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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-02-19 Council MinutesAGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 19, 2003 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS h.tt www.ci.kenai.ak.us 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) PROCLAMATION: KCHS HOCKEY TEAM -- III/ 4A NORTH STAR CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS 1. Presentation by Skyview High School National Ocean Sciences Bowl Team -- Stevie Kay-Phyfer, Jaime Miller, Rachael Beatty, Allison Simpson and Matt Smith. ITEM C: REPORTS OF KPB ASSEMBLY, LEGISLATORS AND COUNCILS ITEM D: PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Ordinance No. 1991-2003 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $779.25 in the General Find for Drug Asset Forfeitures. 2. Ordinance No. 1992-2003 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $24,876.90 in the General Fund for an Alaska Highway Safety Grant to Purchase Video Cameras. 3. Resolution No. 2003-07-- Supporting Efforts to Secure a VISTA Volunteer to Develop a Strategic Economic Development Plan. 4. Resolution No. 2003-08 -- Supporting HB57, "An Act Amending the Manner of Determining the Royalty Received by the State on Gas Production As It Relates to the Manufacture of Certain Value Added Products." 5. Resolution No. 2003-09 -- Requesting FY 04 Safe Communities Funding From the Department of Community and Economic Development. 6. Resolution No. 2003-10 -- Amending the City of Kenai, Alaska 2003- 2004 Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Priority List for Request of State Grants. 7. *Liquor License Renewals -- Peninsula Moose Lodge # 1942 -- Club Oaken Keg # 1808 -- Package Store ITEM E: COMMISSION / COMMITTEE REPORTS 1. Council on Aging 2. Airport Commission 3. Harbor Commission 4. Library Commission 5. Parks 8, Recreation Commission 6. Planning 8v Zoning Commission 7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees a. Beautification Committee b. Kenai Convention & Visitors Bureau Board C. Alaska Municipal League Report d. Kenai Chamber of Commerce ITEM F: MINUTES 1. *Regular Meeting of February 5, 2003. ITEM G: CORRESPONDENCE ITEM H: OLD BUSINESS ITEM I: NEW BUSINESS 1. Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified 2. Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 3. *Ordinance No. 1993-2003 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $1,782 in the General Fund Library Department for a State Grant. 4. *Ordinance No. 1994-2003 -- Amending the Land Use Table in KMC 14.22.010 to Change Parks and Recreation in the RR, RR 1, RS, RS 1, RS2, RU Zones From a Secondary Use to a Conditional Use and, in the IL and IH Zones, From a Secondary Use to a Principal Permitted Use. ITEM J: REPORT OF THE MAYOR ITEM K: ADMINISTRATION REPORTS 1. City Manager 2. Attorney 3. City Clerk ITEM L: DISCUSSION 1. Citizens (live minutes) 2. Council EXECUTIVE SESSION - None Scheduled ITEM M: ADJOURNMENT KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 19, 2003 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS httZ,,www.ci.kenai.ak.us MAYOR JOHN J. WILLIAMS, PRESIDING Mayor Williams called the meeting to order at approximately 7:03 p.m. in the Council Chambers in the Kenai City Hall Building. A-1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Williams led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance. A-2. ROLL CALL Roll was taken by the City Clerk. Present were: Porter, Bannock, Jackman, Williams, Bookey, Swarner, and Moore. A-3. AGENDA APPROVAL Mayor Williams requested the following changes to the agenda: ADD TO: D-4, Resolution No. 2003-08 -- A copy of the Kenai Peninsula Borough's Resolution No. 2003-024, supporting HB57 and Senate Bill 50, amending the manner of determining the royalty received by the State on gas production as it relates to the manufacture of certain value-added products" which was passed unanimously. MOTION: Councilman Bookey MOVED to approve the agenda as amended and Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. A-4. CONSENT AGENDA MOTION: Councilman Bookey MOVED for approval of the consent agenda as presented and Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED, ITEM B: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS PROCLAMATION: KCHS HOCKEY TEAM -- III/4A NORTH STAR CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 19 2003 PAGE 6 Mayor Williams read a proclamation celebrating the Kenai Central High School Hockey Team as the Region III/4A North Star Conference Champions. A team representative, Jimmy Gabriel presented the Mayor with a team picture. B-1. Presentation by Skyview High School National Ocean Sciences Bowl Team -- Stevie Kay-Phyfer, Jaime Miller, Rachael Beatty, Allison Simpson and Matt Smith. The students gave a presentation they would be making for the National Ocean Sciences Bowl to be held Seward in regard to encouraging tourism and economic development through a bird -watching program encompassing Southeastern Alaska, the Aleutian Islands, and the Kenai Peninsula and using the to -be -developed Kenai Coastal Trail and boardwalk. BREAK TAKEN: 7:34 P.M. BACK TO ORDER: 7:55 P.M. ITEM C: REPORTS OF KPB ASSEMBLY, LEGISLATORS AND COUNCILS Assemblywoman Glick reviewed items of interest discussed/ acted upon at the Assembly's February 18, 2003 meeting: • A contract was awarded for continuing the spruce bark beetle mitigation. • An ordinance limiting late -filed Senior Citizen or Disabled Veteran exemption requests was approved. • The Borough's federal priorities list was approved and will be forwarded to the congressional delegation in Washington, DC. • Passed a resolution supporting oil exploration in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. • Received acknowledgement federal funding to increase the PILT Fund had been approved. Glick will investigate to see if any of those funds could be shared with the City. • Passed a resolution supporting HB 57. • The Borough is investigating the purchase of four lots of private land across from the Central Peninsula Emergency Facility in Soldotna on which to build a facility to house a Peninsula -wide emergency command center. The public hearing on the ordinance will be held on April 1. • The next Assembly meeting is scheduled for March 11. ITEM D: PUBLIC HEARINGS D-1, Ordinance No. 1991-2003 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $779.25 in the General Fund for Drug Asset Forfeitures. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 19, 2003 PAGE 7 MOTION: Councilwoman Porter MOVED for approval of Ordinance No. 1991-2003 and Councilman Bookey SECONDED the motion. There were no public or council comments. VOTE: Porter Yes Bannock Yes Jackman Yes Williams Yes Bookey Yes Swarner Yes Moore Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. D-2, Ordinance No. 1992-2003 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $24,876.90 in the General Fund for an Alaska Highway Safety Grant to Purchase Video Cameras. MOTION: Councilwoman Porter MOVED for approval of Ordinance No. 1992-2003 and Councilwoman Jackman SECONDED the motion. There were no public or council comments. VOTE: Porter Yes Bannock Yes Jackman Yes Williams Yes Bookey Yes Swarner Yes Moore Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. D-3, Resolution No. 2003-07-- Supporting Efforts to Secure a VISTA Volunteer to Develop a Strategic Economic Development Plan. MOTION: Councilman Moore MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2003-07 and � Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 19, 2003 PAGE 8 Tim Navarre, 608 Ponderosa, Kenai. -- Requested the Kenai Chamber of Commerce be included in the fourth whereas and the "Now, Therefore" portions of the resolution in order to offer partnering in the resolution. Williams noted, the opportunity to acquire a VISTA volunteer to work for the city without using city funds for salary had come to council's attention. The job of the person will be to work with all entities in the community, including the Chamber. MOTION TO AMEND: Councilman Moore MOVED to add the Chamber of Commerce as a player in the "Now, therefore" section of the resolution and Councilman Bannock SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. VOTE ON MAIN AMENDED MOTION: There were no objections. SO ORDERED. D-4, Resolution No. 2003-08 -- Supporting HB57, "An Act Amending the Manner of Determining the Royalty Received by the State on Gas Production As It Relates to the Manufacture of Certain Value Added Products." MOTION: Councilman Bookey MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2003-08 and Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. There were no public comments. Williams noted, in preparation of the resolution, all the major gas entities in the area had been contacted in regard to the wording of the resolution and support of HB 57. Only one communication was received in response and it endorsed the resolution. He added, he spoke with a representative Enstar as well and found they did not object to the resolution and felt if someone producing gas for shipping out of the state gets a tax break, in -state entities should receive one as well. They will, however, work on that concern themselves. VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 19, 2003 PAGE 9 D-5, Resolution No. 2003-09 -- Requesting FY 04 Safe Communities Funding From the Department of Community and Economic Development. MOTION: Councilwoman Porter MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2003-09 and Councilman Bannock SECONDED the motion. There were no public or council comments. VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED, D-6, Resolution No. 2003-10 -- Amending the City of Kenai, Alaska 2003- 2004 Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Priority List for Request of State Grants. MOTION: Councilman Bookey MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2003-10 and Councilwoman Jackman SECONDED the motion. There were no public comments. Williams thanked Administration for the preparation of the resolution along with narratives for the added projects. He added, he spoke with the Peninsula legislators and with the co-chairs of the Finance Committees. He learned there may be some money for smaller projects available through the Legislature. Bannock requested the narratives be numbered the same as the listed items. VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED, D-?. Liquor License Renewals -- Peninsula Moose Lodge # 1942 -- Club Oaken Keg # 1808 -- Package Store Approved by consent agenda. ITEM E: COMMISSION / COMMITTEE REPORTS � KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 19, 2003 PAGE 10 E-1. Council on Aging -- Councilwoman Swarner reported the approved minutes were included in the packet. Referring to the applications included in the packet, she requested a vacancy on the Council on Aging be filled. Williams recommended Joe Harris be appointed and council had no objections. E-2. Airport Commission -- Councilman Bookey reported he attended the meeting for Councilwoman Jackman. He noted the Commission's actions/discussions included the following: • Discussed the airport survey and tabled it for the next meeting. • Discussed the flat tax on aircraft and how it can be fair for all. A motion was passed with a recommendation which will come to council for their consideration in the near future. • Discussed appraisals of land on the airport and the differences between Kenai and Soldotna. Bookey noted, in discussions he had with administration regarding the use of airport properties, he learned the city's ordinance allows for only a 30-year lease and at the end of the lease, the property, etc. reverts back to the city. Bookey stated he was concerned with the 30-year length of the lease and felt it should be longer to be more attractive to those who may want to invest in moving a business or starting a business on airport property. A brief discussion followed where it was pointed out the state leases are 55 years and are based on the amount of improvements made and the FAA has, in the past, requested the city to shorten the length of their leases. Bookey requested administration to research the issue and report back to council. E-3. Harbor Commission -- Councilman Bookey reported the meeting was brief and discussions included an update to the coastal trail project and it was reported the dock leases were being prepared for bid on March 1. Bookey also noted there was a vacancy on the Commission and Williams recommended Donna Higley to be appointed. There were no objections from council. E-4. Library Commission -- Councilman Moore reported the minutes of the last meeting were included in the packet. He noted, a summary of the visioning work session comments was included with the minutes. E-5. Parks & Recreation Commission -- Councilwoman Porter referred to the minutes of the Commission's February 6 meeting, which were included in the packet. She noted, the Commission discussed the landscaping plan for Triangle Park; heard an update on the skateboard park and recommended using some of the Daubenspeck funds for asphalting, etc. an area in the area of the softball fields where it has been suggested the skateboard park be moved; and, heard a presentation by representatives of the Boys 8, Girls Club to use the old FAA field for soccer because the KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 19 2003 PAGE 11 middle school property will not be available this year while repairs to turf, etc. are being made. Williams noted the area suggested for placement of the skateboard park gets cold and windy and suggested the Commission discuss purchase of a positive pressure covering. E-6. Planning & Zoning Commission -- Councilman Bannock noted the minutes of the February 12 meeting were included in the packet. He noted, the Draft Comprehensive Plan was presented to the Commission for review by the consultant. The consultant reviewed the information included and a public hearing was scheduled for March. Bannock referred to actions taken by council in past meetings to veto a request for vacation of a right-of-way easement for David Yragui along Candlelight Drive. Bannock reviewed the history of the request and noted the property on which the right-of-way existed was actually owned by the applicant. A brief discussion took place in which City Attorney Graves stated the question was, who owns the ground under the right-of-way, or the fee simple title. He noted, in his investigation he found the law states the title under the right-of-way is the adjoining property owners' title and the municipality has the right to use the property. Graves added, the plat is unclear, but he felt the city probably does not own the fee simple interest in the right- of-way, though it owns the right-of-way interest and the use of it. In this case, Yragui is the owner of the property under the right-of-way, though he has no use or enjoyment of the property, i.e. it cannot be built upon, etc. Because of this, the city would not be able to lease back to Yragui as suggested at the last meeting because the city does not own the property. Graves noted, he could do further investigation and report back at the next council meeting or council could reconsider the action it took at its last meeting. Bannock suggested council reconsider their decision because the council had held up Yragui's request to become compliant. Graves explained, a reconsideration motion could be made during the meeting at which the action was taken or the meeting immediately after. MOTION: Councilwoman Porter MOVED to reconsider action taken on the Yragui vacation request and Councilman Bookey SECONDED the motion. After a brief discussion in which some concern was stated that reconsidering this action in regard to vacating a right-of-way easement vacation, could set a precedence. VOTE ON THE REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION: KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES ! FEBRUARY 19 2003 PAGE 12 VOTE: Porter Yes Bannock Yes Jackman Yes Williams Yes Bookey Yes Swarner Yes Moore Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. MOTION: Councilman Bookey MOVED approval of the vacation of the westerly three-foot portion of the 33-foot access easement to accommodate the existing building, all within Section 34, T6N, R 11 W, Seward Meridian, Alaska, the City of Kenai and the Kenai Peninsula Borough -- David Yragui, Petitioner marked as I-5 in the February 5, 2003 council meeting minutes. Councilwoman Porter SECONDED the motion. It was noted, if the building now encroaching on the right-of-way was removed, the vacation would stay with the property and another building could be placed on the vacated area. Councilwoman Swarner stated she would support the vacation for this building, but did not want the vacation to continue in infinity. Bookey stated he supported the approval of the vacation and had faith in the Planning & Zoning Commission. Bookey asked, if the motion passed, would it still be in the timeline for the borough to accept the approval. Attorney Graves stated, it was his position the city has the right to reconsider and rescind. VOTE: Councilman Bannock requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. It was noted there was a vacancy on the Commission and Bannock recommended the appointment of Amy Andersen as he felt her realtor knowledge would provide another avenue of expertise to the Commission. Williams noted the application of Barry Eldridge as well and recommended Eldridge for the position. Eldridge was appointed to the Planning 8. Zoning Commission. There were no objections. E-7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees E-7a. Beautification Committee -- Swarner reported the minutes of the February 11 meeting were included in the packet. The Committee discussed flowers and banners. Porter asked if leftover funds from the summer recreation program in the Parks budget could be used to reimburse the $6,000 used from the budget for KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 19, 2003 PAGE 13 purchase of additional lights, etc. for the Christmas Comes to Kenai event. Finance Director Semmens stated he would investigate the issue. E-7b. Kenai Convention & Visitors Bureau Board -- It was noted minutes of past meetings and reports were included in the packet. Discussion followed regarding budget information included with the reports and Bookey stated he had notified the Board the city's funding could be cut during the upcoming budget process. Williams asked if there might be requests for funding from the General Fund to finish the current fiscal year. Snow noted, that information would be brought to council during their work session on February 20. E-7c. Alaska Municipal League Report -- Williams reported he recently attended the Alaska Conference of Mayors and Legislative Committee meetings held in Juneau. He also noted he extended an invitation to the Conference of Mayors and Legislative Board to hold their summer meetings in Kenai. E-7d. Kenai Chamber of Commerce -- President Brewer reported the following: • The Board was looking forward to the breakfast meeting with the council on February 25 at 8:00 a.m. • They appreciated the city and community's participation on Job Shadow Day. • A committee will be set to plan and handle the Fourth of July event and the Moose Lodge has offered to help. The committee's first meeting will be held on March 6. • The Kenai Lions Club will be helping with the annual clean-up. • Concerned the parking lot at Kmart will need cleaning and contact with those responsible at the facility has been difficult. Brewer honored Councilman Bannock with a Certificate of Recognition for his efforts and support over the years. ITEM F: MINUTES F-1, Regular Meeting of February 5, 2003 -- Approved by consent agenda. ITEM G: CORRESPONDENCE -- None. ITEM H: OLD BUSINESS -- None. ITEM I: NEW BUSINESS � KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 19, 2003 PAGE 14 I-1. Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified MOTION: Councilman Bookey MOVED to pay the bills and Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. I-2. Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500 MOTION: Councilman Bookey MOVED to approve the purchase orders exceeding $2,500 and Councilwoman Swarner SECONDED the motion. The increase to the contract for Kevin Waring & Associates was questioned and it was noted, the original contract did not include payment for their time for the public meetings that have been held. Porter stated she would prefer a blanket purchase order for more than what is expected instead of after the fact. VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED. I-3. Ordinance No. 1993-2003 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $1,782 in the General Fund Library Department for a State Grant. Introduced by consent agenda. I-4. Ordinance No. 1994-2003 -- Amending the Land Use Table in KMC 14.22.010 to Change Parks and Recreation in the RR, RR 1, RS, RS 1, RS2, RU Zones From a Secondary Use to a Conditional Use and, in the IL and IH Zones, From a Secondary Use to a Principal Permitted Use. Introduced by consent agenda. ITEM J: REPORT OF THE MAYOR -- Williams reported the following: • He will attend the National League of Cities Conference in Washington, DC from March 5-13 and vice Mayor Bookey will chair the March 5 meeting. • Two mini -classes will be held at the Visitors Center regarding 501(3) (c) organization. • Has had conversations with representatives from Walmart Development. The liquidators are now handling the sale of merchandise and the facility is to be KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 19, 2003 PAGE 15 closed by March 21. He also noted, the building ownership will be included in the foreclosure. ITEM K: ADMINISTRATION REPORTS K-1. City Manager -- Snow noted the following: • She and Administration are working on budget preparation and will need guidance from council due to the complexity of the problems this year. • She is working on a report to council regarding airport development which will come to council for direction. • The department head reports are included in the packet. K-2. Attorney -- Graves reported the following: • Noted draft smoking ordinances were included in the packet and he requested direction from council. Williams suggested introduction of an ordinance be held until March 19 and it not be included on the consent agenda. Discussion followed regarding cost of installing ventilation systems. Option A draft ordinance was suggested and it was requested a copy of the ordinance be forwarded to the restaurant owners. This will give them time to investigate costs for installation of a ventilation system in their facilities. Graves stated he planned to send copies to the restaurant owners as well as those who spoke at the February 5 meeting. It was noted there was interest in the community to include bowling alleys for areas where no smoking should be banned. Bookey stated he would not support including bowling alleys in the ordinance due to the extreme cost involved in installing a ventilation system. He suggested the bowling alley owners offer a smoke -free night for bowlers. Bookey added, there are ways to serve the public without the council being involved. • Noted, during the joint work session with the Soldotna City Council, a joint letter to the Kenai Peninsula Borough requesting notification to the cities of pending Borough zoning actions within one-half mile of city limits and a resolution urging a change in the ASHA Rural Owner Occupied Loan Program were requested to be drafted. Copies of the drafts were included in the packet. Graves noted, the drafts had been forwarded to the City of Soldotna, but no response had been received to date. A brief discussion took place in which council directed the resolution to be brought forward on the March 19 agenda. Williams requested the Airport Commission meeting of April 10 be moved to April 9 and hold a joint work session with the council immediately prior to their meeting. The purpose of this change is to hear a presentation from representatives from the KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 19, 2003 PAGE 16 Transportation Security Administration on homeland security. He noted, the representatives would also be heard on Sound Off that morning and would be the speakers for the Kenai Chamber of Commerce luncheon that day as well. Their presentation will be about homeland security and employer support of the National Guard and Reserve. Williams noted, a signing ceremony of proclamations supporting the Guard and Reserve will also take place at the luncheon with proclamations from Kenai, Soldotna and the Borough. Williams also requested the Chamber to contact personnel officers from the major corporations in the area and invite them to the luncheon. The joint work session was set for 6:00 p.m. on April 9. There were no objections. K-3. City Clerk -- Clerk Freas referred to her memorandum included in the packet noting a government teacher at the Kenai Central High School requested council hold a Government Day. Discussion followed and council decided to hold a Government Day on April 16, including having the students visit with different departments; council/ staff visiting the classes at school and discussing municipal government; having the students develop resolutions and ordinances to include on an agenda; and, having the students hold a mock council meeting, using their agenda. The regular council meeting will follow upon the closure of the mock meeting. Freas also requested council officially set a work session on February 25 with the Kenai Chamber of Commerce, meeting at 8:00 a.m. at Charlotte's Restaurant. MOTION: Councilwoman Porter MOVED to hold a joint work session with the Kenai Chamber of Commerce on February 25 and Councilman Bookey SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM L: DISCUSSION L-1. Citizens Carl Glick -- Thanked Councilman Bannock for his participation and support of the Planning 8v Zoning Commission, as well as acting as the council's liaison to the Commission. Jay Barrett -- Thanked Bannock for his years of service to the city and wished he and his family good luck. Barrett also suggested council should strongly consider replacement of Bannock with Ozzie Osborne or Hal Smalley. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 19, 2003 PAGE 17 Tim Navarre -- • Stated he believed the vacation, discussed earlier in the meeting, should be for only the footprint of the building and only for that building. • Suggested the smoking ordinance state "all future buildings" be required to have ventilation systems as there may be great difficulty for some established buildings to install a ventilation system. • Thanked Bannock for his service and wished him good luck. Ozzie Osborne -- Thanked Bannock for his service to the city, noting he was Bannock's Scout Master. L-2, Council Swarner -- Reported she would not be at the next council meeting or the Beautification Committee and Council on Aging meetings in March. She requested another council member attend in her place. Moore -- Requested council include the coastal trail on the agenda as Old Business on future agendas in order to keep updated on a regular basis. Porter -- • Noted stakes were left in the pond along Marathon Road and stated her concern it was a safety hazard. Public Works Manager Kornelis stated he would investigate. • Asked if the city should be proactive in convincing the Borough it was not necessary to purchase property and build a new building for emergency management when the city's building is already built and available. A brief discussion followed in which it was noted earnest money had already been paid on the lots; the ordinance to go forward with the purchase would be before the Assembly for public hearing on April 1; a funding request (for construction, etc.) was included in the Borough's federal funding priority list; and the payment of earnest money was contingent upon the approval of the ordinance by the Assembly. It was suggested administration contact assembly members and invite them for a walk-through of the city's facility prior to their April 1 meeting and the city take an active part in objecting to the issue. • Thanked Bannock for his service to the city and appreciated his knowledge of issues. Jackman -- Thanked Bannock for his help during her participation on the Planning 8. Zoning Commission and council. Williams -- Thanked Bannock for his service as a Planning &Zoning Commission member and council member and congratulated him on his appointment as Director of the Department of Motor Vehicles. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 19, 2003 PAGE 18 Bannock -- Reported he was resigning his council seat, effective at the end of the meeting, due to his appointment as Director of the Department of Motor Vehicles. Bannock thanked the department heads their expertise and good work and hoped his new employees would be as skillful and knowledgeable as the city's. Williams -- Wished Bannock the best of luck and thanked him for his years of service to the community. In reference to Bannock's resignation, the city council instructed City Clerk Freas to advertise the availability of the position through March 18, requesting a letter of intent with a resume from those interested in being considered for the position. Freas is to copy the resumes and give copies to council at their March 19 meeting. Council will then review the resumes and meet at a work session on March 27 at 7:00 p.m. to interview the applicants. An appointment will then be made at the April 2, 2003 council meeting. Williams noted, the term of the person chosen to replace Bannock will continue through October, 2003. The position will then be included on the October ballot as a two-year term position. At the end of those two years, the position will go back to the regular three-year term rotation. Bookey -- Offered to act as the council liaison to the Planning 8. Zoning Commission until the appointment to the council seat is made. Bookey also thanked Bannock and stated he would be missed. Swarner -- Thanked Bannock for his years of service to the council and Planning & Zoning Commission. EXECUTIVE SESSION - None Scheduled ITEM M: ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at approximately 11: 01 p.m. Minutes transcribed and prepared by: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk