HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-05-02 Council MinutesAGENDA
KENAI CITY COUNCIL -REGULAR MEETING
MAY 2, 2001
7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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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. Dick Metteer -- Alaska Pork Project, Inc.
ITEM C: PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Ordinance No. 1907-2001 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $16,000 in the Senior Citizens Title III Grant Fund for
Operating Supplies.
2. Resolution No. 2001-28 -- Supporting the Cook Inlet Aquaculture
Association's Plan for Assistance to the Cook Inlet Fishing Community
Through Fisheries Enhancement and Rehabilitation.
3. Resolution No. 2001-29 -- Awarding the Bid to Hanson's Roofing for
Kenai City Hall Roof Repairs -- 2001 for the Total Amount of $13,620.
4. Resolution No. 2001-30 -- Transferring $7,500 in the Shop Department
to Purchase Broom Cores.
ITEM D: COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Council on Aging
2. Airport Commission
3. Harbor Commission
4. Library Commission
5. Parks 8v Recreation Commission
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6. Planning 8. Zoning Commission
7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees
a. Beautification Committee
b. Kenai Convention & Visitors Bureau Board
C. Alaska Municipal League Report
ITEM E: MINUTES
1. *Budget Work Session of April 10, 2001.
2. *Work Session of April 11, 2001.
3. *Budget Work Session of April 17, 2001.
4. *Regular Meeting of April 18, 2001.
ITEM F: CORRESPONDENCE
ITEM G: OLD BUSINESS
1. Discussion -- Appraisal of Five Iron Heights Subdivision, Block 3.
2. Discussion -- Inlet Woods Subdivision Lot Sale -- 53 Undeveloped Lots.
ITEM H: NEW BUSINESS
1. Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified
2. Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500
3. *Ordinance No. 1908-2001 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $302,000 for Wastewater Planning and Design
Including Plant Expansion.
4. *Ordinance No. 1909-2001 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $50,000 in the Water and Sewer Fund and the Gill
Street Crossing Capital Project Fund for a New Water Main.
5. *Ordinance No. 1910-2001 -- Amending the Definition of Hotel and
Adding Definitions for "Lodge" and "Guide Service" in the Kenai Zoning
Code (14.20.320).
6. *Ordinance No. 1911-2001 -- Amending the Land Use Table to Add
"Lodge" and "Guide Service" to the Listed Uses.
7. *Ordinance No. 1912-2001 -- Amending KMC 23.50.010 Employee
Classifications to Include New Position Titles.
ITEM I:
1. Mayor
ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
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2.
City Manager
3.
Attorney
4.
City Clerk
5.
Finance Director
6.
Public Works Managers
7.
Airport Manager
ITEM J: DISCUSSION
1. Citizens (live minutes)
2. Council
EXECUTIVE SESSION - To discuss personal characteristics of city manager
candidates.
ITEM K: ADJOURNMENT
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KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING
MAY 29 2001
7:00 P.M.
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MAYOR JOHN J. WILLIAMS, PRESIDING
ITEM A. CALL TO ORDER
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: Swarner, Moore, Porter, Bannock,
Frazer, Williams, and Bookey.
A-3, AGENDA APPROVAL
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Mayor Williams requested the following changes to the agenda:
ADD TO: Item G-2 -- Inlet Woods Subdivision Lot Sale -- Letter from Tim Iverson
expressing views on Inlet Woods lots sale.
MOTION:
Councilwoman Swarner MOVED for approval of the agenda as amended and
Councilman Moore SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO
ORDERED,
A-4, CONSENT AGENDA
There were no changes to the consent agenda.
MOTION:
Councilwoman Swarner MOVED for approval of the consent agenda as presented and
Councilman Bookey SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO
ORDERED.
ITEM B: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS
B-1. Dick Metteer -- Alaska Pork Project, Inc.
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Metteer explained the Alaska Pork Project, Inc. was seeking support to acquire funding
to perform a feasibility study/business plan to build a pig meat industry in Alaska.
Referring to the information included in the packet, Metteer explained the Pork Project
would include reproduction, fattening, breeding, feeding, slaughtering, and preparing
for export, approximately 660,000 swine a year. It is felt Alaska has strong
opportunities for supplying pork products and it is estimated the project would create
460 new industry jobs, increase Alaska's agricultural production, will increase a more
diversified industrial structure.
Metteer reported he was working with local Native groups and the borough to identify
acreage for farming and has been making contacts in other parts of Alaska to identify
interest. If the project would come to the Kenai Peninsula Borough, grain could be
imported to Seward, the packing processing facility could be in Kenai, and after
processing, the meat would be shipped to Japan through Seward.
Metteer noted funding sources were Netherlands banking institutions, AIDA, and
Alaska Housing. He requested a council resolution in support of the project which
Metteer will include in his presentations requesting funding for the feasibility study.
Metteer was requested to forward other letters of support to administration for review.
Council directed City Manager Ross to review the information more closely and if
appropriate, prepare a resolution in support for inclusion on the May 16 council
meeting agenda.
ITEM C: PUBLIC HEARINGS
C-1. Ordinance No. 1907-2001 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $16,000 in the Senior Citizens Title III Grant Fund for
Operating Supplies.
MOTION:
Councilwoman Porter MOVED, for adoption of Ordinance No. 1907-2001 and
Councilman Bookey SECONDED the motion.
There were no public or council comments.
VOTE:
Swarner:
Yes
Moore:
Yes
Porter:
Yes
Bannock:
Yes
Frazer:
Yes
Williams:
Yes
Booke
Yes
} MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
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C-2., Resolution No. 2001-28 -- Supporting the Cook Inlet Aquaculture
Association's Plan for Assistance to the Cook Inlet Fishing Community
Through Fisheries Enhancement and Rehabilitation.
MOTION:
Councilwoman Swarner MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2001-28 and requested
UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Councilman Moore SECONDED the motion.
There were no public or council comments.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
C-3, Resolution No. 2001-29 -- Awarding the Bid to Hanson's Roofing for
Kenai City Hall Roof Repairs -- 2001 for the Total Amount of $13,620.
MOTION:
Councilwoman Swarner MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2001-29 and requested
UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Councilman Bannock SECONDED the motion.
There were no public comments. When asked, Public Works Manager La Shot
explained several companies reviewed the work requirements, but only one bid was
received. He also noted, the roof repair was a budgeted item and would be a '
maintenance top coat. At this time, they were not aware of any problems with the
roof.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
C-4, Resolution No. 2001-30 -- Transferring $7,500 in the Shop Department
to Purchase Broom Cores.
MOTION:
Councilwoman Swarner MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2001-30 and requested
UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Councilman Bannock SECONDED the motion.
There were no public or council comments.
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VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED,
ITEM D: ' COMMISSION / COMMITTEE REPORTS
D-1. Council on Aging -- No report.
D-2. Airport Commission -- Swarner noted the minutes of the April 12
meeting were included in the packet and new carpet was being laid, as well as some of
the walk -off flooring.
Referring to the minutes of the April 12 meeting, Williams noted comments from Larry
Porter regarding the float plane basin. Airport Director Cronkhite explained, any
expansion of the basin would not be for approximately five years, which was in
accordance with the Airport Master Plan and FAA.
D-3. Harbor Commission -- Councilman Bookey noted the next meeting was
scheduled for May 7, 2001.
D-4. Library Commission -- Councilman Moore reported a meeting was held
on May 1 during which it was reported circulation had increased and costs for
circulars and subscriptions were increasing. He also noted Public Works Manager La
Shot attended the meeting and discussed the proposed expansion and what could be
done with $ 1 million. Since the Commission did not come to an agreement on their
priorities for the use of the funds, they requested a special meeting be held on May 10
at 7:30 p.m. at the Library. Council had no objections to scheduling the special
meeting.
D-5. Parks & Recreation Commission -- Councilman Frazer reported the
next meeting was scheduled for Thursday, May 3, 2001.
D-6. Planning & Zoning Commission -- Councilman Bannock reported the
minutes of the April 11 and 25, 2001 meetings were included in the packet. He
reviewed actions taken at the April 25 meeting which included passing a resolution to
recommend proposed zoning code changes to include definitions of "lodge," "guide
service," and "hotel" and amendments to the Land Use Table to reflect the changes.
D-7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees
D-7a. Beautification Committee -- Swarner reported the next meeting would
be held on Tuesday, May 8, 2001.
D-7b. Kenai Convention 8a Visitors Bureau Board -- No report.
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D-7c. Alaska Municipal League Report -- Williams reported he would not be
attending the closing of the Legislature this year. He suggested the Clerk set up an
email address database for the legislators for sending messages for the next session.
ITEM E: MINUTES
E-1. Budget Work Session of April 10, 2001 -- Approved by consent agenda.
E-2. Work Session of April 11, 2001 -- Approved by consent agenda.
E-3. Budget Work Session of April 17, 2001-- Approved by consent agenda.
E-4. Regular Meeting of April 18, 2001 -- Approved by consent agenda.
ITEM F: CORRESPONDENCE -- None.
ITEM G: OLD BUSINESS
G-1. Discussion -- Appraisal of Five Iron Heights Subdivision, Block 3.
Ross explained that because of the requirement on the successful bidder to install a
12" water main line extension in the area, bring the road up to standards, pave it and
extend all utilities, the appraisal came in very low on the minimum cash bid basis. In
addition to the minimum cash bid of approximately $23,500, there would be
approximately $400,000 in costs for developing the parcel. He continued, the city
attorney, through his investigation and research, was proposing, as a means of
insuring development, tying a bonding requirement to an installation agreement, i.e.
the successful bidder will have to post a bond with the installation agreement, which
would guarantee the installation of all the infrastructure within two years or the bond
would be pursued to do it.
Sean Anderson -- Williams asked Anderson if he had comments to give in regard to
the summary appraisal or the bonding proposals made. Anderson stated, he realized
the bond is the best alternative method to protect the city, but his concern was the
$500,000 bond as it would take a substantial sum of his profits after the development
of the property. He suggested a $300,000 bond as the appraisal suggested the total
cost for construction costs would be in that area.
Frazer stated he believed the bond requirement as being 11/4 times the cost of the
improvements and thought it would be more in the area of $320,000, based on the
appraisal. Ross noted, the $500,000 was a very high estimate and the actual
numbers would be based on the approved engineered plans for the property
development and if those numbers would come in at $400,000, it would be 125% of
that number.
Frazer stated he investigated the idea of the bond requirement and found it to be fairly
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however the cost of the bond is about two to three percent. He noted, the cost of the
bond is a one-time cost.
Bannock referred to Ross' comments that the estimated cost of the development would
be $500,000 and asked how the number was generated. Ross explained the number
was suggested as the cost if the city would have to do the project at Davis -Bacon
wages, etc. and the actual number would be found after the engineering design is
brought forward for approval. Attorney Graves added, the main number would be
120% of the fairly firm construction costs, which would be to cover construction and
any cost overruns. Bannock stated he saw no downside in doing the bond
requirement, however he thought that if it works for development of the Five Iron
Heights property, it should be used for any other development of city properties. He
suggested an ordinance be prepared so the discussion wouldn't be needed each time
the city allows a piece of property to be developed in the city. Ross stated Graves had
been researching ordinances in other communities and they had discussed forwarding
an ordinance as Bannock suggested. Williams noted, he wanted the developer to
understand that part of his overhead would be two percent of the actual costs
determined when the engineering is approved.
Bannock asked if it was necessarily the city's responsibility to insure the developer
bonds for electrical, telephone, nature gas, construction costs, etc. instead of what
had been customarily done by the city in the past, i.e. roads and water. He added, he
thought the amount on which to base the amount of bonding should reflect only costs
for developing water and sewer to the property. Ross explained council wanted the
property to be developed with infrastructure, if marketed. Natural gas, electric, etc.
are part of the infrastructure and the city installed those in the first portion of the Five
Irons properties. Bannock stated he agreed with imposing the standard for the
bonding, but the number on which to base the bonding should be for roads, water and
sewer. Ross stated if the appraisal is put out at a reduced value because the
developer is to install the infrastructure, bonding should be required for the costs
involved in developing the infrastructure.
Williams suggested that when developing an ordinance, the wording allow latitude on
the basis of individual development programs to enable to define what items will
require bonding. He noted, in this instance the gain to the city wouldn't be from the
sale of the property, but would be from the development. Frazer noted one of the
reasons to require bonding is so the bonding companies screen the contractors and
felt that any improvements that are not the individual responsibility of the homeowner
should be included in the bond. Frazer stated he definitely felt the city should have an
ordinance to require subdivision bonds of this nature for future developments.
Bookey asked, during the sale sequence, when would the bond come into play. Graves
explained the bidder puts money in escrow, the city gets the bond and the bidder gets
the deed. He added, it would be fairly simultaneous because the city would not want
to let go of the property until the performance guarantee is received.
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MOTION:
Councilwoman Swarner MOVED for administration to proceed with the sale of the
Block 3, Five Irons Heights Subdivision and proceed with the bonding requirements as
the city manager outlined. Councilman Frazer SECONDED the motion.
Bannock stated his objections because he didn't want to make someone do something
when there had been no requirement history and there was no plan for future
requirements. He suggested an ordinance could be fast tracked and put in place prior
to the sale. Williams noted, in this instance the city wants the developer to do a bond
and now council was asking administration to prepare documents to proceed with this
sale based on the bond requirement for this sale. This may be something that will be
discussed with the development of the Inlet Woods properties as well. Council may
want administration to develop an ordinance for future sales but he didn't want to
wait for an ordinance to be developed because of the time frame for beginning
development work.
Bookey stated he had no objection to the development of an ordinance, but because of
the sophistication of the ordinance, he was not interested in fast tracking it. Frazer
concurred with Bookey and added, he believed an ordinance should be developed, but
he didn't want to hold up this sale.
Moore noted, the property was not being sold at this meeting and thought it ludicrous
that an individual could come to the city manager to offer to buy property council
decided to make available for sale and because he initiated the sale, gets a built in
profit through the appraisal. Williams disagreed as there were no guarantees the
initiator would win the bid, etc. It was noted the bids could be much more than the
appraised value.
Williams asked Anderson if he was aware of the level of the water table in the Five Iron
Heights area and Anderson answered yes.
Moore stated his concerns the code would allow one person to initiate the sale of all
the city's saleable property. Williams stated the council's policy has been to liquidate
the properties, but if council wants to change the policy, it could. Discussion
continued and it was noted the city did not have to sell the property and could put the
utilities in itself. Bookey stated he was disappointed in the appraisal, but if someone
wanted to develop the property, everyone would win. Porter stated there seemed to be
some issues about disposition of city property and suggested a work session should be
held in the future to that regard and called for the question.
VOTE:
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Swarner:
Yes
Moore:
Yes
Porter:
Yes
Bannock:
No
Frazer:
Yes
Williams:
Yes
Booke
Yes
MOTION PASSED,
G-2. Discussion -- Inlet Woods Subdivision Lot Sale -- 53 Undeveloped Lots.
Ross explained the issue involved the Inlet Woods lots presently out for sale and based
on Attorney Graves' research on the bonding requirement and installation agreement,
administration was recommending the sale be delayed seven days in order to include
the same bond requirements to extend the electric and telephone into the subdivision
on condition of the sale. He added, the delay would be advertised, extending the sale
from May 11 to May 18.
MOTION:
Councilman Frazer MOVED the Inlet Woods Subdivision lots sale of 53 undeveloped
lots, be delayed from May 11, 2001 to May 18, 2001 to allow the advertisement of the
performance bond requirement relative to the phone and electric utilities.
Councilwoman Porter SECONDED the motion.
Bannock asked if the Five Irons Heights parcel was to be referenced, would natural
gas, total hard construction costs and construction financing be included in this bond
requirement. Graves answered the natural gas, roads and water were already
installed.
Jim Williamson -- Reported he lives in the Inlet Woods Subdivision. He noted, the
assessed value of the lots were now $11,300 and the appraised value is $3)400.
Williamson stated he thought the manner in which the lots were being appraised was
wrong. He noted, if the properties were offered as raw land, the appraised value would
be higher.
Williams noted the lots assessed at $11,300 were different lots than this sale included
and had all the utilities. Williamson noted there were three private lots in the section
being sold and the Borough appraised them at $11,300. He also disagreed with
having the right of first refusal allowed because he believed it could lower the number
of bids received because a person would be less likely to put the effort into preparing a
bid if the initiator could pay a dollar more and win the bid. It was noted that problem
had not arisen often over the year.
VOTE:
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Swarner:
Yes
Moore:
Yes
Porter:
Yes
Bannock:
Yes
Frazer:
Yes
Williams:
Yes
Booke
Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
ITEM H. NEW BUSINESS
H-1. Bills to be Paid, Bills to be Ratified
MOTION:
Councilwoman Swarner MOVED to pay the bills and Councilman Moore SECONDED
the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
H-2, Purchase Orders Exceeding $2,500
MOTION:
Councilwoman Swarner MOVED to approve the purchase orders exceeding $2,500
and Councilman Frazer SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO
ORDERED.
H-3, Ordinance No. 1908-2001 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $302,000 for Wastewater Planning and Design
Including Plant Expansion.
Introduced by consent agenda.
H-4. Ordinance No. 1909-2001 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $50,000 in the Water and Sewer Fund and the Gill
Street Crossing Capital Project Fund for a New Water Main.
Introduced by consent agenda.
H-5. Ordinance No. 1910-2001 -- Amending the Definition of Hotel and
Adding Definitions for "Lodge" and "Guide Service" in the Kenai Zoning
Code (14.20.320).
Introduced by consent agenda.
H-6. Ordinance No. 1911-2001 -- Amending the Land Use Table to Add
"Lodge" and "Guide Service" to the Listed Uses.
Introduced by consent agenda.
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H-7, Ordinance No. 1912-2001 -- Amending KMC 23.50.010 Employee
Classifications to Include New Position Titles.
Introduced by consent agenda.
ITEM I:
I-1. Mayor
ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
Williams requested the council to purchase a .plaque and tree at the Leif Hansen
Memorial Park in memory of Hugh Malone. Council had no objections.
I-2. City Manager -- Ross reported he submitted a FEMA grant for $322,000
which was something usually reviewed by council prior to submission. However, until
information was collected and the grant written, there was not enough time to allow
bringing it to council. He explained, the grant funds would be used for the purchase
of a replacement ambulance, replacement of the 1982 Fire Department Blazer,
replacement of OSHA -required self-contained oxygen breathing apparatus and
compressor. The city's match to the grant would be $32,000 which be a quarter of the
cost of the ambulance alone. Council had no objections to the grant request
submittal.
I-3. Attorney -- Attorney Graves gave a brief report on Senate Bill 175 which,
if passed, would provide municipalities the authority to protest or to recommend
conditions on the issuance and renewal of charitable gaming permits and require the
Department of Revenue to deny or condition the license or permit based on the
protest. He noted, it would be much like liquor license review.
I-4. City Clerk -- Clerk Freas thanked Council Members Porter and Bannock
in planning the volunteer reception.
I-5. Finance Director -- No report.
I-6. Public Works Managers
Knrn A i
• There will be a public workshop on the improvement project covering the
Erik Hansen Scout Park, Cook, Upland Streets on May 8 at 10:00 a.m.
• The borough -wide junk vehicle clean-up program begins on May 11-20,
2001. The city will be involved and is helping with the program.
• Kenai Spur Highway Unity Trail Project is awaiting some approvals from
Fish 8. Game and Corps of Engineers in regard to the environmental permit for the
Beaver Creek crossing.
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• A public agency meeting will be held on May 15 at 1:30 p.m. in the
council chambers and a public hearing in the evening in regard to the Bridge Access
Road pathway.
• Kenai Spur Highway 10.6-22 project will begin next week.
• Curb and gutter work on the Forest Drive/Redoubt project should begin
next week.
T n Shnt
• Advertising for the refrigeration project should begin in about two weeks.
If council concurs, an ordinance will be introduced at the June 6 meeting to approve
money for the project and the bid award will be June 20.
I-7, Airport Manager -- No report.
ITEM J: DISCUSSION
J-1. Citizens
Leo Oberts -- Discussed the Inlet Woods Subdivision and Five Irons Heights property
sales and stated concerns in regard to the performance bond requirements.
Jim Williamson -- Questioned why several lots were left out of the sale of Inlet Woods
Subdivision lots discussed earlier. It was explained there were four different sales for
properties in Inlet Woods based on the different ways in which the city acquired the
properties. The lots he was questioning were received through foreclosures and
needed to be sold separately and had different requirements as to how the sale needed
to be handled.
Williamson also stated his objection to the code requirements allowing a right of first
refusal. He suggested the sales be by competitive bids and not use an appraiser,
which may increase the bid amounts for properties. A brief discussion followed and
Williams explained that because of problems in the past with property sales, the code
requires third party appraisals to insure fairness in the procedures.
1-2 0 1Council
Bookey -- • Questioned whether the Parks Department would be able to take
care of watering the city grass. Parks 8v Recreation Director Frates explained he
believed the program was in good shape and noted he had already hired four summer
workers who would be helping with the fertilizing and liming program and after that is
completed, watering would begin. Williams reported he had discussed underground
watering systems recently and suggested Frates investigate costs for discussion and
consideration at next year's budget process.
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• Reminded council and the audience of the opening reception for the
"2001: A Fish Odyssey" scheduled for May 4 at the Visitors Center.
Swarner -- Noted a motor home had been parked under the "Blockbuster" sign
and asked for it to be investigated as it was indicated to her, people were living in it in
the parking area.
Moore -- No comments.
Porter -- • Thanked Freas, Graves, Kornelis and Kelso for their help at the
volunteer reception.
• Asked to have the wood piles behind Oiler Park removed. She added, it
was her understanding the wood would be chipped and done during the winter
months. Porter suggested a chipper be rented if needed. Fire Chief Walden noted the
Division of Forestry did the work in that area.
Bannock -- No comments.
Frazer -- No comments.
Williams -- Reported Emil Dolchok and Frank McIlhargey passed away during
the week.
EXECUTIVE SESSION - To discuss personal characteristics of city manager
candidates.
MOTION:
Councilwoman Swarner MOVED to convene in an executive session of the council of
the City of Kenai concerning matters that tend to prejudice the reputation and
character of another -- discussion of the personal characteristics of city manager
applicants. She requested City manager Ross and City Attorney Graves attend the
work session. Councilman Bookey SECONDED the motion. There were no objections.
SO ORDERED.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: 9:04 P.M.
BACK TO ORDER: 10:36 P.M.
Swarner reported council discussed the personal characteristics of the two city
manager applicants and directed administration to schedule interviews for Linda Snow
on May 23, 2001 at 6:00 p.m. in the council chambers and Chris Hladick on May 25
at 6:00 p.m. in the council chambers. Swarner added, council also wanted a special
council meeting scheduled for May 30, 2001 at 7:00 p.m. in the council chambers.
Williams requested food be available for the work sessions on May 23 and 25.
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ITEM K: ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at approximately 10:37 p.m.
Minutes transcribed and prepared by:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk