. 9. Harbor Commission Recommendation
• Correspondence from Mr. McIntosh
MOTION:
Council Member Molloy MOVED to approve the agenda with requested revisions to the agenda
and packet and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Knackstedt SECONDED
the motion.
VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED.
4. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring February 28, 2017 Rare Disease Day.
MOTION:
Council Member Navarre MOVED to table the presentation of the proclamation until Ms. Ward
arrived at the meeting and Council Member Molloy SECONDED the motion and requested
UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED.
5. Consent Agenda
MOTION:
Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to approve the consent agenda. Council Member Molloy
SECONDED the motion and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
It was requested that Item G.2. be removed from the Consent Agenda and there was no objection.
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 — None.
C. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS — None.
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Ordinance No. 2939 -2017 — Decreasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by
$35,000.00 in the Parks Improvement Capital Project Fund and by $20,000.00 in the
Kenai Recreation Center Improvements Capital Project Fund for Postponed Capital
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Projects and Authorizing Budget Transfers in the Parks Improvement Capital Project
Fund, the Cemetery Improvements Capital Project Fund, the Comprehensive Plan
Capital Project Fund, the City Hall Improvements Capital Project Fund and the Trail
Construction Capital Project Fund for the Transfer of Remaining Balances from
Completed or Postponed Capital Projects to the General Fund.
MOTION:
Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 2939 -2017. The motion was
SECONDED by Council Member Molloy.
Mayor Gabriel opened the public hearing; there being no one wishing to be heard, public comment
was closed.
MOTION TO AMEND:
Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to amend the fourth whereas clause by removing
$117,653.37; and replacing with $124,303.37 amending the fifth whereas clause, where referring
to the cemetery columbarium, removing $10,000 and replacing with $3,350.00; in the column to
the right, removing $10,684.39 and replacing with $17,334.39; changing the total from
$117,653.37 to $124,303.37; also amending section 3, under the Cemetery Improvements Capital
Project Fund, replacing $10,684.39 with $17,334.39 and below that, $10,684.39 with $17,334.39.
Council Member Molloy SECONDED the motion.
VOTE ON THE AMENDMENT:
YEA: Gabriel, Glendening, Knackstedt, Molloy, Navarre, Pettey, Boyle
NAY:
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
It was noted that the Old Town playground in which the City and Kenaitze Tribe were collaborating
on was not affected by the decreased funding; also noted cemetery improvements, design, and
expansion were removed but was a priority for the City and would be coming forth in the FY18
budget.
VOTE:
YEA: Gabriel, Glendening, Knackstedt, Molloy, Navarre, Pettey, Boyle
NAY:
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
Ms. Ward arrived at the meeting and Mayor Gabriel read a proclamation declaring February 28,
2017, Rare Disease Day 2017, in Kenai, Alaska and presented it to her.
2. Ordinance No. 2940 -2017 — Accepting and Appropriating Additional Funds from
the Federal Aviation Administration for the Small Taxiways and Aircraft Tie -Down
Rehabilitation 2015 -2016 Project.
MOTION:
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Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 2940 -2017 and the motion was
SECONDED by Council Member Glendening.
Mayor Gabriel opened the public hearing; there being no one wishing to be heard, public comment
was closed.
VOTE:
YEA: Gabriel, Glendening, Knackstedt, Molloy, Navarre, Pettey, Boyle
NAY:
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
3. Resolution No. 2017 -07 — Adopting an Alternative Allocation Method for the FY17
Shared Fisheries Business Tax Program and Certifying that this Allocation Method
Fairly Represents the Distribution of Significant Effects of Fisheries Business
Activity in FMA 14: Cook Inlet.
Council Member Molloy MOVED to approve Resolution No. 2017 -07 and requested UNANIMOUS
CONSENT. The motion was SECONDED by Council Member Knackstedt.
Mayor Gabriel opened the public hearing; there being no one wishing to be heard, public comment
was closed.
VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED.
4. Resolution No. 2017 -08 — Requesting an Amendment to the Alaska Board of
Fisheries Proposal Number 201 which Proposes to Amend the Area Open to
Dipnetting from Shore in the Kenai River Personal Use Dip Net Fishery, by Moving
the Proposed Upstream Boundary.
MOTION:
Council Member Molloy MOVED to enact Resolution No. 2017 -08 and the motion was
SECONDED by Council Member Boyle. UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested.
Mayor Gabriel opened the public hearing; there being no one wishing to be heard, public comment
was closed.
It was noted the Department of Fish & Game had recommended closing shore based fishing due
to habitat damage; there was concern that the proposal, as written, would preclude residents from
fishing their property.
MOTION TO AMEND:
Council Member Molloy MOVED to amend Section D to read, "from shore, in the area from
ADF &G regulatory markers located on the Cook Inlet beaches outside the terminus of the river to
a line at the mouth of the Kenai River from No Name Creek on the north shore to an ADF &G
regulatory marker on the south shore and on the south shore within Section 17 Township 5 North
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Range 11 West," and the motion was SECONDED by Council Member Knackstedt. UNANIMOUS
CONSENT was requested.
There was concern for unintended consequences. It was noted that the intent was to repair the
habitat on public property; private property owners could manage their property how they wanted.
VOTE ON THE AMENDMENT: There being no objections, SO ORDERED.
VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED.
5. Resolution No. 2017-09— Opposing Alaska Board of Fisheries Proposal Number
203 Extending the Season and Liberalizing the Bag Limit in the Kenai River
Personal Use Fishery when the Sonar Estimate is Projected to Exceed 1.2 Million
Sockeye.
MOTION:
Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to approve Resolution No. 2017 -09 and the motion was
SECONDED by Council Member Glendening. UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested
Mayor Gabriel opened the public hearing; there being no one wishing to be heard, public comment
was closed.
It was noted liberalizing included potentially extending the fishery into August; a time when the
City was de- mobilizing.
VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED.
6. Resolution No. 2017 -10 —Strongly Opposing Alaska Board of Fisheries Proposal
Number 204 Extending the Boundary of the Kenai River Personal Use Dip Net
Boat Fishery Upstream to Cunningham Park.
MOTION:
Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to approve Resolution No. 2017 -10 and the motion was
SECONDED by Council Member Glendening.
Mayor Gabriel opened the public hearing; there being no one wishing to be heard, public comment
was closed.
It was noted extending the boundary would create a bank erosion issue; proposer creating areas
for operators with less than 50 hp motors; plenty of area for smaller boats between the canneries
and the bridge; would also extend the burden to the City to provide public safety and other
services.
There was concern for using the term, "strongly," in this resolution and not the others; potentially
weighted the objections.
MOTION TO AMEND:
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Council Member Navarre MOVED to amend by removing the word, "strongly," in the title and the
resolved statement and the motion was SECONDED by Council Member Glendening.
It was pointed out the stronger objection on the proposal was due to more significant impacts to
the City in the form of more services caused by the extension of fishing boundaries.
VOTE ON AMENDMENT:
YEA: Gabriel, Glendening, Navarre
NAY: Knackstedt, Pettey, Boyle, Molloy
MOTION FAILED.
VOTE ON THE MAIN MOTION:
YEA: Gabriel, Glendening, Knackstedt, Molloy, Pettey, Boyle
NAY: Navarre
MOTION PASSED.
7. Resolution No. 2017 -11 — Awarding an Agreement for Construction of Reservoir
#1 Interior Coatings and Repairs.
MOTION:
Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to approve Resolution No. 2017 -11 and the motion was
SECONDED by Council Member Navarre who requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
Mayor Gabriel opened the public hearing; there being no one wishing to be heard, public comment
was closed.
Council Member Pettey objected to unanimous consent.
It was clarified that bidders were required to be qualified to do the work and provide performance
bonds; all bidders had been informed that there was a portion of the work that was unknown and
could cause significant change orders; also clarified the timeline and anticipated completion by
mid - September.
The Public Works director was thanked for his work.
Objection to unanimous consent was removed.
VOTE: There being no objections; SO ORDERED.
E. MINUTES
1.'Regular Meeting of February 1, 2017
[This item was removed from the agenda during approval of the agenda.]
2.'Work Session Summary of January 24, 2017
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Meeting minutes approved by the consent agenda
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Resolution No. 2017 -03 — Establishing a Sub - Committee of Council for the Purpose
of Improving Efficiency in the Supervision of the City Attorney, City Clerk and City
Manager and Approving Council Policy 2017 -02 Establishing Procedures and
Responsibilities of the Sub - Committee. [Clerk's Note: This resolution was postponed
from the January 18 and the February 1 meeting to the February 15 meeting; a motion
to enact is on the floor.]
It was noted there were concerns regarding structure and implementation; suggested Council
Members be involved on a rotating basis.
It was pointed out that it was unfair to Council's employees to not have contact with their bosses
on a regular basis; sub - committee would be a conduit to facilitate good communication with
employees without having to hold special meetings and executive sessions; also pointed out there
would not be continuity for the employees if the sub - committee members rotated.
There was discussion regarding the sub - committee being a tool that should be given a chance
and the policy could be amended later if needed.
MOTION TO AMEND:
Councilor Molloy MOVED to amend the policy section B to read as follows, "B. Composition. The
Supervisory Sub - Committee will consist of the Mayor and two other Council Members, who shall
serve on a rotating basis each quarter so that all Council Members have the opportunity to
participate each year. Other than the Mayor, Council Members shall participate on a rotating
basis each quarter, based on seniority of service on City Council and availability for the scheduled
meeting." Council Member Boyle SECONDED the motion.
It was noted the Mayor was the point person and consistency on the sub - committee; Vice Mayor
elected annually but had potential to be elected several years in a row and appointment of a third
member could lock up involvement; also noted that Mayor and Vice Mayor had been the conduit
in the past and five others had been left out which caused a build up for evaluation day; rotation
required bringing someone up to speed each time.
VOTE ON AMENDMENT:
YEA: Molloy, Boyle
NAY: Pettey, Gabriel, Navarre, Glendening, Knackstedt
MOTION TO AMEND:
Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to amend the policy Section A by adding, "and other work
related matters.," at the end of the last sentence and Council Member Navarre SECONDED the
motion and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
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VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
MOTION TO AMEND:
Council Member Molloy MOVED to amend the policy Section C entitled, "Procedures," in the
second line by adding "and /or other work related matters. Meetings may be with one or more
council employees." Council Member Boyle SECONDED the motion. UNANIMOUS CONSENT
was requested.
It was noted it would be beneficial if the sub - committee could meet with more than one employee
to resolve work flow issues.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
MOTION TO AMEND:
Council Member Molloy MOVED to amend the policy Section D entitled, "Duties," to read as
follows, "The Supervisory Sub - Committee shall discuss performance related matters and /or other
work related matters with the City Attorney, City Manager and City Clerk. After each meeting, the
Supervisory Sub - Committee shall provide a written report available to the City Council and
employee. This report shall be considered a confidential working record for the sole purpose of
accumulating data for evaluation reports. Such reports shall be kept outside the employee's
personnel file and destroyed after each annual evaluation performed by the City Council. The
reports shall be considered unofficial and have no standing other than as a temporary record of
items discussed. Such reports are confidential, and shall be sealed and maintained by the City
Clerk and accessible only to the City Council and council employee." Council Member Boyle
SECONDED the motion.
MOTION TO AMEND THE AMENDMENT:
Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to amend the amendment in the last sentence where noting
the document maintained by the City Clerk, replace City Clerk with Mayor, and the motion was
SECONDED by Councilor Molloy. UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested.
Council Member Molloy objected to unanimous consent.
For record keeping and record retention purposes, it was requested the City Clerk maintain the
documents.
The motion to amend the amendment was withdrawn with concurrence of the second.
There was discussion regarding the dissemination of the written reports; objection to the report
being emailed for confidentiality purposes. It was decided the Clerk's Office would maintain a
written copy in a sealed envelope that could be accessed by City Council Members at any time.
VOTE ON THE AMENDMENT:
YEA: Gabriel, Glendening, Knackstedt, Molloy, Navarre, Pettey, Boyle
NAY:
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
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MOTION TO AMEND:
Council Member Molloy MOVED to amend Resolution 2017 -03, resolved statement, Section 1,
Line 2, by replacing, "carrying out performance related communications," and replace with
"facilitating communication and improving efficiency in the supervision of the City Attorney, City
Manager, and City Clerk pursuant to Council Policy 2017 -02," and Council Member Boyle
SECONDED the motion.
It was suggested the purpose section of the policy was too narrowly focused.
VOTE ON THE AMENDMENT:
YEA: Glendening, Knackstedt, Molloy, Pettey, Boyle
NAY: Navarre, Gabriel
MOTION PASSED.
VOTE ON THE MAIN MOTION:
YEA: Glendening, Knackstedt, Pettey, Navarre, Gabriel
NAY: Molloy, Boyle
MOTION PASSED.
Mayor Gabriel nominated Council Member Molloy as the third member to the sub - committee.
A brief at -ease was taken so the Mayor could confer with the City Attorney and City Clerk.
Mayor Gabriel withdrew the appointment of Council Member Molloy and noted the nomination
would be an item on the next agenda.
Council Member Navarre noted his intention to reconsider Resolution No. 2017 -03 at the next
meeting after reviewing the amendments.
2. 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. [Clerk's Note: This
ordinance was postponed from the January 4 meeting and again from the January 18
to the February 15 meeting; a motion to enact is on the floor.]
It was clarified the quitclaim deed contained a clause that indicated that, in the event the tribe
didn't transfer the title by August 1, 2017, ownership would revert back to the City, which would
require Council action to approve a Quiet Title.
Administration and the City Planner were thanked for their work on the transfer.
VOTE:
YEA: Gabriel, Glendening, Knackstedt, Molloy, Navarre, Pettey, Boyle
NAY:
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MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
G. NEW BUSINESS
1. *Action /Approval — Bills to be Ratified.
Approved by the consent agenda.
2. *Action /Approval — Purchase Orders Exceeding $15,000.
[Clerk's Note: This item was removed from the consent agenda during approval of the consent
agenda.]
Administration explained that CH2MHill was the original engineer of the wastewater treatment
plant and had done all of the work on the facility; State of Alaska Department of Environmental
Conservation had changed regulations mid - stream requiring ammonia levels be brought to within
a certain range; no other entity was familiar enough with the plant to offer suggestions; conceptual
improvements would be followed by another design effort and construction assuming ammonia
levels could be brought to within range; contractor was optimistic the suggestion would work.
MOTION:
Council Member Navarre MOVED to approve Purchase Orders Exceeding $15,000. Council
Member Boyle SECONDED the motion. UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
3. *Action /Approval — Non - Objection of the Liquor License Renewals for the Following:
• Pizza Paradisos
• Three Bears
• Don Jose's Mexican Restaurant
• Kenai Joe's
• The Bow
Approved by the consent agenda.
4. *Ordinance No. 2941 -2017 — Increasing Appropriations in the General Land Sales
Permanent Fund to Transfer Earnings in Excess of Budgeted Amounts to the City's
General Fund.
Introduced by the consent agenda and public hearing set for March 1, 2017.
5. Action /Approval — Consent to Assignment of Lease for Security Purposes 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 RABUF, LLC (Assignor) to Washington Federal
(Assignee).
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It was clarified the purpose of the assignment of lease was for loan security purposes for RABUF
LLC to receive a loan from Washington Federal.
MOTION:
Council Member Molloy MOVED to approve a consent to assignment of lease for security
purposes 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 RABUF, LLC (Assignor) to Washington Federal (Assignee) and
requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. The motion was SECONDED by Council Member
Knackstedt.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
6. Action /Approval —Consent to Assignment of Lease for Security Purposes of General
Fund Lands for Property Described as Tract C, Kenai Tidelands Survey No. 2 from
RABUF, LLC (Assignor) to Washington Federal (Assignee).
MOTION:
Council Member Navarre MOVED to approve a consent to assignment of lease for security
purposes of general fund lands for property described as Tract C, Kenai Tidelands Survey No. 2
from RABUF, LLC (Assignor) to Washington Federal (Assignee) and requested UNANIMOUS
CONSENT. The motion was SECONDED by Council Member Knackstedt.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
7. Action /Approval —Schedule a Work Session to Learn how to Use Electronic Devices
and Navigate Software.
It was decided a work session would be held 03/07/17 at 6:00 p.m.
8. Action /Approval — Schedule a Work Session to Review and Discuss the Draft Fund
Balance Policy on Thursday, February 23
Four Council Members noted they would be unable to make a meeting on February 23.
It was suggested a meeting be tentatively scheduled for February 28 at 6 pm and the Clerk would
make further arrangements administratively.
It was noted that due to the nature of the discussion, it might be beneficial to have the meeting
recorded as requested by Mr. McIntosh; there was objection to recording the meeting since it
wasn't pursuant to policy and suggested the policy should be amended if the exception was going
to be made.
9. Action /Approval — Reduce the Harbor Commission's Meetings from Monthly to
Quarterly as Recommended by the Harbor Commission.
MOTION:
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Council Member Boyle MOVED to reduce the Harbor Commission's Meetings from monthly to
quarterly as recommended by the Harbor Commission. The motion was SECONDED by Council
Member Navarre.
Clarification was provided that if the meetings were reduced, the Clerk would bring forth a policy
amendment at the next meeting.
It was noted the Commission had not been tasked with much; caused frustration; also noted the
Commission wasn't fully appointed and the vote to reduce was 3 -2 in favor of meeting reduction.
It was suggested the Commission's responsibilities needed to be reviewed as well as the analysis
the City Attorney and City Clerk had provided in the past.
MOTION:
Council Member Navarre MOVED to postpone to March 1, 2017 and Council Member Boyle
SECONDED the motion. UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
H. COMMISSION /COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Council on Aging — No report; next meeting March 9.
2. Airport Commission — No Report; next meeting March 9.
3. Harbor Commission — It was reported Shauna Thornton elected Chair and Christine
Hutchison Vice Chair; there was confusion and misunderstanding of purpose and
function; had requested clarity.
4. Parks and Recreation Commission — It was reported that on February 2 Charlie
Stephens was elected Chair and Noel Widmayer elected Vice Chair; reviewed a
comparison of cemetery fees with further discussion scheduled for March; reviewed a
concept of the new cemetery location; next meeting March 2.
5. Planning and Zoning Commission — It was reported that at their February 8 meeting,
a plat was approved for the Kenai Peninsula Housing Initiative, also consented to an
amendment to the purpose of lease for the former Little Skimo's property from
restaurant to retail; February 22 meeting cancelled; next meeting March 8
6. Beautification Committee — No report; next meeting April 11.
7. Mini -Grant Steering Committee — No report.
REPORT OF THE MAYOR
Mayor Gabriel reported on the following:
• Spoke at the Unocal Retirees Dinner at the Senior Center
• Attended a performance of a stand up economist who provided
humorous advocacy for a carbon tax for fossil fuel production;
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• Council Member Glendening co- hosted Coffee with the Mayor;
• Next Coffee with the Mayor co- hosted by Council Member Pettey;
• Attended Alaska Legal Services fiftieth anniversary party;
• Attended a presentation regarding the national taxing policies;
• Noted Jill Schaeffer was appointed to a vacant seat on the Borough
Assembly until October; asked Administration to invite her to a
Council Meeting;
• Thanked the Senior Center for the bread.
J. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
1. City Manager— P. Ostrander reported on the following:
• Asked City Planner Matt Kelley to sit as the Kenai City Official Seat
on the Kenai Peninsula Economic Development District and asked
Lisa Gabriel to take the seat that had been vacated by Matt.
• Noted he and the Public Works Director met with Corps of
Engineers regarding the Bluff Erosion Project; next step was a
presentation to the Corps thatjustified the project; assuming a good
meeting the Corps would proceed with public noticing;
• Noted he would request an Executive Session to explain the
process of property acquisition for the Bluff Erosion Project.
Gratitude was expressed for the Resolutions pertaining to the Board of Fisheries proposals.
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)
Bob Peters spoke in favor of the Harbor Commission, noting that at one time, they addressed
anything related to the river, inlet, creeks, or bluff; pointed out the Commission was useful when
applying for grant funding opportunities; needed direction.
2. Council Comments
Councilor Knackstedt thanked the seniors for the bread; attended the volunteer luncheon at the
senior center; attended the Kenai Chamber of Commerce luncheon regarding the cannabis
industry and suggested confirming sales, employment, and tax revenues.
Vice Mayor Navarre echoed gratitude for the bread; noted future travel to Alaska Municipal
League.
Council Member Molloy thanked the Chamber of Commerce for the information packet; thanked
Mr. Peters for his comments regarding the Harbor Commission; thanked the City departments for
their monthly reports.
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Council Member Glendening thanked the Mayor for the Rare Disease Day proclamation; thanked
the seniors for the bread; echoed gratitude to the Chamber of Commerce for the information
packet; attended a joint Chamber of Commerce luncheon in Soldotna where it was reported the
Alaska Railroad had needed to significantly lay off staff and looked to be struggling financially for
the next two years.
Council Member Pettey echoed gratitude to the seniors and the Chamber of Commerce.
L. EXECUTIVE SESSION
1. Discussion of an Offer to Purchase Property Located at 2270 Royal Street, Kenai, AK,
Tract A Dragseth Subdivision 2016 Addition (Dragseth House), Pursuant to 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 2270 Royal Street, Kenai, AK, Tract A, Dragseth Subdivision 2016 Addition
(Dragseth House), the immediate knowledge of which 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 Planner, City
Manager, and City Clerk and the motion was SECONDED by Council Member Navarre.
VOTE:
YEA: Gabriel, Glendening, Knackstedt, Navarre, Pettey, Molloy, Boyle
NAY:
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
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 9:57 p.m.
certify the above represents accurate minutes of the Kenai City Council meeting of February 15,
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