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Pledge of Allegiance
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. Roy & Janine Espy -- Cell Phone Tower Concerns.
ITEM C: UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 minutes)
ITEM E: PUBLIC HEARINGS (Testimony limited to 3 minutes per speaker.)
Ordinance No. 2318-2008 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $501,632 in the Urea Storage Building Fund for
Construction.
Ordinance No. 2319-2008 -- Amending the Ethics Rules for Elected and
Appointed Officials and City Employees by Amending the Existing KMC
1.85.060 and 070.
3. Ordinance No. 2320-2008 -- Amending KMC 1.90.030 to Permit
Appointment of Up to Two Members to Certain Advisory Boards,
Commissions or Committees Who are Non -Residents of the City of Kenai
Providing They Work at Least One -Half Time Within the City.
4. Ordinance No. 2324-2008 -- 1) Amending KMC 13.20.030 to Prohibit
Trespass in Posted Environmentally Sensitive Areas in a Portion of the
South Shore of the Kenai Beach; 2) and Declaring an Emergency; and 3)
Amending the City's Fine Schedule in KMC 13.10.015 by Adding a New
Subsection 70 Providing for a $500 Fine for a Violation.
a. Motion for Introduction
b. Motion for Second Reading (Requires a Unanimous Vote)
C. Motion for Adoption (Requires Five Affirmative Votes)
5 Resolution No. 2008-35 -- Approving a Contract to Sterchi Construction
for the Project Entitled Kenai Municipal Airport Urea Storage Building -
2008 for the Total Amount of $375,713.00.
6. Resolution No. 2008-36 -- Approving a Contract to Holden Company for
the Project Entitled Kenai Public Safety Garage - 2008 for the Total
Amount of $165,368 Which Includes the Basic Bid and Additive
Alternates No. 1 and No. 2.
7. Resolution No. 2008-37 -- Setting the Public Hearing Date on the
Proposed Ames Road South LID Special Assessment District.
8. Resolution No. 2008-38 -- Recognizing Harold and Rita Daubenspeck
for Their Support and Dedication to the Growth and Development of City
of Kenai Parks and Recreation Opportunities.
9. Resolution No. 2008-39 -- Strongly Supporting the Upgrade and
Improvement of Miles 45-60 of the Sterling Highway and Miles 18-26 of
the Seward Highway.
10. *Renewal of Liquor Licenses --
Restaurant/Eating Place
• Katina's Greek & Italian Restaurant, #4533.
• New Peking Chinese Restaurant, #3239.
• Pizza Hut #9, #2596.
Winery
• Matson Winery & Supply, #4676.
ITEM F: MINUTES
*Regular Meeting of June 4, 2008.
ITEM Gr: UNFINISHED BUSINESS
ITEM H: NEW BUSINESS
Bills to be Ratified
2. Approval of Purchase Orders Exceeding $15,000
3. *Ordinance No. 2321-2008 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $250,000 in the Library Expansion Capital Project
Fund and $750,000 in the Street and Sewer Capital Project Fund for
Public Improvements.
4. *Ordinance No. 2322-2008 -- Placing on the Ballot for the Next General
Election the Question As to Whether the Municipal Officers of the City of
Kenai Should be Exempt From the Provisions of the State of Alaska
Financial Disclosure Statutes (AS 39.50).
5. *Ordinance No. 2323-2008 -- Amending KMC 1.85 by: 1) Updating the
Financial Reporting Requirements for Municipal Officers and Candidates
Contained in KMC 1.85.020; and, 2) Including the Members of the
Planning and Zoning Commission in the Definition of "Municipal Officer
in KMC 1.85.070; and, Including Stockbrokers and Financial Advisors in
the List of Professionals Subject to Modified Requirements in KMC
1.85.030.
6. *Ordinance No. 2325-2008 -- Amending the Code Violation Fine
Schedule in KMC 13.10.015 to Include a Standard Fine of $500 for
Trespass in Violation of KMC 13.20.030.
7. Approval -- Change Order No. 1, Thompson Park LID - 2008.
8. Approval -- Setting Clerk, City Attorney and City Manager Salaries.
ITEM I: COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Council on Aging
2. Airport Commission
3. Harbor Commission
4, Library Commission
5. Parks & Recreation Commission
6. Planning & Zoning Commission
7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees
a. Beautification Committee
b. Alaska Municipal League Report
C. Mini -Grant Steering Committee
ITEM J: REPORT OF THE MAYOR
ITEM K: ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
1. City Manager
2. Attorney
3. City Clerk
ITEM L:
I. Citizens (five minutes)
2. Council
ITEM M: PENDING LEGISLATION (This item lists legislation which will be
addressed at a later date as noted.)
Ordinance No. 2314-2008 -- Enacting KMC 23.55.080 Providing for Longevity Pay of
Two Percent (2%) for Certain Employees in Step CC in the City of Kenai Salary
Schedule. (Postponed on June 4, 2008 to August 6, 2008.)
-- None Scheduled
KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 18, 2008
7:00 P.M.
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MAYOR PAT PORTER, PRESIDING
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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
The City Clerk took roll. Present were:
Linda Swarner, Vice Mayor
Hal Smalley
Barry Eldridge
Rick Ross
Robert Molloy
Mike Boyle
Pat Porter, Mayor
A quorum was present.
Student Representative Maya Johnson: Absent
A-3. AGENDA APPROVAL
ADD TO: Ordinance No. 2324-2008 (Item E-4) -- Appendix IV -- Item
was omitted in the packet.
SUBSTITUTE: H-2, Purchase Orders Exceeding $15,000 -- Added Item,
purchase order to Kidde in the amount of $55,000.
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Council Member Smalley MOVED for approval of the amended agenda and requested
UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Eldridge SECONDED the motion. There
were no objections. SO ORDERED.
A-4. CONSENT AGENDA
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Council Member Smalley MOVED to approve the consent agenda as submitted.
Council Member Eldridge SECONDED the motion and requested UNANIMOUS
CONSENT.
ITEM B: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (10 minutes)
B-1. Roy & Janine Espy, 403 McCollum Drive, Kenai -- Cell Phone Tower
Concerns.
Mr. Espy requested the City consider a moratorium on any further installation of cell
phone towers to allow the Planning & Zoning Commission to consider future
development of cell phone towers. Espy referred to information included in the packet
explaining a variance application had previously been denied by the Commission to
Alaska Digital, a moratorium would allow locations to be identified that would have
less impact to neighborhoods and public areas, and his desire the city be proactive
with regard to the issue.
A brief question/answer period followed during which caution was given that council,
if the variance denial was appealed, would act as the Board of Adjustment and
therefore in-depth discussion should not take place.
City Attorney Graves stated he would compile information including municipal powers
to restrict locations of cell phone towers, how a moratorium might work, and changes
to cell phone tower regulations in general for council's review and information.
ITEM C: UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS -- None.
ITEM D: REPORTS OF KPB ASSEMBLY LEGISLATORS AND COUNCILS
-- None.
ITEM E: PUBLIC HEARINGS (Testimony limited to 3 minutes per speaker.)
E-1. Ordinance No. 2318-2008 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $501,632 in the Urea Storage Building Fund for
Construction.
Council Member Molloy MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 2318-2008 and Council
Member Swarner SECONDED the motion.
The floor was opened for public hearing. There being no one wishing to be heard, the
public hearing was closed. There were no council comments.
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JUNE 18, 2008
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VOTE:
*Student Representative Johnson: Absent
Swarner
Yes
Smalley
Yes Eldridge
Yes
Ross
Yes
Molloy
Yes Boyle
Yes
Porter
Yes
E-2. Ordinance No. 2319-2008 -- Amending the Ethics Rules for Elected and
Appointed Officials and City Employees by Amending the Existing KMC
1.85.060 and 070.
MOTION:
Council Member Swarner MOVED for approval of Ordinance No. 2319-2008 and
Council Member Smalley SECONDED the motion.
The floor was opened for public hearing. There being no one wishing to be heard, the
public hearing was closed. Council discussion followed with comments including:
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Council Member Ross MOVED to amend Ordinance No. 2319-2008 by amending KMC
1.85.060(b) adding, after "member's commission," "or if the member has declared a
conflict of interest and has abstained, or affirmed that he will so abstain, from
discussion or voting on the issue." Council Member Molloy SECONDED the motion.
*Student Representative Johnson: Absent
Swarner
Yes
Smalley !Yes
Eldridge
Yes
Ross
Yes
Molloy 1 Yes
Boyle
Yes
Porter
Yes
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PAGE 4
Council Member Molloy MOVED to amend the last sentence of subparagraph (h) (page
S of packet), adding "by motion" between "restriction" and "upon." Council Member
Ross SECONDED the motion.
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*Student Representative Johnson: Absent
Swarner
I Yes Smalley
Yes Eldridge
Yes
Ross
Yes Molloy
Yes Boyle
Yes
Porter
Yes
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Council Member Molloy MOVED to amend subparagraph (1) (page 6 of the packet) by
deleting "or by action of the Alaska State Legislature" Council Member Boyle
SECONDED the motion.
It was explained, new language could be drafted if the Legislature amends Title 29.
*Student Representative Johnson: Absent
Swarner
Yes
Smalley
Yes
Eldridge
Yes
Ross
Yes
Molloy
Yes
Bo le
Yes
Porter
Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
Council Member Ross MOVED to amend subparagraph (i) by deleting ", commissioner'
after "A municipal officer" and by ending the sentence at ..."surplused by the city"
adding a period and deleting the remaining portion of the paragraph. Council Member
Swarner SECONDED the motion.
It was explained, there was some concern of unfair advantage if an employee would
bid on a surplus items and the amendment would eliminate the city manager from
making the decision of whether an employee had an advantage.
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Note: The motion to amend was changed, with the consent of the second, to include
the removal of ", commissioner" after a brief discussion of concern how such a
restriction from commissioners bidding on surplus equipment/item would be policed.
VOTE ON AMENDMENT:
*Student Representative Johnson: Absent
Sw�arner
Yes
Smalley Yes
Eldridge ,Yes
1 Ross
Yes
Molloy j Yes
Boyle ;Yes
Porter
Yes
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Council Member Molloy requested that if a future amendment is made to the
ordinance with regard to the Legislature, to also include a definition of what is
"confidential."
VOTE ON MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED:
*Student Representative Johnson: Absent
Swarner
Yes
Smalley Yes
Eldridge Yes
Ross
Yes
Molloy Yes
Boyle j Yes
Porter
Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
E-3. Ordinance No. 2320-2008 -- Amending KMC 1.90.030 to Permit
Appointment of Up to Two Members to Certain Advisory Boards,
Commissions or Committees Who are Non -Residents of the City of Kenai
Providing They Work at Least One -Half Time Within the City.
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Council Member Molloy MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 2320-2008 and Council
Member Eldridge SECONDED the motion.
The floor was opened for public hearing. There being no one wishing to be heard, the
public hearing was closed. Council discussion followed during which concerns were
expressed with the addition of "up to two' non-residents on a commission/committee
would allow a majority of members to be non-residents.
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MOTION TO AMEND:
Council Member Molloy MOVED to delete "and/" (page 15 of the packet) and change
"two members" to "one." Council Member Molloy SECONDED the motion.
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"Student Representative Johnson: Absent
Swarner
Yes
Smalley
Yes Eldrid e
Yes
Ross
Yes
Molloy
Yes Boyle
Yes
Porter
Yes
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Council Member Swarner MOVED to amend the last whereas paragraph from "...up to
two non-resident members..." to "...up to one member..." and requested UNANIMOUS
CONSENT. Council Member Smalley SECONDED the motion.
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There were no objections to the request for
VOTE ON MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED:
Student Representative Johnson: Absent
CONSENT. SO ORDERED.
Swarner
Yes
Smalley
Yes Eldridge
Yes
Ross ��PNo
Molloy_
Yes Boyle
Yes
Porter
Yes
E-4. Ordinance No. 2324-2008 -- 1) Amending KMC 13.20.030 to Prohibit
Trespass in Posted Environmentally Sensitive Areas in a Portion of the
South Shore of the Kenai Beach; 2) and Declaring an Emergency; and 3)
Amending the City's Fine Schedule in KMC 13.10.015 by Adding a New
Subsection 70 Providing for a $500 Fine for a Violation.
E-4a. Motion for Introduction
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JUNE 18, 2008
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Council Member Boyle MOVED to introduce Ordinance No. 2324-2008 and Council
Member Smalley SECONDED the motion.
The floor was opened for public hearing.
Tommy Thompson, 111 Paula Street, Kenai/Chair, Harbor Commission -- Spoke
of the Commission's support of the ordinance and noted, the Commission had also
suggested the city purchasing the Anchor Trailer Park for additional parking space.
Bill Osborn, 423 Rogers Road, Kenai/Harbor Commission Member -- Spoke in
support of the ordinance.
Bob Peters, Old Town, Kenai/Harbor Commission Member -- Spoke in support of
the ordinance and noted, the ordinance would give power to enforce the ordinance.
VOTE ON INTRODUCTION:
*Student Representative Johnson: Absent
Swarner
Yes Smalley
Yes Eldridge
Yes
Ross
Yes Molloy
Yes Bo le
Yes
Porter
Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
E4-b. Motion for Second Reading (Requires a Unanimous Vote)
Council Member Boyle MOVED to adopt Ordinance No. 2324-2008 (second reading)
and Council Member Eldridge SECONDED the motion.
The floor was opened for public hearing. There being no one wishing to be heard, the
public hearing was closed. There were no council comments.
*Student Representative Johnson: Absent
Swarner I Yes I Smalle Yes Eldridge Yes
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Ross Yes
Molloy
Yes
Bo Ie
Yes
Porter Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
E4-c. Motion for Adoption (Requires Five Affirmative Votes)
Council Member Boyle MOVED for adoption of Ordinance No. 2324-2008 and Council
Member Eldridge SECONDED the motion.
The floor was opened for public hearing. There being no one wishing to be heard, the
public hearing was closed. Council discussion followed with comments including:
• Noting a two-tier fine was included with Ordinance No. 2325-2008 -- one
for a trespass with no damage and one for trespass with damage to the dunes.
• If the city defined the fine schedule, the city would control the fines and
the fine could be paid at city hall. The person fined could also dispute the fine and go
to court.
• If a person had more than one offense, each offense would be fined $150
(when no damage to dunes).
• The ordinance would allow seasonal enforcement officers to write
citations, there would be protection of environmentally sensitive areas, and the dunes
would be fenced in.
Council Member Ross MOVED to amend KMC 13.10.015 fine schedule, adding
Protection of North and South Shore, $150 into the fine schedule. Council Member
Eldridge SECONDED the motion.
*Student Representative Johnson: Absent
Swarner
Yes
Smalley
Yes
Eldridge
Yes
Ross
Yes
Molloy
Yes
Bo le
No
Porter
Yes
VOTE ON MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED:
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"Student Representative Johnson: Absent
Swarner
Yes
Smalley
Yes
Eldridge
Yes
Ross
Yes
Molloy
Yes
Boyle
Yes
L Porter
Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
Concern was expressed with forwarding an ordinance needing the introduction and
passage to be considered at the same meeting; review the ordinance during winter and
make any amendments in a timely manner; and, include citations and fines in the
annual dip net report, including repeat offenders.
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E-5. Resolution No. 2008-35 -- Approving a Contract to Sterchi Construction
for the Project Entitled Kenai Municipal Airport Urea Storage Building -
2008 for the Total Amount of $375,713.00.
MOTION:
Council Member Molloy MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2008-35. Council Member
Swarner SECONDED the motion and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
The floor was opened for public hearing. There being no one wishing to be heard, the
public hearing was closed. There were no council comments.
VOTE:
There were no objections to UNANIMOUS CONSENT. SO ORDERED.
E-6. Resolution No. 2008-36 -- Approving a Contract to Holden Company for
the Project Entitled Kenai Public Safety Garage - 2008 for the Total
Amount of $165,368 Which Includes the Basic Bid and Additive
Alternates No. 1 and No. 2.
Council Member Smalley MOVED for adoption of Resolution No. 2008-36 and
requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Eldridge SECONDED the
motion.
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The floor was opened for public hearing. There being no one wishing to be heard, the
public hearing was closed. There were no council comments.
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There were no objections to UNANIMOUS CONSENT. SO ORDERED.
E-7. Resolution No. 2008-37 -- Setting the Public Hearing Date on the
Proposed Ames Road South LID Special Assessment District.
MOTION:
Council Member Eldridge MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2008-37 and
requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Swarner SECONDED the
motion.
The floor was opened for public hearing. There being no one wishing to be heard, the
public hearing was closed. There were no council comments.
VOTE:
There were no objections to UNANIMOUS CONSENT. SO ORDERED.
E-8. Resolution No. 2008-38 -- Recognizing Harold and Rita Daubenspeck
for Their Support and Dedication to the Growth and Development of City
of Kenai Parks and Recreation Opportunities.
Council Member Eldridge MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2008-38 and
requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Smalley SECONDED the motion.
The floor was opened for public hearing. There being no one wishing to be heard, the
public hearing was closed. There were no council comments.
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There were no objections to UNANIMOUS CONSENT. SO ORDERED.
E-9. Resolution No. 2008-39 -- Strongly Supporting the Upgrade and
Improvement of Miles 45-60 of the Sterling Highway and Miles 18-26 of
the Seward Highway.
MOTION:
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Council Member Eldridge MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2008-39 and
requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Smalley SECONDED the motion.
The floor was opened for public hearing. There being no one wishing to be heard, the
public hearing was closed. There were no council comments.
VOTE:
There were no objections to UNANIMOUS CONSENT. SO ORDERED.
E-10. Renewal of Liquor Licenses --
Restaurant/Eating Place
• Katina's Greek & Italian Restaurant, #4533.
• New Peking Chinese Restaurant, #3239.
• Pizza Hut #9, #2596.
Winery
• Matson Winery & Supply, #4676.
Approved by consent agenda.
ITEM F: MINUTES
F-1. Regular Meeting of June 4, 2008 -- Approved by consent agenda.
ITEM G: UNFINISHED BUSINESS -- None.
ITEM H: NEW BUSINESS
H-1. Bills to be Ratified
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Council Member Smalley MOVED to ratify the bills and requested UNANIMOUS
CONSENT. Council Member Eldridge SECONDED the motion.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
H-2. Approval of Purchase Orders Exceeding $15,000
MOTION:
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Council Member Swarner MONIED for approval of the substitute purchase orders
exceeding $15,000, including the purchase order to Kidde for repairs for the training
facility in the amount of $55,000 and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council
Member Smalley SECONDED the motion.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
H-3. Ordinance No. 2321-2008 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $250,000 in the Library Expansion Capital Project
Fund and $750,000 in the Street and Sewer Capital Project Fund for
Public Improvements.
Introduced with approval of consent agenda.
H-4. Ordinance No. 2322-2008 -- Placing on the Ballot for the Next General
Election the Question As to Whether the Municipal Officers of the City of
Kenai Should be Exempt From the Provisions of the State of Alaska
Financial Disclosure Statutes (AS 39.50).
Introduced with approval of consent agenda.
H-5. Ordinance No. 2323-2008 -- Amending KMC 1.85 by: 1) Updating the
Financial Reporting Requirements for Municipal Officers and Candidates
Contained in KMC 1..85.020; and, 2) Including the Members of the
Planning and Zoning Commission in the Definition of "Municipal Officer
in KMC 1.85.070; and, Including Stockbrokers and Financial Advisors in
the List of Professionals Subject to Modified Requirements in KMC
1.85.030.
Introduced with approval of consent agenda.
H-6. Ordinance No. 2325-2008 -- Amending the Code Violation Fine
Schedule in KMC 13.10.015 to Include a Standard Fine of $500 for
Trespass in Violation of KMC 13.20.030.
Introduced with approval of consent agenda.
H-7. Approval -- Change Order No. 1, Thompson Park LID - 2008.
MOTION:
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Council Member Molloy MOVED to approve Change Order No. 1, Thompson Park LID -
2008. Council Member Eldridge SECONDED the motion and requested UNANIMOUS
CONSENT.
It was explained, the additional cost would cover the paving of Shamrock Circle as well
as Thompson Park.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
H-8. Approval -- Setting Clerk, City Attorney and City Manager Salaries.
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Council Member Swarner MOVED to set the Clerk annual salary at $71,182; the City
Attorney annual salary at $112,594; and, the City Manager's annual salary at
$110,660. Council Member Eldridge SECONDED the motion.
It was noted, the city manager's contract would end in the next several months and
the salary may have to be amended and the salary set at this time would not preclude
negotiations.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM I:
I-1. Council on Aging -- Council Member Eldridge reviewed discussions from
the June 12 Council on Aging meeting.
I-2. Airport Commission -- Council Member Molloy reported there was no
quorum for the June 12, 2008 meeting. He noted there was a request from the chair
to have administration attend a meeting and discuss the proposed investment strategy
for the airport enterprise fund.
I-3. Harbor Commission -- Council Member Boyle reviewed the June 9,
2008 meeting summary included in the packet. A brief discussion took place related
to placement of caution signs by the intersection of Bridge Access Road and the
entrance to the dock facility. Administration was directed to contact the Department
of Transportation and discuss what would be workable there. City Manager Koch was
requested to report back to council at its next meeting.
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It was suggested administration also gather information related to the city
investigating available properties as well.
I-4. Library Commission -- Council Member Smalley noted the June 3, 2008
meeting summary was included in the packet and the July meeting had been
cancelled.
I-5. Parks & Recreation Commission -- Council Member Eldridge reported.
the next meeting would be held on July 3, 2008.
I-6. Planning & Zoning Commission -- Council Member Ross reviewed the
minutes of the June 11, 2008 meeting which were included in the packet.
I-7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees
I-7a. Beautification Committee -- Council Member Swarner reported a
meeting would be held July 8, 2008.
I-7b. Alaska Municipal League Report -- Council Member Smalley reported
he attended a teleconferenced meeting during which a five percent increase to AML
dues was defeated. He also noted, the summer meeting would be held in Wrangell in
August.
I-7c. Mini -Grant Steering Committee -- Mayor Porter noted the meeting
summary of the May 20 meeting was included in the packet.
ITEM J: REPORT OF THE MAYOR -- Mayor Porter noted the following:
• Letter to Governor Palin related to the Alaska natural gas pipeline was in
the packet and available for council signature.
• She attended a troop salute parade held in Soldotna over the weekend.
• Reported an effort between the cities of Soldotna, Kenai and the Kenai
Peninsula Borough was ongoing.
• She attended the Kenaitze Tribe's salmon bake over the weekend.
• She and Vice Mayor Swarner completed the evaluation reviews with the
city Clerk, City Attorney and City Manager.
ITEM K:
K-1. City Manager -- City Manager Koch noted the following items:
• The quarterly financial report was included in the packet with a page
devoted to each fund. He requested council's comments if a different form was
desired.
• He would be meeting the Vice President of the University of Alaska to
continue negotiations regard their extraction from the property lease by the training
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facility. He suggested an executive session be scheduled for the next council meeting
to further discuss the issue.
• He attended a meeting related to development of a sports dome. He
added, there were many user groups attending and he suggested focus should first be
on how operational costs would be covered, i.e. a large service area, etc. Meetings
would be continuing.
• He would be meeting with representatives of the Department of
Transportation during the week.
• He would be taking personal leave from August 4-15, 2008.
• He will be working on the use of Frontage Road for parking vehicles for
sale.
• He would be meeting with the Governor sometime during the next several
weeks and discussing Spur Highway between Kenai/Soldotna and bluff erosion.
• Larry Semmens would be leaving the employ of the City of Kenai to take
the city manager position at the City of Soldotna, noting Semmens last day would be
July 14, 2008.
Council questions/comments included:
• The sidewalk along Lawton Drive would be repaired by the end of next
month. Sidewalk repair would also be done in front of Paradises.
• Concern from constituents related to removal of brush, etc. and asking if
there was a plan for the work being done. Koch noted, the work being done was a
continuation of the Fire Wise Program. Concern was also noted that brush piles from
last year's xxork had not been removed in several areas.
• Concern from constituents related to the removal of brush, etc. which is
also a buffer to subdivisions against highway noise; interest in council having input
into where, when, and how the work would be done; and, would all city property look
like parks or would some be left in its natural state within the city.
• Question of when the Fire Wise dumping grounds would be opened.
Koch stated he would forward an answer.
• Comments received from constituent who was impressed with the work
being done by First Street.
• Suggestion to have someone from the agencies doing the work speak to
council related to clearing and safety. Koch reported he would try to make those
arrangements for the next meeting.
K-2. Attorney -- City Attorney Graves reported he and the City Clerk
developed the ordinance (introduced during the meeting), draft financial reporting
form, and resolution formulating the ballot question and to forward comments to him
and the Clerk with regard to suggestions for the form and ballot question.
K-3. ICity Clerk -- City Clerk Freas noted a memorandum was included in the
packet related to providing forms on the city webpage allowing for typing in
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information and submitting the form, noting an upgrade in current software would
provide for that ability. The memorandum also asked whether council wanted to
continue with the current webmaster or find a new one who resides in the community
After a brief discussion, council directed no change to be made in the next fiscal year,
however during the next budget cycle, a local webmaster be considered.
ITEM L: DISCUSSION
L-l. Citizens (five minutes)
Bob Peters, Old Town, Kenai -- Requested additional information related to
Departmentof Natural Resources grant funding that could be used for dune
protection; suggested snow fence be used instead of the orange fencing for placement
around the dunes; and, stated concern related to traffic hazards around the dock road
entrance.
L-2. Council
Boyle -- Congratulated Larry Semmens on his new job and wished him well.
Molloy -- Congratulated Semmens on his new job, thanked him for all his help
and, wished him success.
Ross -- Congratulated Semmens on his new job and wished him well.
Eldridge -- Congratulated Semmens on his new job.
Smalley -- • Congratulated Semmens and wished him well.
• I Noted 2/3 of the boat users during dip net season would be displaced to
the beaches because of the new engine restrictions, adding his concern the problem
would be controlling of the dip net fisheries and his hope the State would be aware of
related potential problems.
Swarner -- • Congratulated Semmens on his new job and wished him well.
• Noted she represented the city at the salute of troops during the weekend
and also enjoyed the Tribe's salmon bake.
• Suggested the PRISM sign along the highway be made bigger or removed.
Koch noted it would be taken down.
ITEM M: PENDING LEGISLATION (This item lists legislation which will be
addressed at a later date as noted.)
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Ordinance No. 2314-2008 -- Enacting KMC 23.55.080 Providing for Longevity Pay of
Two Percent (2%) for Certain Employees in Step CC in the City of Kenai Salary
Schedule. (Postponed on June 4, 2008 to August 6, 2008.)
-- None Scheduled
ITEM N: ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Council, the meeting adjourned at
approximately 9:15 p.m.
Minutes submitted by:
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Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
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