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KENAI CITY COUNCIL -REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 5, 2024 -6:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
210 FIDALGO AVE., KENAI, AK 99611
VICE MAYOR HENRY KNACKSTEDT, PRESIDING
MINUTES
A. CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the Kenai City Council was held on June 5, 2024, in City Hall Council Chambers,
Kenai, AK. Vice Mayor Knackstedt called the meeting to order at approximately 6:00 p.m.
1. Pledge of Allegiance
Vice Mayor Knackstedt led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Roll Call
There were present:
Henry Knackstedt, Vice Mayor
Phil Daniel
James Baisden
Deborah Sounart
Victoria Askin Alex Douthit
A quorum was present.
Absent:
Brian Gabriel, Mayor
Also in attendance were:
**Xinlan Tanner, Student Representative (remote participation)
Terry Eubank, City Manager
Scott Bloom, City Attorney
David Swarner, Finance Director
Linda Mitchell, Planning Director
Stephanie Randall, Human Resource Director
Katja Wolf, Library Director
Tyler Best, Parks and Recreation Director
Scott Curtin, Public Works Director
Kathy Romain, Senior Services Director
Derek Ables, Airport Manager
Dave Ross, Police Chief
Shellie Saner, City Clerk
3. Agenda Approval
Vice Mayor Knackstedt noted the following additions to the Packet:
Add to item E.1.
Add to item E.5.
Add to item E.6.
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Public Hearing -Ordinance No. 3418-2024
• Amendment Memo -Radio Advertising
Public Hearing -Resolution No. 2024-20
• Attachment to Recreation Center Fees Amendment Memo
• Amendment Memo -Adopt-A-Bench Fees
Public Hearing -Resolution No 2024-21
• Request to Postpone Indefinitely Memo
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Add to item G.1.
Add to item H.15.
MOTION:
Unfinished Business -Public Hearing-Resolution No. 2024-17
• Public Comments
• Request to Postpone Memo
Discussion -Scheduling a Joint Work Session with the Planning and
Zoning Commission on the Comprehensive Safety Action Plan (CSAP
Council Member Baisden MOVED to approve the agenda and consent agenda with the requested
revisions. Council Member Askin SECONDED the motion.
The items on the Consent Agenda were read into the record .
Vice Mayor Knackstedt opened the floor for public comment on consent agenda items; there being no
one wishing to be heard, the public comment period was closed.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested.
VOTE: Motion APPROVED, without objection.
*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 ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
1. Fiscal Year 2023 Audit Report, Joy Merriner, BOO USA, LLP.
Joy Merriner, Assurance Office Managing Partner of BOO USA, LLP reported on the FY23 Audit Wrap-up
Document, providing an overview of the Status of Audit Report; Audit Standards; and summarized the
Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.
C. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS -None .
D. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS
Samantha Springer, Executive Director of the Kenai Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center noted that
the Visitor Center is currently open seven-days a week; provided an update on current activities; reminded
everyone about that June 8, 2024 is Lemonade Day ; and stated they were still in need of volunteers for
events.
Marion Nelson, Board Member of the Kenai Art Center provided an update on ongoing Work Shops;
summarized the Summer Show line -up; and reported that Sandra Lewis was the new Board President.
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Ordinance No. 3418-2024 -Adopting the Annual Budget, Salary Schedule and Employee
Classification Plan for the Fiscal Year Commencing July 1, 2024 and Ending June 30,
2025 and Committing $4,499,039 of General Fund, Fund Balance for Future Capital
Improvements. (Administration)
MOTION:
Council Member Baisden MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 3418-2024 . Council Member Askin
SECONDED the motion .
Vice Mayor Knackstedt opened the floor for public comment.
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Tim Dillon, Central Area Rural Transit System, Board of Directors Vice President addressed the Council
regarding the ability to leverage local funding for additional grants; the operational changes which were
made to improve services; the number one request of CARTS is for weekend service; and that Walmart
in Kenai is the number-one destination.
There being no else one wishing to be heard, the public comment period was closed.
MOTION TO AMEND:
Council Member Douthit MOVED to include funding for radio advertising and amend the Draft FY2025
Annual Budget as follows:
General Fund, Legislative, page 84
Increase Account Number 4534, Advertising by $7,920; and,
General Fund, Non-Departmental, page 110
Increase Account Number 4534, Advertising by $5,832.
For an overall increase of $13,752 to the Draft FY2025 Annual Budget Document.
Council Member Daniel SECONDED the motion to amend.
There was Council discussion regarding a portion or the funds being utilized for advertising the meetings
of the City and Elections and a portion being utilized for other City type events; the importance of getting
information about the City out to the public; and that radio is an important advertising tool.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested on the motion to amend.
VOTE: Motion APPROVED, without objection.
MOTION TO AMEND: (Primary)
Council Member Askin MOVED to include funding of $2,500 for Central Area Rural Transit Systems, Inc.
and amend the FY2025 Annual Budget as follows:
General Fund -Legislative, page 84
Increase Account Number 5047, Grants to Agencies by $2,500; and,
General Fund -Legislative, page 85
Include in 5047 -Grants to Agencies list: Central Area Rural Transit System, Inc. $2,500.
Council Member Daniel SECONDED the motion to amend.
There was discussion regarding the request from Central Area Rural Transit Systems, Inc. being for
$5,000.
MOTION TO AMEND: (Secondary)
Council Member Douthit MOVED to amend the primary amendment and increase the amount of funding
from $2,500 to $5,000. Council Member Daniel SECONDED the secondary motion to amend.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested on the secondary motion to amend.
VOTE: Motion APPROVED, without objection.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested on the primary motion to amend, as amended.
VOTE: Motion APPROVED, without objection.
MOTION TO AMEND:
Council Member Askin MOVED to decrease funding to the Kenai Watershed Forum from $5,000 to
$1,500 and amend the Draft FY2025 Annual Budget as follows:
General Fund, Legislative, page 84
Decrease Account Number 5047, Grants to Agencies by $3,500; and,
General Fund, Legislative, page 85
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Amend in 5047 -Grants to Agencies list: Kenai Watershed Forum [$5,000] $1,500
Council Member Baisden SECONDED the motion to amend.
There was discussion regarding other members of the Kenai Watershed Forum who do not donate; and
consideration regarding the City allowing testing by the Forum at the City Plant.
VOTE ON MOTION TO AMEND:
YEA: Knackstedt, Daniel, Sounart, Baisden, Askin
NAY: Douthit
ABSENT: Gabriel
**Student Representative Tanner: Yea
MOTION TO AMEND PASSED.
MOTION TO AMEND:
Council Member Baisden MOVED to increase the amount of donations received from Senior Connection,
Inc. and amend Ordinance No. 3418-2024 and the Draft FY2025 Annual Budget as follows:
Ordinance 3418-2024 :
Section 2, Decrease the General Fund appropriation by $20,000; and,
Draft FY2025 Annual Budget Document:
General Fund -Non-Departmental, page 110
Decrease Account Number 9090, Transfers by $20,000; and ,
Senior Citizens Fund -Title Ill Summary, page 237
Increase Revenue, Donation -Senior Connection, Inc. by $20,000; and,
Decrease Revenue, Transfers from General Fund -Operations by $20,000.
Council Member Askin SECONDED the motion to amend.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested on the motion to amend.
VOTE: Motion APPROVED, without objection.
MOTION TO AMEND:
Council Member Baisden MOVED to increase the range for Fire Captain from 21 to 22 , amend Ordinance
3418-2025 and the FY2025 Draft Annual Budget as follows:
Ordinance 3418-2024, Section 5, Cass Code 311 -Fire Captain
Increase the range from 21 to 22; and,
Draft FY2025 Annual Budget Document:
General Fund -Fire, page 132
Increase the Salaries and Benefits section, by 7,483; and,
Draft FY2025 Annual Budget Document:
Increase the Class Code for Fire Captain from range 21 to range 22 throughout the Draft
FY2025 Annual Budget Document accordingly .
Council Member Askin SECONDED the motion to amend.
There was discussion regarding the recent Classification Study done by the City; the difficulty maintain
and keeping employees; and this will keep the City comparable with other nearby governments.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested on the motion to amend.
VOTE: Motion APPROVED, without objection. •
MOTION TO AMEND:
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Council Member Baisden MOVED to include qualification pay for Public Safety Dispatchers; adjust
recognition entitlements for Paramedic Certification for eligible Fire Department grades and amend the
FY2025 Annual Budget as follows:
General Fund, Fire, page 132
Increase the Salaries and Benefits Section by an additional $25,504; and,
General Fund, Communications, page 137
Increase the Salaries and Benefit Section by an additional $2,996
For an overall increase of $28,500 to the Draft FY2025 Annual Budget Document.
Council Member Daniel SECONDED the motion to amend.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested on the motion to amend.
VOTE: Motion APPROVED, without objection.
MOTION TO AMEND:
Council Member Baisden MOVED to include funding for a Veterans Columbarium at the Kenai Cemetery
and amend Ordinance No. 3418-2024 and the Draft FY2025 Annual Budget as follows:
Ordinance 3418-2024:
Section 2, Increase the General Fund appropriation by $25,000; and,
Draft FY2025 Annual Budget Document:
General Fund -Non-Departmental, page 11 O
Increase Account Number 9090, Transfers by $25,000; and,
General Fund -Non-Departmental, page 111
Include in 9090 Transfers list Veterans Columbarium $25,000; and,
Fund 118-Cemetery Improvement Capital Project Fund, page 284
Increase Revenues, Transfer from General Fund, by $25,000; and,
Increase Expenditures, Current Year Authorizations -Veterans Columbarium by $25,000.
Council Member Askin SECONDED the motion to amend.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested on the motion to amend.
VOTE: Motion APPROVED, without objection.
MOTION TO AMEND:
Council Member Douthit MOVED to reduce the Storefront and Streetscapes Improvement Grant amount
by $20,000 and amend the FY2025 Annual Budget as follows:
General Fund -Land Administration, page 107
Decrease Account Number 5047, Grants to Agencies by $20,000.
Council Member Askin SECONDED the motion to amend.
A summary of the previous two-years of use of the funding was provided in support of the reduction.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested on the motion to amend.
VOTE: Motion APPROVED, without objection.
MOTION TO AMEND:
Council Member Askin MOVED to amend Ordinance 3418-2024 as follows:
Title to read, "Adopting the Annual Budget, Salary Schedule and Employee Classification Plan for
the Fiscal Year Commencing July 1, 2024 and Ending June 30, 2025 and Committing $[4,499,039]
4 .4 51.423 of General Fund, Fund Balance for Future Capital Improvements."
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Section 2 to read,
"General Fund
Enterprise Fund -
Congregate Housing Fund
Internal Service Funds:
Equipment Replacement Fund
Fleet Replacement Fund
Employee Health Care Fund
Total Internal Service Funds
Special Revenue Funds:
Personal Use Fishery Fund
Water & Sewer Fund
Airport Fund
Senior Citizen Fund
Total Special Revenue Funds
Permanent Funds:
Airport Land Sale Permanent Fund
General Land Sale Permanent Fund
Total Permanent Revenue Funds
Capital Project Funds:
Cemetery Improvements
Park Improvement
Kenai Senior Center Improvement
Kenai Public Safety Improvement
Municipal Roadway Improvement
Congregate Housing Improvement
Airport Improvement
Water & Sewer Improvement
Water & Sewer vehicle replacements
Waste Water Treatment Plant Equipment
Total Capital Project Funds
Debt Service Fund -Library Expansion Bonds
Total All Funds
$ [20,226,392] 20,262 ,232
793,714
272,476
93,332
_3,209_,541
3,575,349
537,796
3,746,439
3,709,963
1,067,721
9,061,925
1,090,387
_1§Jli1a
1,241,665
25,000
150,000
50,000
150,000
440,000
215,000
125,000
662,000
145,000
1Q_Q,00Q
[2,037,000] 2 ,062 ,000
130,750
$[37,066,795) 37 ,127,635"
Section 3 to read, "Council hereby commits $[4,499,039] 4,451,423 of Unassigned General Fund,
Fund Balance for future renovations and improvements to City facilities."
Council Member Baisden SECONDED the motion to amend.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested on the motion to amend.
VOTE: Motion APPROVED, without objection.
VOTE ON MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED:
YEA: Daniel, Sounart, Baisden, Askin, Douthit, Knackstedt
NAY: None
ABSENT: Gabriel
MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED PASSED.
[Clerk's Note: Due to audio difficulties Student Representative Tanner was unable to vote at times during the
meeting.]
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2. Ordinance No. 3419-2024 -Amending Sections of Kenai Municipal Code Title 23 -
Personnel Regulations, Sections 23.05.070 -Definitions, 23.25.070 -Acting Positions,
23.30.030 -Probationary Period for Employees in the Classified Service, 23.30.110 -
Travel Expense, 23.40.040 -Terminal Leave, 23.55.020 -Compensation Structure by
Grade for Employees in the Classified Service, 23.55.030 -Qualification Pay, and
23.55.080 -Longevity Pay for Employees in the Classified Service, to Ensure Appropriate
Compensation and Benefits to City Employees Comparable to Other Places of Public
Employment Improving Recruitment and Retention of Qualified Employees.
(Administration)
MOTION:
Council Member Baisden MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 3419-2024. Council Member Sounart
SECONDED the motion.
Vice Mayor Knackstedt 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 3419-2024 as follows:
Section 7, Section 23.55.030 -Qualifications Pay to include a new subparagraph (b)(1)(v) to read:
"Reco gnition pay for qualified Public Safety Dis patcher personnel for em plo yees tem poraril y
assi gned dis patcher trainin g duties for eli gible shifts onl y as follows:
An additional five percent (5%) of the em plo yee's current ran ge and ste p."
Council Member Askin SECONDED the motion to amend.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested on the motion to amend.
VOTE: Motion APPROVED, without objection.
MOTION TO AMEND:
Council Member Baisden MOVED to amend Ordinance 3419-2024 as follows:
Section 7, Section 23.55.030 -Qualifications Pay, paragraph (b)(2)(ii), to read:
"Recognition entitlements for EMT certification for eligible grades of fire fighter, engineer, captain,
Fire Marshal, Deputy Fire Chief, and Fire Chief are as follows:
EMT/ EMS [I] Instructor An additional one-half percent (.5%) of step A of the
firefighter range.
EMT Ill/ Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT)
[EMT-] Paramedic
An additional two and one-quarter percent (2.25%) of step
A of the Firefighter range.
An additional [3.75% OF STEP A FIREFIGHTER RANGE
(INCLUDES EMT Ill PAY)] five percent (5%) the em plo yee's
current ran ge and ste p (i ncludes AEMT Pa y."
Council Member Daniel SECONDED the motion to amend.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested on the motion to amend.
VOTE: Motion APPROVED, without objection.
VOTE MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED:
YEA: Sounart, Baisden, Askin, Douthit, Knackstedt, Daniel
NAY: None
ABSENT: Gabriel
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**Student Representative Tanner: Yea
MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED PASSED.
3. Ordinance No. 3420-2024 -Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations in the
General Fund and Municipal Roadway Improvements Capital Fund and Awarding a
Construction Agreement and Corresponding Purchase Order for the 2024 Lilac Lane
Roadway Improvement Project. (Administration)
MOTION:
Council Member Baisden MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 3420-2024. Council Member Douthit
SECONDED the motion.
Vice Mayor Knackstedt 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 project would correct failing portions of Lilac Lane; two bids were received under
the Engineer estimate; and this would allow the City to enter into contract.
VOTE:
YEA: Baisden, Askin , Douthit, Knackstedt, Daniel, Sounart
NAY: None
ABSENT : Gabriel
**Student Representative Tanner: Yea
MOTION PASSED.
4. Resolution No. 2024-19 -Fixing the Rate of Levy of Property Tax for the Fiscal Year
Commencing July 1, 2024 and Ending June 30, 2025. (Administration)
MOTION:
Council Member Askin MOVED to adopt Resolution No . 2024-19. Council Member Sounart SECONDED
the motion.
Vice Mayor Knackstedt opened the floor for public comment. There being no one wishing to be heard,
the public comment period was closed .
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It was reported that the mill rate had not changed since Fiscal Year 2015.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested.
VOTE: Motion APPROVED, without objection.
5. Resolution No. 2024-20 -Amending the Comprehensive Schedule of Rates, Charges,
and Fees to Incorporate Changes Included in the FY2025 Budget to Include Adjusting
Airport Fees, Water Fees, Sewer Fees , and Adjusting the Monthly Rental Rates at Vintage
Pointe. (Administration)
MOTION:
Council Member Baisden MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2024-20. Council Member Daniel
SECONDED the motion.
Vice Mayor Knackstedt 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 Askin moved to amend the Parks and Recreation Schedule of Rates, Charges and Fees
for the Weights/Cardio/Sauna and Basketball Pickleball sections as follows :
Multipurpose Facility
hourly rate (reservation)
Kenai Recreation Center
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Weights/Cardio/Sauna -includes weight/cardio room, shower,
sauna and gym. (When usin g the weig ht room , must be 16 or older
unless accompanied by guardian)
Day Pass: Adults
Da y Pass: College Students , Veterans & Seniors (55 and older)
High School Students and younger
[VETERANS AND SENIORS (55 AND OLDER)
[ADULT]10 visit punch card: Adults
1 O visit punch card: Colle ge Students, Veterans & Seniors (55 and older)
[ADULT ]Monthly Pass: Adults
Monthly Pass: College Student, Veterans & Senior [MONTHLY PASS] (55
and older)
[BASKETBALLIPICKLEBALL -INCLUDES BASKETBALL GYM AND SHOWERS
ADULTS
COLLEGE STUDENTS
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AND YOUNGER
ADULT & COLLEGE STUDENT MONTHLY PASS (ALL AGES)
GYM PUNCH CARD -12 VISITS (ALL AGES)
City League Basketball (per team)
Council Member Baisden Seconded the motion to amend.
It was reported that this would establish a standard user fee, regardless of the intended use.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested on the motion to amend.
VOTE: Motion APPROVED, without objection.
MOTION TO AMEND:
$5.00
$2.50
FREE
$2.50]
$40.00
$20.00
$50.00
$25.00
$3.00
$3.00
FREE
$25.00
$25.00]
$325.00
Council Member Askin moved to amend the Parks and Recreation Schedule of Rates, Charges and Fees
for the Racquetball & Wallyball Court Rentals section follows:
Racquetball & Wallyball Court Rentals -per hour and includes showers for
participants.
Adult Racquetball or Wally ball
Racquetball orWallyball Punch Card (10 hours all ages)
[ADULT WALLYBALL
WALLYBALL PUNCH CARD (10 HOURS ALL AGES)
Council Member Baisden SECONDED the motion to amend.
It was reported that the fee increase aligned with other facilities.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested on the motion to amend.
VOTE: Motion APPROVED, without objection.
MOTION TO AMEND:
$[10.00] 15.00
$[80.00] 120.00
$12.00
$100.00]
Council Member Askin moved to amend the Parks and Recreation Schedule of Rates, Charges and Fees
for the Facility Rental section follows:
Facility Rental -per hour
Gym
1/2 Gym
[NON-PROFIT YOUTH ATHLETIC PROGRAMS
Council Member Baisden Seconded the motion to amend.
$50.00
$25.00
FREE]
There was discussion regarding the youth non-profits affected by the proposed amendment; the
proposed amendment would establish that the Recreation Center be managed similarly with the fee
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charge to Hockey organizations using ice; that school groups would be charged when transferred to the
Rec Center because the school gym was unavailable; and that user fees collected at the Rec Center only
covered roughly twenty percent of the operational costs.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested on the motion to amend.
VOTE: Motion APPROVED, without objection.
MOTION TO AMEND:
Council Member Askin moved to amend the Parks and Recreation Fee Schedule for
Parks/Gazebos/Gardens -Adopt-A-Bench as follows:
"Adopt-A-Bench (Maintenance [l]includeg[s).J. [B]~ench,
freight, and installation [AND MAINTENANCE. FREIGHT CHARGES
ADDITIONAL] at actual cost.)
Council Member Baisden SECONDED the motion to amend.
$[595.00] Actual Costs"
It was reported that the actual cost for a bench, freight and installation exceeds $1000.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested on the motion to amend.
VOTE: Motion APPROVED, without objection.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested on the main motion as amended.
VOTE: Motion APPROVED, without objection.
6. Resolution No. 2024-21 -Authorizing a Budget Transfer in the Airfield Fund, Airport
Department for Amounts in Excess of Budget. (Administration)
MOTION:
Council Member Baisden MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2024-21. Council Member Douthit
SECONDED the motion.
Vice Mayor Knackstedt opened the floor for public comment. There being no one wishing to be heard,
the public comment period was closed.
It was reported that since the enactment of Ordinance No. 3307-2022 a budget transfers within a fund
may be authorized by the City Manager and this Resolution was not necessary.
MOTION:
Council Member Baisden MOVED to postpone indefinitely Resolution No. 2024-21. Council Member
Daniel SECONDED the motion.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested on the motion to postpone indefinitely.
VOTE: Motion APPROVED, without objection.
7. Resolution No. 2024-22 -Authorizing a Budget Transfer in the Airport Terminal
Improvements Capital Fund, and Awarding a Construction Contract and Corresponding
Purchase Order for the Airport Landscaping Project. (Administration)
MOTION:
Council Member Douthit MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2024-22. Council Member Daniel SECONDED
the motion.
Vice Mayor Knackstedt 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 install shrubbery and rocks completing the landscaping portion of the
Terminal Rehabilitation project; the amount of grass was minimal and due to the costs sprinkler systems
were not included; and current funding is only $10,000 short the other $15,000 is for contingency.
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VOTE:
YEA: Askin, Douthit, Knackstedt, Daniel, Sounart
NAY: Baisden
ABSENT: Gabriel
MOTION PASSED.
8. Resolution No. 2024-23 -Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Lease of Airport
Reserve Lands Between the City of Kenai and D & M Land Company, Limited Liability
Corporation for Lot 9A, Block 5, General Aviation Apron Subdivision No. 5.
(Administration)
MOTION:
Council Member Baisden MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2024-23. Council Member Douthit
SECONDED the motion.
Vice Mayor Knackstedt opened the floor for public comment.
Duane Bannock representing D & M Land Company addressed the Council regarding the legal
requirements being met for this lease; and stated that the building for the lease associated with the next
Resolution No. 2024-24 is in transit.
There being no one else wishing to be heard, the public comment period was closed.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested.
VOTE: Motion APPROVED, without objection.
9. Resolution No. 2024-24 -Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Lease of Airport
Reserve Lands Between the City of Kenai and Schilling Rentals, Limited Liability
Corporation for Lot 5A, Block 1, FBO Subdivision 2018 Replat. (Administration)
MOTION:
Council Member Daniel MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2024-24. Council Member Douthit SECONDED
the motion.
Vice Mayor Knackstedt 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: Motion APPROVED, without objection.
F. MINUTES
1. *Regular Meeting of May 15, 2024. (City Clerk)
G. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Resolution No. 2024-17 -Renaming Cook Inlet View Drive to Cook Inlet Drive. (Sounart) [On
05115/24 this .item was referred to the Planning and Zoning Commission for recommendation to
Council and postponed to 06/05124.]
[Clerk's Note: The motion to adopt Resolution No. 2024-17 was on the floor from the May 15, 2024 City Council
Meeting.]
Vice Mayor Knackstedt opened the floor for public comment. There being no one wishing to be heard,
the public comment period was closed.
MOTION:
Council Member Sounart MOVED to amend Resolution No. 2024-17 as follows:
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Fifth whereas clause to read, "adjacent property owners have provided written support to
changing the street name to Cook Inlet Drive; and"
Seventh whereas clause to read, ''the Planning and Zoning Commission during their May [22] 29,
2024 regular meeting recommended Council approve this resolution renaming Cook Inlet View
Drive to Cook Inlet Drive; and"
Council Member Baisden SECONDED the motion to amend.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested on the motion to amend.
VOTE: Motion APPROVED, without objection.
MOTION:
Council Member Sounart MOVED to postpone Resolution No. 2024-17 until the June 19, 2024 City
Council Meeting. Council Member Askin SECONDED the motion to postpone.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested on the motion to postpone.
VOTE: There being no objection; 50 ORDERED.
H. NEW BUSINESS
1. *Action/Approval -Bills to be Ratified. (Administration)
Approved by the consent agenda.
2. *Action/Approval -Special Use Permit to Crowley Fuels, LLC for Use of 35,000 Square Feet of
Apron Space at the Kenai Municipal Airport for Aviation Fueling. (Administration)
Approved by the consent agenda.
3. *Action/Approval -Special Use Permit to Empire Airlines, Inc. for Use of 11,250 Square Feet of
Apron Space at the Kenai Municipal Airport for Aircraft Parking. (Administration)
Approved by the consent agenda.
4. *Action/Approval -Special Use Permit to Everts Air Fuel, Inc. for Use of 30,000 Square Feet of
Apron Space at the Kenai Municipal Airport Aircraft Parking. (Administration)
Approved by the consent agenda.
5. *Action/Approval -Fourth Amendment to Agreement for Janitorial Services with Reborn Again
Janitorial Service at the Kenai Municipal Airport. (Administration)
Approved by the consent agenda.
6. *Action/Approval -Special Use Permit to Kenai Aviation Operations, LLC. for Use of 2,714
Square Feet of Apron Space at the Kenai Municipal Airport for Aircraft Parking . (Administration)
Approved by the consent agenda.
7. *Action/Approval -Special Use Permit to United Parcel Service Co., Inc. for Use of 4,000 Square
Feet of Apron Space at the Kenai Municipal Airport for Aircraft Loading and Parking.
(Administration)
Approved by the consent agenda.
8. *Action/Approval -Confirmation of Mayoral Nomination for a Partial Term Appointment of
Joshua Belter to the Airport Commission. (Gabriel)
Approved by the consent agenda.
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9. *Action/Approval -Confirmation of Mayoral Nomination for a Partial Term Appointment of
Samantha Springer to the Beautification Committee. (Gabriel)
Approved by the consent agenda.
10. *Ordinance No. 3421-2023-Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriation in the Kenai City
Airport Snow Removal Equipment, Visitor Center, and Public Safety Capital Project Funds to
Transfer Residual Balance from Completed Projects Back to their Original Funding Sources.
(Administration)
Introduced by the consent agenda and Public Hearing set for June 19, 2024.
11. *Ordinance No. 3422-2023 -Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations in the General
Fund and Public Safety Capital Project Fund for Cost in Excess of Projected Budgeted Amounts
for Fire Department Flooring Replacement Phase 2. (Administration)
Introduced by the consent agenda and Public Hearing set for June 19, 2024.
12. *Ordinance No. 3423-2023 -Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations in the General
Fund and Personal Use Fishery Fund for Annual Transfer from Personal Use Fishery Fund to the
General Fund for Non-Departmental Expenses. (Administration)
Introduced by the consent agenda and Public Hearing set for June 19, 2024.
13. Action/Approval -Airport Commission 2024 Work Plan. (City Clerk)
MOTION:
Council Member Askin MOVED to approve the Airport Commission 2024 Work Plan. Council Member
Douthit SECONDED the motion.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested on the motion.
VOTE: Motion APPROVED, without objection.
14. Action/Approval -Beautification Committee 2024 Work Plan. (City Clerk)
MOTION:
Council Member Daniel MOVED approve the Beautification Committee 2024 Work Plan. Council Member
Douthit SECONDED the motion.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested on the motion.
VOTE: Motion APPROVED, without objection.
15. Discussion-Scheduling a Joint Work Session with the Planning and Zoning Commission on the
Comprehensive Safety Action Plan (CSAP)
A Joint Work Session with the Planning and Zoning Commission was scheduled for June 19, 2024 at
4:30 p.m.
I. COMMISSION / COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Council on Aging
No report, next meeting June 13, 2024.
2. Airport Commission
No report, next meeting June 13, 2024.
3. Harbor Commission
No report, next meeting cancelled.
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4. Parks and Recreation Commission
-No report, next meeting June 6, 2024.
5. Planning and Zoning Commission
Council Member Douthit reported on the May 29, 2024 meeting.
6. Beautification Committee
No report, next meeting September 10, 2024.
J. REPORT OF THE MAYOR
Vice Mayor Knackstedt reported on the following:
• Attending the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for 5150 Audio.
K. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
1. City Manager -City Manager Eubank reported on the following:
• June 10, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. Bluff Stabilization Project Ribbon Cutting Ceremony.
• June 10, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. Swearing in of new Police Officer Jonathyn Saravia.
• June 8, 2024 is the Kenai Peninsula Air Fair.
• June 15, 2024 is the Kite Festival.
• Welcomed the new City Building Official Joe Fisher.
• Animal Control Officer Kris Giordano accepted the promotion to Chief Animal Control Officer.
• Fire Chief interviews are being conducted.
• Recruiting for two Senior Center part time drivers.
• Property owner from Toyon Way requested an easement for installation of a retaining wall.
• June 19, 2024 City Council meeting will include a presentation on the Leakage Study Report
from Volaire, the Airport Commission will be invited to attend.
• Thanked staff for their work on the FY2025 Annual Budget
2. City Attorney -City Attorney Bloom reported on the following:
• Provided a summary report on Minor Offense Citations
3. City Clerk -City Clerk Saner reported on the following:
• Thanked the Council for the opportunity to attend the International Institute of Municipal Clerks
Conference in Calgary Canada.
L. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
1. Citizen Comments (Public comments limited to (SJ minutes per speaker)
2. Council Comments
Council Member Douthit noted that the Division of Elections new office at the Kenai Mall was now open.
Council Member Sounart noted that Council Member Askin would be covering for her at the Parks and
Recreation Commission meeting so she could rehearse with the Kenai Peninsula Orchestra who are
back together and doing summer concerts.
Council Member Askin thanked the administration and staff for all the great work on the budget; and
thanked Parks and Recreation Director Best for helping with the amendments to the fee scheduled.
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Council Member Daniel thanked the administration and staff for the work on the budget.
Council Member Baisden reported that Kenai Central High School won five individual titles at the Division
II State Invitational Track and Field; the Girls Soccer Team won State; and Coach Verkuilen is retiring
after coaching for 25-years.
M. EXECUTIVE SESSION -None.
N. PENDING ITEMS
0. ADJOURNMENT
P. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS-None.
There being no further business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:53 p.m.
represents accurate minutes of the Kenai City Council meeting of June 5, 2024.
** 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.
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