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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-08-01 Council MinutesKENAI CITY COUNCIL -REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 1, 2018-6:00 P.M. A. CALL TO ORDER KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 210 FIDALGO AVE., KENAI, AK 99611 MAYOR BRIAN GABRIEL, PRESIDING MINUTES A Regular Meeting of the Kenai City Council was held on August 1, 2018, in City Hall Council Chambers, Kenai , AK. Mayor Gabriel called the meeting to order at approximately 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 (absent) Glenese Pettey A quorum was present. Also in attendance were: Paul Ostrander, City Manager Scott Bloom , City Attorney Jamie Heinz, City Clerk 3 . Agenda Approval Robert Molloy Tim Navarre Mike Boyle (telephonic) Mayor Gabriel noted the following modifications to the packet and agenda : Add to item G .5. Field of Flowers Signage Move item G.5 . to be considered after Scheduled Public Comment MOTION: • Photos of Other Various Signs Field of Flowers Signage Council Me m ber Molloy MOVED to approve the agenda with the requested rev isions to the agenda and packet and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Knackstedt SECONDED th e motion . VOT E: There be ing no objections, SO ORDERED. 4 . 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 wish ing 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. Johna Beech, Kenai Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center -Second Quarter Update. Johna Beech , President of the Kena i Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center provided an update on the visitor and website statistics of the second quarter; also reported on events at the visitor center, the Eagle Cam efforts, and the Silver Salmon Derby. C. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS None. MOTION: Council Member Molloy MOVED to suspend rules and move item D .5. to be considered first 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: YEA: Mo ll oy, Gabriel , Navarre , Boyle , Pettey, Knac kstedt NAY : MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. City of Kenai Coun ci l Meeting Augu st 1,20 18 Page 2 of 9 D . PUBLIC HEARINGS 5. Resolution No. 2018-45 -Accepting the Proceeds from a $2,000 Caring for the Kenai Project Development Grant Provided by Enstar Natural Gas to Mr. Riley Graves for the Purchase and Deployment of Magnets to Remove Nails and Other Metal Debris from City Beaches. (Administration) [Clerk 's Note : This item was moved to be considered first after a motion to suspend the rules.] MOTION: Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2018-45 and Council Member Molloy SECONDED the motion . Mayor Gabriel opened the public hearing . Katie Quinn spoke about Riley Graves being a great student and very attentive with his project. There being no one else wishing to be heard , public comment was closed . Administration gave an overview of the magnets working well on the beaches and the City's plan to do more raking after the completion of the dipnet fishery . Riley was thanked for his exceptional project. VOTE : YEA: Molloy, Gabriel, Navarre, Boyle, Pettey, Knackstedt NAY: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Merrill Sikorski, Caring for the Kenai Representative, pointed out the great examples of students and their excellent projects ; trying to take the program to other communities. He complimented those that served on the judging panel for the program and the Council for providing an opportunity for Mr. Graves to follow through with his idea. Robin Berry, Enstar Representative, stated he was honored to be a part of the process , adding that it was nice to see a great idea come along ; noted he was glad Mr. Graves was able to see his idea turn into an implemented solution. Riley Graves noted he appreciated the opportunity to help his community, adding that he was glad he was also able to help with the grants. G.5 . Action/Approval -Field of Flowers Signage. [Clerk 's Note: This item was moved to an earlier point in the agenda during approval of the agenda .] MOTION: City of Kenai Council Meeting August1, 2018 Page 3 of 9 Council Member Knackstedt M OVED to direct the City Manager to construct and install the Field of Flowers signage as requested by the Airport Commission . Vice Mayor Navarre SECONDED the motion . A positive outcome was requested noting the City had developed the Field of Flowers on property maintained to benefit the Airport . Size , location, wording, and materials were discussed . Mirroring the "Welcome to the City of Kenai ," sign was suggested . It was further suggested that Administration be given lati t ude . MOTION T O REFE R : Council Member Molloy MOVED to amend by postponing and referring the matter to the Beautification Committee and Administration for a recommendation and for other designs to be considered . Council Member Boyle SECONDED the motion . It was pointed out that several Commissions were involved in the creation of the Field of Flowers and the signage was proposed by a single Commission without regard for the other Commissions. It was suggested that beautiful and simplistic would be more appropriate and placement to be on the Lawton Drive side . MOTION TO AMEND THE REFERRAL: Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to amend the amendment by sending the recommendations of the Beautification Committee and Administration to the Airport Commission once developed for a final review. Vice Mayor Navarre SECONDED the motion . There was consensus among City Council that they wanted to see the comments from the others making recommendations and didn't want them to feel constrained on their comments regarding the signage . VOTE ON THE AMENDMENT TO THE REFERRAL : YEA: Molloy, Gabriel , Navarre, Boyle, Pettey, Knackstedt NAY: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. VOTE ON THE AMENDED REFERRAL: YEA : Molloy, Gabriel, Navarre, Boyle, Pettey, Knackstedt NAY: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 1. Ordinance No. 3034-2018 -Repealing Kenai Municipal Code Chapters 16 .05-General Provisions, and 16 .10-Procedure, within Title 16-Public Improvements and Special Assessments and Re-Enacting and Renaming Chapter 16.05 -Special Assessment Districts. (Council Member Knackstedt) City of Kenai Council Meeting August1,20 18 Page 4 of 9 MOTION: Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 3034-2018 and Council Member Molloy SECONDED the motion . Mayor Gabriel opened the public hearing . There being no one wishing to be heard , public comment was closed . An overview of changes the ordinance would incorporate into the code was provided . It was noted the changes included engineering estimates to be provided, creation of a district, incorporation of an application process, onsite placement of public notices, the types of projects that districts could be created to accomplish, a filing fee , petition timing , and the Council's ability to match funding. The flow chart was also reviewed. Concerns , including potential barriers to residents and the requirement of trust documents were expressed and clarification was provided on the meaning of a force account and the effect of Council approving a petition report. Appreciation expressed for the flow chart that helped to clarify the process . MOTION TO POSTPONE: Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to postpone to the August 15 Council meeting. Council Member Molloy SECONDED the motion and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED. [Clerk 's Note : Council Member Boyle was ex cused from the meeting at 7:29 p.m.] 2 . Resolution No. 2018-42 -Authorizing the City Manager to Enter Into a Restaurant Concession Agreement for the Kenai Municipal Airport. (Administration) MOTION: Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to adopt Resolution No . 2018-42 and Vice Mayor Navarre SECONDED the motion. Mayor Gabriel opened the public hearing . James Hamilton spoke about his family members moving to Kenai with years of service in the restaurant industry; restoring their love for cooking. He noted they were looking forward to the new business and briefly discussed what food they would be offering and hours of operation. There being no one else wishing to be heard , public comment was closed. Clarification was provided on the payment schedule and the agreement end date was discussed. VOTE: YEA: Molloy, Gabriel , Navarre, Pettey , Knackstedt NAY: City of Ke nai Council Meeting Page 5 of 9 A ugust1 , 20 18 MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 3. Resolution No. 2018-43 -Approving a Second Amendment to the Airline Operating Agreement and Terminal Area Lease and Authorizing the City to Enter Into Such Agreement with Corvus Airlines D/B/A Ravn Alaska. (Administration) MOTION: Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2018-43. Council Member Molloy SECONDED the motion and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. 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. 2018-44 -Approving a Second Amendment to the A irline Operating Agreement and Terminal Area Lease and Authorizing the City to Enter Into Such Agreement with Grant Aviation , Inc. (Administration) MOTION: Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2018-44 and reque sted UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Molloy SECONDED the motion. 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. 5 . Resolution No. 2018-45-Accepting the Proceeds from a $2,000 Caring for the Kenai Project Development Grant Provided by Enstar Natural Gas to Mr. Riley Graves for the Purchase and Deployment of Magnets to Remove Nails and Other Metal Debris from City Beaches. (Administration) [Clerk 's Note : This item was moved to the first item considered after the passage of a motion to suspend the rules.] 6 . Resolution No. 2018-46 -Approving the Execution of a Lease of Airport Reserve Lands Using the Standard Lease Form Between the City of Kenai and SOAR International Ministries , Incorporated, for the Undeveloped Portion of Tract A , General Aviation Apron Number Two. (Administration) MOTION: Coun cil Member Knackstedt MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2018-46 and Council Member Molloy SECONDED the motion. Mayor Gabriel opened the public hearing ; there being no one wishing to be heard , publi c comment was closed . City of Ke nai Coun ci l Mee ting A ug ust1 , 20 18 Page 6 of 9 Administration clarified that work associated with the lease was required be completed within two years . VOTE: YEA: Molloy, Gabriel , Navarre, Pettey, Knackstedt NAY: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. C. MINUTES 1.*Regular Meeting of July 5, 2018 Approved by the consent agenda . F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS -None . G. NEW BUSINESS 1. *Action/Approval -Bills to be Ratified. Approved by the consent agenda . 2. *Action/Approval -Purchase Orders over $15 ,000. Approved by the consent agenda . 3. *Ordinance No. 3035-2018 -Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $2057.58 in the General Fund (FY18) -Police Department for State Traffic Grant Overtime Expenditures . (Administration) Introduced by the consent agenda and public hearing set for August 15 , 2018. 4. *Ordinance No. 3036-2018 -Accepting and Appropriating a Grant from the State of Alaska for the Purchase of Library Books . (Administration ) Introduced by the consent agenda and public hearing set for August 15 , 2018. 5. Action/Approval -Field of Flowers Signage. (Council Member Knackstedt ) [Clerk 's Note : This item was moved to an earlier point in the meeting during approval of the agenda.] 6. Action/Approval -Authori ze the City Manager to Enter into a Memorandum of Agreement between the Kenai Peninsula Borough and the City of Kenai for Participation in a Multi -Jurisdictional Team to Review and Coord inate Hazard Mitigation Plans. (Administration) Administration provided an overview of the agreement and the responsibil ities associated . MOTION: City of Kenai Counc il M eeting August 1, 20 18 Page 7 of 9 Council Member Molloy MOVED to authorize the City Manager to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement between the Kenai Peninsula Borough and the City of Kenai for participation in a multi- jurisdictional team to review and coordinate hazard mitigation plans and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Knackstedt SECONDED the motion Clarification was provided that there was no financial obligation associated VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED. H. COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS 1. Council on Aging -No report; next meeting August 9. 2. Airport Commission -It was reported that at their July 12 meeting, the Commission discussed the Field of Flowers signage, heard an overview of the airport budget, received training from the City Clerk , recommended approval of the SOAR lease , and heard a status update on the Airport Terminal Rehabilitation Project; next meeting August 9. 3. Harbor Commission -It was reported that at their July 9 meeting , the Commission heard from individuals selling property on the river which might be of interest to the City; next meeting August 6. 4. Parks and Recreation Commission -No report; next meeting August 2. 5. Planning and Zoning Commission -It was reported that on July 25 the Commission approved home occupation permit for a gunsmith business and discussed a report of commercial marijuana facilities in the City; next meeting August 8. 6. Beautification Committee -No report; next meeting September 10. 7. Mini -Grant Steering Committee -It was reported that on July 6 the Committee considered Riley Graves' application for grant fund ing to offset the cost of the magnetic rake project; approved the request for grant. I. REPORT OF THE MAYOR Mayor Gabriel reported on the following : • Slower than average fishing year for dipnet and commercial fishing; • Attended a meeting with Governor Walker and Fish and Game Commissioner, Sam Cotton regarding commercial fishing in Cook Inlet; • Mayor Porter was organizing an effort to develop a dog park near Daubenspeck Park. J. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS 1. City Manager -P. Ostrander reported on the following: • The Federal Aviation Administration committed to funding $11 . 7 million of the Airport Terminal Rehabilitation Project; construction to begin this fall ; • Dipnet Fishery revenue down; working internally to make adjustments; City of Kenai Council Meetin g August1 ,2018 Page 8 of 9 • The Bluff Erosion Project was on the same schedule with a decision expected in December. 2. City Attorney -No report. 3. City Clerk -J. Heinz provided publications that had been created by the Office of the City Clerk regarding Commission involvement and following along with agendas; noted the candidate-filing period had opened and would be open until August 15 with one candidate certified ; Primary Election being August 21 . K. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT 1. Citizens Comments (Public comment limited to five (5) minutes per speaker) None . 2. Council Comments Council Member Knackstedt thanked Admin istration for their work to get the Airport Terminal Rehabilitation Project together; noted he supported the idea of a dog park; expressed concern regarding the press ' reporting of the bacteria on the beaches and encouraged the City Manager to help reframe the reporting as the bacteria being a naturally occurring function in the lower river. Vice Mayor Navarre thanked Mayor Porter for her efforts on the dog park project noting Kenai Rotary and corporate sponsors were participating ; asked that Mark and Ani ta Necessary be kept in prayers for their loss. L. EXECUTIVE SESSION -None. M. PENDING ITEMS -None . N. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:22 p.m. I certify the above represents accurate minutes of the Kenai City Council meeting of August 1, 2018 . City of Kenai Counci l Me eti ng August1 ,201 8 Pa ge 9 of 9