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KENAI CITY COUNCIL – REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 1, 2017 – 6:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
210 FIDALGO AVE., KENAI, AK 99611
http://www.kenai.city
A. CALL TO ORDER
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
3. Agenda Approval
4. Consent Agenda (Public comment limited to three (3) minutes per speaker;
thirty (30) minutes aggregated)
*All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non-
controversial by the council and will be approved by one motion. There will be
no separate discussion of these items unless a council member so requests,
in which case the item will be removed from the consent agenda and
considered in its normal sequence on the agenda as part of the General
Orders.
B. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (Public comment limited to ten (10) minutes
per speaker)
1. Bob McIntosh – Government and in the 21st Century – Not Just a Piece of
Paper and a Crayon.
C. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (Public comment limited to three (3)
minutes per speaker; thirty (30) minutes aggregated)
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. 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. ..................................................................... Pg. 5
2. Resolution No. 2017-12 – Authorizing Award of an Airport Advertising
Concession Agreement for the Kenai Municipal Airport. ......................... Pg. 9
3. Resolution No. 2017-13 – Consenting to an Amendment Changing the
Purpose Set Forth in the Lease of Certain City-Owned Property Described as
Lot 3, Block 1, Gusty Subdivision from Restaurant to Retail Business. .. Pg. 13
E. MINUTES
1. *Regular Meeting of February 1, 2017 ..................................................... Pg. 23
2. *Regular Meeting of February 15, 2017
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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March 1, 2017
1. Reconsideration of 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 where it was adopted as amended;
Council Member Navarre requested to reconsider at this meeting.] ....... Pg. 33
2. Action/Approval – Reduce the Harbor Commission’s Meetings from Monthly
to Quarterly as Recommended by the Harbor Commission. .................. Pg. 39
G. NEW BUSINESS
1. *Action/Approval – Bills to be Ratified. ................................................ Pg. 41
2. *Action/Approval – Purchase Orders Exceeding $15,000.
3. Action/Approval – Mayoral Nomination and Council Confirmation to Appoint
Rick Koch to the Harbor Commission. ................................................... Pg. 43
4. Action/Approval – Mayoral Nomination and Council Confirmation to Appoint
Councilor Molloy to the City Council Supervisory Committee Pursuant to Policy
No. 2017-02. .......................................................................................... Pg. 45
5. Discussion – Discuss and Refer a Draft Ordinance Amending Kenai Municipal
Code Chapter 14.25-Landscaping/Site Plan Regulations to Require
Landscaping and Site Plans for all Retention Basins, Commercial, Industrial,
and Multifamily Development and Land Clearing in Certain Zones in the City
and Making Other Housekeeping Changes to the Planning and Zoning
Commission for Review and Recommendation. ..................................... Pg. 47
H. COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Council on Aging
2. Airport Commission
3. Harbor Commission ..............................................................................Pg. 57
4. Parks and Recreation Commission .......................................................Pg. 61
5. Planning and Zoning Commission
6. Beautification Committee
7. Mini-Grant Steering Committee.............................................................Pg. 65
I. REPORT OF THE MAYOR
J. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
1. City Manager
2. City Attorney
3. City Clerk
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March 1, 2017
K. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT
1. Citizens Comments (Public comment limited to five (5) minutes per speaker)
2. Council Comments
L. EXECUTIVE SESSION
1. Acquisition of Properties in Support of the Buff Erosion Project. [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.
The agenda and supporting documents are posted on the City’s website at
www.kenai.city. Copies of resolutions and ordinances are available at the City Clerk’s
Office or outside the Council Chamber prior to the meeting. For additional information,
please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 907-283-8231.
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KENAI CITY COUNCIL – REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 1, 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 1, 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 Robert Molloy
Henry Knackstedt Tim Navarre
Jim Glendening Glenese Pettey
Mike Boyle
A quorum was present.
Also in attendance were:
**Mackenzie Lindeman, Student Representative
Paul Ostrander, City Manager
Scott Bloom, City Attorney
Sandra Modigh, City Clerk
Jamie Heinz, Deputy City Clerk
3. Recognition of Volunteer Services for Phillip Morin
Former Harbor Commission Member, Phillip Morin, was presented with a plaque in appreciation
for his diligent service to the City from 2007 to 2016. It was noted that Mr. Morin chaired the
Commission for a number of years and was also a member of the KOOL Committee.
Mr. Morin took a moment and thanked the Council for supporting the Kenai Performers noting
they were raising funds for building renovations and invited everyone to attend their next
performance, Guys and Dolls.
4. Agenda Approval
Mayor Gabriel noted the following revisions to the agenda and packet:
Add to Item D. 2. Resolution No. 2017-06
• Correspondence from Residents in Favor of the Sale of the
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Bowling Alley
Add to Item F. 1. Resolution No. 2017-03
• Amended Policy
Remove Item G. 2. Purchase Orders Exceeding $15,000
Add to Item J. 1. City Manager’s Report
• Correspondence to the Alaska Board of Fisheries
• Memorandum Rejecting all Bids for the 2017 Municipal
Tractor & Landscape Rake
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.
5. Consent Agenda
MOTION:
Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to approve the consent agenda and requested
UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Molloy 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. John Williams and Linda Giguere – Update and Explanation of what Cook Inlet
Regional Citizen’s Advisory Council is and Does, and why John Williams
Represents the City.
John Williams introduced Linda Giguere and other representatives from Cook Inlet Regional
Citizen’s Advisory Council (CIRCAC), including legal counsel, Kristine Schmidt. Linda Giguere
provided an overview of how CIRCAC began and their accomplishments over the years to include
shore zone imagery and mapping, data portals for response strategies, an ice camera network,
and a Harbor Safety Committee to provide for a productive forum for marine safety issues specific
to Cook Inlet, Alaska.
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2. Alaska Permanent Capital Management – Performance Review of City
Permanent Fund Investments, Establishment of 2017 Investment Allocation and
Benchmarks, and 2017 Economic Outlook. [Clerk’s Note: APC has requested
additional speaking time of up to 25 minutes.]
Brandy Niclai presented a review of the status of the Permanent Fund Investments reporting
overall growth. Provided a broad picture of the financial market for 2016; noted the portfolio has
provided an annual average return of 8.4% since inception; provided a simulation of expected
value on a ten-year horizon. Also recommended the addition of a U.S. equity fund to the portfolio.
C. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS
Holly Ward requested that the Mayor consider proclaiming February 28 Rare Disease Day;
provided national results for those facing rare diseases; noted she was recently diagnosed with a
rare disease.
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Resolution No. 2017-05 – Pertaining to the Authorized Investments of, the
Investment Allocations of, and Establishing Appropriate Benchmarks to Measure
Performance of the City’s Permanent Funds for Calendar Year 2017.
MOTION:
Council Member Molloy MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2017-05 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.
It was noted the allocations for 2017 would be the same as in the past and would likely remain
the same in the future; Council action not required for authority to invest in the new fund.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
2. Resolution No. 2017-06 – Authorizing the Amended Sale of Lot 3A, Block 1, Spur
Subdivision No. 1, 1983 Addition, City-Owned Airport Property Located Outside
the Airport Reserve, to Dean You, or His Assignee.
MOTION:
Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to enact Resolution No. 2017-06 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.
The manager and attorney were thanked for continued efforts on the transaction.
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It was noted the transaction was expected to close on February 2 and record on February 3; also
noted the escrow agreement would be reviewed prior to the City signing.
Administration clarified the City was holding the deed of trust for two years and should the
purchaser default, the City would be able to foreclose on the property; also pointed out there was
a clause in the deed that would keep the City in first position and no other debt could subordinate
the City’s position.
There was suggestion that other options should be considered. Administration noted the other
recent option expired on January 31 and would need renegotiated.
It was asked whether the building would remain a bowling alley as the public had requested.
Administration noted nothing in the deed required the building remain a bowling alley but it was
understood that the buyer’s intention was to keep the building a bowling alley.
VOTE:
YEA: Gabriel, Glendening, Knackstedt, Molloy, Navarre, Pettey, Boyle
NAY:
**Student Representative Lindeman: YEA
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
E. MINUTES
1.*Regular Meeting of January 18, 2017
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 18th meeting; a motion to enact is on the floor.]
MOTION:
Council Member Navarre MOVED to postpone consideration to the February 15 meeting and
Councilor Knackstedt SECONDED the motion.
It was noted that substantial changes had been suggested to the policy which had been provided
as a laydown at the meeting and there was not time to digest the suggested changes; the action
was not time sensitive.
Councilor Molloy thanked the Council for postponement in the past and noted he had no objection
to additional postponement; was willing to explain concerns which caused the development of the
newly suggested policy.
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VOTE:
YEA: Gabriel, Glendening, Knackstedt, Molloy, Navarre, Pettey, Boyle
NAY:
**Student Representative Lindeman: YEA
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 agenda at approval of the agenda.]
3. *Action/Approval – Non-Objection of the Liquor License Renewals for the Following:
• 2 Go Mart #206
• Peninsula Oilers
• The Cannery Lodge
Approved by the consent agenda.
4. *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
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.
Introduced by the consent agenda and public hearing set for February 15, 2017.
5. *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.
Introduced by the consent agenda and public hearing set for February 15, 2017.
6. Action/Approval – Mayoral Nomination and Council Confirmation to Appoint Glenda
Feeken to the Airport Commission.
MOTION:
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Council Member Navarre MOVED to confirm the Mayor’s nomination to reappoint Glenda Feeken
to the Airport Commission and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. The motion was
SECONDED by Council Member Glendening.
It was clarified that the membership of the Airport Commission was to consist of residents and
according to Ms. Feeken’s application, she was a resident of the City.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
7. Action/Approval – Special Use Permit for the Challenger Learning Center of Alaska
to Continue Use of a Donation Kiosk in the Kenai Airport Terminal.
MOTION:
Council Member Molloy MOVED to approve the Special Use permit for the Challenger Learning
Center of Alaska to continue use of a donation kiosk in the airport terminal and requested
UNANIMOUS CONSENT. The motion was SECONDED by Council Member Knackstedt.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
8. Action/Approval – Special Use Permit for Evert’s Air Fuel Inc. for Equipment Parking
and Container Storage.
MOTION:
Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to approve the Special Use Permit for Evert’s Air Fuel Inc.
and the motion was SECONDED by Council Member Glendening.
It was noted there had been a delay in the process as Administration was waiting for Mr. Evert’s
health to improve enough to sign the permit.
VOTE:
YEA: Gabriel, Glendening, Knackstedt, Molloy, Navarre, Pettey, Boyle
NAY:
**Student Representative Lindeman: YEA
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
H. COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Council on Aging – No report; next meeting February 9.
2. Airport Commission – No Report; next meeting February 9 cancelled; next meeting
March 9.
3. Harbor Commission – No report; next meeting February 6.
4. Parks and Recreation Commission – No report; next meeting February 2.
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5. Planning and Zoning Commission – It was reported that at their January 25 meeting,
the Commission approved a Conditional Use Permit amendment and an after-the-fact
Variance for resource extraction; approved a Conditional Use Permit for a dog
daycare; approved two Conditional Use Permit transfers; next meeting February 8.
6. Beautification Committee – No report; next meeting April 11.
7. Mini-Grant Steering Committee – It was reported that grant request from Continuum
of Care was approved; discussed the venue not being within the City of Kenai though
social impacts affected the City of Kenai and the committee requested a report be
submitted to the City to determine the level of homelessness in the City as well as the
Peninsula.
I. REPORT OF THE MAYOR
Mayor Gabriel reported on the following:
• Members of the Smith and White families had been rescued and
were found to be healthy; were relatives of two City employees;
• Attended the Medi-center grand opening where Dr. Carlson had
opened a traditional medicine and holistic medicine clinic;
recommended touring;
• Attended a KCHS pep rally which included a Lip Dub which was
successful;
• Everything Bagels grand opening was on January 31;
• Delivered a proclamation at the Kenai Chamber of Commerce
luncheon for Alaska Legal Services who celebrated their 50 year
anniversary;
• Hosting Coffee with the Mayor on Saturday with Councilor
Glendening.
J. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
1. City Manager – P. Ostrander reported on the following:
• Completed meetings with Department Heads; would be setting up
appointments to meet with Council Members;
• Spoke to the Rotary Club who was interested in collaborating with
the City on snow sculptures;
• Toured the Beacon facility with Vice Mayor Navarre noting there
were some maintenance concerns;
• Attended a meeting with City officials and FAA officials regarding
management of airport and grant funding; noted potential NEPA
changes requiring categorical exclusions or environmental studies
for leaseholds;
• Met with Senior Connections and discussed finances;
• Spoke at the Kenai Chamber of Commerce Luncheon;
• Pointed out a memorandum rejecting bids for a municipal tractor
and landscape rake noting bids came in higher than projected and
the purchase would be revisited;
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• Pointed out correspondence to the Alaska Board of Fisheries noting
it could be amended and sent in time to be provided in their meeting
packet; also planned to testify in person; invited comment;
Council Member Knackstedt expressed concern regarding the potential for categorical exclusions
or environmental studies for leaseholds on Airport property; encouraged discussions with FAA in
advance of the requirement in order to streamline the process.
Councilor Molloy requested Resolutions be brought forth for comments on Board of Fisheries
proposals noting public hearings were appropriate.
Proposals causing concern regarding hours for allowing dipnet fishing and potentially causing
erosion at different sections of the Kenai River were discussed.
MOTION:
Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to direct the City Manager to send the letter he prepared so
that it could be included in the Board of Fisheries’ packet with the City Manager’s and Mayor’s
signatures and Council Member Navarre SECONDED the motion.
VOTE:
YEA: Gabriel, Glendening, Knackstedt, Molloy, Navarre, Pettey, Boyle
NAY:
**Student Representative Lindeman: YEA
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
2. City Attorney – recently attended a full-day of supervisory training; had upcoming jury
duty and would advise of schedule.
3. City Clerk – No report.
K. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT
1. Citizens Comments (Public comment limited to five (5) minutes per speaker)
None.
2. Council Comments
Student Representative Lindeman noted the hockey team was at their regional tournament and
the ski team was at a competition in Homer; noted their Lip Dub and school Assembly was a
success.
Councilor Knackstedt attended the Kenai Chamber of Commerce Luncheon noting the City
Manager made a good presentation with reaching out to the business community; noted he had
received one of 950 letters that were sent to small businesses from the City Manager which was
well received; noted sales tax revenue was dropping and suggested finding ways to bring more
businesses to Kenai; noted the upcoming Kenai Historical Society meeting.
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Vice Mayor Navarre noted he heard from a number of businesses regarding the letter sent;
thanked the City Manager for his leadership; also attended the Kenai Chamber of Commerce
Luncheon; asked for a budget preparation calendar.
Council Member Molloy attended the Kenai Chamber of Commerce Luncheon noting he
appreciated the discussion regarding the budget concerns and the need to look for efficiencies;
Noted Mayor Gabriel did a nice job presenting the proclamation to Alaska Legal Services pointing
out that it had been unexpected and would be shared with their leadership; thanked Mayor
Williams, Ms. Giguere, and Ms. Niclai for speaking.
Council Member Boyle noted his vote to sell prime commercial City property was in spirit for an
updated deal.
Council Member Glendening attended a hockey game; attended a booster club fundraiser noting
it had been well attended; noted Everything Bagels recent grand opening; thanked the City
Manager for the State of the City report.
Council Member Pettey thanked the City Manager for the letter to the Board of Fisheries and
thanked him ahead of time for testifying in person at the meeting; thanked Holly Ward for bringing
Rare Disease Day to their attention.
L. EXECUTIVE SESSION
1. Discussion of an Offer to Purchase Property Located at 10639 Kenai Spur Highway,
Kenai AK also known as Lot 3A, Block 1, Spur Subdivision No. 1, 1983 Addition (the
old Bowling Alley), 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.
It was noted the adoption of Resolution 2017-06 negated the need to discuss the offer.
M. PENDING ITEMS
1. 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 4th meeting and again from the January
18th to the February 15th meeting; a motion to enact is on the floor.]
N. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
I certify the above represents accurate minutes of the Kenai City Council meeting of February 1,
2017.
_____________________________
Sandra Modigh, CMC
City Clerk
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**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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MEMO:
TO: Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Sandra Modigh, City Clerk
DATE: February 24, 2017
SUBJECT: Harbor Commission Vacancy
The Harbor Commission currently has two vacant seats to be filled.
Rick Koch has submitted an application expressing interest in filling one of the
vacancies, term expiring December 2018. Mayor Gabriel has requested this applicant
be added to the meeting agenda for his nomination and consideration of Council’s
confirmation.
A committee/commission vacancy shall be filled by nomination of the Mayor and
confirmation by the Council (KMC 1.90.010).
Your consideration is appreciated.
210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska 99611-7794
Telephone: 907-283-7535 / FAX: 907-283-3014
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MEMORANDUM:
TO: Mayor & City Council Members
FROM: Sandra Modigh, City Clerk
DATE: February 24, 2017
SUBJECT: Appointment of a City Council Member to the Council Supervisory
Sub-Committee
Pursuant to the newly adopted Policy No. 2017-03: Supervisory Sub-Committee,
subsection B- Appointment, the Sub-Committee will consist of three Council Members,
including the Mayor, Vice Mayor and a third Council Member appointed by the Mayor
and confirmed by the Council.
At the February 15 council meeting, Mayor Gabriel expressed interest in nominating
Council Member Molloy to fill the third seat on the sub-committee and intends to do so
at the March 1 meeting.
Council’s confirmation of Councilor Molloy to the sub-committee is appreciated.
/SM/
210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska 99611-7794
Telephone: 907-283-7535 / FAX: 907-283-3014
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Sponsored by: Mayor Gabriel
Councilmember Molloy
CITY OF KENAI
ORDINANCE NO. *-2017
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, AMENDING
KENAI MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 14.25-LANDSCAPING/SITE PLAN REGULATIONS,
TO REQUIRE LANDSCAPING AND SITE PLANS FOR ALL RETENTION BASINS,
COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL AND MULTIFAMILY DEVELOPMENT AND LAND
CLEARING IN CERTAIN ZONES IN THE CITY AND MAKING OTHER HOUSEKEEPING
CHANGES.
WHEREAS, Kenai Municipal Code Chapter 14.25-Landscaping/ Site Plan Regulations,
regulates landscaping and site plan requirements in the City; and,
WHEREAS, landscaping plans provide for landscaping and/or the retention of natural
vegetation and buffers in conjunction with commercial, industrial and multifamily
development, to enhance the community environment and visual character, and to
provide attractive and functional separation, providing visual and sound screening
barriers or buffers between uses, and reducing erosion and storm runoff; and,
WHEREAS, site plans provide for orderly and safe development of the City
commensurate with protecting the health, safety and welfare of its citizens, and support
the establishment of adequate and convenient open spaces, light and air, in order to
avoid congestion of commercial and industrial areas; and,
WHEREAS, amendments to code are needed to ensure that landscaping and site plans
are approved prior to land clearing even when no building permit is requested or
required, in order to prohibit land clearing in a manner that conflicts with the purpose
and intent of landscaping and site plans; and,
WHEREAS, other housekeeping amendments are required to reduce redundancy and
improve clarity in KMC Chapter 14.25.
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 14.25.010 of the Kenai Municipal Code: That Kenai
Municipal Code, Section 14.25.010 – Intent, is hereby amended as follows:
14.25.010 Intent.
(a) Site Plans. It is the intent of this chapter to provide for orderly and safe
development of the City commensurate with protecting the health, safety and welfare of
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its citizens, and to support the establishment of adequate and convenient open spaces,
light and air, in order to avoid congestion of commercial and industrial areas with
residential zones.
(b) Landscaping Plans. It is the intent of this chapter to provide for landscaping
and/or the retention of natural vegetation in conjunction with commercial, industrial
and multifamily development to enhance the community environment and visual
character and to provide attractive and functional separation, providing visual and
sound screening barriers or buffers between uses [THE GENERAL PURPOSE OF
LANDSCAPING IS TO VISUALLY ENHANCE THE CITY’S APPEARANCE, PROVIDE
ATTRACTIVE AND FUNCTIONAL SEPARATION AND SCREENING BETWEEN USES] and
reduce erosion and storm runoff.
[(C) FOR PURPOSES OF THIS CHAPTER, MULTIFAMILY DEVELOPMENT MEANS A
FOUR (4) OR MORE FAMILY DWELLING.]
Section 3. Deletion of Section 14.25.015 of the Kenai Municipal Code: That Kenai
Municipal Code, Section 14.25.015 – Landscaping/Site Plan for Land Clearing, is hereby
deleted as follows:
[14.25.015 LANDSCAPING/SITE PLAN FOR LAND CLEARING.
FOR PROPERTY COVERED UNDER THIS CHAPTER, SUBMITTAL OF A
PRELIMINARY LANDSCAPING/SITE PLAN AND APPROVAL BY THE ADMINISTRATIVE
OFFICIAL IS REQUIRED PRIOR TO ANY LAND CLEARING AND/OR TREE CUTTING
WHERE SUCH REMOVAL WILL RESULT IN LESS THAN TWENTY-FIVE PERCENT (25%)
OF THE LOT AREA HAVING EXISTING TREES, SHRUBS, OR NATURAL VEGETATION
COVER AS DETERMINED BY THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIAL.]
Section 4. Amendment of Section 14.25.020 of the Kenai Municipal Code: That Kenai
Municipal Code, Section 14.25.020 – Application, is hereby Amended as follows:
14.25.020 Application.
[THIS]a. Approved Landscaping and Site Plans are required for the following [CHAPTER
SHALL APPLY TO]:
(a) All retention basins, [AND]
(b) Commercial, industrial and multifamily development, [WITHIN THE CITY OF
KENAI AND SHALL APPLY TO BOTH THE LANDSCAPING AND SITE PLANS.]
[“COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL AND MULTIFAMILY DEVELOPMENT” AND “ALL
DEVELOPMENT” SHALL BE DEFINED AS ANY IMPROVEMENTS REQUIRING A
BUILDING PERMIT FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION OR ANY IMPROVEMENTS OF
TWENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($20,000.00) OR MORE, WHICH ADDS SQUARE
FOOTAGE, AND IS: (1) LOCATED ON PROPERTIES WITHIN THE CENTRAL
COMMERCIAL (CC), GENERAL COMMERCIAL (CG), LIMITED COMMERCIAL
(CL), HEAVY INDUSTRIAL (IH), TOWNSITE HISTORIC (TSH), LIGHT INDUSTRIAL
(IL) AND EDUCATION (ED) ZONING DISTRICTS; OR (2) A MULTIFAMILY
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DEVELOPMENT IN ANY ZONE; OR (3) A CHANGE OF USE AS REQUIRED IN
KMC 14.20.250(A). IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR ANY PERSON TO CONSTRUCT, ERECT
OR MAINTAIN ANY STRUCTURE, BUILDING, FENCE OR IMPROVEMENT,
INCLUDING LANDSCAPING, PARKING AND OTHER FACILITIES ON PROPERTY
REQUIRING A LANDSCAPE/SITE PLAN UNLESS SUCH
(c) Land clearing.
IMPROVEMENTS ARE CONSTRUCTED OR RECONSTRUCTED IN A MANNER
CONSISTENT WITH THE APPROVED PLAN.]
[PROPERTIES ZONED RESIDENTIAL (EXCEPT MULTIFAMILY DWELLINGS) ARE
EXEMPT FROM THIS CHAPTER WITH THE FOLLOWING EXCEPTION: (1)
STRUCTURES IDENTIFIED AS A COMMERCIAL OCCUPANCY IN TITLE 4 OF THE
KENAI MUNICIPAL CODE LOCATED IN RESIDENTIAL OR MIXED USE ZONES
REQUIRING A BUILDING PERMIT FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION OR ANY
IMPROVEMENTS OF TWENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($20,000.00) OR MORE, WHICH
ADDS SQUARE FOOTAGE OR A CHANGE OF USE AS REQUIRED IN KMC
14.20.250(A).]
Section 5. Amendment of Section 14.25.030 of the Kenai Municipal Code: That Kenai
Municipal Code, Section 14.25.030 – Landscaping/site plan – Submittal requirements,
is hereby amended as follows:
14.25.030 Landscaping/[S]Site [P]Plan-Submittal [R]Requirements.
One copy of the landscaping/site plan (eleven inches (11″) by seventeen inches
(17″) size) shall be submitted for approval to the Administrative Official prior to the
issuance of a building permit. If approved, a zoning permit shall be issued and on file
in the Planning Department and the Building Official will be notified. The
landscaping/site plan shall be prepared at a minimum scale of one inch (1″) equals
twenty feet (20′) and shall include the following information:
(a) Scientific or common name or type of planting materials to be used in the project;
(b) Typical planting details;
(c) Location of all planting areas and relationship to buildings, parking areas and
driveways;
(d) Identification and location of existing vegetation to be retained;
(e) Identification and location of non-living landscaping materials to be used;
(f) Identification of on-site snow storage areas;
(g) Drainage patterns;
(h) Description of buildings, including building height and ground floor dimensions;
(i) Physical features of the property including location of all buildings, ingress and
egress, any unusual features of the property which may restrict development or drainage
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(j) When Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPP) are required, a copy of the
Plan shall be provided to the City Planner.
Section 6. Amendment of Section 14.25.040 of the Kenai Municipal Code: That Kenai
Municipal Code, Section 14.25.040 – Landscaping Plan- Performance Criteria, is hereby
amended as follows:
14.25.040 Landscaping [P]Plan—Performance [C]Criteria.
[INTENT. LANDSCAPING REQUIRED UNDER THIS SECTION IS INTENDED TO
ENHANCE THE COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENT AND VISUAL CHARACTER AND TO
PROVIDE ATTRACTIVE AND FUNCTIONAL SEPARATION TO PROVIDE VISUAL AND
SOUND SCREENING BARRIERS BETWEEN USES.]
(a) Objectives for Landscaping Plan. An effective landscaping plan should utilize a
variety of techniques for achieving the intent of this section. The appropriate placement
or retention of vegetation in sufficient amount will provide the best results. Perimeter,
interior, street right-of-way, and parking lot landscaping must be included as
components of the overall landscaping plan.
(b) Perimeter/Buffer Landscaping. Perimeter/buffer landscaping involves the land
areas adjacent to the lot lines within the property boundary. This buffer landscaping
serves to separate and minimize the impact between adjacent uses. Buffer landscaping
may be desirable along the perimeter of the property to shield vehicular or building
lights from adjacent structures and to provide a visual separation between pedestrians
and vehicles and commercial and residential uses. Landscaping adjacent to residential
zones shall have landscaping beds/buffers that meet all of the following minimum
standards:
(1) Landscaping Beds. Minimum in width equal to the setback along all
property lines, which adjoin residential zones, exclusive of driveways and other
ingress and egress openings.
(2) Screening. Developers are encouraged to maintain natural screening when
existing screening meets the intent of this chapter to shield between residential
and commercial uses. When natural screening does not exist or is lost due to
weather or disease, the following requirements must be used to meet the intent
of this chapter:
(A) Combination of shrubbery and trees; and/or
(B) Fencing. A six-foot (6′) high wood fence or masonry wall fence shall
be required only to meet screening of the developed portion of the property.
Sections of the fence must be no longer than twenty-five feet (25′). Sections
must be off-set a minimum of four feet (4′) so as not to impede the
movement of wildlife.
(3) Ground Cover. One hundred percent (100%) within three (3) years of
planting and continuous maintenance so there will be no exposed soil. Flower
beds may be considered ground cover.
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(4) Trees and/or shrubs appropriate for the climate shall be included in the
landscaping beds.
(c) Interior landscaping involves those areas of the property exclusive of the
perimeter and parking lot areas. Interior landscaping is desirable to separate uses or
activities within the overall development. Screening or visual enhancement landscaping
is recommended to accent or complement buildings, to identify and highlight entrances
to the site, and to provide for attractive driveways and streets within the site.
Landscaping may include landscaping beds, trees, and shrubs.
(d) Parking Lot Landscaping. Parking lot landscaping involves the land areas
adjacent to or within all parking lots and associated access drives. Parking lot
landscaping serves to provide visual relief between vehicle parking areas and the
remainder of the development. It also is desirable for the purpose of improving vehicular
and pedestrian circulation patterns.
(e) Street right-of-way landscaping softens the impact of land uses along street
rights-of-way, but does not obscure land uses from sight. Landscaping beds must meet
all of the following minimum standards; except where properties are adjacent to State
of Alaska rights-of-way, the Administrative Officer may approve alternatives, which meet
the intent of this section but protect landscaping from winter maintenance damage.
(1) Landscaping Beds. Minimum of ten feet (10′) in width along the entire
length of the property lines which adjoin street rights-of-way, exclusive of
driveways and other ingress and egress openings;
(2) Ground Cover. One hundred percent (100%) ground cover of the
landscaping bed within three (3) years of planting and continuous maintenance
so there will be no exposed soil;
(3) Trees and/or shrubs appropriate for the climate shall be included in the
landscaping beds.
(f) Review. The Administrative Official may consider plans for amendments if
problems arise in carrying out the landscaping/site plan as originally approved.
Section 7. Amendment of Section 14.25.080 of the Kenai Municipal Code: That Kenai
Municipal Code, Section 14.25.080 – Expiration, is hereby amended as follows:
14.25.080 Expiration.
If [CONSTRUCTION OF] the project has not started within one (1) year of approval
of the landscaping/site plan, the approval may be revoked by the Administrative Official
after providing at least thirty (30) days’ notice unless extended for good cause.
Section 8. Amendment of Section 14.25.090 of the Kenai Municipal Code: That Kenai
Municipal Code, Section 14.25.090 – Penalties, is hereby amended as follows:
14.25.090 Penalties.
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No person may cut trees, (other than the cutting of dead trees for firewood or fire
protection) construct, erect or maintain any structure, building, fence or improvement,
including landscaping, parking and other facilities on property requiring a
landscape/site plan unless such improvements are constructed or reconstructed in a
manner consistent with the approved plan. Penalties for noncompliance with this
chapter shall be as set forth by KMC 14.20.260.
Section 9. Amendment of Section 14.25.015 of the Kenai Municipal Code: That Kenai
Municipal Code, Section 14.25.100 – Landscaping, is hereby amended and renamed as
follows:
14.25.100 Definition [—LANDSCAPING].
(a) “Land clearing” for purposes of this chapter means tree cutting or other means
of removal of trees and established vegetation, other than the cutting of dead trees for
the purpose of firewood collection or fire protection, on properties within the Central
Commercial (CC), General Commercial (CG), Limited Commercial (CL), Heavy Industrial
(IH), Townsite Historic (TSH), Light Industrial (IL), Airport Light Industrial (ALI) and
Education (ED) zoning districts.
(b) “Landscaping” means the treatment of the ground surface with live planting
materials, including but not limited to, trees, shrubs, grass, ground cover or other
growing horticultural material. Other materials such as wood chips, stone, or decorative
rock may also be utilized.
(c) “Commercial, industrial and multifamily development” and “all development” for
purposes of this Chapter means any improvements requiring a building permit for new
construction or any improvements of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000.00) or more,
which adds square footage, and is: (1) located on properties within the Central
Commercial (CC), General Commercial (CG), Limited Commercial (CL), Heavy Industrial
(IH), Townsite Historic (TSH), Light Industrial (IL), Airport Light Industrial (ALI) and
Education (ED) zoning districts; or (2) a multifamily development in any zone; or (3) a
change of use as required in KMC 14.20.250(a).
(d) “Multifamily development” for purposes of this Chapter means a four (4) or more
family dwelling.
Section 10. 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 11. 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 * day of *, 2017.
______________________________________
BRIAN GABRIEL, MAYOR
ATTEST:
___________________________________
Sandra Modigh, City Clerk
Introduced: *, 2017
Enacted: *, 2017
Effective: *, 2017
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Jeff Twait, Planning Commission Chair and Commissioners
FROM: Council Member Molloy and Mayor Gabriel
CC: Matt Kelley
DATE: February 21, 2017
SUBJECT: Ordinance Amending Landscaping and Site Plan Regulations
This Ordinance as proposed requires landscaping and site plans prior to land clearing even
when a building permit is not required for development. Other additional housekeeping
changes are recommended. Determinations by the City Planner regarding Landscaping and
Site Plans are appealable to the Board of Adjustment. The following is a sectional analysis
of each recommended change in KMC Chapter 14.25:
1. KMC 14.25.010 is amended in subsection (b) for consistency purposes using
language that was previously included in KMC 14.25.040 (where the same
language is proposed to be deleted) and in subsection (c) the definition of
multifamily development is deleted and moved to the new definitions section
in KMC 14.25.100.
2. KMC 14.25.015 is deleted in its entirety. Land clearing is instead addressed
in KMC 14.25.020. This section previously required a landscaping and site
plan only when clearing resulted in less than 25% of the lot area having
existing trees, shrubs, or natural vegetation cover and by virtue of KMC
14.25.020, arguably, only when a building permit or expansion of an existing
facility was sought. The Ordinance as proposed requires a landscape and site
plan prior to any commercial, industrial or multifamily development and
prior to any land clearing as defined in the new definitions section (KMC
14.25.100).
3. KMC 14.25.020 is amended by moving definitions “commercial, industrial
and multifamily development” to the new definitions section and adding land
clearing into this section that was previously addressed in KMC 14.25.015.
Additionally, language regarding penalties is deleted and replaced in the
Penalties section of the chapter addressed in KMC 14.25.090.
4. KMC 14.25.030 is amended to require the submission to the City Planner of
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans, for informational purposes.
5. KMC 14.25.040 is amended by removing the intent language that begins the
section and moving it to KMC 14.25.010 for consistency and to reduce
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redundancy in the chapter. Other minor housekeeping changes involving
lettering for organization purposes are also recommended for this section.
6. KMC 14.25.080 is amended to remove the term “construction” because the
chapter applies to land clearing by itself, which may not be considered a
construction activity.
7. KMC 14.25.090 is amended to define what is prohibited as previously
provided in KMC 14.25.020 with additional language addressing land
clearing.
8. KMC 14.25.100 is amended to include all definitions for the chapter, as
opposed to just “landscaping.” Additional definitions include “land
clearing,” “commercial, industrial or multifamily development” and
“multifamily development.” The main material change is a definition of
“land clearing” as follows:
“Land clearing” for purposes of this chapter means tree cutting or other
means of removal of trees and established vegetation, other than the cutting
of dead trees for the purpose of firewood collection or fire protection, on
properties within the Central Commercial (CC), General Commercial (CG),
Limited Commercial (CL), Heavy Industrial (IH), Townsite Historic (TSH),
Light Industrial (IL), Airport Light Industrial (ALI) and Education (ED)
zoning districts.
Your consideration is appreciated.
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KENAI HARBOR COMMISSION MEETING
FEBRUARY 6, 2017 – 6:00 P.M.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CHAIR SHAUNA THORNTON, PRESIDING
MEETING SUMMARY
1. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Commission Member Peters called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Roll was confirmed as
follows:
Commissioners present: B. Peters, J. Desimone, S. Thornton, C. Hutchison, G.
Greenberg
Commissioners Absent: None
Staff/Council Liaison present: Public Works Director S. Wedemeyer, Council Member
Pettey
A quorum was present.
2. AGENDA APPROVAL
MOTION:
Commissioner Thornton MOVED to approve the agenda; Commissioner Greenberg
SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
3. ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR
MOTION:
Commissioner Hutchison MOVED to nominate Shauna Thornton as Chair; Commissioner
Greenberg SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
MOTION:
Commissioner Thornton MOVED to nominate Christine Hutchison as Vice Chair; Commissioner
Greenberg SECONDED the motion.
MOTION:
Commissioner Hutchison MOVED to nominate Jeanette Desimone as Vice Chair;
Commissioner Thornton SECONDED the motion.
Commissioner Hutchison was elected as Vice Chair.
4. APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY
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a. October 10, 2016
MOTION:
Commissioner Peters MOVED to approve the meeting summary of October 10, 2016 and
Commissioner Hutchison SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
5. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD – None.
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None.
7. NEW BUSINESS
a. Discussion/Action – Recommend to Reduce to Quarterly Meetings or Sunset the
Harbor Commission.
It was noted that the Code required a Harbor Master Plan; suggested that Code be changed
and that Council define the Commission’s duties. The definition of the Harbor was discussed.
MOTION:
Commissioner Hutchison MOVED to recommend to Council that the Harbor Commission
change to quarterly meetings for the next two years and Commissioner Greenberg SECONDED
the motion.
VOTE:
YEA: Hutchison, Greenberg, Desimone
NAY Peters, Thornton.
MOTION PASSED.
8. REPORTS
a. Public Works Director – Thanked the Commission for their service and noted
that two budgets were related to the harbor.
b. Commission Chair – Noted she would do her best as Commission Chair.
c. City Council Liaison – Noted it was her first opportunity to be the liaison
and would request Council clarified the Commission’s duties and
expectations.
9. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION – March 6, 2017
10. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS/QUESTIONS
Commission Chair Thornton requested that an opportunity to review the Code be placed on the
next agenda.
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11. PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
Mike Dunn noted he felt sorry for the Harbor Commission for not knowing what they were
supposed to do and that it was shameful that Council hadn’t provided direction.
12. INFORMATION – None.
13. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 7:31
p.m.
Meeting summary prepared and submitted by:
_____________________________________
Jamie Heinz, CMC, Deputy City Clerk
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KENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
FEBRUARY 2, 2017
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 P.M.
CHAIR CHARLIE STEPHENS, PRESIDING
MEETING SUMMARY
1. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Chair Stephens called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Roll was confirmed as follows:
Commissioners present: C. Stephens, J. Halstead, N. Widmayer, J. Hudson, S. Thornton
Commissioners absent: T. Wisniewski
Staff/Council Liaison present: Parks & Rec Staff Director B. Frates, City Clerk, S. Modigh, Council
Liaison Jim Glendening
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. ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR
Commissioner Stephens was nominated as Chair.
MOTION:
Commissioner Widmayer MOVED to elect Charlie Stephens as commission chair and
Commissioner Halstead SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
Commissioners Halstead and Widmayer were nominated as Vice Chair.
MOTION:
Commissioner Halstead MOVED to elect Noel Widmayer as commission vice chair and
Commissioner Stephens SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
4. APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY
a. November 3, 2016
MOTION:
Commissioner Halstead MOVED to approve the meeting summary of November 3, 2016 and
Commissioner Widmayer SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
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b. January 5, 2017
MOTION:
Commissioner Halstead MOVED to approve the meeting summary of January 5, 2017 and
Commissioner Thornton SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
5. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD – None.
6. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED – None
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None.
8. NEW BUSINESS
a. Cemetery Fees
Parks and Recreation Director Frates and City Clerk Modigh reviewed suggested amendments
to the policy and procedures. It was pointed out that some changes were housekeeping as well
as fee changes and the incorporation of a fee structure for the Columbarium. It was noted the
proposed fee changes would bring the fees more in line with what other communities charged.
Commissioner Widmayer pointed out that Veterans are eligible to apply for burial allowances
which were dependent on whether or not the death was connected to service; non-service death
allowance was reported to be $747.00 with headstones provided at no cost to the family.
It was reported that there had been no known vandalism in the cemetery, and in terms of security,
the police patrolled the area on a complaint driven basis.
Administration suggested that a moratorium be put in place for all future plot reservations to
ensure ample plots are available for the next few years; moratorium would require Council
approval.
9. REPORTS
a. Parks and Recreation Director – Frates reported on the following:
• One staff member on leave to do illness in the family;
• Administration decided to reject recent Tractor and Rake bids;
• KCHS Varsity Hockey played their first home games at the Multi-purpose
facility; venue was successful;
• An ordinance was to be before Council at their next meeting and, if
approved, would transfer remaining balances from completed or postponed
capital projects to the General Fund.
b. Commission Chair – No Report.
c. City Council Liaison - Council Member Glendening reported on
miscellaneous Council actions and presentations to City Council.
10. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION – March 2, 2017
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11. COMMISSION QUESTIONS & COMMENTS – None.
12. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD – None.
13. INFORMATION – None.
14. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 8:11 p.m.
Meeting summary prepared and submitted by:
_____________________________________
Jamie Heinz, CMC
Deputy City Clerk
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MEMO:
TO: File
FROM: Jamie Heinz, Deputy City Clerk
DATE: March 3, 2017
SUBJECT: Confidential Meeting Material
Confidential material was presented to the Council in Executive Session and is sealed
as a part of the permanent meeting record.
For more information, see the City Clerk.
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