HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-06-04 Council MinutesKENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 4, 2008
7:00 P.M.
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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)
ITEM C: UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 minutes)
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ITEM E: PUBLIC HEARINGS (Testimony limited to 3 minutes per speaker.)
Ordinance No. 2311-2008 -- Finding that Certain City -Owned Land,
Identified as T5N RI I SEC 4 Seward Meridian KN 0880053--Central
View Subdivision Tract B, Third Recording District, Kenai, Alaska, (KPB
Parcel No. 04901062), is Dedicated for Park Purposes.
Ordinance No. 2312-2008 -- Amending KMC 14.05.010 by Adding a
New Subsection to Compensate Planning and Zoning Commissioners at
the Rate of $100 Per Month.
Ordinance No. 2313-2008 -- Adopting the Annual Budget for the Fiscal
Year Commencing July 1, 2008 and Ending June 30, 2009.
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.
5. Ordinance No. 2315-2008 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $1,358.38 in the General Fund to Pay for Police
Uniforms and Equipment.
6. Ordinance No. 2316-2008 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $24,800 for Repair of the Retaining Wall on South
Spruce Street.
7. Ordinance No. 2317-2008 -- Enacting KMC 13.20.030 Prohibiting
Trespass in Posted Environmentally Sensitive Sand Dune Areas in a
Portion of the North Shore of the Kenai Beach.
8. Resolution No. 2008-29 -- Authorizing a Sole Source Contract to Kidde
Fire Trainers for $45,000 for Software and Installation Services at the
Fire Training Facility.
9. Resolution No. 2008-30 -- Fixing the Rate of Levy of Property Tax for
the Fiscal Year Commencing July 1, 2008 and Ending June 30, 2009.
10. Resolution No. 2008-31 -- Transferring $20,000 in the Airport Fund for
Pavement Maintenance.
11. Resolution No. 2008-32 -- Transferring $14,016 in the Water and Sewer
Fund to Replace Lift Station Pumps.
12. Resolution No. 2008-33 -- Selecting Wince-Corthell-Bryson for
Architectural/Engineering/Environmental & Construction Management
Services for Kenai Municipal Airport Capital Improvement Projects.
13. Resolution No. 2008-34 -- Declaring that a Zamboni be Considered
Surplus and Authorizing Trade with the City of Palmer for an Atco
Trailer, a Large Volume Exhaust Fan, and Other Miscellaneous Items.
14. *Liquor License Application (New)
• Samm McGee's, Inc. #4794/Beverage Dispensary Tourism
15. *Restaurant Designation Permit
• Robert B. Gray/Samm McGee's Inc. #4794
ITEM F: MINUTES
1. *Regular Meeting of May 20, 2008.
ITEM G: UNFINISHED BUSINESS
ITEM H: NEW BUSINESS
I. Bills to be Ratified
2. Approval of Purchase Orders Exceeding $15,000
3. *Ordinance No. 2318-2008 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $501,632 in the Urea Storage Building Fund for
Construction.
4. *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.
*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.
Discussion -- Harold Daubenspeck Memorial
ITEM I:
COMMISSIONOCOMMITTEE REPORTS
1.
Council on Aging
2.
Airport Commission
3.
Harbor Commission
4.
Library Commission
5.
Parks & Recreation Commission
6.
Planning 8s 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: DISCUSSION
Citizens (five minutes)
Council
ITEM M: PENDING LEGISLATION (This item lists legislation which will be
addressed at a later date as noted.)
-- Annual Evaluation of City Clerk and City Manager
ITEM N: ADJOURNMENT
KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 4, 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:
A quorum was present.
Also present: Maya Johnson, Student Representative
A-3. AGENDA APPROVAL
Mayor Porter noted the following requests:
MOVE: Information Item No. 5 forward and place as Item H-7 for
Consideration -- Vacation of Hayes Avenue, a 30-foot
right-of-way adjacent to the north boundary of Lots 1 and 4,
dedicated by Youngblood -Warren Subdivision (Plat KN 628);
within Section 31, Township 6 North, Range 11 West, Seward
Meridian, Alaska; within the City of Kenai and the Kenai
Peninsula Borough; KPB File 2008-101.
ADD TO: Mayor's Report -- 6/2/08 Tri-Borough Commission letter
Encouraging the inclusion of a spur line to Southcentral
Alaska and the dedication of a portion of gas line revenues
to Alaska's communities in the natural gas pipeline project.
MOTION:
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Council Member Swarner MOVED for approval of the agenda as amended and
requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Smalley SECONDED the motion.
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
Mayor Porter noted the following request:
ADD TO: Item E-15 -- A copy of the Restaurant Designation Permit
(Robert B. Gray/Samm McGee's Inc. #4794 (inadvertently
omitted from the packet).
MOTION:
Council Member Smalley MOVED to approve the consent agenda with the addition to
Item E-15. Council Member Eldridge SECONDED the motion and requested
UNANIMOUS CONSENT. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
Mayor Porter welcomed Maya Ala Johnson as the new student representative to the
council.
ITEM B:
SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS -- None.
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. 2311-2008 -- Finding that Certain City -Owned Land,
Identified as TSN R11W SEC 4 Seward Meridian KN 0880053--Central
View Subdivision Tract B, Third Recording District, Kenai, Alaska, (KPB
Parcel No. 04901062), is Dedicated for Park Purposes.
Council Member Swarner MOVED to adopt Ordinance No. 2311-2008 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. There were no council comments.
VOTE:
*Student Representative Johnson: Yes
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Smalley
Yes
Eldridge—
Yes
Ross
Yes
Molloy
Yes
Boyle
Yes
Porter
Yes
Swarner
Yes
E-2. Ordinance No. 2312-2008 -- Amending KMC 14.05.010 by Adding a
New Subsection to Compensate Planning and Zoning Commissioners at
the Rate of $100 Per Month.
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Council Member Swarner MOVED to adopt Ordinance No. 2312-2008 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. A brief council discussion took place whether the members
should be paid by the amount of meetings they attend or a flat monthly basis. There
were no objections stated to pay members on a flat monthly basis, however if missed
meetings become a problem, the ordinance issue could be revisited.
VOTE:
`Student Representative Johnson: Yes
Smalley Yes
Eldridge j Yes
Ross
Yes
Molloy Yes
Boyle Yes
Porter
Yes
Swarner Yes
E-3. Ordinance No. 2313-2008 -- Adopting the Annual Budget for the Fiscal
Year Commencing July 1, 2008 and Ending June 30, 2009.
MOTION:
Council Member Eldridge MOVED to adopt Ordinance No. 2313-2008 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.
MOTION TO AMEND:
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Council Member Boyle MOVED to include $5,000 as a line item in the budget for the
city to donate to the CARTS program. Council Member Molloy SECONDED the
motion.
Comments included:
• Council Member Boyle explained it was his desire to be sure the funds
would go to CARTS as it was not currently a line item in the budget.
® Council would have the opportunity to vote whether to dispense the
funds to the CARTS program when a formal request would be made.
• Discussions between CARTS and the Senior Center were continuing with
regard to sharing travel to Sterling.
® The CARTS program is used by many of the public as transportation to
work and shop in the city and because of the high fuel costs, donating to the program
would be beneficial to the city.
Council Member Smalley reported his wife was a member of the CARTS Board of
Directors but was not compensated for her participation.
VOTE ON AMENDMENT:
*Student Representative Johnson: Yes
Smalley
Yes
Eldridge
No
Ross No
Molloy
Yes
Boyle
Yes
Porter No
Swarner
� No
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Council Member Molloy MOVED to amend the Legislative budget to add $1,000 for an
assessment feasibility study for radio broadcasting of council meetings and Council
Member Boyle SECONDED the motion.
VOTE ON AMENDMENT:
*Student Representative Johnson: Yes
Smalley
Yes
I Eldridge
Yes
Ross
Yes
Molloy
Yes
Boyle
Yes
Porter
Yes
Swarner
Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
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Finance Director Semmens noted the Legislative budget would include $5,000 with the
understanding it would be considered for donation to CARTS.
*Student Representative Johnson: Yes
Smalley Yes Eldrid e Yes
Ross Yes
Molloy Yes Boyle Yes
Porter Yes
Swarner Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
E-4. 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.
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Council Member Smalley MOVED to adopt Ordinance No. 2314-2008 and Council
Member Boyle SECONDED the motion.
The floor was opened for public hearing. There being no one wishing to be heard, the
public hearing was closed. Discussion followed with comments including:
• If the ordinance was passed, it would be a cost of $13,500 to the budget.
A more intense review of the current ordinance with an amendment to
the pay scale was suggested.
• Passing the ordinance would offer immediate relief to those employees
who reached the top of their pay range.
• The ordinance would be equivalent of a step increase with the base pay
remaining the same and would be a solution.
• Concern the ordinance was not tied to performance; suggested
administration review and address the issue with a fiscal note with alternatives; and,
the city needs to be competitive in the market place.
Council Member Eldridge MOVED to table Ordinance No. 2314-2008 to the first
meeting in August and Council Member Swarner SECONDED the motion.
*Student Representative Johnson: Yes
Smalley ;Yes Eldridge ; Yes 1 Ross Yes
Mollov Yes Bovle No Porter Yes
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Swarner Yes
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E-5. Ordinance No. 2315-2008 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $1,358.38 in the General Fund to Pay for Police
Uniforms and Equipment.
Council member Swarner MOVED to adopt Ordinance No. 2315-2008 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. There were no council comments.
*Student Representative Johnson: Yes
Smalley
Yes
Eldridge
Yes
Ross Yes
Molloy
Yes
Boyle
Yes
Porter Yes
Swarner
Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
E-5. Ordinance No. 2316-2008 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $24,800 for Repair of the Retaining Wall on South
Spruce Street.
Council Member Eldridge MOVED to adopt Ordinance No. 2316-2008 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.
Council Member Boyle MOVED to amend the title and first whereas to reflect South
Forest Drive instead of South Spruce Street. Council Member Swarner SECONDED
the motion and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
VOTE ON AMENDMENT:
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There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
*Student Representative Johnson: Yes
Smalley
Yes Eldridge
Yes Ross
Yes
Molloy
Yes Boyle
Yes Porter
Yes
Swarner
Yes
E-7. Ordinance No. 2317-2008 -- Enacting KMC 13.20.030 Prohibiting
Trespass in Posted Environmentally Sensitive Sand Dune Areas in a
Portion of the North Shore of the Kenai Beach.
Council Member Eldridge MOVED to adopt Ordinance No. 2317-2008 and Council
member Molloy SECONDED the motion.
The floor was opened for public hearing. There being no one wishing to be heard, the
public hearing was closed. A brief council discussion took place related to setting a
standard fine in order for the city to handle the fine collection instead of going through
the court system. Attorney Graves was requested to prepare an ordinance to set a
standard fine.
VOTE:
*Student Representative Johnson: Yes
Smaller Yes Eldridge Yes
Ross
Yes
Molloy Yes Boyle Yes
Porter
Yes
Swarner Yes
E-8. Resolution No. 2008-29 -- Authorizing a Sole Source Contract to Kidde
Fire Trainers for $45,000 for Software and Installation Services at the
Fire Training Facility.
MOTION:
Council Member Molloy MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2008-29. Council Member
Smalley SECONDED the motion and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
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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.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
E-9. Resolution No. 2008-30 -- Fixing the Rate of Levy of Property Tax for
the Fiscal Year Commencing July 1, 2008 and Ending June 30, 2009.
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Council Member Swarner MOVED to approve Resolution No. 2008-30 and requested
UNANIMOUS CONSENT. 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.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
E-10. Resolution No. 2008-31 -- Transferring $20,000 in the Airport Fund for
Pavement Maintenance.
MOTION:
Council Member Molloy MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2008-31. 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.
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There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
E-11. Resolution No. 2008-32 -- Transferring $14,016 in the Water and Sewer
Fund to Replace Lift Station Pumps.
MOTION:
Council Member Swarner MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2008-32 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. SO ORDERED.
E-12. Resolution No. 2008-33 -- Selecting Wince-Corthell-Bryson for
Architectural/Engineering/Environmental &, Construction Management
Services for Kenai Municipal Airport Capital Improvement Projects.
Council Member Smalley MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2008-33 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. SO ORDERED.
E-13. Resolution No. 2008-34 -- Declaring that a Zamboni be Considered
Surplus and Authorizing Trade with the City of Palmer for an Arco
Trailer, a Large Volume Exhaust Fan, and Other Miscellaneous Items.
MOTION:
Council Member Eldridge MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2008-34 and
requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Swarner SECONDED the
motion.
The floor was opened for public hearing.
Bob Peters, Old Town, Kenai -- Mr. Peters spoke in support of the resolution and
commended administration on the trade.
There being no one further wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed.
City Manager Koch gave a brief explanation of the trade of goods and their value, i.e.
the Zamboni having little value; ATCO trailer to be used as a mobile office during dip
net fishery season, $7,000-$10,000; exhaust fan to be used at the ice rink to assist in
curing the condensation problems there, etc.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
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E-14. Liquor License Application (New)
• Samm McGee's, Inc. #4794/13everage Dispensary Tourism
Approved by consent agenda.
E-15. Restaurant Designation Permit
• Robert B. Gray/Samm McGee's Inc. #4794
Approved by consent agenda.
BREAK TAKEN: 8:00 P.M.
BACK TO ORDER: 8:11 P.M.
ITEM F: MINUTES
F-1. Regular Meeting of May 20, 2008 -- Approved by consent agenda.
ITEM G: UNFINISHED BUSINESS -- None.
ITEM H: NEW BUSINESS
H-1. Bills to be Ratified
MOTION:
Council Member Smalley MOVED to ratify the bills and Council Member Eldridge
SECONDED the motion. Council Member Swarner requested UNANIMOUS
CONSENT.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
H-2. Approval of Purchase Orders Exceeding $15,000
MOTION:
Council Member Smalley MOVED for approval of the purchase orders exceeding
$15,000. Council Member Eldridge SECONDED the motion and requested
UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
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H-3. Ordinance No. 2318-2008 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $501,632 in the Urea Storage Building Fund for
Construction.
Introduced by approval of the consent agenda.
H-4. 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.
Introduced by approval of the consent agenda.
H-5. 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.
Introduced by approval of the consent agenda.
H-6. Discussion -- Harold Daubenspeck Memorial
Referring to the letter included in the packet, Mayor Porter requested the city
purchase a tree and memorial plaque to be placed at Memorial Park in memory of
Harold Daubenspeck.
Council Member Eldridge MOVED to purchase a tree and plaque at Memorial Park in
memory of Harold Daubenspeck. Council Member Molloy SECONDED the motion.
VOTE:
*Student Representative Johnson: Yes
Smalley
Yes
Eldridge
Yes
Ross
Yes
Molloy
Yes
Boyle
Yes
Porter
Yes
Swarner
Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
A resolution and proclamation were requested to be prepared honoring Harold
Daubenspeck as well.
H-7. Approval -- Vacation of Hayes Avenue, a 30-foot right-of-way adjacent to
the north boundary of Lots 1 and 4, dedicated by Youngblood -Warren
Subdivision (Plat KN 628); within Section 31, Township 6 North, Range
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11 West, Seward Meridian, Alaska; within the City of Kenai and the
Kenai Peninsula Borough; KPB File 2008-101.
With taking no action, council would not object to the vacation. Council took no
action.
ITEM I: COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS
I-l. Council on Aging -- Council Member Eldridge reported a meeting would
be held on Thursday, June 12, 2008.
I-2. Airport Commission -- Council Member Molloy reported the next
meeting would be held on Thursday, June 12, 2008.
I-3. Harbor Commission -- Council Member Boyle reported the next meeting
would be held on Monday, June 9, 2008.
I-4. Library Commission -- Council Member Smalley reported a meeting was
held on June 3, 2008 and reviewed the discussions and actions taken.
I-5. Parks & Recreation Commission -- Council Member Eldridge reported
the next meeting would be held on Thursday, July 3, 2008.
I-6. Planning & Zoning Commission -- Mayor Porter noted the minutes of
the May 28, 2008 meeting were included in the packet and reviewed actions taken.
I-7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees
I-7a. Beautification Committee -- Council Member Swarner noted the
planting day was scheduled for Saturday, June 7.
I-7b. Alaska Municipal League Report -- Council Member Smalley reported
the summer meeting would be in Wrangell and he planned on attending.
I-7e. Mini -Grant Steering Committee -- Mayor Porter reported on grant
awards made at the May 22, 2008 meeting.
ITEM J: REPORT OF THE MAYOR -- Mayor Porter reported the following
items:
o She attended the Wounded Warriors barbecue.
• There were two new businesses in Kenai, i.e. Sharp's Billiards and
Alaska Direct tile and Stone.
• The Boy Scout Troop would no longer be putting out flags along the
highway. City Manager Koch noted, in the absence of another volunteer group doing
this service, the city would take over the responsibility. Clerk Freas was requested to
prepare a thank -you letter to the Boy Scout Troop for the Mayor's signature.
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• Referring to the Tri-Borough Commission to the Governor and
Legislature added to the packet relating to the Alaska natural gas pipeline, council
had no objection to a similar letter being prepared with all council signatures and
sent.
• A "Freedom Salute" for returning National Guard troops was being
planned with a parade and service in Soldoma. Council had no objections to a
request to provide a cake for the occasion.
ITEM K: ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
K-1. City Manager -- City Manager Koch reported the following:
• In August, amounts raised at a college fundraiser to donate to senior
meals would be known.
• Orange fencing had been installed at the north beach to protect the
dunes. Administration would be investigating placement of elevated walkways over
the dunes, with platforms and signage as 60/25 funding was available through NRCS.
• He met with representatives of the University of Alaska related to the
term of lease; additional meetings would be held; the University agreed to respond to
the City's January letter; and, a condition survey was performed of the property and
building.
• The irrigation project specifications for Leif Hansen Memorial Park would
be available in the following week with a bid award before council in July.
• Bid approval for the Marathon Road project would be in July.
• Due to the cost of fuel, the two camp host applicants would not be
making the trip, however the search was continuing.
• The court system contacted him and discussed leasing of the city -owned
lot adjacent.to the court house (east side) to use for parking; the court system received
funding through the Legislature; the city would construct a parking area with a long-
term lease (35-55 years); rent would be about $3,500 a year; the paving would be an
airport project; and, the airport would receive the benefit of the lease. Council
consensus was supportive.
• A bear was shot in VIP Subdivision; lots of bear activity in the 3W and
Vahalla Subdivisions; and, administration may need to enact a bear safety area.
• Research was being done with regard to the Kenai River Special
Management Area boundary and when it was set. Information will be brought before
council.
• He spoke with representatives of the Denali Commission related to
possible grant funding available in 2009.
• In the next 60 days, he would like to discuss priorities with council as it
was imperative to get them included in the Governor's budget. He would be bringing
something back to council for consideration.
Mayor Porter noted her support of purchasing fertilizer locally as well as appreciation
with regard to Koeh's no -idle memorandum.
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Porter noted an opening on the Planning & Zoning Commission and the application of
Kurt Rogers. Concern was expressed that since Rogers had appeared before council
about issues in his residence area, whether he could have a conflict if there are future
issues in that area. City Attorney Graves stated Rogers could have a conflict of
interest on specific issues that he had testified on in the past. Council Member Ross
stated he believed it was important those issues be addressed before Rogers was
seated. Mayor Porter stated she would speak with Rogers.
K-2. Attorney -- City Attorney Graves reported the following:
• He had received some comments with regard to the proposed ethics
ordinance.
• He and City Clerk Freas were working on financial statement form and
resolution to place the question on the ballot. The items would be included in the next
packet.
K-3. City Clerk -- No report.
ITEM L: DISCUSSION
L-1. I Citizens (five minutes)
Bob Peters, Old Town, Kenai -- Commented on the fencing placed to protect the
dunes and a recent newspaper article related to the Kenai beach use.
L-2. Council
Swarner -- Stated she was glad to be back from her vacation and was happy to
see the summer banners being placed.
Smalley -- Stated he also was glad to see the banners being placed and
welcomed Student Representative Johnson.
Eldridge -- Welcomed Johnson and Swarner (back from her trip).
Johnson -- Stated she was excited to be the new student representative and
planned to continue until she graduated from high school. She noted she would be
gone for two months and back after August 9.
Ross -- Welcomed Johnson.
Molloy -- Welcomed Johnson.
Boyle -- Welcomed Johnson; thanked administration for cooperating with the
Work Force Development Center's project; and, suggested an ordinance be considered
to protect the south beach dunes, similar to the one introduced for protecting the
north beach dunes.
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Porter -- Thanked administration for the city hall parking lot being cleaned and
handrails painted.
ITEM M: PENDING LEGISLATION (This item lists legislation which will be
addressed at a later date as noted.)
-- Annual Evaluation of City Clerk and City Manager
MOTION:
Council Member Swarner MOVED to convene in an executive session of the Council of
the City of Kenai concerning matters that could tend to prejudice the reputation and
character of another -- to continue annual evaluations of the City Manager and City
Clerk, with Council speaking with the City Clerk first and then the City Manager.
Council Member Molloy SECONDED the motion.
VOTE:
Smalley
Yes
Eldridge Yes
Ross
Yes
Molloy
Yes
Boyle Yes
Porter
Yes
Swarner
Yes
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CONVENED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION: 8:45 P.M.
RECONVENED TO COUNCIL MEETING: 11:38 P.M.
Council Member Swarner reported in the executive session council discussed the
evaluations of the City Manager and City Clerk and council directs an ordinance be
prepared reflecting City Attorney, City Clerk and City Manager salaries.
There being no further business before the Council, the meeting adjourned at
approximately 11:40 p.m.
Minutes submitted by:
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Carol L. Freas, City Clerk +aft Ea
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