HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-12-02 Council Minutes - Work SessionKENAI CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
COUNCIL CANDIDATE INTERVIEWS
DECEMBER 2, 2020 — 4:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
210 FIDALGO AVE., KENAI, AK 99611
MAYOR BRIAN GABRIEL, PRESIDING
NOTES
Council present: B. Gabriel, H. Knackstedt, B. Molloy, T. Winger J. Glendening, G. Pettey
Others present: City Manager P. Ostrander, City Attorney S. Bloom, City Clerk J. Heinz
A. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Brian Gabriel called the work session to order at approximately 4:00 p.m. and led those
assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
B. INTRODUCTION
1. Introductory Memo from City Clerk.
Clarification was provided that this seat was vacated by former Council Member Peterkin when
he resigned, and the seat would be filled by an appointee chosen by the remaining City Council
members until the term expires in October, 2021.
C. DISCUSSION ITEMS
Mayor Gabriel welcomed those persons submitting letters of interest and resumes to be
considered for appointment to the vacant City Council seat. Those candidates were interviewed
in the order listed below:
1. Timothy Navarre
2. Michael Boyle
3. Victoria Askin
4. Shelby Oden
5. Sovala Kisena
6. Brad Brown
7. Alex Douthit
8. Matt Brown
The interview process began with each candidate giving a five-minute amount of time in which
to introduce themselves and give a statement of their interest. Then, Council Members were
given time to question the candidate.
After the interview session was completed, Mayor Gabriel explained the Council would hold an
election for the appointment during the Council meeting which would begin at 6:00 pm in the
Council Chambers.
D. PUBLIC COMMENT
(limited to 3 minutes per speaker; 20 minutes aggregated)
Borough Assembly Member Richard Derkevorkian expressed his desire to see the seat filled by
a conservative candidate.
E. ADJOURNMENT
The work session adjourned at approximately 5:59 p.m.
Notes were prepared by:
dame Heinz, CMC
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