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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-12-21 Council MinutesAGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 21, 2005 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS http: Z Z www. ci. kenai. ak. u s ITEM A: CALL TO ORDER 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Roll Call 3. Agenda Approval 4. 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. Kyle Coleman, KCHS Hockey Team -- Presentation to Kenai Fire Department. ITEM C: UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 minutes) ITEM D: REPORTS OF KPB ASSEMBLY, LEGISLATORS AND COUNCILS ITEM E: PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Ordinance No. 2135-2005 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $6, 100 in the General Fund for a Donation to the Peninsula Art Guild for Building Repairs. 2. Ordinance No. 2136-2005 -- Authorizing the Sale of Four (4) Parcels of Land to The Conservation Fund for Fair Market Value and Placing Certain Conditions on the Sale. 3. Resolution No. 2005-55 -- Approving the Kenai Municipal Airport Supplemental Planning Assessment Phase 2 Report and the Implementation Plan. 4. *Liquor License Renewal -- Kenai Country Liquor/Package Store. ITEM F: MINUTES 1. Regular City Council Meeting of November 16, 2005. (Clerk's Note: Minutes removed from 12/ 7/ 05 Consent Agenda for review.) 2. *Regular City Council Meeting of December 7, 2005. 3. *Work Session Notes of December 13, 2005. 4. *Special City Council Meeting of December 14, 2005. ITEM G: OLD BUSINESS ITEM H: NEW BUSINESS 1. Bills to be Ratified 2. Approval of Purchase Orders Exceeding $15,000 3. *Ordinance No. 2137-2005 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $20,000 in the Library Improvement Capital Project Fund for Building Design. 4. Approval -- Assignment of Lease, Polar Equipment/Tract C, Kenai Tidelands Survey No. 2 -- Polar Equipment, Inc. d/b/a Cook Inlet Processing to Ocean Beauty Seafoods, Inc. 5. Approval -- Termination of Leases, Baxter Snider and Kenai Aviation Services, Inc./Lot 1, Block 3 and Lot 2, Block 1, General Aviation Apron. 6. Approval -- Lease Application -- Ronald J. Johnson, d/b/a Kenai Mini Storage 8. Rentals, Inc. / Lot 3, Block 5, Cook Inlet Industrial Air Park. 7. Discussion -- Branding Project. 8. Discussion -- "Exploring Kenai" Program. 9. Discussion -- Proposed Angler Drive L.I.D. -- Report of City Manager to Council. 10. Discussion -- Frontier Community Services Design Proposal. 11. Discussion -- Dena'ina Point Estates, St. Augustine Addition. 12. Discussion -- Schedule Work Session with Alaska Department of Transportation/ Main Street Loop Intersection Improvements. ITEM I: COMMISSION/ OMMITTEE REPORTS 1. Council on Aging 2. Airport Commission 3. Harbor Commission 4. Library Commission 5. Parks & Recreation Commission 6. Planning &Zoning Commission 7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees a. Beautification Committee b. Alaska Municipal League Report C. Arctic Winter Games d. Stranded Gas Committee ITEM J: REPORT OF THE MAYOR ITEM K: ADMINISTRATION REPORTS 1. City Manager 2. Attorney 3. City Clerk ITEM L: DISCUSSION 1. Citizens (five minutes) 2. Council EXECUTIVE SESSION - None Scheduled ITEM M: ADJOURNMENT KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 21, 2005 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS htt wvw.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: Cliff Massie Rick Ross Robert Molloy Mike Boyle Pat Porter, Mayor Joe Moore Linda Swarner A quorum was present. Absent: Les Krusen, Student Representative A-3., AGENDA APPROVAL MOTION: Council Member Molloy MOVED to approve the agenda as presented. Council Member Moore SECONDED the motion and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. There were no objections. SO ORDERS A-4. CONSENT AGENDA MOTION: Council Member Massie MOVED to approve the consent agenda as presented. Council Member Moore SECONDED the motion and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM B: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS l KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 21, 2005 PAGE 2 B-1. Kyle Coleman, KCHS Hockey Team -- Presentation to Kenai Fire Department. Mr. Coleman and teammate Steven Cronkhite presented Fire Chief Mike Tilly with a poster with pictures commemorating Tilly's and Firefighter Tom Carter's participation in a 2005 Peninsula Ice Challenge Skills Competition. ITEM C: UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS C-1. Jim Butler -- Council requested he hold his comments until Item H-11. C-2, Ronald J. Johnson -- Johnson commented on Item H-6, a lease application d/ b / a Kenai Mini Storage & Rentals, Inc./Lot 3, Block 5, Cook Inlet Industrial Air Park. Johnson's comments included: • A request of council to deny his application and have the Planning 8� Zoning Commission reconsider it because the lease proposal was not acceptable to him. • The property for which he submitted a lease application is located alongside Kenai Mini Storage which he currently owns and his intention is to expand the storage operation. • Though the Airport Supplemental Plan had not yet been adopted, he learned he is to comply with it and the property is located within the boundary of the new Airport Supplemental Plan and would be restricted to lease only (the current Plan allows the property to be sold) . • His plan included placing $100,000 to $125,000 of improvements on the property. • The Airport Commission recommended the lease application, but with only a lease of 121/2 years. • Improving the property and not being able to purchase the property did not make sense to him. • Requested council to consider the Plan in progress and how it relates to the piece of property he currently owns and the property adjacent to the property he wants to lease; they are fee simple properties; if the city wants to take them back and put them under the purview of the airport, the properties would probably have to be purchased. • He would not have purchased the property he currently owns if he had known the city would not want to sell the subject property. • Believes the limitations placed on the lease would diminish the value of the property he currently owns because he would not be able to expand it. • It seemed illogical to have the half -acre subject property be sitting empty for another 30-40 years waiting for the Plan that may or may not be approved, etc. • Suggested failing or modifying the lease. \ KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 21, 2005 PAGE 3 • His comments were based on his personal interest and his real estate background. ITEM D: REPORTS OF KPB ASSEMBLY LEGISLATORS AND COUNCILS -- None. ITEM E: PUBLIC HEARINGS E-1. Ordinance No. 2135-2005 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $6, 100 in the General Fund for a Donation to the Peninsula Art Guild for Building Repairs. MOTION: Council Member Molloy MOVED to approve Ordinance No. 2135-2005 and Council Member Boyle SECONDED the motion. There were no public or council comments. VOTE: *Student Representative Krusen: Absent Massie Yes Ross No Molloy Yes Bo le Yes Porter Yes Moore Yes Swarner Yes MOTION PASSED, E-2, Ordinance No. 2136-2005 -- Authorizing the Sale of Four (4) Parcels of Land to The Conservation Fund for Fair Market Value and Placing Certain Conditions on the Sale. MOTION: Council Member Swarner MOVED for adoption of Ordinance No. 2136-2005 and Council Member Boyle SECONDED the motion. There were no public comments. Council Member Moore stated his opposition to the sale because the property is riverfront, the city has been good stewards of the property, and the property could be needed as a tool for future projects. Ross agreed. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 21, 2005 PAGE 4 Attorney Graves reported he had checked on the dock access road transaction and found the paperwork was being held at the title company while a re -platting process was taking place. He added, if the ordinance would be passed, administration's intention was to do both transactions simultaneously, in order to ensure both transactions take place. MOTION TO AMEND: Council Member Moore MOVED to amend the ordinance by adding a last whereas to state: "Whereas, this transfer to The Conservation Fund is contingent on the transfer of the City Boat Launch property." Council Member Ross SECONDED the motion. VOTE ON AMENDMENT: *Student Representative Krusen: Absent Massie Yes Ross Yes Molloy Yes Boyle Yes Porter Yes Moore Yes Swarner Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. MOTION TO AMEND: Council Member Moore MOVED to amend the second to the last whereas, where it states "...the deed of reconveyance will stipulate the property may not be conveyed to the State of Alaska..." insert the words "or related organization thereof." Council Member Swarner SECONDED the motion. Moore explained, it had been brought to his attention any organization owning the property could convey it to the Kenai River Special Management Area (KRSMA) and the intention of his amendment was to prohibit the property to be conveyed to KRSMA. He added, it was his intention for the property to remain with The Conservation Fund in perpetuity. City Attorney Graves explained, the city could require the property be held by the Kachemak Bay Trust Fund and if and attempt is made to convey it to another entity, the property would revert automatically back to the city. Graves added, the KRSMA is a boundary set by the state and the boundary could be set anywhere through legislation; the city could not, by deed restriction, eliminate the Legislature's authority to set the boundary. Council Member Ross suggested, since the transaction was not ready for closing, the issue be postponed in order for Graves to work out the language. MOTION TO POSTPONE: \ KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 21, 2005 PAGE 5 Council Member Ross MOVED to postpone the issue to the January 18, 2006 meeting and Council Member Moore SECONDED the motion. VOTE: *Student Representative Krusen: Absent Massie Yes Ross Yes Yes Boyle Yes Porter Yes -Molloy Moore Yes Swarner Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. E-3. Resolution No. 2005-55 -- Approving the Kenai Municipal Airport Supplemental Planning Assessment Phase 2 Report and the Implementation Plan. MOTION: Council Member Swarner MOVED to approve Resolution No. 2005-55 and Council Member Massie SECONDED the motion. There were no public comments. MOTION TO POSTPONE: Council Member Ross MOVED to postpone action until January 18, 2006 and Council Member Moore SECONDED the motion. Ross stated, because it was an extensive document and because there would be implications regarding property use, etc. he felt additional time was needed to review it. It was noted, the contract with the consultants was not indefinite though there were funds available to extend the contract if needed, and there was no required deadline for passage of the resolution. VOTE: *Student Representative Krusen: Absent Massie Yes Ross Yes Molloy Yes Boyle Yes Porter Yes Moore Yes Swarner No KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 21, 2005 PAGE 6 MOTION PASSED, E-4. Liquor License Renewal -- Kenai Country Liquor/Package Store. Approved by consent agenda. ITEM F: MINUTES F-1. Regular City Council Meeting of November 16, 2005. (Clerk's Note: Minutes removed from 12/7/05 Consent Agenda for review.) MOTION TO AMEND: Council Member Molloy MOVED to amend the November 16, 2005 minutes on Page 3, Item B-2, Paragraph 3, second sentence to state "It was also noted the council had already passed a resolution stating council's intent to donate up to 30 acres of the 77- acre parcel and the design concerns would be addressed during the permitting and planning stages." Council Member Boyle SECONDED the motion. Swarner stated she believed the minutes were accurate and correct as they were presented and would vote against the motion. Moore agreed. Molloy noted his intention was to follow what was stated by Acting City Manager Kopp pursuant to the verbatim (included in the packet) and he believed the minutes as presented were misleading in the context of the discussion. VOTE ON MOTION TO AMEND: *Student Representative Krusen: Absent Massie Yes Ross No Molloy Yes Bo le Yes Porter No Moore No Swarner No MOTION FAILED. MOTION: Council Member Moore MOVED to approve the minutes of the November 16, 2005 council meeting and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Swarner SECONDED the motion. Molloy objected to the request for unanimous consent. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 21, 2005 r PAGE 7 VOTE: *Student Representative Krusen: Absent Massie No Ross Yes Molloy No Boyle No Porter Yes Moore Yes Swarner Yes MOTION PASSED, F-2, Regular City Council Meeting of December 7, 2005 -- Approved by consent agenda. F-3. Work Session Notes of December 13, 2005 -- Approved by consent agenda. F-4. Special City Council Meeting of December 14, 2005 -- Approved by consent agenda. ITEM G: ITEM H: OLD BUSINESS -- None. NEW BUSINESS H-1. Bills to be Ratified MOTION: Council Member Moore MOVED to ratify the bills and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Swarner SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED, H-2. Approval of Purchase Orders Exceeding $15,000 MOTION: Council Member Massie MOVED to approve the purchase orders exceeding $15,000 and Council Member Molloy SECONDED the motion. VOTE: *Student Representative Krusen: Absent l Massie Yes Ross Yes Mollo Yes KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 21, 2005 PAGE 8 Boyle Yes Porter Yes Moore Yes Swarner Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. H-3. Ordinance No. 2137-2005 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $20,000 in the Library Improvement Capital Project Fund for Building Design. Introduced by consent agenda. H-4. Approval -- Assignment of Lease, Polar Equipment/Tract C, Kenai Tidelands Survey No. 2 -- Polar Equipment, Inc. d/b/a Cook Inlet Processing to Ocean Beauty Seafoods, Inc. MOTION: Council Member Swarner MOVED to approve the Assignment of Lease for Tract C, Kenai Tidelands Survey No. 2 from Polar Equipment, Inc. d/b/a Cook Inlet Processing to Ocean Beauty Seafoods, Inc. and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Moore SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED, H-5. Approval -- Termination of Leases, Baxter Snider and Kenai Aviation Services, Inc. / Lot 1, Block 3 and Lot 2, Block 1, General Aviation Apron. MOTION: Council Member Swarner MOVED to approve the Termination of Leases for Baxter Snider and Kenai Aviation Services, Inc. / Lot 1, Block 3 and Lot 2, Block 1, General Aviation Apron as presented in the memorandum dated December 14, 2005 included in the packet and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Boyle SECONDED the motion. Kopp referred to information included in the packet and explained the issue was brought about due to a need for customer parking for several businesses along the airport taxiway; the Airport Commission reviewed properties that could be used for additional parking and recommended the two subject properties; administration determined it was in the city's best interest to reacquire the properties to allow leasing of marketable lots on the taxiway; and, administration contacted Mr. Snider and discussed the issue with him. Kopp added, it was his, Attorney Graves' and Finance Director Semmens strong recommendation to reacquire the properties as it would take only four to five years of leasing the space to recover the amounts owed by Baxter. VOTE: KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 21, 2005 PAGE 9 There were no objections. SO ORDERED. H-6. Approval -- Lease Application -- Ronald J. Johnson, d/ b / a Kenai Mini Storage 8. Rentals, Inc. / Lot 3, Block 5, Cook Inlet Industrial Air Park. MOTION: Council Member Ross MOVED for approval of the lease application and Council Member Molloy SECONDED the motion. Ronald Johnson -- Commented on concerns he had with the Supplemental Plan. When asked if he obj ected to the length of the lease or the inability to purchase the lot, Johnson answered he would prefer to purchase the property and for purchases of depreciation, he would prefer a lease length of 50 years. Swarner noted a memorandum included in the packet which stated the Airport Commission's discussion and concern expressed of the appearance of property already owned by Johnson, i.e. lack of landscaping. They were also concerned a need may arise in the future for the property and recommended a 121/2-year lease period or shorter. VOTE: *Student Representative Krusen: Absent Massie No Ross No Molloy No Boyle No Porter No Moore No Swarner No MOTION UNANIMOUSLY FAILED. H-?. Discussion -- Branding Project. A brief discussion took place. Administration was directed to move forward as far as presenting cost information, etc. during the budget process. Interest was also expressed that a request for proposals be made if funds are included in the budget for a branding program. H-8. Discussion -- "Exploring Kenai" Program. A brief discussion took place in which comments included: direction was needed whether to move forward with the city's involvement with the program; a March 30, 2006 notice of commitment was initially required by Paul Gray; funds could not be KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 21, 2005 PAGE 10 committed until budget adoption (June); and, Gray would start the program during the summer, but could move his commitment date to the end of June. Council stated no objections to moving forward as reflected by the discussion. H-9. Discussion -- Proposed Angler Drive L.I.D. -- Report of City Manager to Council. Kopp referred to a memorandum included in the packet noting the scope, improvements requested, and estimated cost of the Angler Drive proposed Local Improvement District. Kopp added, of the $720,000 estimated cost for the project, the city's match would be paid for through the legislative grant funds. Council stated no obi ections to moving forward with the project. H-10. Discussion -- Frontier Community Services Design Proposal. Kopp referred to memoranda included in the packet noting the amounts of property each project would require, the load on the water/sewer system, and that the water main in the area was a 1964 private project and later turned over to the city. He added, the city had some concerns with regard to infrastructure upgrades which may be needed to handle the projects. Discussion followed between council, administration, representatives from Frontier Community Services (FCS) and Architect Bill Kluge. Comments included: • The only dedication made at this point was to the Senior Connection and though administration was requested to move forward with a possible donation to FCS, no agreement had been reached by council to date. • Initial ingress/egress would be from Redoubt Avenue and it was anticipated the utilities would be brought in from Redoubt Avenue. • FCS was requested to show a 60' right-of-way along the westerly boundary for Fifth Street development. • Tapping into the pipe that serves Mommsen Subdivision is expected. • Concern was expressed the utility system in the area is old and not in good shape; the rest of the community will be supporting the probable upgrade of the system, especially since the developers are non-profit organizations; bids would probably be offered at time and materials due to extra costs that may be involved with tying into the current pipes. • An estimate of what it would mean to the current utilities in that area was requested. • Streets will need to be built to join current streets for additional access to the facilities. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 21, 2005 PAGE 11 • The main administration building and the day care are proposed to be included in the first phase of the FCS complex. • The proposed trail system would be open to the public and would be maintained by the FCS. • FCS desires to begin the project in 2007 with completion in 2009. Administration was requested to provide a cost analysis for improvements to the water/ sewer system; what would be needing to be replaced; the anticipated effect of the two completed projects on city systems; and, what the financial cost would be to the city to support the two projects. A brief discussion followed in which Molloy requested to discuss the financing of the project at a later meeting, i.e. sale or lease of the property instead of donating it. Comments included: • Kluge noted, the grant sources FCS planned to contact would require site control by FCS and, he believed, it was imperative for council to support FCS having the site control (ownership) in order for FCS to acquire funding. • Massie agreed some thought should be given to selling the property instead of donating it due to the costs the citymay incur to upgrade the system. Y pg y • Porter explained FCS had come to council to request property be donated for their project because they were aware the city could make such donations; they selected the Redoubt Avenue property in response to the initial discussion; council gave FCS the go-ahead to work with administration with respect to a possible donation; and, FCS has gone to some expense to develop site designs, etc. based on the council's encouragement. • Molloy stated he believed it was council's responsibility to discuss the possibility of selling or leasing the property instead of donation as FCS may have the ability to finance the project. • Swarner noted, the council had previously discussed the issue prior to Molloy's election. • Ross stated council did give direction to move forward, however it had now come to council's attention there could be major infrastructure costs to the city. Ross added, he may have a different view than Molloy, however he wanted to review what the infrastructure costs could be to the community before going too far. BREAK TAKEN: 8:14 P.M. BACK TO ORDER: 8:28 P.M. H-11. Discussion -- Dena'ina Point Estates, St. Augustine Addition. Kopp reported the city had the property line surveyed to delineate the drainage easement from Mr. Lowe's adjoining property; the bluff moved 50' in 21 years; some of h t e work Lowe did on top was done on his property; the work done lower was on City KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 21, 2005 PAGE 12 of Kenai property; mitigation issues would have to be resolved with Lowe; he discussed mitigation work needing to be done during the summer months with Public Works Manager La Shot, the surveyor, and Mr. Butler. James N. Butler, III -- Butler referred to a memorandum and pictures he emailed to council, city departments and city manager indicating the earthwork that had been done on the property. Butler discussed concerns he had with the trespass, excavation, draining damage, etc. on the subject property. Butler noted his concerns as: • The project represents unauthorized activity on city property. • The excavation on the bluff face and deposit of materials would likely lead to new substantial damage on the bluff as well as north and south of the excavation. • Extent of damage to city property, including the public works fixtures that had been there for many years. Butler suggested: • The city identify a specific accounting code in order for all direct and indirect costs the city incurs due to the damage of its property are tracked and accessed against the responsible party. • The city obtain consulting engineers to propose a site remediation strategy for the damage to city property, including the bluff, surrounding beach, and the city facilities. • After a remediation plan is developed and accomplished, obtain experienced contractors to remediate the damage. • Withhold any further pending site development approval on subdivision plans, etc. until the extent of damage is known. • The responsible party should pay for all cost of repairs. Discussion followed during which administration was asked what it planned to do with regard to acquiring a damage assessment (physical and environmental) of the city's property and a mitigation plan developed. Kopp stated the Corps of Engineers could be requested to do a site assessment and in addition, historically document the look of the property. Kopp referred to his letter to Lowe which put him on notice an assessment would be made and Lowe would be responsible in mitigating the damage. Ross requested a mitigation plan be developed for council to review at its second February meeting indicating who will do the environment/physical damage assessment and that Lowe has been notified of the city plans. There were no objections to the request from council. Butler stated it was his understanding human bones had been found during the excavation and asked what had been done with them. Kopp reported, finding bones - - * KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 21, 2005 PAGE 13 along the bluff was not uncommon. Those that were collected were sent to the Medical Examiner's Office in Anchorage for review. H-12. Discussion -- Schedule Work Session with Alaska Department of Transportation/Main Street Loop Intersection Improvements. Council requested the Department of Transportation representative a presentation during the council meeting at "Persons Scheduled to be Heard." ITEM I: COMMISSION / COMMITTEE REPORTS I-1. Council on Aging -- No report. I-2. Airport Commission -- Swarner noted the meeting summary of the December 8 meeting was included in the packet; the Commission recommended approval of the Supplemental Plan Assessment and the Johnson lease application; the Commission stated their concern regarding the lack of landscaping on property currently owned by Johnson as well as the condition of the buildings and what impression they give to people deplaning at the airport; and, the airport restaurant would be closed during the weekend. I-3. Harbor Commission -- Massie reported no quorum was present for the scheduled December 12 meeting. I-4. Library Commission -- No report. I-5. Parks & Recreation Commission -- Moore reported the next meeting was scheduled to be held January 5. I-6. Planning & Zoning Commission -- Ross reported the Commission would be holding public hearings on a possible rezoning to limited commercial of properties involved in the Snow appeal to the Board of Adjustment. I-7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees I-7a. Beautification Committee -- No report. I-7b. Alaska Municipal League Report -- Swarner reported several Board of Director meeting had been held. I-7c. Arctic Winter Games -- Parks & Recreation Director Frates reported a revised budget had been approved at the December 8 meeting; the bleachers had been installed at the ice rink; a security camera had been ordered for placement at the rink; and a portable sound system had been purchased for the rink. -, KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 21, 2005 PAGE 14 I-?d. Stranded Gas Committee -- Ross reported there would be an Agrium meeting on January 5 related to the cold gasification project. ITEM J: REPORT OF THE MAYOR -- Porter reported the following items: • Attended a reception with HEA and legislators. • Attended the inauguration reception for Borough Mayor Williams. • Accepted a check in the amount of $2,500 from Marathon Oil to further complete the clock project. • A representative from Congressman Young's office will be in Kenai on January 4. • Attended the organizational meeting for planning a "welcome home" reception for local National Guard troops; the tentative date was set for February 4; she encouraged interested people/ groups from the community to get involved. • Suggested administration prepare a report (with recommendations) to include with the Supplemental Plan resolution as to how the acceptance of the Plan would affect the city. A brief discussion took place in which it was decided a memorandum of that type would not be appropriate. However, a memorandum could be included discussing legal questions or operational concerns. ITEM K: ADMINISTRATION REPORTS K-1, City Manager -- Acting City Manager Kopp reported the following: • The access issue across the east end of the golf course to the new Eagle Bluff Subdivision may not require a conversion of use because the recorded easement existed prior to when the land was put under Land & Water Conservation Fund protection. Alaska State Parks is working on the issue. • Department head reports were included in the packet. • A Kenai River Marathon was being planned for the first Sunday in October and had already been placed on the Alaska Runners calendar. • Work was beginning on budget preparations. K-2. Attorney -- Reported he would be out of town and would not be in attendance at the next council meeting. K-3. City Clerk -- Reported the Division of Elections was planning to open an office in Kenai. ITEM L: DISCUSSION L-1. Citizens -- None. L-2. Council KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 21, 2005 PAGE 15 Moore -- Stated concerns of the demands on the utility system in the Mommsen Subdivision area due to the proposed development of an assisted living facility and the Frontier Community Services facility in that area. Swarner -- •Wished everyone a Merry Christmas. • Suggested a time limit be considered for lease applications to land is not tied up. • The Airport Commission also suggested placing a limit on the number of applications for one entity. • The Airport Commission suggested increasing the lease application fee to $200. Attorney Graves reported that issue would be addressed in the airport land code amendments. Massie -- No comments. Ross -- No comments. Molloy -- Reported he received a call from a person living on Portlock Street who was concerned with what he felt was a lack of road maintenance in that area. Boyle -- Wished all a Merry Christmas. EXECUTIVE SESSION - None Scheduled ITEM M: ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Council, the meeting adjourned at approximately 9:20 p.m. Minutes transcribed and prepared by: 01 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. � �wwre or aa� i y OG0 (,'0�1111 01 �M