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KENAI CITY COUNCIL -REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 2, 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 October 2, 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
Alex Douthit
James Baisden
A quorum was present.
Also in attendance were:
Terry Eubank, City Manager
Scott Bloom, City Attorney
Brian Gabriel, Mayor (remote participation)
Deborah Sounart
Victoria Askin
Tyler Best, Parks and Recreation Director
Shellie Saner, City Clerk
3. Agenda Approval
Vice Mayor Knackstedt noted the following additions to the Packet:
Add to item E. 2.
MOTION:
Public Hearing -Resolution No. 2024-42
• ACR-8 Attachment
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: 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 .
[Clerk's Note: Vice Mayor Knackstedt presented a proclamation declaring October 2024 as Domestic Violence
Awareness Month.]
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It was reported that the Resolution would request the Alaska Board of Fisheries include the agenda
subject of seine fishing on the East Side Beach Fishery; seine fishing is a method which successfully
caught targeted fish, safely removed the King Salmon and addressed conservation concerns.
There was discussion regarding the Resolution supporting only one specific Agenda Change Request
(ACR) related to seine fishing; taking a broader approach and advocating for the Board of Fisheries to
consider all relevant ACR's affecting the Kenai River area rather than singling out one.
VOTE:
YEA: Askin, Baisden, Sounart, Knackstedt
NAY: Douthit, Daniel
ABSTENTION: Gabriel
MOTION PASSED. (4 Yes, 2 No, 1 Abstention)
F. MINUTES
1. *Regular Meeting of October 2, 2024. (City Clerk)
G. UNFINISHED BUSINESS -None.
H. NEW BUSINESS
1. *Action/Approval -Bills to be Ratified. (Administration)
Approved by the consent agenda.
2. *Action/Approval -Confirmation of Mayoral Nomination for a Partial Term Appointment of
Samuel Whicker to the Airport Commission. (Gabriel)
Approved by the consent agenda.
3. *Ordinance No. 3439-2024 -Increasing Estimated Revenue and Appropriations in the General
Fund and Municipal Roadway Improvements Capital Fund to Provide Supplemental Funding for
the 2024 Lilac Lane Roadway Project. (Administration)
Introduced by the consent agenda and Public Hearing set for October 16, 2024.
I. COMMISSION / COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Council on Aging Commission
No report, next meeting cancelled.
2. Airport Commission
No report, next meeting cancelled.
3. Harbor Commission
No report, next meeting November 12, 2024.
4. Parks and Recreation Commission
No report, next meeting October 3, 2024.
5. Planning and Zoning Commission
Council Member Douthit reported on the September 25, 2024 meeting, next meeting cancelled.
6. Beautification Commission
No report, next meeting cancelled.
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Council Member Askin reported volunteering for the Kenai River Marathon, noted the number of people
who participated from other places; and congratulated all those who were elected and reelected.
Council Member Daniel thanked all of the Election Workers.
Council Member Baisden congratulated those who were elected; expressed his appreciation for working
with the Council and staff over the last three years; and commended Trevor Miller for his 25 years in law
enforcement for the City.
M. EXECUTIVE SESSION -None.
N. PENDING ITEMS -None.
0. ADJOURNMENT
P. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS-None.
There being no further business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 6:49 p.m.
presents accurate minutes of the Kenai City Council meeting of October 2, 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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