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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. Les Krusen -- Astroturf/Multi-purpose Facility
2. Robert Ruffner/Kaleidoscope School of Arts & Sciences Teachers
and Students -- Clean-up of No -Name Creek
3. Ricky Gease, Kenai River Sportfishing Association, Inc. --
Management Oversight Reports and Economic Information of Upper
Cook Inlet Salmon Fisheries.
ITEM C: UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 minutes)
ITEM D: REPORTS OF KPB ASSEMBLY LEGISLATORS AND COUNCILS
ITEM E: PUBLIC HEARINGS
Ordinance No. 2158-2006 -- Amending the Official Kenai Zoning Map
by Rezoning Lot A-1 and Lot A-2, Baron Park Subdivision No. 6, From
Split -Zoned Light Industrial (IL) and General Commercial (CG) to General
Commercial (CG) Only.
Ordinance No. 2159-2006 -- Enacting KMC 7.40 Titled, "Grant
Administration," Which Adopts Procedures for the Administration of
Grants by the City of Kenai.
3. Resolution No. 2006-20 -- Authorizing the Amendment of the city of
Kenai, Alaska and Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS)
Participation Agreement to Exclude All Elected Officials, Effective May 3,
2006.
4. Resolution No. 2006-21 -- Transferring $11,000 in the General Fund
for Shop Department Utilities.
5. Resolution No. 2006-22 -- Transferring $12,458 in the Water and Sewer
Special Revenue Fund for Engineering.
6. Resolution No. 2006-23 -- Awarding a Lease for Two Fish Seasons (May
15, 2006 to September 30, 2007) of Kenai Dock Station No. 3 to Copper
River Seafoods for the Seasonal Base Bid of $4,379 Plus $0.03/lb. For
Any Poundage Over 1,333,333 Lbs. of Total Weight From Both Stations
No. 2 and No. 3 Plus $307 Per Month for Boat Storage Area No. 3.
7. Resolution No. 2006-24 -- Expressing Intent to Donate Up to 25 Acres
of a 77-Acre Parcel Near Mommsen Subdivision to Frontier Community
Services and Kenai Senior Connection Upon Certain Conditions.
8. Resolution No. 2006-25 -- Transferring $19,149 From Construction to
Engineering in the Terminal Modifications Capital Project Fund.
ITEM F: MINUTES
1. *Regular Meeting of April 19, 2006.
2. *April 17, 2006 Work Session Notes
3. *April 19, 2006 Work Session Notes
ITEM G: UNFINISHED BUSINESS
ITEM H: NEW BUSINESS
1. Bills to be Ratified
2. Approval of Purchase Orders Exceeding $15,000
3. *Ordinance No. 2160-2006 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $28,000 in the Airport Land System Special Revenue
Fund for Utilities.
4. *Ordinance No. 2161-2006 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $21,000 in the Terminal Enterprise Fund for Utilities.
5. *Ordinance No. 2162-2006 -- Amending KMC 11.20.790 to Change the
Annual Minimum Rental Rate for Shore Fisheries Leases to $3,000.
6. *Ordinance No. 2163-2006 -- Enacting KMC 7.05.035, Adopting a
Community Purposes Property Tax Exemption as Authorized by AS
29.45.050.
7. *Ordinance No. 2164-2006 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $60,000 in the Airport Land System Special Revenue
Fund and the Runway Safety Area Improvement Capital Project Fund for
Engineering Services.
8. Approval -- Updated Kenai City Council Policy for Commission,
Committee, Board and Council on Aging Meetings and Work Sessions.
9. Discussion -- Schedule Proposed Library Expansion Work Session.
ITEM I:
1. Council on Aging
2. Airport Commission
3. Harbor Commission
4. Library Commission
S. Parks 8c Recreation Commission
6. Planning 8v Zoning Commission
7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees
a. Beautification Committee
b. Alaska Municipal League Report
ITEM J: REPORT OF THE MAYOR
ITEM K:
1. City Manager
2. Attorney
3. City Clerk
ITEM L:
1. Citizens (five minutes)
2. Council
-- None Scheduled
ITEM M:
KENAI CITY COUNCIL — REGULAR MEETING
MAY 3, 2006
7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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MAYOR PAT PORTER, PRESIDING
MINUTES
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:
Robert Molloy
Pat Porter, Mayor
Joe Moore, Vice Mayor
Linda SwarnerI
Cliff Massie
Rick Ross
Absent was: Mike Boyle
A quorum was present.
Also Present: Les Krusen, Student Representative
A-3. AGENDA APPROVAL
Mayor Porter requested the following changes to the agenda:
REMOVE: B-3, Persons Scheduled to be Heard -- Ricky Gease
(rescheduled for May 17, 2006 Council Meeting)
ADD TO: E-7, Suggested amendments to Resolution No. 2006-24 (Frontier
Community Services/Senior Connection and donation).
ADD AS: H-10, Approval -- Council on Aging Letter to Kenai Borough
Assembly supporting purchase of Heritage Place (attached letters
of support from Ninilchik Senior Citizens, Inc., Soldotna Area
Senior Citizens, Inc., Daniel E. Issacs, Betty Coulter, and
Sterling Area Senior Citizens, Inc.).
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MOTION:
Council Member Moore MOVED to remove H-5 from the agenda and Council Member
Swarner SECONDED the motion.
VOTE:
*Student Representative Krusen: Yes
Molloy
Yes
Bo le
Absent
Porter
Yes
Moore
Yes
Swarner
Yes
Massie
Yes
Ross
Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
A brief discussion followed related to the addition of Item H-10, approval of a Council
on Aging letter of support for the Borough's purchase of Heritage Place. Council
Member Swarner stated her objection to adding it to the agenda as it had not been
advertised and council should have more time to review the issue. Council Member
Molloy reported Central Peninsula Hospital is a client and he would abstain from
voting on the issue.
MOTION:
Council Member Swarner MOVED to delete Item H-10 from the agenda and Council
Member Moore SECONDED the motion.
Council Member Ross stated he believed the letter, if council would approve it, would
be the Council on Aging's representation of its position. By approving the letter, the
City Council would not be stating the letter was identifying the official position of the
City Council.
VOTE:
*Student Representative Krusen: No
Molloy
Abstain
Boyle
Absent
Porter
No
Moore
No
Swarner
Yes
Massie
No
Ross
( No
(
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MOTION FAILED.
VOTE ON MAIN MOTION:
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*Student Representative Krusen: Yes
Molloy
Yes Boyle
Absent
Porter
Yes
Moore
Yes Swarner
Yes
Massie
Yes
Ross
Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
A-4. CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION:
Council Member Moore MOVED to approve the consent agenda and requested
UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Swarner SECONDED the motion. There
were no objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM B: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS
B-1. Les Krusen -- Astroturf/Multi-purpose Facility
Les Krusen, 1506 Toyon Way, Kenai -- Offered a digital presentation related to
installation of artificial turf at the multipurpose facility at an estimated cost of
$70,000. He noted, groups he believed would benefit from having the turf installed
were softball/baseball programs, lacrosse clubs, indoor/outdoor soccer programs, etc.
Krusen suggested the turf be purchased through the Daubenspeck Fund.
B-2. Robert Ruffner/Kaleidoscope School of Arts & Sciences Teachers
and Students -- Clean-up of No -Name Creek
Robert Ruffner, Executive Director, Kenai Watershed Forum -- Explained the
Forum worked with the Kenai Peninsula School District and the Kaleidoscope School,
finding the nearest salmon stream and monitoring it once a week during the school
year. He noted, the children would be cleaning No -Name Creek the following week.
Ruffner introduced teachers and children from Kaleidoscope School who discussed
their project, what they learned, noting citizens' responsibility to keep the watershed
and creek clean.
B-3. Ricky Gease, Kenai River Sportfishing Association, Inc. --
Management Oversight Reports and Economic Information of Upper
Cook Inlet Salmon Fisheries.
Rescheduled for May 17, 2006.
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ITEM C: UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS
Paul Shadura, Kenai Peninsula Fishermen's Association -- Stated his organization
objected to the council's consideration of raising the rates of the shore fishery leases.
Shadura distributed a letter related to Ordinance No. 2162-2006, which he
understood had been removed from the agenda. He noted, changing the rate could set
a precedent and would have a far-reaching effect throughout the state.
ITEM D: REPORTS OF KPB ASSEMBLY LEGISLATORS AND COUNCILS
-- None.
ITEM E: PUBLIC HEARINGS
E-1. Ordinance No. 2155-2006 -- Amending the Official Kenai Zoning Map
by Rezoning Lot A-1 and Lot A-2, Baron Park Subdivision No. 6, From
Split -Zoned Light Industrial (IL) and General Commercial (CG) to General
Commercial (CG) Only.
MOTION:
Council Member Ross MOVED for adoption of Ordinance No. 2158-2006 and Council
Member Molloy SECONDED the motion.
There were no public comments. Council Member Ross reported the Planning &
Zoning Commission reviewed the rezone and recommended Council's approval.
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*Student Representative Krusen: Yes
Ross
Yes
Molloy
Yes
Boyle
Yes
Porter
Yes
Moore
Yes
Swarner
Yes
Massie
Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
E-2. Ordinance No. 2159-2006 -- Enacting KMC 7.40 Titled, "Grant
Administration," Which Adopts Procedures for the Administration of
Grants by the City of Kenai.
MOTON:
Council Member Swarner MOVED for the adoption of Ordinance No. 2159-2006 and
Council Member Moore SECONDED the motion.
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There were no public comments. Council Member Swarner explained she requested
the ordinance be brought forward and noted, the ordinance would allow the city to
charge a fee for administration of some grants. Discussion followed related to the
determination of waiving a grant fee.
MOTION TO AMEND:
Council Member Swarner MOVED to amend KMC 7.40.040(a) as follows: "To
administer grants, unless the Council determines it is otherwise appropriate, the City
shall retain fees from the grant funds computed as follows:" Council Member Massie
SECONDED the motion.
VOTE ON AMENDMENT:
*Student Representative Krusen: Yes
Molloy
Yes
Boyle
Absent
Porter
Yes
Moore
Yes
Swarner
Yes
Massie
Yes
Ross
Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
VOTE ON MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED:
*Student Representative Krusen: Yes
Mollo
Yes
Boyle
Absent
Porter
Moore
Yes
Swarner
Yes
Massie
Yes
Ross
Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
E-3. Resolution No. 2006-20 -- Authorizing the Amendment of the city of
Kenai, Alaska and Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS)
Participation Agreement to Exclude All Elected Officials, Effective May 3,
2006.
MOTION:
Council Member Moore MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2006-20 and Council
Member Ross SECONDED the motion.
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There were no public comments. Council Member Molloy referred to an electronic
message received from Council Member Boyle who requested the resolution be
postponed to the May 17, 2006 meeting as he would like to speak to the resolution.
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Council member Molloy MOVED to postpone consideration of Resolution No. 2006-20
to the May 17, 2006 meeting and Council Member Swarner SECONDED the motion.
VOTE TO POSTPONE:
*Student Representative Krusen: Yes
Molloy
Yes
Boyle
Absent
Porter
Yes
Moore
Yes
Swarner
Yes
Massie
Yeses
Ross
( Yes
-I
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
E-4. Resolution No. 2006-21 -- Transferring $11,000 in the General Fund
for Shop Department Utilities.
MOTION:
Council Member Molloy MOVED to approve Resolution No. 2006-21. Council Member
Swarner SECONDED the motion and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
There were no public or council comments.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
E-5. Resolution No. 2006-22 -- Transferring $12,458 in the Water and Sewer
Special Revenue Fund for Engineering.
MOTION:
Council Member Moore MOVED to approve Resolution No. 2006-22 and Council
Member Molloy SECONDED the motion.
There were no public comments. The delay in the billing was questioned and City
Manager Koch explained it was a timing issue on the part of the State.
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VOTE:
*Student Representative Krusen: Yes
Molloy
Yes
Boyle
Absent
Porter
Yes
Moore
Yes
Swarner
Yes
Massie
Yes
Ross
Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
E-6. Resolution No. 2006-23 -- Awarding a Lease for Two Fish Seasons (May
15, 2006 to September 30, 2007) of Kenai Dock Station No. 3 to Copper
River Seafoods for the Seasonal Base Bid of $4,379 Plus $0.03/lb. For
Any Poundage Over 1,333,333 Lbs. of Total Weight From Both Stations
No. 2 and No. 3 Plus $307 Per Month for Boat Storage Area No. 3.
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Council Member Molloy MOVED to approve Resolution No. 2006-23. Council Member
Swarner SECONDED the motion and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
There were no public or council comments.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
E-7. Resolution No. 2006-24 -- Expressing Intent to Donate Up to 25 Acres
of a 77-Acre Parcel Near Mommsen Subdivision to Frontier Community
Services and Kenai Senior Connection Upon Certain Conditions.
MOTION:
Council Member Massie MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2006-24 and Council
Member Molloy SECONDED the motion.
Anna Wheeler, 381 Senior Court, Kenai -- Wheeler explained she was there
representing the Senior Connection who requested property for use as a site for an
assisted living facility. Wheeler stated the Connection's support of Resolution No.
2006-24.
Ken Duff, Executive Director, Frontier Community Services -- Noted, Frontier
Services and the Senior Connection met and identified their needs and felt the
updated plan to build on the front portion of the acreage would be of benefit to both
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organizations and because Frontier Services can assist in managing the assisted living
facility.
James McConnell, 19501 Wingham Circle, Eagle River, AK -- McConnell gave a
brief update as to how the Frontier Services and Senior Connection's collaborative
plan occurred, noting both entities had similar issues and grant funds could be more
accessible with the collaborative effort acknowledged.
McConnell reviewed the resolution, noting passage of the resolution would donate 25
Acres of property to both entities with separate deeds (instead of the former request of
77 acres); they would pay the $18,000 to the borough to clear the title to the property;
requested the city to forgive the back taxes owed on the property; they will pay for the
survey of the 77 acres to subdivide the property; upon passage of the resolution, he
would submit the resolution, the development grant application, and a cover letter
from City Manager Koch recognizing the mechanical steps needing to be taken; and,
after submittal, a request for proposals for architectural design would be published.
BREAK TAKEN: 8:06 P.M.
BACK TO ORDER: 8:14 P.M.
Discussion followed related to the amount of acreage to be used, survey of the
property, etc.
MOTION TO AMEND:
Council Member Ross MOVED to include in the "now, therefore" paragraph "by
adoption of this resolution, we are rescinding Resolution No. 2005-33." Council
Member Moore SECONDED the motion.
Ross noted the resolution did not include a performance date and added, he had no
objection to the Senior Connection to work with the city manager and return with
another resolution for consideration identifying a performance date.
VOTE:
*Student Representative Krusen: Yes
Molloy
Yes
Bo le
Absent
Porter
Yes
Moore
Yes
Swarner
Yes
Massie
Yes
Ross
Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
MOTION TO AMEND:
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Council Member Molloy MOVED to amend Resolution No. 2006-24 with his lay down
Resolution No. 2006-24 which would also be amended by the Ross amendment.
Council Member Massie SECONDED the motion.
Molloy reviewed the changes he included in his amended resolution draft:
9 A requirement for separate deeds.
• The two entities are not equal, i.e. the Senior Connection is a traditional
charity and Frontier Services is not and could participate more in the cost of the
property acquisition.
i The "now, therefore" paragraph includes reference to "non-profit senior
assisted living facility" which he believed had been an omission.
In discussing the Molloy amendments, McConnell stated they had no objection to
separate deeds; he disagreed with the comment Frontier Services was not a non-profit
as Frontier Services receives funding the same as the Senior Connection; and, the use
of "transfer" instead of "donate" would be problematic with the funding agencies.
MOTION TO AMEND:
Council Member Ross MOVED to delete the word "transfer' from the title and body of
the Molloy amendment. Council Member Swarner SECONDED the motion and
requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Molloy objected to the request
for unanimous consent.
VOTE ON AMENDMENT (ROSS):
*Student Representative Krusen: Yes
Molloy
No
Boyle
Absent
Porter
Yes
Moore
Yes
Swarner
Yes
Massie
Yes
Ross
Yes
MOTION PASSED.
VOTE ON AMENDMENT (MOLLOY):
*Student Representative Krusen: Yes
Molloy
Yes
Boyle
Absent
Porter
Yes
Moore
Yes
Swarner
Yes
Massie
Yes
Ross
I Yes
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MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
VOTE ON MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED:
*Student Representative Krusen: Yes
Molloy
Yes
Boyle
Absent
Porter
Yes
Moore
Yes
Swarner
Yes
Massie
Yes
Ross
Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
BREAK TAKEN: 8:46 P.M.
BACK TO ORDER: 8:50 P.M.
E-8. Resolution No. 2006-25 -- Transferring $19,149 From Construction to
Engineering in the Terminal Modifications Capital Project Fund.
MOTION:
Council Member Swarner MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2006-25 and
requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Moore SECONDED the motion.
There were no public or council comments.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM F:
F-1.
F-2.
F-3.
ITEM G:
ITEM H:
H-1.
MOTION:
MINUTES
Regular Meeting of April 19, 2006 -- Approved by consent agenda.
April 17, 2006 Work Session Notes -- Approved by consent agenda.
April 19, 2006 Work Session Notes -- Approved by consent agenda.
Bills to be Ratified
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Council Member Moore MOVED to ratify the bills over $15,000 and requested
UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Molloy SECONDED the motion. There
were no objections. SO ORDERED.
H-2. Approval of Purchase Orders Exceeding $15,000
MOTION:
Council Member Massie MOVED for approval of the purchase orders exceeding
$15,000 and Council Member Molloy SECONDED the motion.
VOTE:
*Student Representative Krusen: Yes
Molloy
Yes
Boyle
Absent
Porter
Yes
Moore
Yes
Swarner
Yes
Massie
Yes
Ross
Yes
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MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
H-3. Ordinance No. 2160-2006 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $28,000 in the Airport Land System Special Revenue
Fund for Utilities.
Introduced by consent agenda.
H-4. Ordinance No. 2161-2006 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $21,000 in the Terminal Enterprise Fund for Utilities.
Introduced by consent agenda.
H-5. Ordinance No. 2162-2006 -- Amending KMC 11.20.790 to Change the
Annual Minimum Rental Rate for Shore Fisheries Leases to $3,000.
Removed from the agenda.
H-6. Ordinance No. 2163-2006 -- Enacting KMC 7.05.035, Adopting a
Community Purposes Property Tax Exemption as Authorized by AS
29.45.050.
Introduced by consent agenda.
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H-7. Ordinance No. 2164-2006 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $60,000 in the Airport Land System Special Revenue
Fund and the Runway Safety Area Improvement Capital Project Fund for
Engineering Services.
Introduced by consent agenda.
H-8. Approval -- Updated Kenai City Council Policy for Commission,
Committee, Board and Council on Aging Meetings and Work Sessions.
MOTION:
Council Member Molloy MOVED to approve the updated Kenai City Council Policy for
Commission, Committee, Board and Council on Aging Meetings and Work Sessions.
Council Member Moore SECONDED the motion.
VOTE:
*Student Representative Krusen: Yes
Molloy
Yes
Boyle
Absent
Porter
Yes
Moore
Yes
Swarner
Yes
Massie
Yes
Ross
Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
H-9. Discussion -- Schedule Proposed Library Expansion Work Session.
A brief discussion took place in which administration was requested to review the
recommendations offered by the architect and indicate which facilities could be
available.
The work session was scheduled for June 27, 2006 at 6:00 p.m.
H-10. Approval -- Council on Aging Letter to Kenai Peninsula Borough
Assembly Support Purchase of Heritage Place.
Discussion followed and comments included:
• Support to allow the Council on Aging to send its letter of support of the
Borough's purchase of Heritage Place.
• The City Council were not voting on the content of the letter.
• The letter was acknowledging the criticalness of the issue.
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council.
Some objection due to the short notice of the letter coming before
The letter should not be sent on City/Senior Center letterhead.
There were no objections to the letter being sent by the Council on Aging.
ITEM I: COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS
I-1. Council on Aging -- It was reported the next meeting would be held May
4. Mayor Porter noted the application submitted by Robert Friend (application was
included in the packet) for appointment to the Council on Aging. Porter recommended
the appointment. There were no objections of council.
I-2. Airport Commission -- Council Member Swarner noted the Air Fair
would take place on May 13 and the next Commission meeting was scheduled for May
11.
I-3. Harbor Commission -- Council Member Massie reported the next
meeting would be held May 8.
I-4. Library Commission -- Council Member Molloy reported the May
meeting had been cancelled.
I-5. Parks & Recreation Commission -- Council Member Moore reported the
next meeting would be held on May 4.
I-6. Planning & Zoning Commission -- Council Member Ross reported the
minutes of the April 26 meeting were included in the council meeting packet for
review.
I-7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees
I-7a. Beautification Committee -- Swarner reported the next meeting would
be held on May 9 and planting day would be held June 3.
I-7b. Alaska Municipal League Report -- Swarner reported Kevin Ritchie,
AML Executive Director, would be retiring in August.
I-7c. Stranded Gas -- Ross reported a meeting had been scheduled for May 10
in Anchorage. He requested council approval to travel to Anchorage to attend the
meeting. There were no objections.
ITEM J: REPORT OF THE MAYOR -- Mayor Porter reported the following:
Attended ceremony for outstanding students in Peninsula schools.
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• Participated as a judge for the "Caring for the Kenai' competition.
• She participated in the second annual Red Hat parade.
• She traveled to Juneau and met with area legislators.
• She attended the Peninsula Mayors meeting where the group discussed
number of important subjects, including revenue sharing, Cook Inlet beluga whale
population, etc.
• She has been asked to bring forward a resolution in support of a
groundfish rationalization plan.
• Individuals from Bolshoy-Kamen will be visiting the area in July.
K-1. City Manager -- City Manager Koch reported the following:
• Attended VISTA training April 24-27, and introduced Jason Steen, the
city's new VISTA representative.
• Representatives of Lounsbury & Associates have begun traffic count
information related to the Wal-Mart development.
• He met with representatives of Lowe's and distributed information to
them regarding land status, gross sales tax data, etc.
• He will meet with the State Fire Marshal on May 23 to tour the PRISM
building.
• He received a proposal from Carr-Gottstein related to development of an
event center and utilizing 11,200 square feet of the old Carrs Mall, i.e. the space is
available "as is" at approximately $5,600/month and the city would be responsible for
costs of improvements and utilities.
• Letters have been sent to owners of three abandoned buildings. He
received one positive response.
• He and Mayor Porter will meet with a real estate broker and Wal-Mart
representatives on Friday.
• He appreciated council and staff s hard work on the budget.
Koch was requested to again contact Carr-Gottstein related to the use of their building
for an event center.
K-2. Attorney -- City Attorney Graves reported the revisions to the Airport
code had been forwarded to the Airport Commission and KEDS. After receiving
comments, revisions to properties outside the Airport Reserve would be forwarded to
them for review.
K-3. City Clerk -- City Clerk Freas reported the following:
• The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board upheld the City and Borough's
objection to the liquor license renewals for Alaskalanes and Kings Inn, d/b/a Mr. D's.
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With the budget review completed, asked if the budget work session
previously scheduled for May 4 was cancelled. Council agreed the work session was
cancelled.
i Reminded council and audience present the May 17 meeting would be
held at the Senior Center due to the elevator renovation work.
ITEM L:
L-1. Citizens
Marion Nelson, P.O. Box 3612, Kenai -- Distributed copies of the 2006
Milepost and stated her appreciation for the city's advertisement.
L-2. Council --
Molloy -- No comments.
Ross -- No comments.
Student Representative Krusen -- No comments.
Massie -- No comments.
Swarner -- Noted during her trip to Juneau, she met with area legislators. She
also noted she spoke with a representative of Central Peninsula Health Center and
learned Aspen Dental Clinic would remain in Kenai. Representatives of Aspen Dental
Clinic will make a presentation to council in the near future.
Moore -- Commented on legislative action on the proposed PERS/TERS Tier IV.
-- 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:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
AppROVED By COUNCIL
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*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.