Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-10-19 Council MinutesAGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 19, 2005 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS h.ttp : ,( f www. ci . kenal . ak. u s ITEM A: CALL TO ORDER 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Roll Call 3. CERTIFICATION OF ELECTION 4. ADMINISTERING OF OATHS OF OFFICE 5. ELECTION OF VICE MAYOR 6. Agenda Approval 7. Consent Agenda *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. ITEM B: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (10 minutes) 1. Larry Peek, Architect and James McConnell, Project Coordinator for Senior Connection, Inc. -- Assisted Living Project Update 2. Rick Baldwin -- KEDS Update 3. Sharon Vannatta -- Kenai Community Library/Usage of the Library. ITEM C: UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 minutes) ITEM D: REPORTS OF KPB ASSEMBLY, LEGISLATORS AND COUNCILS ITEM E: REPORTS OF KENAI CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU BOARD AND KENAI CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ITEM F: PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Ordinance No. 2126-2005 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $2,043.75 in the General Fund for a Grant From the Rasmu son Foundation Art Acquisition Initiative. ITEM K: REPORT OF THE MAYOR ITEM L: ADMINISTRATION REPORTS 1. City Manager 2. Attorney 3. City Clerk ITEM M: DISCUSSION 1. Citizens (live minutes) 2. Council EXECUTIVE SESSION -- None Scheduled ITEM N: ADJOURNMENT 2. Ordinance No. 2127-2005 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $15,000 in the General Fund for Shop Repair and Maintenance. 3. Resolution No. 2005-47 -- Adopting an Alternative Allocation Method for the FY06 Shared Fisheries Business Tax Program and Certifying that this Allocation Method Fairly Represents the Distribution of Significant Effects of Fisheries Business Activity in Cook Inlet. ITEM G: MTNTTTF.q 1. *Regular City Council Meeting of October 5, 2005. ITEM H: OLD BUSINESS ITEM I: NEW BUSINESS 1. Bills to be Ratified 2. Approval of Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 3. *Ordinance No. 2128-2005 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $6,200 in the General Fund for a Library Grant. 4. *Ordinance No. 2129-2005 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $6,555.55 in the General Fund for a Boys & Girls Club State Grant. 5. *Ordinance No. 2130-2005 -- Enacting KMC 1.15.130 Entitled, "Telephonic Participation," Which Allows and Establishes Rules for Council Members to Telephonically Participate in Council Meetings. 6. Discussion -- Council/Commission Liaison Assignments 7. Discussion -- 2005 Dip Net Fishery Report ITEM J. COMMISSION/ OMMITTEE REPORTS 1. Council on Aging 2. Airport Commission 3. Harbor Commission 4. Library Commission 5. Parks 8v Recreation Commission 6. Planning 8s Zoning Commission 7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees a. Beautification Committee b. Alaska Municipal League Report C. Arctic Winter Games d. Stranded Gas Committee KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 19, 2005 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS htt www.ci.kenai.ak.us MAYOR PAT PORTER, PRESIDING ITEM A: CALL TO ORDER Mayor Porter called the meeting to order at approximately 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers in the Kenai City Hall Building. A-1, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Porter led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance. A-2. ROLL CALL Roll was taken by the City Clerk. Present were: Pat Porter, Mayor Linda Swarner Cliff Massie � Rick Ross Absent was: James N. Butler, III, Joe Moore, and Blaine Gilman A quorum was present. Also Present: Les Krusen, Student Representative A-3, CERTIFICATION OF ELECTION City Clerk Freas read into the record the Certification of Election as follows: CITY OF KENAI REGULAR ELECTION OF OCTOBER 4, 2005 WE, the members of the Kenai City Council, do hereby certify the results of a canvass of the ballots for the Regular Election of October 4, 2005. ABSENTEE (in -person, by -fax, personal needs, by -mail) ANDQUESTIONED BALLOTS RECEIVED 187 ABSENTEE/ UESTIOIVED BALLOTS REJECTED 35 ABSENTEE/ QUESTIONED BALLOTS COUNTED 152 POLL VOTER TURNOUT 11294 TOTAL VOTER TURN OUT 1, 4 81 NUMBER OF KENAI REGISTERED VOTERS 4 , 8 5 5 KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 19, 2005 PAGE 2 VOTER TURN OUT 1 3 0.5 0 CITY COUNCIL/THREE-YEAR SEATS. CANDIDATE POLL VOTES RECEIVED ABSENTEE, ETC, VOTES RECEIVED TOTAL VOTES RECEIVED SWARNER, Linda 564 78 642 BOYLE, Michael 475 47 522 BUTLER, Jim 446 60 506 OSBORNE, John 399 35 434 Write -Ins 14 3 17 CITY COUNCIL, ONE, ONE-YEAR SEAT: CANDIDATE POLL VOTES RECEIVED ABSENTEE, ETC, VOTES RECEIVED TOTAL VOTES RECEIVED MOLLOY, Robert 528 44 572 NAVARRE, Timoth 442 69 511 WALDEN, Scott 273 30 303 Write -Ins 3 0 3 MOTION: Council Member Swarner MOVED to certify the Regular Election of October 4, 2005 and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Ross SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. A-4, ADMINISTERING OF OATHS OF OFFICE Mayor Porter administered oaths of office to Bob Molloy, Mike Boyle and Linda Swarner. Council Members Molloy, Boyle and Swarner took their seats at the dais. A-5. ELECTION OF VICE MAYOR MOTION: Council Member Ross MOVED to nominate Joe Moore as Vice Mayor and Council Member Massie SECONDED the motion. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 19, 2005 PAGE 3 There were no further nominations. VOTE: *Student Representative Krusen: Yes Boyle Yes Porter Yes Moore Absent Swarner Yes Massie Yes Ross Yes Molloy Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. A-6. AGENDA APPROVAL Mayor Porter requested the following changes to the agenda: REPLACEMENT PAGE: I-6, Discussion / Council Liaison Assignments ADDITIONS TO: J-3, Harbor Commission Report -- Application for appointment to Harbor Commission submitted by Bill Osborn. J-6, Planning & Zoning Commission Report -- Application for appointment to Planning & Zoning Commission submitted by Lori Chase. L-1, City Manager Report -- Wetland sale discussion/additional correspondence from Brad Meiklejohn. MOTION: Council Member Swarner MOVED for approval of the agenda with the requested additions and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Massie SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED, A-7, CONSENT AGENDA MOTION: Council Member Swarner MOVED for approval of the consent as presented and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Molloy SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED, ITEM B: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 19, 2005 PAGE 4 B-1, Larry Peek, Architect and James McConnell, Project Coordinator for Senior Connection, Inc. -- Assisted Living Project Update Mr. McConnell reported the Senior Connection had requested proposals from architects and chose the one presented by Larry Peek whose emphasis is on assisted living facilities. Conceptual designs and information included in the packet indicated a project to be developed in phases over the next 20 years with the first phase being an assisted living facility. McConnell reviewed the development plan and noted, they would now be seeking funding for the assisted living facility once the site plan is approved; the Senior Connection Board members have indicated their comfort with the preliminary design; and, they were now seeking input from the Council and Planning Department. B-2. Rick Baldwin -- KEDS Update Rick Baldwin, 3080 Kim-N-Ang Court, Kenai -- Baldwin explained the Kenai Economic Development Strategy developed five initiatives to move Kenai ahead in economic development. In order to insure the work plan is carried out, a KEDS Action Team was formed of which he was elected chair. He noted, the Action Team has developed by laws and will perpetuate itself. Baldwin explained, the Team hopes to continue to work with city officials, encouraging a strong sense of community and quality of life through community events, supporting a city branding/ marketing campaign, etc. Baldwin submitted a letter related to a branding program and stated he would report again of the group's efforts in about six months. B-3. Sharon Vannatta -- Kenai Community Library/Usage of the Library. Sharon Vannatta, 610 Laurel Drive, Kenai. Stated her support of the Kenai Community Library; its value to the community; space concerns for administration; space concerns for the children's area; etc. ITEM C: UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS Carroll Murphy, 270 Eisenhower Lane, Kenai -- Reported he attended a meeting with Mayor Porter and Acting City Manager Kopp and other residents of Thompson Park related to paving of roads. At the meeting, there was discussion of a bond proposition being placed on a city ballot. He asked if council would be investigating interest of the community to go forward with a bond proposition and what would be the best way of approaching the issue. Mayor Porter noted should be reporting on the meeting later during the meeting, but suggested administration would be requested to submit a list of roads needing paved or additional maintenance for council's future review. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 19, 2005 PAGE 5 ITEM D: REPORTS OF KPB ASSEMBLY, LEGISLATORS AND COUNCILS -- None. ITEM E: REPORTS OF KENAI CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU BOARD AND KENAI CHAMBER OF COMMERCE -- None. ITEM F: PUBLIC HEARINGS F-1. Ordinance No. 2126-2005 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $2,043.75 in the General Fund for a Grant From the Rasmuson Foundation Art Acquisition Initiative. MOTION: Council Member Swarner MOVED for approval of Ordinance No. 2126-2005 and Council Member Ross SECONDED the motion. There were no public or council comments. VOTE: *Student Representative Krusen: Yes Swarner Yes Massie Yes Ross Yes Molloy Yes Boyle Yes Porter Yes Moore Absent MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. F-2, Ordinance No. 2127-2005 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $15,000 in the General Fund for Shop Repair and Maintenance. MOTION: Council Member Swarner MOVED for adoption of Ordinance No. 2127-2005 and Council Member Molloy SECONDED the motion. There were no public comments. When asked why the amount was being taken from the Fund Balance instead of Non -Department Contingency, Finance Director Semmens explained taking the amount from Contingency would deplete it to a low level and a future appropriation would be required. Administration felt it better to make the appropriation from Fund Balance now. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 19, 2005 PAGE 6 VOTE: *Student Representative Krusen: Yes Swarner Yes Massie Yes Ross Yes Molloy Yes Boyle Yes Porter Yes Moore Absent MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. F-3., Resolution No. 2005-47 -- Adopting an Alternative Allocation Method for the FY06 Shared Fisheries Business Tax Program and Certifying that this Allocation Method Fairly Represents the Distribution of Significant Effects of Fisheries Business Activity in Cook Inlet. MOTION: Council Member Swarner MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2005-47 and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Massie SECONDED the motion. There were no public or council comments. VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED. TTFM V.- MTNTTPr'P-Q G-1. Regular City Council Meeting of October 5, 2005 -- Approved by consent agenda. ITEM H: OLD BUSINESS -- None. ITEM I: NEW BUSINESS I-1. Bills to be Ratified MOTION: Council Member Swarner MOVED to pay the bills and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Massie SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. l I-2. Approval of Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 19, 2005 PAGE 7 MOTION: Council Member Swarner MOVED for approval of the purchase orders exceeding $2,500 and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Molloy SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED, I-3. Ordinance No. 2128-2005 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $6,200 in the General Fund for a Library Grant. Introduced by consent agenda. I-4. Ordinance No. 2129-2005 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $6,555.55 in the General Fund for a Boys & Girls Club State Grant. Introduced by consent agenda. Ordinance No. 2130-2005 -- Enacting KMC 1.15.130 Entitled, "Telephonic Participation," Which Allows and Establishes Rules for Council Members to Telephonically Participate in Council Meetings. Introduced by consent agenda. I-6. Discussion -- Council/ Commission Liaison Assignments Assignments were set as follows: Council on Aging Council Member Boyle Council Member Swarner Airport Commission Harbor Commission Council Member Massie Library Commission Council Member Molloy Parks 8v Recreation Commission Council Member Moore Planning 8, Zoning Commission Council Member Ross and Council Member Massie Beautification Committee Council Member Swarner Kenai River Special .Management Advisory Board KRSMA Administration Economic Development District EDD Jason Carroll Cook Inlet Regional Citizens Advisory Council CIRCAC John Douglas Kenai Visitors & Convention Bureau Board Mayor Porter KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 19, 2005 PAGE 8 Arctic Winter Games Parks &Recreation director Frates and Council Member Massie Kenai Economic Development Strategy Administration VISTA I-7. Discussion -- 2005 Dip Net Fishery Report Acting City Manager Kopp noted a correction on Page 2: Total revenue should be $173,464.85 for 2005. Porter noted the report stated problems with campers on the beach and suggested reopening the camping area in Municipal Park (Forest Drive). Porter stated her opposition to the suggestion. It was noted, the report would be distributed to several commissions for review and comments and recommendations would be brought back before council in several months. BREAK TAKEN: 7: 5 8 P.M. BACK TO ORDER: 8:06 P.M. ITEM J: COMMISSION / COMMITTEE REPORTS J-1. Council on Aging -- Senior Director Craig reported the October 5, 2005 meeting summary was included in the packet. J-2. Airport Commission -- Council Member Swarner reported the October meeting was canceled due to a lack of items of business for the agenda. She reminded council and the public of the work session with the airport consultants scheduled for Tuesday, October 25 from 6-9:00 p.m. J-3. Harbor Commission -- Council Member Massie reported the meeting was cancelled due to a lack of quorum. The application of Billy N. Osborn (included in the packet) was reviewed and Mr. Osborn was appointed to the Harbor Commission. J-4. Library Commission -- Acting Library Director McNair reported the meeting summary for the October 4 meeting was included in the packet. J-5. Parks & Recreation Commission -- Parks & Recreation Director Frates reported the October 6, 2005 meeting summary was included in the packet. The application of Adam DeMello (included in the packet) was reviewed and Mr. DeMello was appointed to the Parks & Recreation Commission. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 19 2005 PAGE 9 J-6. Planning & Zoning Commission -- Council Member Ross reported there was no meeting due to a lack of quorum. Applications of Barbara Nord and Lori Chase for appointment to the commission (included in the packet) were reviewed and both were appointed to the Commission. J-?. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees J-?a. Beautification Committee -- Swarner noted, the meeting summary for the October 11 meeting was included in the packet. J-?b. Alaska Municipal League Report -- Swarner reminded council of the AML Conference scheduled for November in Anchorage. J-7c. Arctic Winter Games -- Frates reported on the October 8 Volunteer Rally and noted another would be held on November 5 in Soldotna. Frates also reported the bleachers for the ice rink had arrived and administration was searching for a contractor to install them. J-7d. Stranded Gas Committee -- Council Member Ross reported no meeting had been called. ITEM K: REPORT OF THE MAYOR -- Mayor Porter reported the following: • She and Kopp attended a meeting with Thompson Park residents related to paving requests; possible bond propositions, etc. She requested council's concurrence to direct administration to provide a list of streets needing paving, street maintenance, cost estimates, etc. (a street improvement plan) to discuss during a future work session, as well as consider whether to include a bond proposition on a ballot or stay with a limited improvement district concept. Council had no objections to administration gathering and preparing information as requested. • Met with a representative of the Kenai Historical Society related to the estate of Clarence Ladd and the purchase of a cabin currently situated across from the Woodridge Apartments. She requested council to drive by and take a look. Porter added, the city would be requested to place the cabin on city property. • Met with representatives of RuralCap related to their desire to place a low-income housing project in Kenai. She explained, their building project would include sweat equity by the future owner of the home; they build eight or more homes at one time and no one moves in until all are finished; they are interested in property in the Mommsen Subdivision area; and, they are currently building eight units in Sterling. • She is working with Salamatof Native Association, Kenai Natives Association, and Kenaitze Indian Tribe to construct an addition to the Visitors & Cultural Center. They are investigating funding sources. .j KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 19, 2005 PAGE 10 • She would be declaring October 26 as Kenai Kardinal Day to celebrate the fourth year the Kenai Central High School football team won a state title. • Noted branding information included in the packet. ITEM L: ADMINISTRATION REPORTS City Manager -- Acting City Manager Kopp reported the following: • Noted the RuralCap representatives stated interest in property in the Panoramic Drive area and they hoped to build approximately 20 homes with floor plans between 1,400 and 1,800 square feet. • Referred to the electronic correspondence distributed at the beginning of the meeting from Brad Meiklej ohn related to the possible sale of wetlands. The letter indicated The Conservation Fund has a year to finalize a sale. The issue will be placed on the November 2 agenda for further discussion, i.e. does council want to pursue the sale of all or a portion of the property. • The interviewing of candidates was completed for the Library Director position; reference checks are being conducted; a job offer was expected to take place by the end of the week; and, he planned to have the person travel to Kenai before a final acceptance of the job is made (funds for the travel would come from the city manager travel budget) . • A Code Enforcement Officer had been hired and on the job. • The dip net report will be brought back to council with recommendations, etc. from commissions. • He sent a letter of commendation to Landon Mishler for attaining his Eagle Scout designation. L-2. Attorney -- Attorney Graves reported executions were being made on unpaid traffic tickets from Permanent Fund Dividend checks. He expected an approximate amount of $23,000-$26,000 to be received from the executions. L-3. City Clerk -- No report. ITEM M: DISCUSSION M-1. Citizens -- None. M-2. Council -- Swarner -- •Reported she received a call related to vehicle parking along narrow streets (Redoubt Avenue and Stellar Drive) and asked if vehicles are towed. Kopp explained the tagging/removal process. Swarner suggested parking be allowed only on one side of narrow streets. 0 Welcomed Mike Boyle and Bob Molloy as council members. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 19, 2005 PAGE 11 Massie -- Welcomed the new members to the council. Ross -- Welcomed Boyle and Molloy to council. Molloy -- Thanked Council Members Gilman and Butler for their service on council and thanked the voters for their confidence in him to do the job. Molloy added, he was looking forward to working with all the council, administration, employees, and residents. Boyle -- Thanked those who voted for him, stated he was looking forward to working with the council, and asked the department heads to educate him when necessary to help him make good decisions. EXECUTIVE SESSION -- None Scheduled ITEM N: ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Council, the meeting adjourned at approximately 8:39 p.m. Minutes transcribed and prepared by: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk *The student may cast advisory votes on all matters except those subject to executive session discussion. Advisory votes shall be cast prior to the official council vote and shall not affect the outcome of a vote. Advisory votes shall be recorded in the minutes. Student representatives may not move or second items during a council meeting. APPROVED BY COUNCI C I fy, C r�