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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-02-01 Council MinutesAGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 1, 2006 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS http: f /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) 1. April Fulk -- Rezoning Ross Street to North Fern Street to Limited Commercial Zone. ITEM C: UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 minutes) ITEM D: REPORTS OF KPB ASSEMBLY LEGISLATORS AND COUNCILS ITEM E: PUBLIC HEARINGS Ordinance No. 2136-2005 (As Amended) -- Authorizing the Sale of Four (4) Parcels of Land to The Conservation Fund for Fair Market Value and Placing Certain Conditions on the Sale. a. Substitute 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. [Clerk's Note: A motion to substitute is on the table (made prior to the approval of a motion to postpone the ordinance to the February 1, 2006 meeting. To substitute, a vote on the motion to substitute is required.] 2. Resolution No. 2006-03 -- Urging the State of Alaska to Provide for a Sustainable Revenue Sharing/Community Dividend Program for All Alaskan Communities. 3. Resolution No. 2006-04 -- Directing the Continuation of the Project Entitled "McCollum and Aliak Drives Paving District' and Designating What Improvements Are to Be Included in This Project. 4. *New Liquor License -- MITAK, LLC, d/b/a .406 Family Sports Cafe -- Beverage Dispensary Tourism. ITEM F: MINUTES 1. *Regular Meeting of January 18, 2006. 2. *Council Work Session Notes, January 13-14, 2006/City Manager Candidate Interviews. ITEM G: ITEM H: 1. Bills to be Ratified 2. Approval of Purchase Orders Exceeding $15,000 3. *Ordinance No. 2139-2006 -- Amending KMC 1.10.040 to Change the Time of Regularly Scheduled Council Meetings From 7:00 P.M. to a Time Set by Resolution of the City Council. 4. *Ordinance No. 2140-2006 -- Amending KMC 1.90.050(b) to Allow for Excused Absences From Meetings of City of Kenai Commissions, Committees and Boards. 5. *Ordinance No. 2141-2006 -- Amending KMC 17.05.080 and 17.15.080 by Adding Sections That Provide for City Water and Sewer Charges Which are Due and Unpaid to Become Liens Against the Property Served. 6. *Ordinance No. 2142-2006 -- Amending KMC 14.20.290 to Clarify Which Issues May Be Appealed to the Board of Adjustment and Setting Forth Rules Regarding Who Has Standing to Bring Appeals. 7. *Ordinance No. 2143-2006 -- Amending the Official Kenai Zoning Map by Rezoning Tract A-1B, Petersen Subdivision No. 3, From Being Split - Zoned Conservation (C) and Townsite Historic (TSH) to Townsite Historic (TSH) Only. 8. *Ordinance No. 2144-2006 -- Eliminating From the Kenai Zoning Code Land Use Table (KMC 14.22.0101, Footnote 19 that Requires Some Conditional Uses in the Rural Residential-1 (RR1) and Suburban Residential (RS) Zones to Have Ingress and Egress to the Kenai Spur Highway. 9. *Ordinance No. 2145-2006 -- Amending the Official Kenai Zoning Map by Rezoning 40.85 Acres Located Along the Kenai Spur Highway at About Mile 6 From Rural Residential (RR) and General Commercial (CG) to Limited Commercial (LC). 10. Approval -- City Manager Contract 11. Approval -- Lease Application/Lounsbury and Associates, Inc. on Behalf of Lowe's HIW, Inc. -- Lots A-1 & A-2, Baron Park No. 6. 12. Discussion -- Scheduling Board of Adjustment Hearing/Appeal of Planning & Zoning Commission Denial of an Application for a Conditional Use Permit for Cabin Rentals (Short -Term Rentals) and Guide Service for the Property Described as Lot 6, Block 6, Valhalla Heights Subdivision Part 5 (160 Richfield Drive), Kenai, Alaska. Application Submitted by Larry R. Carlson d/b/a Larry's Guide Service, 160 Richfield Drive, Kenai, Alaska. Appeal Filed by Larry R Carlson and Wendy J. Goodloe. 13. Discussion -- Scheduling Board of Adjustment Hearing/Appeal of Planning & Zoning Commission Approval of Rezone of Parcels Located Between Shell Drive and North Fern Street from Rural Residential and General Commercial to Limited Commercial. Application submitted by John Hammelman, Chair, Planning & Zoning Commission, City of Kenai, 210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska. Appeal Filed by Heath and April Fulk. ITEM I: COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS 1. Council on Aging 2. Airport Commission 3. Harbor Commission 4. Library Commission S. 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: DISCU 1. Citizens (five minutes) 2. Council EXECUTIVE SESSION -- None Scheduled ITEM M: ADJOURNMENT KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 1,2006 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS httT)://www.ci.kenai.ak.iis MAYOR PAT PORTER, PRESIDING MINUTES ITEM A: CALL TO ORDER Mayor Porter called the meeting to order at approximately 7:00.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: Mike Boyle Pat Porter, Mayor Joe Moore, Vice Mayor Linda Swarner Cliff Massie Rick Ross [Robert Molloy A quorum was present. Also Present: Les Krusen, Student Representative A-3. AGENDA APPROVAL Mayor Porter requested the following changes to the agenda: ADD TO: Persons Scheduled to be Heard -- B-2. Kevin Jackson, Department of Transportation and Patrick Middleton from USKH -- ADOT&PF Highway Safety Improvement Program Project ADD TO: Item E-3 -- M. Mueller, KPB Planning Department letter stating the Borough's non -objection to the proposed street paving project and objection to the use of Option #3 in determining assessment. ADD TO: I-2 & I-6 -- Application of James R. Jenckes/Airport and/or Planning 8v Zoning Commission Consideration. MOTION: Council Member Swarner MOVED to approve the agenda with the changes and additions listed and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Moore SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 1, 2006 PAGE 2 A-4. MOTION: CONSENT AGENDA Council Member Molloy MOVED to remove Items H-3, H-4, H-5, H-6, H-7, H-8, and H- 9 from the consent agenda and Council Member Boyle SECONDED the motion. Council Member Molloy explained his request was to receive further information related to the ordinances. VOTE: *Student Representative Krusen: Yes Boyle Yes Porter No Moore No Swarner No Massie Yes Ross Yes Molloy Yes MOTION PASSED. MOTION TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED: Council Member Boyle MOVED to approve the Consent Agenda as amended and Council Member Massie SECONDED the motion. VOTE: *Student Representative Krusen: Yes Boyle Yes Porter Yes Moore Yes Swarner Yes Massie Yes Ross Yes Molloy Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. ITEM B: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS B-1. April Fulk -- Rezoning Ross Street to North Fern Street to Limited Commercial Zone. Ms. Fulk reviewed actions taken by the Planning & Zoning Commission related to rezoning a portion of properties along the Kenai Spur Highway to Limited Commercial. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 1, 2006 PAGE 3 She noted, she had hoped two properties adjacent to her property would be included in the new zone but were not. It was also reported, Ms. Fulk filed an appeal to the Board of Adjustment. B-2. Kevin Jackson, Department of Transportation and Patrick Middleton, USKH -- ADOT&PF Highway Safety Improvement Program Project. Messrs. Jackson and Middleton gave an update on the proposed Willow Street/Main Street Loop upgrade, including the three suggested alternatives. It was reported, the alternative chosen is to add red flashing beacon, islands, improvements to striping, and new stop signs. ITEM C: UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS C-1. Tim Dillon, Executive Director, Arctic Winter Games -- Mr. Dillon gave an update on the planning and preparations for the Games, including discussions with Governor Murkowski and Senator Stevens related to possible additional funding. C-2. Fred Braun, Daniels Lake, Nikiski -- Mr. Braun discussed the city's efforts in attracting new business to Kenai and reported statistics related to real estate activity in the city and outlying community. ITEM D: REPORTS OF KPB ASSEMBLY LEGISLATORS AND COUNCILS D-1. Margaret Gilman, Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly Member -- Ms. Gilman gave an update of actions taken by the Assembly at their last meeting and briefly discussed the Transition Report and financial concerns of the Borough. ITEM E: PUBLIC HEARINGS E-1. Ordinance No. 2136-2005 (As Amended) -- Authorizing the Sale of Four (4) Parcels of Land to The Conservation Fund for Fair Market Value and Placing Certain Conditions on the Sale. E-la. Substitute 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. (Clerk's Note: A motion to substitute is on the table (made prior to the approval of a motion to postpone the ordinance to the February 1, 2006 meeting. To substitute, a vote on the motion to substitute is required.] KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 1, 2006 PAGE 4 !UT• a7k Council Member Molloy MOVED to approve the substitute Ordinance No. 2136-2005 and Council Member Boyle SECONDED the motion. There were no public or council comments. It was reported all parties agreed with the sale agreement and closing on the boat launch property would probably be in 30 days, when the ordinance took effect. VOTE: *Student Representative Krusen: Yes Boyle Yes Porter Yes Moore Yes Swarner I Yes Massie Yes Ross Yes F-molloyl Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. E-2. Resolution No. 2006-03 -- Urging the State of Alaska to Provide for a Sustainable Revenue Sharing/Community Dividend Program for All Alaskan Communities. MOTION: Council Member Swarner MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2006-03 and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council member Moore SECONDED the motion. There were no public or council comments. VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED. E-3. Resolution No. 2006-04 -- Directing the Continuation of the Project Entitled "McCollum and Aliak Drives Paving District" and Designating What Improvements Are to Be Included in This Project. MOTION: Council Member Moore MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2006-04 and Council Member Massie SECONDED the motion. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 1, 2006 PAGE 5 Susan Wilcox, 416 McCollum Drive, Kenai -- Reported she was in favor of Option #2 as outlined in the information forwarded to the property owners. Jeanene Espy, 403 McCollum Drive, Kenai -- Stated she and her husband's preference for Option # 1 as they believed assessing by linear feet would be the fairest. Marcus Mueller, Eagle Rock Drive, Kenai -- Reported he was representing the Kenai Peninsula Borough and noted the Borough was not objecting to the project, however Option #3 was preferred. He reviewed information from his letter which was included in the packet. He added, he believed there was a lack of balance with Option #3 and that Options 1, 2, and 4 would be much fairer. Earl Moore, Grace Brethren Church -- Reported the Church would be benefited by the paving and encouraged the choice of Option # 1 as it would be the best for the cost to the Church. Referring to a memorandum included in the packet, Administration's request was noted to postpone action on the resolution until March 15 in order to hold a cost allocation meeting with the residents of the area and discuss the different options of assessment. It was also reported, administration was working on streamlining the process and would be making some suggested amendments to the ordinance in the future. MOTION: Council Member Molloy MOVED to postpone action on Resolution No. 2006-04 to March 15, 2006 and Council Member Massie SECONDED the motion. VOTE: *Student Representative Krusen: Yes Boyle Yes Porter Yes Moore Yes Swarner Yes Massie Yes Ross Yes Molloy Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. E-4. New Liquor License -- MITAK, LLC, d/b/a .406 Family Sports Caf6 -- Beverage Dispensary Tourism Approved by consent agenda. BREAK TAKEN: 7:58 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 1, 2006 PAGE 6 BACK TO ORDER: 8:10 P.M. ITEM F: MINUTES Regular Meeting of January 18, 2006 -- Approved by consent agenda. Council Work Session Notes, January 13-14, 2006/City Manager Candidate Interviews -- approved by consent agenda. ITEM G: UNFINISHED BUSINESS -- None. ITEM H: Mayor Porter requested Item H-I I moved forward and council had no objections. H-11. Approval -- Lease Application/Lounsbury and Associates, Inc. on Behalf of Lowe's HIW, Inc. -- Lots A-1 & A-2, Baron Park No. 6. MOTION: Council Member Ross MOVED to approve the lease application and Council Member Moore SECONDED the motion. Tom Adams, Lounsbury and Associates, Inc. -- Reported they would have a busy season ahead of them and they appreciated the comments made by Mr. Braun. VOTE: *Student Representative Krusen: Yes Boyle Yes Porter Yes Moore Yes j Swarner Yes Massie Yes Ross Yes Molloy Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. MOTION: Council Member Molloy MOVED to direct administration to not approve the site plan when it is submitted by Lounsbury and Associates but bring it to council for a public hearing and council action. Council Member Boyle SECONDED the motion. Discussion followed on the motion. Comments included: KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 1, 2006 PAGE 7 Because the Wallmart project would require considerable permitting issues, council directed the site plan be brought to it for final approval. • The Lowe's project would not require the additional permitting as required by the Wallmart project and the normal process should be followed. • Because the Lowe's project would be the same as a large box store, and because the process was being modified for Wallmart, it would not be inappropriate to do the same for this project. • Because the two projects would tie together, it would be beneficial for council to review both site plans. • Other large projects, i.e. Home Depot, Three Bears, etc. have not received public comments and it would not be needed for this project. • There are ordinances and regulations to guide the development of this project which is different than the Wallmart project as there are no wetland issues. VOTE: *Student Representative Krusen: Yes Boyle Yes 1 Porter No Moore No Swarner No Massie Yes Ross No Molloy Yes MOTION FAILED. 11-1. 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 -- None. H-3. Ordinance No. 2139-2006 -- Amending KMC 1.10.040 to Change the Time of Regularly Scheduled Council Meetings From 7:00 P.M. to a Time Set by Resolution of the City Council. MOTION: Council Member Swarner MOVED to introduce Ordinance No. 2139-2006 and Council Member Moore SECONDED the motion. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 1, 2006 PAGE 8 There were no public comments. It was explained the ordinance was brought forward in response to discussions by council related to changing the council meeting time to 6:30 p.m. instead of 7:00 p.m. The ordinance would allow the change be made by resolution in order to simplify changing the meeting time and not have to amend an ordinance to do it. VOTE: *Student Representative Krusen: Yes Boyle No Porter Yes Moore Yes Swarner Yes Massie Yes Ross Yes Molloy Yes MOTION PASSED. H-4. Ordinance No. 2140-2006 -- Amending KMC 1.90.050(b) to Allow for Excused Absences From Meetings of City of Kenai Commissions, Committees and Boards. MOTION: Council Member Moore MOVED to introduce Ordinance No. 2140-2006 and Council Member Ross SECONDED the motion. There were no public comments. It was explained there have been difficulties with meeting attendance of commissioners, etc. Other community requirements were reviewed and it was found the city's meeting requirements were restrictive. The ordinance was developed to allow excused absences and giving some flexibility to attendance requirements. VOTE: *Student Representative Krusen: Yes Boyle Yes Porter Yes Moore Yes F Swarner Yes Massie ( Yes Ross Yes Molloy Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 1, 2006 PAGE 9 H-5. Ordinance No. 2141-2006 -- Amending KMC 17.05.080 and 17.15,080 by Adding Sections That Provide for City Water and Sewer Charges Which are Due and Unpaid to Become Liens Against the Property Served. Council Member Massie MOVED for introduction of Ordinance No. 2141-2006 and Council Member Moore SECONDED the motion. There were no public comments. Attorney Graves gave a brief background and explanation of the ordinance, noting the amendment would allow the city to be paid when a house is sold and water/sewer amounts are owed by the seller. VOTE: *Student Representative Krusen: Yes Boyle Yes Porter Yes Moore Yes Swarner Yes Massie Yes Ross Yes Molloy Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. H-6. Ordinance No. 2142-2006 -- Amending KMC 14.20.290 to Clarify Which Issues May Be Appealed to the Board of Adjustment and Setting Forth Rules Regarding Who Has Standing to Bring Appeals. MOTION: Council Member Moore MOVED for introduction of Ordinance No. 2142-2006 and Council Member Swarner SECONDED the motion. There were no public comments. Council Member Molloy suggested the ordinance address late -filed appeals. Attorney Graves stated he would address that issue either by a suggested amendment or memorandum with the ordinance. VOTE: *Student Representative Krusen: Yes I Boyle Yes Porter Yes Moore Yes Swarner Yes )Massie Yes Ross Yes Molloy � Yes FEBRUARY 1, 2006 PAGE 10 MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. H-7. Ordinance No. 2143-2006 -- Amending the Official Kenai Zoning Map by Rezoning Tract A-1B, Petersen Subdivision No. 3, From Being Split - Zoned Conservation (C) and Townsite Historic (TSH) to Townsite Historic (TSH) Only. MOTION: Council Member Ross MOVED for introduction of Ordinance No. 2143-2006 and Council Member Moore SECONDED the motion. There were no public comments. It was explained, the request for rezone was due to a split -zone on which an existing building was situated (half in Conservation and half in Townsite Historic). The Planning 8r, Zoning Commission agreed it was an untenable situation and approved the rezone. The issue to amend the zoning map was now before council for consideration. It was requested a better map be included in the packet with the ordinance, as well as a memorandum of explanation. A general discussion of the issue followed. VOTE: *Student Representative Krusen: Yes Boyle No Porter Yes Moore Yes Swarner Yes Massie Yes Ross Yes Molloy Yes [ j MOTION PASSED. H-8. Ordinance No. 2144-2006 -- Eliminating From the Kenai Zoning Code Land Use Table (KMC 14.22.0101, Footnote 19 that Requires Some Conditional Uses in the Rural Residential-1 (RR1) and Suburban Residential (RS) Zones to Have Ingress and Egress to the Kenai Spur Highway. Council Member Ross MOVED for introduction of Ordinance No. 2144-2006 and Council Member Moore SECONDED the motion. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 1, 2006 PAGE 11 There were no public comments. A request was made to include a memorandum of explanation with the ordinance. Council Member Ross gave a brief explanation of the reason for the ordinance and noted, the ordinance was a housekeeping measure for the code, recognizing the Department of Transportation controls the ingress and egress along the highway and a city permit requirement was not appropriate. VOTE: *Student Representative Krusen: Yes Boyle Yes Porter Yes Moore Yes Swarner Yes Massie Yes Ross Yes Mollo Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. H-9. Ordinance No. 2145-2006 -- Amending the Official Kenai Zoning Map by Rezoning 40.85 Acres Located Along the Kenai Spur Highway at About Mile 6 From Rural Residential (RR) and General Commercial (CG) to Limited Commercial (LC). MOTION: Council Member Ross MOVED for introduction of Ordinance No. 2145-2006 and Council Member Moore SECONDED the motion. Fred Braun -- Explained he has had a large piece of property in this area listed for some time and the rezone of the area would aid in moving the property along. He encouraged the council to pass the ordinance. Council requested an aerial map to designate the subject properties with an explanatory memorandum be included with the ordinance. ffell9�A *Student Representative Krusen: Yes Boyle Yes Porter Yes Moore Yes Swarner I Yes Massie Yes Ross Yes Mo110 Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 1, 2006 PAGE 12 H-10. Approval -- City Manager Contract MOTION: Council Member Boyle MOVED to approve the contract and Council Member Molloy SECONDED the motion. Attorney Graves reported Mr. Koch wanted to be sure he would receive an annual evaluation by council and requested to take personal leave for a pre -planned family trip. VOTE: *Student Representative Krusen: Yes Boyle Yes Porter Yes Moore Yes Swarner Yes Massie Yes Ross Yes LMollo Yes � MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. H-11. Approval -- Lease Application/Lounsbury and Associates, Inc. on Behalf of Lowe's HIW, Inc. -- Lots A-1 & A-2, Baron Park No. 6. Discussed earlier in the meeting. H-12. Discussion -- Scheduling Board of Adjustment Hearing/Appeal of Planning & Zoning Commission Denial of an Application for a Conditional Use Permit for Cabin Rentals (Short -Term Rentals) and Guide Service for the Property Described as Lot 6, Block 6, Valhalla Heights Subdivision Part 5 (160 Richfield Drive), Kenai, Alaska. Application Submitted by Larry R. Carlson d/b/a Larry's Guide Service, 160 Richfield Drive, Kenai, Alaska. Appeal Filed by Larry R Carlson and Wendy J. Goodloe. Council scheduled the Board of Adjustment hearing for 6:00 p.m., February 16, 2006 in the council chambers. H-13. Discussion -- Scheduling Board of Adjustment Hearing/Appeal of Planning & Zoning Commission Approval of Rezone of Parcels Located Between Shell Drive and North Fern Street from Rural Residential and General Commercial to Limited Commercial. Application submitted by John Hammelman, Chair, Planning & Zoning Commission, City of Kenai, KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 1, 2006 PAGE 13 210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska. Appeal Filed by Heath and April Fulk. Council scheduled the Board of Adjustment hearing for 6:00 p.m., March 15, 2006 in the council chambers. ITEM I: COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS I-1. Council on Aging -- Council Member Boyle reported the February meeting had been canceled. I-2. Airport Commission -- Council Member Swarner referred to the meeting summary included in the packet. I-3. Harbor Commission -- Council Member Massie reported the February meeting had been cancelled. I-4. Library Commission -- Council Member Molloy reported the next meeting would be held February 7, 2006, I-5. Parks & Recreation Commission -- Council Member Moore reported the next meeting would be held February 2, 2006. I-6. Planning & Zoning Commission -- Council Member Ross noted the minutes of the Wednesday, January 25, 2006 meeting were included in the packet. Porter referred to two applications for appointment consideration to the Commission. She recommended the appointment of James R. Jenckes. There were no objections from council. I-7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees I-7a. Beautification Committee -- Council Member Swarner reported the next meeting would be held on February 14, 2006. I-7b. Alaska Municipal League Report -- Council Member Swarner reported the subcommittee on land use and economic development would be holding a teleconference meeting in the morning and gave a brief summary of bills to be discussed. I-7c. Arctic Winter Games -- Parks &. Recreation Director Frates reported they were holding weekly meetings and the next would be held February 2, 2006. I-7d. Stranded Gas Committee -- No report. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 1, 2006 PAGE 14 ITEM J: REPORT OF THE MAYOR -- Mayor Porter reported the following items: • She attended the first Peninsula Conference of Mayors at which all the Borough's cities were represented; they discussed many issues of collective interest; the group will be reviewing all the municipal assistance bills and supporting one; and, because there are no dues, there will be no cost to the city. • Reminded all of the 'welcome home' celebration for the National Guard Troops on Saturday, February 4 at the National Guard Armory. • Suggested a policy be developed to allow commissions/committees to write letters of support of projects, i.e. street lights along the Section 36 area of the highway (an example). A brief discussion followed and council's consensus was to allow letters to be written, but not mailed without council review and approval. • Referred to Information No. 4, a Statement of Support for the Guard and Reserve. Council had no objection to her signing it, along with the Peninsula Conference of Mayors. Has planned a 'coffee with the mayor' for February 9, 2006. ITEM K: ADMINISTRATION REPORTS K-1. City Manager -- Acting City Manager Kopp noted the following: • Introduced newly hired Library Director, Mary Jo Joiner. • Gave an update on the grant to clear up hazardous materials from the Millennium Square property. • The Corps of Engineers report related to the bank erosion project had been reviewed and a draft response written. A meeting with Corps representatives and a presentation to council had been scheduled. A meeting with those traveling with ICMA to Russia had been scheduled for February 22. Those participating in the diagnostic trip from Kenai were identified as Jason Carroll and Linda Swarner. There were no objections from council. • The Air Fair was scheduled for Saturday, May 13, 2006. • Asked if council would prefer the department monthly reports to be quarterly reports with supplemental reports if significant events take place. A brief discussion followed and council agreed the reports should be monthly and kept to one page. K-2. Attorney -- Attorney Graves reported the following: • He planned to have the building maintenance ordinance and landscaping ordinance would be included on the next meeting's agenda for introduction. 6 Administration had begun working on the Airport's Implementation Plan. A request was made for draft ordinances to be forwarded to the KEDS group, realtors, commissions, etc. prior to them being included on agendas for council consideration. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 1, 2006 PAGE 15 K-3. City Clerk -- No report. ITEM L: DISCUSSION L-1. Citizens Bob Peters, Old Town, Kenai -- Questioned the directive related to commission/committee letters of support. Council Member Ross explained the action was to prevent letters being written of which council and administration would have no knowledge, which had happened in the past. Fred Braun, President, Kenai Convention & Visitors Bureau -- Gave an update of actions and events taking place at the Center.' L-2. Council Moore -- • Welcomed Ms. Joiner as Library Director. • Stated his concern the economic development of Kenai may not have been given as much emphasis as it should related to the DOT's upgrade of Willow Street and Main Street Loop. • Stated concern related to the newspaper article about Agrium's recent production problems due to the cold weather. Swarner -- Welcomed Ms. Joiner. Massie -- No comments. Krusen -- Reminded all of upcoming KCHS basketball schedule. Ross -- No comments. Molloy -- Welcomed Ms. Joiner. Boyle -- Welcomed Ms. Joiner. -- None Scheduled ITEM M: ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Council, the meeting adjourned at approximately 9:30 p.m. Minutes transcribed and prepared by: �Lvz Carol L. Fr as7, City Clerk r,,, -ST KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 1, 2006 PAGE 16 *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.