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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-01-04 Council Minutes - Joint Work Session with Kenaitze Indian TribeKENAI CITY COUNCIL — JOINT WORK SESSION WITH KENAITZE INDIAN TRIBE JANUARY 4 2023, 4:30 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 210 FIDALGO AVE., KENAI, AK 99611 VICE MAYOR JAMES BAISDEN, PRESIDING MINUTES A. CALL TO ORDER Vice Mayor Baisden called the join work session to order at approximately 4:30 p.m. LJI Introduction of Kenai City Council and Staff. Vice Mayor Baisden, City Council Members and staff introduced themselves and stated their position with the City. Those in attendance were: James Baisden, Vice Mayor Teea Winger, Council Member Deborah Sounart, Council Member Paul Ostrander, City Manager Terry Eubank, Finance Director Brad Walker, Parks and Recreation Director Eland Conway, Airport Manager Kathy Romain, Senior Services Director Shellie Saner, City Clerk Henry Knackstedt, Council Member Victoria Askin, Council Member Alex Douthit, Council Member Tony Prior, Fire Chief Scott Bloom, City Attorney Ben Langham, Lieutenant Linda Mitchell, Planning Director Katha Wolfe, Library Director Introduction of Kenaitze Tribal Council and Staff. Tribal Council Chair Ronette Stanton, Tribal Members and staff introduced themselves and stated their position with the Kenaitze Indian Tribe. Those in attendance were: Ronette Stanton, Chair Brenda Smith, Secretary Bernadine Atchison, Council Member Mary Ann Mills, Council Member C. DISCUSSION ITEM Kenai Waterfront Revitalization Wayne D. Wilson Jr., Vice Chair Gabe Juliussen Jr., Treasurer Liisia Blizzard, Council Member Peter Evon, Executive Director There was discussion regarding the funds previously appropriated by the City for a feasibility study which helped identify what the community wanted to see for the project; the expectations between private or city owned lands; and general support statement for growth in the area. Refurbishment of the Old Town Playground There was discussion regarding previous verbal agreements to refurbish the equipment which was not completed and the need to refurbish the equipment; grant opportunities that maybe available to the City or Tribe; and that the that playground had been utilized for children for many years, even before there was equipment installed. 3. Grant Opportunities There was discussion regarding grant funding availability for Parks and Recreation; Public Safety, Fire Protection and Environmental Protection to include the salmon habitat. City of Kenai Council Meeting Page 1 of 2 January 4, 2023 4. Increased Coordination / Collaboration between Tribal Security and Kenai Police Department There was common agreement to the benefits of coordination efforts between the Police Department and Tribal Security, to include training opportunities as well as emergency planning. 5. Opportunities for City Council to Support Tribal Activities There was discussion regarding the benefits of the Tribe and Council meeting to discuss goals for both organizations and the City being aware of the Tribe initiatives; and the value of government to government communications. D. PUBLIC COMMENTS — None. E. ADJOURNMENT The work session adjourned at 5:33 p.m. Notes were rep ed by: licQeWAWkM—C- , City Clerk City of Kenai Council Meeting Page 2 of 2 January 4, 2023