HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-05-07 Council MinutesKENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING
MAY 7, 2008
7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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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)
ITEM D: REPORTS OF KPB ASSEMBLY, LEGISLATORS AND COUNCILS
ITEM E: PUBLIC HEARINGS (Testimony limited to 3 minutes per speaker.)
1. Ordinance No. 2287-2008 -- Amending KMC 14.20.200 (Accessory
Structures) by 1) Adding a Section Restricting the Use or Storage of
Conex-Type Structures in the Central Commercial and Residential Zones
and 2) Requiring Accessory Structures be Built to Match the Primary
Building on the Lot and 3) Providing for Temporary Use of Conex-Type
Structures During Construction Projects and Incorporating the Existing
Requirement that Accessory Structures Over 120-Square Feet Require a
Building Permit.
(Clerk's Note: A motion to adopt Ordinance No. 2287-2008 was offered at the March 19,
2008 and the ordinance was then postponed. At the 412108 council meeting, the
ordinance was sent back to the Planning & Zoning Commission for additional
review/recommendation and postponed until the May 7, 2008 council meeting for
further council consideration. The motion to adopt is active.)
2. Ordinance No. 2300-2008 -- Donating Certain Foreclosed City -Owned
Properties Described as Lots 1 - 5, Block 10, Mommsens Subdivision
Replat of Addn. 1 & 2 (Parcels 039-103-01 Through 039-103-05), to
Amundsen Educational Center for Construction of Housing.
3. Ordinance No. 2301-2008 -- Amending KMC 23.50.01.0(b) by Adding
Two Class Titles to the Employee Classification Plan and Amending KMC
23.55.030(b)(1) to Allow the Police Chief to be Eligible for Advanced
Certification Pay.
4. Ordinance No. 2302-2008 -- Adopting Updated Zoning and Land Use
Maps for the Comprehensive Plan for the City of Kenai.
5. Resolution No. 2008-23 -- Authorizing Sharing Cost Savings From the
Calendar Year 2007 Health Insurance Plan with Employees.
6. Resolution No. 2008-24 -- Transferring $13,200 in the General Fund to
Pay Taxes Due on Mommsen Subdivision Property Described as Lots 1 -
5, Block 10, Mommsens Subdivision Replat of Addn. 1 & 2 (Parcels 039-
103-01 Through 039-103-053).
7. Resolution No. 2008-25 -- Repealing Resolution No. 2008-10 Which
Awarded a Sole Source Contract to Procomm Alaska LLC to Equip the
Kenai Fire Department with Hand Held Radios and Award a Sole Source
Contract to Motorola Inc. in the Amount Not to Exceed $54,000 to
Purchase Hand Held Radio Equipment.
ITEM F: MINUTES
1. *Regular Meeting of April 16, 2008.
2. *Notes of April 14, 2008 Budget Work Session.
ITEM G: UNFINISHED BUSINESS
ITEM H: NEW BUSINESS
Bills to be Ratified
Approval of Purchase Orders Exceeding $15,000
*Ordinance No. 2303-2008 -- Enacting KMC 21.05.085 Establishing a
Fuel Flowage Fee of Three Cents ($0.03) Per Gallon of Fuel Delivered to
the Kenai Municipal Airport.
*Ordinance No. 2304-2008 -- Amending the Official Kenai Zoning Map
by Rezoning Approximately Six (6) Acres From Suburban Residential,
Conservation, and Rural Residential to Rural Residential.
*Ordinance No. 2305-2008 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $35,000 in the Airport Special Revenue Fund and the
Airport Storage Building Capital Project Fund for Bid and Construction
Phase Engineering.
6. *Ordinance No. 2306-2008-- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $70,000 in the Dock Improvement Capital Project
Fund for Culvert Replacement and Paving.
7. *Ordinance No. 2307-2008 -- Transferring $71,731 in the General Fund
and Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $71,731 in
the Visitors Center Heating System Capital Project Fund to Replace the
Visitors Center Heating System.
8. *Ordinance No. 2308-2008 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $40,000 in the General Fund Dock Department for
Fuel.
9. *Ordinance No. 2309-2008 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $11,457 in the General Fund for Professional Services
at the Multi -Purpose Facility.
10. *Ordinance No. 2310-2008 -- Amending KMC 5.35.040 by Increasing
the Minimum Distance Between Oil and Gas Well Drilling Locations and
Residential or Commercial Buildings From 200 to 600 Feet Unless the
Written Permission of the Owner is Obtained.
11. Approval -- Security Assignment of Lease/Lot 3, Block 3, Cook Inlet
Industrial Air Park/Integrated Account Management, Inc. d/b/a Park
and Associates and John C. Parker and Marie L. Parker.
12. Approval -- Security Assignment of Lease/Lots 7 &, 8, Block 1 F.B.O.
Subdivision/LOROC LLC.
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 Id: ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
1. City Manager
2. Attorney
3. City Clerk
ITEM L: DISCUSSION
1. Citizens (five minutes)
2. Council
ITEM M: PENDING LEGISLATION ('Phis item lists legislation which will be
addressed at a later date as noted.)
-- Annual Evaluations of City Clerk and City Attorney.
ITEM N:
KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING
MAY 7, 2008
7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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MAYOR PAT PORTER, PRESIDING
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Mayor Porter called the meeting to order at approximately 7:04 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:
Hal Sn
Robert
Mike
Absent was: Linda Swarner, Vice Mayor.
A quorum was present.
Rick Ross
Pat Porter
Also present: Brittany Harding, Student Representative
A-3. AGENDA APPROVAL
Lay down information included:
Item E-4, Substitute Attachments B and C (Corrected Maps) of Ordinance No. 2302-
2008.
CLERK'S REPORT -- Additional Information related to "Government Page" Report
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Council Member Molloy MOVED to approve the agenda with the requested additions
and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Smalley SECONDED the
motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
A-4. CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION:
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Council Member Eldridge MOVED to approve the consent agenda and requested
UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Smalley SECONDED the motion. There
were no objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM B: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS -- (10 minutes)
Mayor Porter presented a desk clock to Fred Macvie on behalf of the council,
administration and citizens of Kenai honoring his retirement from 18 years of service
to the city at the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
ITEM C: UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 minutes) -- 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. 2287-2008 -- Amending KMC 14.20.200 (Accessory
Structures) by 1) Adding a Section Restricting the Use or Storage of
Conex-Type Structures in the Central Commercial and Residential Zones
and 2) Requiring Accessory Structures be Built to Match the Primary
Building on the Lot and 3) Providing for Temporary Use of Conex-Type
Structures During Construction Projects and Incorporating the Existing
Requirement that Accessory Structures Over 120-Square Feet Require a
Building Permit.
(Clerk's Note: A motion to adopt Ordinance No. 2287-2008 was offered at the March 19,
2008 and the ordinance was then postponed. At the 412108 council meeting, the
ordinance was sent back to the Planning & Zoning Commission for additional
review/recommendation and postponed until the May 7, 2008 council meeting for
further council consideration. The motion to adopt is active.)
Council Member Ross reviewed the minutes of the April 23, 2008 Planning & Zoning
Commission which were included in the packet, reported the Commissioners all
opposed the ordinance, and the chair urged council to fail the ordinance. Ross
suggested the ordinance be defeated in order for the Commission to begin again and
there would less confusion.
The floor was opened for public hearing.
Bob Peters, Old Town, Kenai -- Stated his objection to the ordinance and felt the
ordinance should not proceed.
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There being no one else wishing to be heard, the public hearing was closed.
*Student Representative Harding: No
Swarner
Absent Smalley
No Eldridge
No
Ross
No Molloy
No j Boyle
No
Porter
I No
MOTION UNANIMOUSLY FAILED.
E-2. Ordinance No. 2300-2008 -- Donating Certain Foreclosed City -Owned
Properties Described as Lots 1 - 5, Block 10, Mommsens Subdivision
Replat of Addn. 1 & 2 (Parcels 039-103-01 Through 039-103-05), to
Amundsen Educational Center for Construction of Housing.
MOTION:
Council Member Eldridge MOVED for the adoption of Ordinance No. 2300-2008 and
Council Member Smalley SECONDED the motion.
The floor was opened for public hearing.
Mark Hill, CEO, Amundsen Educational Center -- Hill gave a brief description of the
housing program, noting the students are mostly from rural Alaska; the vocational
education program teaches carpentry while building homes; they have built three
homes in Kenai; the houses are then sold and profits used to build more homes; they
have 12 employees; all the classes are authorized through the State, etc.
There being no one else wishing to be heard, the public hearing was closed.
It was suggested interest on the taxes should be included.
VOTE:
*Student Representative Harding: Yes
Swarner
Ross
Absent Smalle_ Yes_
Yes Molloy Yes
Eldridge
Boyle
Yes
Yes
Porter
Yes
MOTION PASSED
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E-3. Ordinance No. 2301-2008 -- Amending KMC 23.50.010(b) by Adding
Two Class Titles to the Employee Classification Plan and Amending KMC
23.55.030(b)(1) to Allow the Police Chief to be Eligible for Advanced
Certification Pay.
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Council Member Eldridge MOVED for adoption of Ordinance No. 2301-2008 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.
Administration reviewed an explanation of the position changes, noting they were
reclassifications of established positions.
VOTE:
*Student Representative Harding: Yes
Swarner
Absent
Smalley
Yes
Eldridge
Yes
Ross
Yes
Molloy
Yes
Boyle
Yes
Porter
Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
E-4. Ordinance No. 2302-2008 -- Adopting Updated Zoning and Land Use
Maps for the Comprehensive Plan for the City of Kenai.
Council Member Molloy MOVED for adoption of Ordinance No. 2302-2008. Council
Member Eldridge SECONDED the motion (noting inclusion of corrected Attachments B
and C to be included).
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 Harding: Yes
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Swarner
Absent
Smalley
Yes
Eldridge
Yes
Ross
Yes
Molloy
Yes
Boyle
Yes
Porter
Yes
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E-5. Resolution No. 2008-23 -- Authorizing Sharing Cost Savings From the
Calendar Year 2007 Health Insurance Plan with Employees.
MOTION:
Council Member Eldridge MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2008-23 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.
City Manager Koch referred to a memorandum included in the packet explaining the
cost savings distribution to employees request related to the 2007 health insurance
plan.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
E-6. Resolution No. 2008-24 -- Transferring $13,200 in the General Fund to
Pay Taxes Due on Mommsen Subdivision Property Described as Lots 1 -
5, Block 10, Mommsens Subdivision Replat of Addn. 1 & 2 (Parcels 039-
103-01 Through 039-103-053).
Council Member Eldridge MOVED to approve Resolution No. 2008-24 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.
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Council Member Smalley MOVED to amend the last line of the title from "Parcels 039-
103-01 through 03-103-053" to Parcels 039-103-01 through 0339-103-05" (deleting
the last "3"). Council Member Eldridge SECONDED the motion.
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*Student Representative Harding: Yes
Swarner
Absent j Smalley
Yes
Eldrid e
Yes
Ross
Yes Molloy
Yes
Boyle
Yes
Porter
Yes
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Council Member Molloy MOVED to amend Resolution No. 2008-24 in the fourth
whereas, adding after the word taxes, "...and will obtain security for repayment of the
taxes and an appropriate rate of interest on the obligation." Council Member Boyle
SECONDED the motion.
Council Member Ross requested the question be divided and there were no objections
stated from the maker and/or the second of the motion.
The first division of the question was to add "and will obtain security for repayment of
the taxes"
VOTE ON AMENDMENT (FIRST PART):
*Student Representative Harding: Yes
Swarner
Absent
Smalle
Yes Eldridge
Yes
Ross
Yes
Molloy
Yes Bo le
Yes
� Porter
Yes
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MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
The second division of the question was to add "...and an appropriate rate of interest
on the obligation" after the first amendment, "...and will obtain security for repayment
of the taxes..."
Council Member Molloy stated he believed the payment of interest would be
advantageous to the city, Center, and the citizens of the city. It was also noted, the
properties had been foreclosed upon many years ago and had been offered for sale
many times over the years, with no interest shown.
VOTE ON ► • • PARJ
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*Student Representative Harding: No
Swarner
Ross :::::::-No
I Absent
Smalley
Molloy
Yes
Yes
Eldridge
Boyle
No
Yes
Porter
I No
MOTION FAILED.
VOTE ON MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED:
*Student Representative Harding: Yes
Swarner TAbsent
Smalley
Yes
Eldridge Yes j
Ross Yes
Molloy
No
Boyle Yes
Porter Yes
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E-7. Resolution No. 2008-25 -- Repealing Resolution No. 2008-10 Which
Awarded a Sole Source Contract to Procomm Alaska LLC to Equip the
Kenai Fire Department with Hand Held Radios and Award a Sole Source
Contract to Motorola Inc. in the Amount Not to Exceed $54,000 to
Purchase Hand Held Radio Equipment.
Council Member Smalley MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2008-25 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.
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There were no objections to the request for unanimous consent. SO ORDERED.
ITEM F: MINUTES
F-1. Regular Meeting of April 16, 2008 -- Approved by consent agenda.
F-2. Notes of April 14, 2008 Budget Work Session -- Approved by consent
agenda.
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ITEM G:
IV0NJii. 'ARM
H-1. Bills to be Ratified
MOTION:
-- None.
Council Member Smalley MOVED to ratify the bills and Council Member Eldridge
SECONDED the motion.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
H-2. Approval of Purchase Orders Exceeding $15,000
MOTION:
Council Member Molloy MOVED for approval of the purchase orders exceeding
$15,000 and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Eldridge
SECONDED the motion.
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There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
H-3. Ordinance No. 2303-2008 -- Enacting KMC 21.05.085 Establishing a
Fuel Flowage Fee of Three Cents ($0.03) Per Gallon of Fuel Delivered to
the Kenai Municipal Airport.
Introduced with approval of consent agenda.
H-4. Ordinance No. 2304-2008 -- Amending the Official Kenai Zoning Map
by Rezoning Approximately Six (6) Acres From Suburban Residential,
Conservation, and Rural Residential to Rural Residential.
Introduced with approval of consent agenda.
H-5. Ordinance No. 2305-2008 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $35,000 in the Airport Special Revenue Fund and the
Airport Storage Building Capital Project Fund for Bid and Construction
Phase Engineering.
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Introduced with approval of consent agenda.
H-6. Ordinance No. 2306-2008-- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $70,000 in the Dock Improvement Capital Project
Fund for Culvert Replacement and Paving.
Introduced with approval of consent agenda.
H-7. Ordinance No. 2307-2008 -- Transferring $71,731 in the General Fund
and Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $71,731 in
the Visitors Center Heating System Capital Project Fund to Replace the
Visitors Center Heating System.
Introduced with approval of consent agenda.
H-8. Ordinance No. 2308-2008 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $40,000 in the General Fund Dock Department for
Fuel.
Introduced with approval of consent agenda.
H-9. Ordinance No. 2309-2008 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $11,457 in the General Fund for Professional Services
at the Multi -Purpose Facility.
Introduced with approval of consent agenda.
H-10. Ordinance No. 2310-2008 -- Amending KMC 5.35.040 by Increasing the
Minimum Distance Between Oil and Gas Well Drilling Locations and
Residential or Commercial Buildings From 200 to 600 Feet Unless the
Written Permission of the Owner is Obtained.
Introduced with approval of consent agenda.
H-11. Approval -- Security Assignment of Lease/Lot 3, Block 3, Cook Inlet
Industrial Air Park/Integrated Account Management, Inc. d/b/a Park
and Associates and John C. Parker and Marie L. Parker.
Council Member Molloy MOVED for approval of the security assignment of lease for
Lot 3, Block 3, Cook Inlet Industrial Air Park/Integrated Account Management, Inc.
d/b/a Park and Associates and John C. Parker and Marie L. Parker. Council Member
Smalley SECONDED the motion.
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*Student Representative Harding: Yes
Swarner
Absent
ISmalley Yes Eldridge _
Yes
Ross
Yes
1 Molloy Yes Boyle
Yes
Porter
Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
H-12. Approval -- Security Assignment of Lease/Lots 7 8s 8, Block 1 F.B.O.
Subdivision/LOROC LLC.
Council Member Smalley MOVED to approve the security assignment of lease for Lots
7 & 8, Block 1, FBO Subdivision/LOROC LLC. Council Member Eldridge SECONDED
the motion.
VOTE:
*Student Representative Harding: Yes
Swarner
Absent
Smalley
Yes
Eldridge
Yes
Ross
Yes
Mo110
Yes
Boyle
Yes
Porter
Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
ITEM I: COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS
I-1. Council on Aging -- Council Member Boyle reported the next meeting
would be held on May 8, 2008.
I-2. Airport Commission -- Council Member Molloy reported the next
meeting would be held on May 8, 2008 and reminded all of the Air Fair scheduled for
Saturday, May 10.
I-3. Harbor Commission -- Boyle reported the next meeting would be held on
Monday, May 12.
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I-4. Library Commission -- Council Member Smalley reported a meeting was
held May 6 and reviewed discussions/actions taken.
I-5. Parks & Recreation Commission -- Council Member Eldridge reported
the next meeting would be held July 3, 2008.
I-6. Planning & Zoning Commission -- Council Member Ross reviewed the
April 23, 2008 meeting minutes which were included in the packet.
I-7. Miscellaneous Commissions
I-7a. Beautification Committee --
would be held on May 13, 2008.
and Committees
Mayor Porter reported the next meeting
I-7b. Alaska Municipal League Report -- Smalley reported a teleconference
was held on May 7, however he was unable to attend.
I-7c. Mini -Grant Steering Committee -- Porter reported the next meeting
would be held on May 22.
ITEM J: REPORT OF THE MAYOR -- Mayor Porter reported the following:
• Introduced students from Kenai Central High School present in the
audience.
• Attended a meeting related to the State of Alaska 50th anniversary and
planning of events to take place in Kenai, working with the borough, and with events
to begin on July 3.
• Attended the "Caring for the Kenai" banquet where Lincoln Wensley was
awarded first place for his "Protect the Dunes" project.
• Attended the Red Hat Parade.
Attended a luncheon hosted by British Petroleum and ConocoPhillips.
Welcomed bowlers to the State Bowling Tournament held in Kenai.
• Attended a potluck held in honor of Fred Maevie and Jack La Shot's
retirement from city employment.
• She cut the ribbon at the opening of the Aspen Hotel.
Porter reported Lincoln Wensley won first place in the "Caring for the Kenai" contest
with his "Protect the Dunes" project. She added, Wensley applied for mini -grant
funding in the amount of $1,500 for reproducing his presentation on to DVDs,
printing of brochures, etc. After speaking with Wensley and his parents, she
suggested he request funds from Fish & Game and Representative Olson for a portion
of the costs. Porter requested council's approval of a $500 award to Wensley in order
for him to move ahead with reproducing DVD's, purchase of mailers, etc. for
distribution.
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Council Member Boyle MOVED to appropriate $500 to the project from the Legislative
budget. Council Member Smalley SECONDED the motion.
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*Student Representative Harding: Yes
Sw_arner
Absent Smalley
Yes
Eldridge
Yes
,,—Ross
Yes Molloy
Yes
Boyle
Yes
Porter
Yes
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MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
ITEM K. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
K-1. City Manager -- City Manager Koch noted the following:
• He attended a CityLink meeting and learned a change in the structure
was instituted; they wanted to know if the City of Kenai would be interested in an
exchange of information with a Russian city; and, they would be in contact.
• He went to Washington, DC and met with all the members of the
congressional delegation and spoke to them with regard to the bluff erosion project, as
well as other issues affecting the city.
• He, City Attorney Graves, and City Clerk Freas signed the paperwork on
the Wal-Mart property purchase on May 5, 2008. The funds were transferred.
• He had been speaking with representatives of the Governor's Office
related to funding requests included in SB211.
• He would be meeting with representatives of the Department of
Transportation related to the Marathon Road realignment.
• I He would be meeting with representatives of the Rasmuson Foundation
during their upcoming site visit at the library.
• The Corps of Engineers was waiting for the Kenai Peninsula Borough to
finalize its assessments in order to complete their report. The City would receive a
copy of the draft, after which city personnel would meet with Corps personnel to
identify the project as a priority of the Corps.
• He discussed plans for the Wal-Mart development with regard to the
wetland issue and noted, development of that area would need to wait until after the
bird nesting season ends in June.
Other comments included:
• A request for a report at the next council meeting related to the Boys 8s
Girls Club and the Recreation Center being closed on Sundays.
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Acquiring a camp host for Municipal Park was progressing.
K-2. Attorney -- City Attorney Graves reported the following:
• Noted the draft ordinance to establish a stipend to be paid to the
Planning 8s Zoning Commission was included in the packet as an information item, as
well as the draft ordinance to raise the council/mayor stipends. He requested council
direction for introduction of the ordinances.
• The north beach dunes trespass ordinance would be included in the next
packet for introduction in order for it to be effective prior to the dip net season if
passed.
A brief discussion took place related to the draft ethics ordinance. Graves noted, a
copy of the draft ordinance was being included in each of the commission/committee
meeting packets, as well as had been forwarded to council and employees for review.
Any comments received would be included in the packet with the ordinance. A
request for the development of a City of Kenai conflict of interest form was made, as
well as a resolution to opt out of the Alaska Public Offices Commission (APOC)
reporting be included on the June 18, 2008 council agenda for consideration.
K-3. City Clerk -- City Clerk Freas noted the following:
• Reviewed information included in the packet related to the submission of
a special assessment petition for paving of Ames Road South of Beaver Loop Road.
She noted, the number of signatures was sufficient and the information was forwarded
to the city manager for review and his report (required by code) would be due to
council within sixty days.
• Referred to information included in the packet related to the investigation
of including a government page in the Peninsula Clarion to include meeting
information for the City of Kenai, City of Soldotna, and Kenai Peninsula Borough.
Additional information received during the afternoon was also reviewed. Freas noted,
in order to proceed with the page, all three of the government entities would need to
participate and the City of Soldotna and Borough had not yet received the information
to consider.
• Noted there had been a number of discussions by city clerks related to
opting out of APOC reporting requirements.
• Noted the inclusion of a commission/committee attendance report in the
packet for council's review.
ITEM L: DISCUSSION
L-1. Citizens (five minutes)
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Natasha Ala -- Introduced herself as the Executive Director of the Kenai
Visitors and Convention Bureau and invited all to the summer art show reception and
distributed posters of the event.
Fred Braun, Vice President, KVCB -- Urged council and city officials to look
closely at the requirements for the mechanical system to be replaced at the Center,
noting humidity control was critical for the protection of the artifacts and exhibits in
the museum portion of the building. Braun also gave a short report related to real
estate markets in the area.
Bob Peters, Old Town, Kenai -- Peters suggested the newspaper do public
service ads for the governments; stated he was impressed with the newsletter recently
mailed; and, thanked City Manager Koch for his work on the bluff erosion and library
projects.
L-2. Council --
Boyle -- Stated he agreed with Braun with regard to the humidity control
concerns, is the city's responsibility to take care of the building and, if necessary, at
additional cost to be sure the system is appropriate for the need.
Molloy -- Received comments encouraging the city to do a better job in
maintenance of roads, i.e. crack -sealing Forest Drive.
Ross -- No comments.
Harding -- No comments.
Eldridge -- ® Reported he attended a meeting related to the improvements to
Kalifornsky Beach Road and noted, the road would only be widened, without turning
lanes or bike path. He added, culverts would also be replaced with the road being
closed during the culvert replacements.
Y Noted the Economic Development District changed its by-laws to require
only one designated city representative to the board, i.e. elected or employee of the
city.
Smalley -- • Reported a meeting would be held on Monday, at the library to
discuss development of a slogan for the library expansion.
• Stated concerns related to the closure of Kalifornsky Beach Road during
the dip net fishery, i.e. south beach access.
• Suggested the insurance policy covering the Visitors Center exhibits
might require a proper heating/humidity system.
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Porter -- ® Thanked city administration in facilitating the sale of the Wal-Mart
property.
• Reported the Kenai Community Foundation received its 501(C)(3) status.
ITEM M: PENDING LEGISLATION (This item lists legislation which will be
addressed at a later date as noted.)
EXECUTIVE SESSION -- Annual Evaluations of City Clerk and City Attorney.
Council Member Molloy MOVED to convene in an executive session of the Council of
the City of Kenai concerning matters that tend to prejudice the reputation and
character of another -- to conduct annual evaluations of the City Clerk and City
Attorney. Council will meet first together and then with the City Attorney and then
with the City Clerk. Council Member Eldridge SECONDED the motion.
VOTE:
Swarner
Absent Smalley
1 Yes
Eldridge
Yes
Ross
Yesi Molloy
Yes
Boyle
IYes
Porter
Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
EXECUTIVE SESION BEGAN: 8:58 P.M.
BACK TO ORDER: 10:52 P.M.
Council Member Molloy reported the council met in executive session regarding the
evaluation of the City Attorney. The City Attorney received a positive evaluation and
the Mayor and Vice Mayor would meet with the City Attorney to go over the specifics of
the evaluation.
Council Member Molloy reported the council met in executive session regarding the
evaluation of the City Clerk. The City Clerk received a positive evaluation and the
Mayor and Vice Mayor would meet with the City Clerk to go over the specifics of the
evaluation.
There being no further business before the Council, the meeting adjourned at
approximately 10:53 p.m.
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Minutes submitted by:
Carol L. Freas; City Clerk
*The student may cast advisory votes on all matters except those subject to executive
session discussion. Advisory votes shall be cast prior to the official council vote and
shall not affect the outcome of a vote. Advisory votes shall be recorded in the minutes.
Student representatives may not move or second items during a council meeting.
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