HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-09-21 Council MinutesKENAI CITY COUNCIL — REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 — 6:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
210 FIDALGO AVE., KENAI, AK 99611
MAYOR BRIAN GABRIEL, PRESIDING
MINUTES
A. CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the Kenai City Council was held on September 21, 2022, in City Hall Council
Chambers, Kenai, AK. Mayor Gabriel called the meeting to order at approximately 6:00 p.m.
1. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Gabriel led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Roll Call
There were present:
Brian Gabriel, Mayor James Baisden
Teea Winger Deborah Sounart
Glenese Pettey Jim Glendening, Vice Mayor
Henry Knackstedt
A quorum was present.
Also in attendance were:
"Silas Thibodeau, Student Representative
Paul Ostrander, City Manager
Scott Bloom, City Attorney
Terry Eubanks, Finance Director
Tony Prior, Fire Chief
Dave Ross, Police Chief
Kathy Romain, Senior Center Director
Katja Wolf, Library Director
Linda Mitchell, Planning Director
Eland Conway, Airport Director
Shellie Saner, City Clerk
3. Agenda Approval
Mayor Gabriel noted the following additions to the Packet:
Add item D.2 Public Hearing — Ordinance No. 3307-2022
Amendment Memo
Add item D.B. Public Hearing — Ordinance No. 3313-2022
• Postponement Memo
Add item D.12. Public Hearing — Ordinance No. 2022-64
• Postponement Memo
MOTION:
Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to approve the agenda with the requested revisions and requested
UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Pettey SECONDED the motion.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
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4. Consent Agenda
MOTION:
Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to approve the consent agenda. Council Member Baisden
SECONDED the motion.
Mayor Gabriel opened the floor for public comment; there being no one wishing to be heard, the public
comment period was closed.
The items on the Consent Agenda were read into the record.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
'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.
B. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS — None.
C. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS
Marian Nelson noted that the Harvest Auction will take place on Saturday and there are a lot of great items.
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Ordinance No. 3306-2022 - Amending Kenai Municipal Code 7.15.020 Purchases
Requiring Council Approval, to Provide Increased Flexibility for the Administration to
Conduct City Business while Maintaining Sufficient Safeguards to Protect the Public
Interest. (Baisden)
MOTION:
Council Member Baisden MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 3306-2022. Council Member Winger
SECONDED the motion.
Mayor Gabriel opened the floor for public comment. There being no one wishing to be heard, the public
comment period was closed.
It was reported that the current limit of $5,000 for budget transfers was restrictive and had not been
increased since 2005. There was discussion in support of the Ordinance, that it would address current
inflation and provide greater flexibility.
VOTE:
YEA: Baisden, Gabriel, Glendening, Sounart, Knackstedt, Pettey, Winger
NAY: None
"Student Representative Thibodeau: YEA
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
2. Ordinance No. 3307-2022 - Amending Kenai Municipal Code 7.25.020 — City Budget
Control, to Provide Increased Flexibility in the Expenditure of Funds and Management of
City Budgets while Maintaining Adequate Internal Controls to Protect the Public's Interest.
(Baisden)
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MOTION:
Council Member Baisden MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 3307-2022. Council Member Sounart
SECONDED the motion.
Mayor Gabriel opened the floor for public comment. There being no one wishing to be heard, the public
comment period was closed.
MOTION TO AMEND:
Council Member Baisden MOVED to amend Ordinance No. 3307-2022, Section 1, paragraph 7.25.020(a)
as follows. Council Member Pettey SECONDED the motion.
"After approval by the Finance Director as to availability of unencumbered balances, transfers up to the
amount of available funds may be made in line item accounts within a department of a fund and by up to
ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00) between the accounts of [A] departments within a fund. The City Clerk
may make such transfers within the General Fund Department of the City Clerk, and the City Attorney
may make such transfers within the General Fund Department of Law. The City Manager may make such
transfers in all other areas except in the Legislative Department, which may be made by the Mayor or
designee. The budgetary level of control will be the project level for Capital Project Funds."
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested on the motion to amend.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
VOTE ON MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED:
YEA: Gabriel, Glendening, Sounart, Knackstedt, Pettey, Winger, Baisden
NAY: None
"Student Representative Thibodeau: YEA
MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
3. Ordinance No. 3308-2022 -Accepting and Appropriating a Grant from the State of Alaska
for the Purchase of Library Materials. (Administration)
MOTION:
Council Member Baisden MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 3308-2022. Council Member Sounart
SECONDED the motion.
Mayor Gabriel opened the floor for public comment. There being no one wishing to be heard, the public
comment period was closed.
It was reported that this was an annual award received from the State of Alaska.
VOTE:
YEA: Glendening, Sounart, Knackstedt, Pettey, Winger, Baisden, Gabriel
NAY: None
"Student Representative Thibodeau: YEA
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
4. Ordinance No. 3309-2022 - Accepting and Appropriating Funds from the Public Library
Association and AT&T for the Kenai Community Library's Participation in the PLA Digital
Literacy Workshop Training Incentive. (Administration)
MOTION:
Council Member Baisden MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 3309-2022. Council Member Sounart
SECONDED the motion.
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Mayor Gabriel opened the floor for public comment. There being no one wishing to be heard, the public
comment period was closed.
It was reported that this was a first-time award for the purpose of expanding digital literacy learning
opportunities. There was discussion regarding the need for this in the community; and advertising through
Facebook, print media and radio.
VOTE:
YEA: Sounart, Knackstedt, Pettey, Winger, Baisden, Gabriel, Glendening
NAY: None
"Student Representative Thibodeau: YEA
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
5. Ordinance No. 3310-2022 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations in the
General Fund, Police Department, for the Receipt of a Vehicle Forfeited to the State of
Alaska. (Administration)
MOTION:
Council Member Baisden MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 3310-2022. Council Member Winger
SECONDED the motion.
Mayor Gabriel opened the floor for public comment. There being no one wishing to be heard, the public
comment period was closed.
It was reported that it was not uncommon for the State to get forfeited vehicles.
VOTE:
YEA: Knackstedt, Pettey, Winger, Baisden, Gabriel, Glendening, Sounart
NAY: None
"Student Representative Thibodeau: YEA
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
6. Ordinance No. 3311-2022 - Determining that Real Property Described as Lot 5, Block 1,
Gusty Subdivision Addition No. 1, According to Plat No. 83-126 KRD, City -Owned Airport
Land Located Outside the Airport Reserve, is not Needed for a Public Purpose, Waiving
KMC 22.05.095 Methods of Sale or Disposal and Authorizing the Sale of the Property to
Aaron Swanson DBA Forever Business Plaza LLC. (Administration)
MOTION:
Council Member Baisden MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 3311-2022. Council Member Winger
SECONDED the motion.
Mayor Gabriel opened the floor for public comment. There being no one wishing to be heard, the public
comment period was closed.
It was reported that this was one property out of ten that were approved to be sold; the property would
be purchased at fair market value; and 25 percent of the value would be put in escrow for improvements.
MOTION TO AMEND:
Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to amend Ordinance No. 3311-2022, by filling in the blanks of the
twelfth and thirteenth whereas clauses with the word approval. Council Member Baisden SECONDED
the motion.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested on the motion to amend.
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VOTE ON THE MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED:
YEA: Pettey, Winger, Baisden, Gabriel, Glendening, Sounart, Knackstedt
NAY: None
"*Student Representative Thibodeau: YEA
MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
7. Ordinance No. 3312-2022 - Determining Lot 4, Block 1, Gusty Subdivision Addition No.
1 Amended is not Needed for a Public Purpose and Approving the Execution of a Lease
with an Option to Purchase between the City of Kenai and Aaron Swanson for the
Property. (Administration)
Substitute Ordinance No. 3312-2022 - Determining Lot 4, Block 1, Gusty Subdivision
Addition No. 1 Amended is not Needed for a Public Purpose and Approving the Execution
of a Lease with an Option to Purchase between the City of Kenai and Aaron Swanson
DBA Forever Business Plaza, LLC. for the Property. (Administration)
MOTION:
Council Member Baisden MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 3312-2022. Council Member Winger
SECONDED the motion.
Mayor Gabriel opened the floor for public comment. There being no one wishing to be heard, the public
comment period was closed.
MOTION TO AMEND:
Council Member Baisden MOVED to amend Ordinance No. 3312-2022, by Substitute Ordinance No
3312-2022. Council Member Winger SECONDED the motion.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested on the motion to amend by Substitute.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
There was discussion regarding this being a lease with the option to purchase; the proposed
improvements; and that this lease would be eligible for lease incentives which would require future
Council action.
VOTE ON THE MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED BY SUBSTITUTE:
YEA: Winger, Baisden, Gabriel, Glendening, Sounart, Knackstedt, Pettey
NAY: None
*Student Representative Thibodeau: YEA
MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED BY SUBSTITUTE PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
8. Ordinance No. 3313-2022 - Accepting and Appropriating Funds from the State of Alaska
Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry and the United States Department
of Agriculture, Forest Service to Support the City's Spruce Beetle Mitigation and Hazard
Fuel Reduction Program and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Memorandum of
Agreement for this Funding. (Administration)
MOTION:
Council Member Baisden MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 3313-2022. Council Member Sounart
SECONDED the motion.
Mayor Gabriel opened the floor for public comment. There being no one wishing to be heard, the public
comment period was closed.
It was reported that if awarded work should be able to begin in late October or November.
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VOTE:
YEA: Baisden, Gabriel, Glendening, Sounart, Knackstedt, Pettey, Winger
NAY: None
"Student Representative Thibodeau: YEA
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
9. Ordinance No. 3314-2022 - Extending the Time Period for Completion of the Action Items
Necessary for the Conditional Donation of an Approximate 2 Acre Parcel to be Subdivided
from a Portion of the 6.8 Acre More or Less Portion of the East of Tract 4A, Baron Park
2020 Replat (KPB Parcel No. 04501035) to Triumvirate Theatre for the Development of a
Theatre Facility. (Administration)
MOTION:
Council Member Baisden MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 3314-2022. Council Member Winger
SECONDED the motion.
Mayor Gabriel opened the floor for public comment.
Joe Rizzo thanked the City for working with Triumvirate Theatre, noting the process help they had
received from the City Manager; he reported the fundraising was going well and that over $700,000 had
been raised from local donations.
There being no one else wishing to be heard, the public comment period was closed.
MOTION TO AMEND:
Vice Mayor Glendening MOVED to amend Ordinance No. 3314-2022, by filling in the blank in the sixth
whereas clauses with the word approval. Council Member Baisden SECONDED the motion.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested on the motion to amend.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
VOTE ON THE MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED:
YEA: Gabriel, Glendening, Sounart, Knackstedt, Pettey, Winger, Baisden
NAY: None
"Student Representative Thibodeau: YEA
MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
10. Ordinance No. 3315-2022 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations in the
General Fund and Public Safety Capital Project Fund for Costs in Excess of Budgeted
Amounts for the fire Department Apparatus Bay Floor Refinishing Project. (Administration)
MOTION:
Council Member Baisden MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 3315-2022. Council Member Winger
SECONDED the motion.
Mayor Gabriel opened the floor for public comment. There being no one wishing to be heard, the public
comment period was closed.
VOTE:
YEA: Glendening, Sounart, Knackstedt, Pettey, Winger, Baisden, Gabriel
NAY: None
"Student Representative Thibodeau: YEA
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
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11.Ordinance No. 3316-2022 - Amending Kenai Municipal Code 14.20.150-Conditional Use
Permits, to Further Clarify Roles and Responsibilities of Applicants, the Planning Director,
r ' and the Planning Commission in the Conditional Use Process. (Glendening)
MOTION:
Vice Mayor Glendening MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 3316-2022. Council Member Winger
SECONDED the motion.
Mayor Gabriel opened the floor for public comment. There being no one wishing to be heard, the public
comment period was closed.
It was reported that this ordinance would improve the conditional use permit application process for the
applicants and public; noting that recent Board of Adjustment hearings demonstrated needed changes
to the defined roles and responsibilities of the Planning Commission.
MOTION TO AMEND:
Vice Mayor Glendening MOVED to amend Ordinance No. 3316-2022, by filling in the blank of the fifth
whereas clauses with the word approval. Council Member Baisden SECONDED the motion.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested on the motion to amend.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
MOTION TO AMEND:
Council Member Knackstedt MOVED to amend Ordinance No. 3316-2022, Section 1, paragraph
14.20.150(a) to delete the proposed new language as follows:
'Intent. It is recognized that there are some uses that may be compatible with designated
principal uses in specific zoning districts provided certain conditions are met. The conditional
use permit procedure is intended to allow flexibility in the consideration of the impact of the
proposed use on surrounding property and the application of controls and safeguards to
assure that the proposed use will be compatible with the surroundings. The Commission may
permit this type of use if the conditions and requirements listed in this chapter are met. The
conditional uses are listed in the Land Use Table. Before a conditional use permit may be
granted, the procedures specified in this chapter must be followed. The grant, denial,
modification, or revocation of a conditional use permit is discretionary [BUT MUST BE BASED ON
FINDINGS SUPPORTED BY SUBSTANTIAL EVIDENCE AND CITY ORDINANCES]."
Council Member Pettey SECONDED the motion to amend.
There was discussion regarding the importance of the Commissions ability to make applicable restrictive
findings that could be outside of code and that the additional language adds additional burdens to the
Commission.
[Clerk's Note: There were technical difficulties with audio from the remote attendees.]
MOTION TO POSTPONE:
Council Member Pettey MOVED to Postpone Ordinance No. 3316-2022 to October 5, 2022. Council
Member Baisden SECONDED the motion.
There was discussion related to the merits of postponement; if the ordinance was time sensitive. It was
clarified that the Ordinance would fall to the floor if not taken up at the meeting when the 2022 Election
was certified.
VOTE ON THE MOTION TO POSTPONE:
YEA: Sounart, Knackstedt, Pettey, Baisden, Gabriel
NAY: Winger, Glendening
.. "Student Representative Thibodeau: YEA
MOTION TO POSTPONE APPROVED.
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12. Resolution No. 2022-64 - Approving the Renewal of a Lease Utilizing a Non -Standard
Lease Form on Airport Reserve Lands Between the City of Kenai and the Federal Aviation
Administration for the Automated Flight Service Station and Satellite Communication
Network Facilities on Lot 7A-1 FBO Subdivision No. 5. (Administration)
MOTION:
Council Member Baisden MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2022-64. Council Member Winger
SECONDED the motion.
Mayor Gabriel opened the floor for public comment. There being no one wishing to be heard, the public
comment period was closed.
It was noted that the Administration had requested postponement of Resolution No. 2022-64.
MOTION TO POSTPONE:
Council Member Pettey MOVED to Postpone Resolution No. 2022-64 to October 5, 2022. Council
Member Winger SECONDED the motion.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested on the motion to postpone.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
13. Resolution No. 2022-65 - Approving the Use of the Fleet Replacement Fund for the
Purchase of Four Ford Police Interceptors Utilizing the State of Alaska Equipment Fleet
Contract. (Administration)
MOTION:
Council Member Baisden MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2022-65. Council Member Winger
SECONDED the motion.
Mayor Gabriel opened the floor for public comment. There being no one wishing to be heard, the public
comment period was closed.
It was reported that this would be for Explorers and be for the scheduled replacements for FY2022 and
FY2023; and deliver was expected to be in excess of twelve months.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
14. Resolution No. 2022-66 - Amending the Kenai Municipal Airport Aircraft Parking Fees.
(Administration)
MOTION:
Council Member Baisden MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2022-66. Council Member Sounart
SECONDED the motion.
Mayor Gabriel opened the floor for public comment. There being no one wishing to be heard, the public
comment period was closed.
It was reported that the changes recognized the needs of the persons who are only parked for brief
periods of time.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
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15. Resolution No. 2022-67 - Allowing the City of Kenai, City Manager to Execute Federal
Aviation Administration Grant Agreement for Airport Improvement Program Project No. 3-
02-0142-072-2022 at the Kenai Municipal Airport. (Administration)
MOTION:
Council Member Baisden MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2022-67. Council Member Winger
SECONDED the motion.
Mayor Gabriel opened the floor for public comment. There being no one wishing to be heard, the public
comment period was closed.
It was reported that this was time sensitive as the Federal Aviation Administration fiscal year ends on
September 30; the purchase would not have to occur before the end of the FAA fiscal year; and if awarded
the City should expect to have the equipment by the end of 2022.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested.
VOTE: There being no objection, SO ORDERED.
16. Resolution No. 2022-68 - Authorizing A FY2022 Budget Transfer in the Airport Fund,
Airfield Department for Amounts in Excess of Budgeted Amounts Caused by Employee
Retirement and Above Average Snow Removal Activity During the Fiscal Year.
(Administration)
MOTION:
Council Member Baisden MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2022-68. Council Member Winger
SECONDED the motion.
Mayor Gabriel opened the floor for public comment. There being no one wishing to be heard, the public
comment period was closed.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
17. Resolution No. 2022-69 - Authorizing a FY2022 Budget Transfer in the General Fund,
Street Department for Amounts in Excess of Budgeted Amounts Caused by Above
Average Snow Removal Activity During the Fiscal Year. (Administration)
MOTION:
Council Member Baisden MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2022-69. Council Member Winger
SECONDED the motion.
Mayor Gabriel opened the floor for public comment. There being no one wishing to be heard, the public
comment period was closed.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
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F.
G.
MINUTES
1. 'Regular Meeting of September 7, 2022. (City Clerk)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS — None.
NEW BUSINESS
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1. *Action/Approval - Bills to be Ratified. (Administration)
Approved by the consent agenda.
2. *Action/Approval - Special Use Permit for Corvus Airlines, Inc. DBA Ravn Alaska, LLC. for Use
of 1,200 Square Feet of Warm Storage of a De -Ice Vehicle. (Administration)
Approved by the consent agenda.
3. *Ordinance No. 3317-2022 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations in the Airport
Fund and Appropriating Funds in the Airport Snow Removal Equipment Capital Project Fund for
the Purchase of Snow Removal Equipment Attachments and Installation of a Gate.
(Administration)
Introduced by the consent agenda and Public Hearing set for October 5, 2022.
4. Action/Approval - Appointment of the October 4, 2022 Election Precinct Boards for the October
4, 2022 Regular City Election. (City Clerk)
MOTION:
Council Member Baisden MOVED approve the Election Precinct Board Appointments for the October 4,
2022 Regular City Election. Council Member Winger SECONDED the motion.
[Clerk's Note: Council Member Sounart declared a possible conflict with approval of the Election Board
Appointments, as she is an appointee listed. Mayor Gabriel ruled a conflict did exist and Council Member Sounart
abstained from discussion and voting on the appointment]
Mayor Gabriel opened the floor for public comment. There being no one wishing to be heard, the public
comment period was closed.
There was discussion related to one of the appointees to Kenai Precinct No. 1 having withdrawn.
MOTION TO AMEND:
Council Member Winger MOVED to remove "Susan Smalley" from the appointees to Kenai No. 1. Council
Member Baisden SECONDED the motion.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested on the motion to amend.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested on the main motion as amended
VOTE: There being no objection; WITHOUT OBJECTION.
[Clerk's Note: Council Member Sounart abstained from discussion and voting on the approval of Election Precinct
Board Appointments.]
5. Action/Approval - Kenai Senior Center as a Residual Beneficiary of the Tamera Diane Cone
Testamentary Trust — Options for Management of Funds. (Administration)
There was discussion related to the three options; further clarification of the proposed options as outlined
in the memo were provided; the potential of creating a legacy for the Cone Family through option three
and the creation of Permanent Fund for the Kenai Senior Center may generate additional donations.
MOTION:
Council Member Baisden MOVED to direct the administration to bring forward the legislation required for
Option 3. Council Member Pettey SECONDED the motion.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
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H. COMMISSION / COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Council on Aging
No report, next meeting October 13, 2022
2, Airport Commission
Council Member Baisden reported on the September 8, 2022 meeting; next meeting October 13, 2022,
3. Harbor Commission
No report, next meeting on November 7, 2022.
4. Parks and Recreation Commission
No report, next meeting on October 6, 2022.
5. Planning and Zoning Commission
Vice Mayor Glendening reported on the September 14, 2022 meeting; and cancelation of the September
28, 2022.
6. Beautification Committee
Council Member Sounart reported on the September 13, 2022 work session, next meeting October 11,
2022.
7. Mini -Grant Steering Committee
No report.
I. REPORT OF THE MAYOR
Mayor Gabriel reported on the following:
• Proclamation declaring September 2511 through October 151, 2022 as Childhood Cancer
Awareness Week.
• Recognition for the Finance Departments receiving a certificate of achievement for excellence in
Financial Reporting.
• Attendance at the Triumvirate Fundraising event.
• Success of the Silver Salmon Derby.
J. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
1. City Manager — City Manager Ostrander reported on the following:
• Upcoming Leadership Training for Directors and Managers
• Introduced new Planning Director Linda Mitchell
• Complications with the Dog Park due to the extremely high-water table.
2. City Attorney — City Attorney Bloom. No Report
3. City Clerk — City Clerk Saner reported on the following:
• Absentee In -Person Voting at City Hall Monday— Friday, 8:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m.; and 7:00 a.m.
— 8:00 p.m. on Election Day.
• Participated in the Ballot Logic and Accuracy Testing at the Kenai Peninsula Borough Building.
K. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
1. Citizen Comments (Public comments limited to (5) minutes per speaker) —None.
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2. Council Comments
Council Member Knackstedt thanked Council for support on postponement of Ordinance No. 3316-2022;
and thanked the Cone family for the donation.
Council Member Pettey welcomed Planning Director Mitchell; congratulated the Finance Department for
receiving the Certificate of Achievement; thanked the Cone family; and reminded everyone about the
upcoming Harvest silent auction.
Student Representative Thibodeau provided an update on Homecoming Activities.
Council Member Sounart welcomed Planning Director Mitchell; thanked the Cone family; and
congratulated the Finance Department for receiving the Certificate of Achievement.
Council Member Winger thanked the Cone family for their donation and the Police Department for
monitoring bus stops; welcomed Planning Director Mitchell, congratulated the Finance Department for
receiving the Certificate of Achievement, noted she was in attendance for the Silver Salmon Derby final
spin; provided a list of opportunities to support cancer awareness; and reminded everyone about the
upcoming Kenai River Marathon on Sunday.
Vice Mayor Glendening welcomed Planning Director Mitchell; thanked the Cone family; he reminded
everyone to vote in the upcoming local election.
Council Member Baisden welcomed Planning Director Mitchell; he thanked the Mayor for the Childhood
Cancer Awareness Proclamation; Kenai Central High School Girls Volley Ball team would be having a
fundraiser to helps support two local families dealing with cancer
L. EXECUTIVE SESSION — None.
1. Discussion for Resolving Delinquent Special Assessment Districts. Pursuant to AS
44.62.310(c)(1) a Matter of which the Immediate Knowledge may have an Adverse Effect upon
the Finances of the City. (Administration)
MOTION:
Council Member Sounart MOVED to enter into Executive Session to discuss resolving delinquent Special
Assessment Districts, the Executive Session will include Mayor Gabriel, City Council Member, City
Manager Ostrander, City Attorney Bloom and Finance Director Eubank. Council Member Baisden
SECONDED the motion.
[Clerk's Note: Pursuant to AS 44.62.310(c) subjects that may have an adverse effect upon the finances of the City
may be discussed in Executive Session.]
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested to enter into Executive Session.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
MOTION:
Council Member Sounart MOVED to reconvene into regular session. Council Member Baisden
SECONDED the motion.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested to reconvene into regular session.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
[Clerk's Note: The Council entered into executive session at 8:44 p.m. and reconvened into regular session at 9:46
p.m.]
Council Member Sounart reported that Council had provided direction to the Administration and City
Attorney regarding resolving delinquent Special Assessment Districts.
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M. PENDING ITEMS — None.
N. ADJOURNMENT
O. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
1. Purchase Orders Between $2,500 and $15,000.
There being no further business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:47 p.m.
I certify the ab a presents accurate minutes of the Kenai City Council meeting of September 21, 2022.
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City Clerk
** The student representative may cast advisory votes on all matters except those subject to executive
session discussion. Advisory votes shall be cast in the rotation of the official council vote and shall not
affect the outcome of the official council vote. Advisory votes shall be recorded in the minutes. A student
representative may not move or second items during a council meeting.
City of Kenai Council Meeting Page 13 of 13
September 21, 2022