HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-03-01 Council MinutesKENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 1, 2006
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:
(10 minutes)
1. Eric Wilcox -- McCollum/Aliak Drive Proposed Local Improvement
District
2. Larry Lewis, Alaska Fish & Game -- Wildlife Conservation Community
Program Update
ITEM C: UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 minutes)
ITEM D: REPORTS OF KPB ASSEMBLY LEGISLATORS AND COUNCILS
ITEM E: PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. 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.
(Clerk's Note: A motion to adopt Ordinance No. 2141-2006 was made prior
to the ordinance being postponed to this meeting.)
2. Ordinance No. 2146-2006 -- Enacting KMC 13.10.070 Entitled,
"Commercial Building and Property Maintenance."
3. Ordinance No. 2147-2006 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $15,000 in the General Fund for an Alaska Highway Safety
Grant to Reimburse the Police Department Overtime Account.
4. Ordinance No. 2148-2006 -- Repealing the Existing Landscaping/Site
Plan Regulations at KMC 14.25 and 14.20.115(i) and Replacing It with a
New KMC 14.25 (Landscaping/Site Plan Regulations).
5. Ordinance No. 2149-2006 -- Amending KMC 21.10.040 by Allowing
Lease Applications to be Extended for Six (6) Additional Months for Good
Cause and Providing That Lease Application Appraisals are Good for
Twelve (12) Months.
(Clerk's Note: Ordinance No. 2I49-2006 has been introduced. A motion to
adopt is needed and if the intention is to consider the substitute, then a
motion to substitute is needed.)
a. Substitute Ordinance No. 2149-2006 -- Amending KMC
21.10.040 by Providing That Lease Applications Shall Expire After One
Year and May Be Extended for Six (6) Additional Months for Good Cause
and Providing That Lease Application Appraisals are Good for Twelve (12)
Months.
6. Resolution No. 2006-07 -- Transferring $8,300 in the General Fund
Clerk Department From Professional Services to Salaries and Benefits.
7. Resolution No. 2006-08 -- Awarding a Lease for Two Fish Seasons (May
15, 2006 to September 30, 2007) of Kenai Dock Station No. 2 to Copper
River Seafoods for the Seasonal Base Bid of $35,621 Plus $0.03/Lb. Over
1,187,367 Lbs. Plus $500 Per Month for Boat Storage Area No. 2.
8. Resolution No. 2006-09 -- Approving a Contract to Foster Construction,
Inc. for the Project Entitled Kenai Soccer Park Clearing - 2006 for the
Total Amount of $184,600.
9. *Liquor License Renewal -- Kenai Golf Course
ITEM F: MINUTES
1. *Regular Meeting of February 15, 2006.
ITEM G:
ITEM H: NEW BUSINESS
Bills to be Ratified
2. Approval of Purchase Orders Exceeding $15,000
3. *Ordinance No. 2150-2006 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $20,000 in the Airport Land System Special Revenue
Fund and the Runway Safety Area Improvements Capital Project Fund.
4. *Ordinance No. 2151-2006 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $2,850 in the General Fund for Art Acquisition.
5. *Ordinance No. 2152-2006 -- Amending Land Use Table KMC
14.22.010 to Remove Footnote 10 From the Land Use Category of
"Churches" in the Central Commercial (CC) and General Commercial
(CG) Zones in the Land Use Table and Changing "Churches" From a
Conditional Use to a Principal Permitted Use in the Light Industrial Zone
(IL).
6. Discussion -- Community Dividend Program Bills
7. Discussion -- Scheduling Budget Work Session(s)
ITEM I:
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:
KENAI CITY COUNCIL — REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 1, 2006
7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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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:
Joe Moore, Vice Mayor
Linda Swarner (via
Cliff Massie
teleconference
Rick Ross
Robert Molloy_
Mike Bo le
---
�at Porter, Moor
---
A quorum was present.
Also Present: Les Krusen, Student Representative
A-3. AGENDA APPROVAL
MOTION:
Council Member Moore MOVED for approval of the agenda as presented and requested
UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Ross SECONDED the motion. There were
no objections. SO ORDERED.
A-4. CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION:
Council Member Moore MOVED for approval of the consent agenda as presented and
requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Ross SECONDED the motion.
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM B: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS
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B-1. Eric Wilcox -- McCollum/Aliak Drive Proposed Local Improvement District
Eric Wilcox, 416 McCollum Drive, Kenai -- Wilcox referred to his letter which was
included in the packet regarding his request for the McCollum/Aliak Drives' paving
district to be grandfathered in at a 75 (city)/25 (property owners) split in costs for the
project as was discussed and represented during their first petition submission and
subsequent work session discussion with council.
Acting City Manager Kopp reported on the discussion which took place during an
August work session and council discussed the receipt of $790,000 from state grants
and using a portion of the funds for street lights and the remainder for assessment
districts. Council instructed Wilcox at that time, a new petition would be needed due
to the elapse of time from the submission of the initial submission and though
comments were positive that the project would be charged at a 75/25 split instead of a
50/50 split (changed in 2003), no consensus was noted.
The request for grandfathering in the McCollum/Aliak Drives assessment district at a
75/25 split was discussed and recollections of the work session comments were
affirmed that a 75/25 split was to take place on the project if a new petition was filed;
Wilcox noted he represented to the property owners the split would be 75/25 when the
second petition was circulated; and, enough funds are available to complete the
McCollum/Aliak project.
MOTION:
Council Member Boyle MOVED to grandfather the McCollum/Aliak Drives Special
Assessment District project at a 75/25 split. Council Member Molloy SECONDED the
motion.
VOTE:
*Student Representative Krusen: Yes
Yes
e
1 Yes
Yes
Molloer y
Yes
Boyle
Yes
Poo�1
ter
Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
B-2. Larry Lewis, Alaska Fish & Game -- Wildlife Conservation Community
Program Update
Mr. Lewis gave an update of the Wildlife Conservation Community Program and
- discussed grant funds received, bear -proof refuge containers ordered, additional new
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funding sources, highway signage, and target neighborhoods. He also noted, the 2006
program will begin on May 4 at 2:00 p.m.
ITEM C: UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS -- None.
ITEM D: REPORTS OF KPB ASSEMBLY LEGISLATORS AND COUNCILS
-- None.
ITEM E: PUBLIC HEARINGS
E-1. 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.
(Clerk's Note: A motion to adopt Ordinance No. 2141-2006 was made prior
to the ordinance being postponed to this meeting.)
Mayor Porter opened the floor for public comments. There were none.
Council Member Molloy reported he had transmitted concerns he had with the
ordinance to Attorney Graves. Graves suggested the ordinance tabled and it brought
back after he researched the questions. Graves noted it was not a time -sensitive
issue.
Discussion followed during which comments included:
• There were three concerns, i.e. the water/sewer administrative process;
authority under Title 29; and whether the lien process could be better crafted.
The ordinance, as it was drafted, would accomplish what administration
would like it to do.
MOTION TO TABLE:
Council Member Molloy MOVED to table Ordinance No. 2141-2006 and Council
Member Boyle SECONDED the motion.
VOTE:
*Student Representative Krusen: Yes
Moore
No
Swarner No Massie Yes
Ross
No
Mollo ;Yes 1 Boyle . Yes
Porter
No
_ ___
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MOTION FAILED.
Discussion continued related to the necessity of a super -priority lien. Graves
suggested both Part I and Part II of the ordinance could be amended by placing a
period after "_property served." And remove "subordinate to only municipal tax and
special assessment liens."
MOTION TO AMEND:
Council Member Molloy MOVED to amend Ordinance No. 2141-2006 by deleting
"subordinate to only municipal tax and special assessment liens" in both locations as
identified by the City Attorney. Council Member Ross SECONDED the motion.
VOTE ON AMENDMENT:
*Student Representative Krusen: Yes
Moore
Yes
Swarner ;Yes
Massie Yes i
Ross
-Porter
Yes
Yes—
1 Molloy Yes
Boyle No
-�
*Student Representative Krusen: Yes
-_..
Yes 1i
Moore Yes Swarner Yes _ Massie Yes
Ross Yes Molloy No Boyle
Porter Yes
E-2. Ordinance No. 2146-2006 -- Enacting KMC 13.10.070 Entitled,
"Commercial Building and Property Maintenance."
MOTION:
Council Member Moore MOVED for the adoption of Ordinance No. 2146-2006 and
Council Member Boyle SECONDED the motion.
The floor was opened to public hearing.
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Barry Eldridge, 2679 Bowpicker Lane, Kenai -- Suggested Paragraph b(1)(A) be
amended to note Tyvek would not be an acceptable material as a protective coating.
MOTION:
Council Member Boyle MOVED to amend Ordinance No. 2146-2006 with the insertion
of "or other permanent exterior material' between "plastic" and "that preserves the
structure and does not contribute to deterioration." Council Member Molloy
SECONDED the motion.
A brief discussion followed in which Attorney Graves suggested the addition of a
sentence following the word "deterioration." The sentence was "Weather resistant
sheathing paper is not considered protective coating under this section." Council
Members Boyle and Molloy had no objections to including the language in their
motion.
Restated amendment:
13.10.070 (b)(1)(A):
All surfaces shall be covered with a protective coating, such as paint, plastic or other
permanent exterior material that preserves the structure and does not contribute to
deterioration. Weather resistant sheathing paper is not considered protective coating
under this section. Surfaces specifically designed to be used without a protective
coating are exempt from this requirement.
VOTE ON AMENDMENT:
*Student Representative Krusen: Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
VOTE ON MOTION AS AMENDED:
*Student Representative Krusen: Yes
Moore ?Yes
Swarner
: Yes
Massie Yes
Ross - --
Yes Molloy
Yes
Boyle Yes -
Porter
Yes
rAur, o
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
E-3. Ordinance No. 2147-2006 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $15,000 in the General Fund for an Alaska Highway
Safety Grant to Reimburse the Police Department Overtime Account.
MOTION:
Council Member Molloy MOVED to approve and adopt Ordinance No. 2147-2006 and
Council Member Massie SECONDED the motion.
There were no public or council comments.
VOTE:
*Student Representative Krusen: Yes
Moore
Yes
Swarner
I Yes
Massie
Yes
Ross
Yes
Molloy
Yes
Bo le
Yes
Porter
Yes
1
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
E-4. Ordinance No. 2148-2006 -- Repealing the Existing Landscaping/Site
Plan Regulations at KMC 14.25 and 14.20.115(i) and Replacing It with a
New KMC 14.25 (Landscaping/Site Plan Regulations).
MOTION:
Council Member Moore MOVED for the adoption Ordinance No. 2148-2006 and
Council Member Massie SECONDED the motion.
Jason Carroll, 407 Eadies Way, Kenai -- Carroll reported he is a banker and a
member of the KEDS Steering Committee; KEDS reviewed the ordinance; and, he
offered the following concerns with the ordinance:
• 14.25.015 -- needing clarification if someone may cut a tree down on his
property without first receiving permission from the city.
• 14.25.020 (2) -- requires an approved landscaping plan prior to removing
overburden, etc. (but gives no provision for what it must look like) and 14.25.030(a)
requires a commercial landscaping plan with "common or scientific name of the plant
materials to be used in the project" -- believes there should be a be a separate set of
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guidelines for residential properties and commercial properties, or residential
properties be excluded.
• Believes should go light on residential owners regarding planning their
landscaping before they begin their project; believes the intent of wanting to stop
clearing of land and letting it sit for a long period of time is good, however some
consideration must be given to lack of sophistication on some owner/builders.
• 14.25.030(a) -- believes having to name the common or scientific name of
the plant materials to be used in the project is too specific.
• 14.25.045(i) -- referring to the map included in the packet, stated he
believed the area was too big; agreed paving should be included for the central core of
the city; and, believed it would create an anti -incentive for development, i.e. Kenai
Landing, etc.
• 14.25.060 -- requiring landscaping to be completed prior to the issuance
of a certificate of occupancy and if it is not completed, a temporary certificate could be
issued, but not to exceed nine months. Carroll noted, a loan could not be closed with
a temporary certificate of occupancy and suggested, (1) have someone escrow the
improvements; (2) get a bond; and, (3) issue a regular certificate of occupancy but use
the fines to insure the completion takes place (his preference).
• 14.25.080 -- Believes the expiration of 180 days should be extended to
one year which would cover most projects.
• 14.25.020(1) -- If a new landscaping plan is needed if someone adds an
addition to his home and a building permit is required.
Brief explanations of Carroll's points were offered. Attorney Graves referred to a
memorandum included in the packet in which it noted the Planning & Zoning
Commission had some concerns with the ordinance and recommended, along with
administration, to continue action on the ordinance in order for their recommended
changes to be made to the ordinance, including the map. He added, it was good to
hold the public hearing in order to gather comments from the public and
administration was not expecting the ordinance to be passed at this meeting.
MOTION:
Council Member Molloy MOVED to table the ordinance for administration to make
changes and to allow public testimony. Council Member Boyle SECONDED the
motion.
VOTE:
*Student Representative Krusen: Yes
Moore Yes Swarner___ Yes Massie Yes
Ross Yes Molloy Yes Boyle Yes
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Porter i Yes �—
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
E-5. Ordinance No. 2149-2006 -- Amending KMC 21.10.040 by Allowing
Lease Applications to be Extended for Six (6) Additional Months for Good
Cause and Providing That Lease Application Appraisals are Good for
Twelve (12) Months.
(Clerk's Note: Ordinance No. 2149-2006 has been introduced. A motion to adopt
is needed and if the intention is to consider the substitute, then a motion to
substitute is needed.)
E-5a. Substitute Ordinance No. 2149-2006 -- Amending KMC 21.10.040 by
Providing That Lease Applications Shall Expire After One Year and May
Be Extended for Six (6) Additional Months for Good Cause and Providing
That Lease Application Appraisals are Good for Twelve (12) Months.
MOTION:
Council Member Ross MOVED to move the Substitute Ordinance No. 2149-2006 and
Council Member Moore SECONDED the motion.
There were no public or council comments.
VOTE:
*Student Representative Krusen: Yes
Moore Yes 1
Swarner Yes
Massie
Yes_
Ross Yes
Porter ---
Yes
Molloy Yes
Boyle
Yes __ --"
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
E-6. Resolution No. 2006-07 -- Transferring $8,300 in the General Fund
Clerk Department From Professional Services to Salaries and Benefits.
MOTION:
Council Member Moore MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2006-07 and requested
UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Swarner SECONDED the motion.
There were no public or council comments.
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VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
E-7. Resolution No. 2006-08 -- Awarding a Lease for Two Fish Seasons (May
15, 2006 to September 30, 2007) of Kenai Dock Station No. 2 to Copper
River Seafoods for the Seasonal Base Bid of $35,621 Plus $0.03/Lb. Over
1,187,367 Lbs. Plus $500 Per Month for Boat Storage Area No. 2.
Council Member Moore MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2006-08 and requested
UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Molloy SECONDED the motion.
There were no public comments. Public Works Manager Kornelis explained Station 3
is up river and is dry during low tides; there were no bids received for Station No. 3;
no permit had been received for dredging in front of the dock; the minimum bid was
too high for a potential bidder who chose not to bid; and, he suggested possibly
bidding the Station 3 with a lower minimum bid.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
E-8. Resolution No. 2006-09 -- Approving a Contract to Foster Construction,
Inc. for the Project Entitled Kenai Soccer Park Clearing - 2006 for the
Total Amount of $184,600.
MOTION:
Council Member Molloy MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2006-09. Council
Member Moore SECONDED the motion and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
There were no public comments. Moore noted the difference between the engineer's
estimate and the low bidder. Public Works Manager La Shot reported administration
reviewed the grant application and the amounts were within the grant allowances.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
E-9. Liquor License Renewal -- Kenai Golf Course
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Approved by consent agenda.
ITEM F: MINUTES
F-1. Regular Meeting of February 15, 2006 -- Approved by consent agenda.
ITEM G: UNFINISHED BUSINESS -- None.
BREAK TAKEN: 8:05 P.M.
BACK TO ORDER: 8:17 P.M.
ITEM H: NEW BUSINESS
11-1. Bills to be Ratified
MOTION:
Council Member Massie MOVED to ratify the bills. Council Member Moore
SECONDED the motion and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. 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. There were no objections. SO
ORDERED.
H-3. Ordinance No. 2150-2006 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $20,000 in the Airport Land System Special Revenue
Fund and the Runway Safety Area Improvements Capital Project Fund.
Introduced by consent agenda.
H-4. Ordinance No. 2151-2006 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $2,850 in the General Fund for Art Acquisition.
Introduced by consent agenda.
H-5. Ordinance No. 2152-2006 -- Amending Land Use Table KMC 14.22.010
to Remove Footnote 10 From the Land Use Category of "Churches" in the
Central Commercial (CC) and General Commercial (CG) Zones in the
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Land Use Table and Changing "Churches" From a Conditional Use to a
Principal Permitted Use in the Light Industrial Zone (IL).
Introduced by consent agenda.
H-6. Discussion -- Community Dividend Program Bills
A brief discussion took place in which it was noted it was early in the process and
would take some time before the bills progressed. Council consensus was to continue
to watch the progress. Mayor Porter reported she requested the Chamber of
Commerce to consider a resolution supporting a revenue sharing program.
H-7. Discussion -- Scheduling Budget Work Session(s)
It was noted the budget would be distributed to council on April 5. Council chose to
set a work session for April 10, 2006 beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the council chambers.
During that work session, council will discuss policy issues and an overview of the
budget will be presented by administration. Additional work sessions will then be
scheduled.
ITEM I: COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS
I-1. Council on Aging -- Council Member Boyle reported the next meeting
was scheduled to be held Thursday, March 2.
I-2. Airport Commission -- Council Member Swarner noted the meeting
summary was included in the packet.
I-3. Harbor Commission -- Council Member Massie reported the next
meeting would be held Monday, March 6, 2006.
I-4. Library Commission -- Council Member Molloy reported the next
meeting would be held on Tuesday, March 7, 2006.
I-5. Parks & Recreation Commission -- Council Member Moore reported the
next meeting would be held Thursday, March 2, 2006.
I-6. Planning & Zoning Commission -- Council Member Massie reported the
meeting minutes were included in the packet. Porter noted Nelson Amen's letter of
resignation from the Commission, which was included in the packet. She suggested
waiting for several applications to be submitted prior to making an appointment.
I-7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees
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I-7a. Beautification Committee -- Council Member Swarner reported the
next meeting would be held Tuesday, March 14.
I-7b. Alaska Municipal League Report -- Swarner reported she would be
telephonically attending a Land Use & Economic Development Subcommittee meeting
on March 2, 2006.
I-7c. Arctic Winter Games -- A brief report was made regarding the Games'
preparation and Porter read a letter from the Kenai Peninsula School District
Superintendent thanking the Kenai Police Department for their help and expertise.
I-7d. Stranded Gas Committee -- Council Member Ross reported there had
been no meeting as focus had been directed to oil issues.
ITEM J: REPORT OF THE MAYOR -- Mayor Porter reported she attended
the D.A.R.E. graduation ceremony and commended the Kenai Police Department's
participation.
ITEM K: ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
K-1. City Manager -- Acting City Manager Kopp reported a lot of staff time
was being directed to the Arctic Winter Games and he thanked council for the
opportunity to serve as acting city manager.
Porter thanked Kopp for his assistance. Molloy stated he understood the Acting City
Manager would need to continue to help the new city manager for several weeks in
transition and continue with extra duties and suggested there should be additional
transition pay for that period.
MOTION:
Council Member Molloy MOVED to provide two weeks transition pay for Chief Kopp as
part of the extra duties to assist our new city manager in getting oriented to the job
and community for the dates of March 6 to 20, 2006. Council Member Boyle
SECONDED the motion.
VOTE:
*Student Representative Krusen: Yes
Moore
Yes
Swarner
Yes
Massie
Yes
Ross
Yes
Mollo
Yes
Bo le
Yes
Porter
Yes
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MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
K-2. Attorney -- Attorney Graves reported the following:
• He attended an Anchorage Bar Association meeting related to the
Supreme Court ruling related to municipalities having to provide same -sex couples in
a committed relationship the same benefits as married couples. He noted,
implementation of the ruling was lagging and a supplemental ruling had been issued
regarding remedies and how to implement the plan.
• He has been involved in rewriting of the airport code, breaking it into
sections, i.e. airport reserve property, airport property outside the reserve, and general
fund section.
• The City of Valdez has contacted his office regarding the Permanent Fund
Attachment process.
K-3. City Clerk -- No report.
ITEM L:
L-I. Citizens -- None.
L-2. Council --
Swarner -- Reported she visited with the congressional delegation while in
Washington, DC and noted, they recognize the problems with the bluff.
Moore -- Asked if any of council would be attending the National League of
Cities conference in April. Porter stated she would not be, but may travel to DC in
April.
Massie -- Thanked Kopp for his assistance.
Krusen -- Complimented Porter as a substitute teacher and thanked Kopp for
his assistance.
Ross -- No comments.
Molloy -- Thanked Kopp for his assistance.
Boyle -- Thanked Kopp for his assistance.
-- None Scheduled
ITEM M:
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There being no further business before the Council, the meeting adjourned at
approximately *:* p.m.
Minutes transcribed and prepared by:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
*The student may cast advisory votes on all matters except those subject to executive
session discussion. Advisory votes shall be cast prior to the official council vote and
shall not affect the outcome of a vote. Advisory votes shall be recorded in the minutes.
Student representatives may not move or second items during a council meeting.
AppROVED