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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-04-02 Council MinutesAGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING APRIL 2, 2008 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS http://www.ci.kenai.ak.us ITEM A: CALL TO ORDER l . 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) Lincoln Wensley -- Caring for the Kenai Project/Saving the Dunes ITEM C: UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 minutes) ITEM E: PUBLIC HEARINGS (Testimony limited to 3 minutes per speaker.) 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. The motion to adopt is active.) 2. Ordinance No. 2289-2008 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $22,060 in the General Fund for a Library Grant. 3. Ordinance No. 2290-2008 -- Amending KMC 9.10.010 to Require Garbage Placed Outdoors in Designated "Bear Problem Areas" to be Kept in Garbage Containers Designated as Bear Resistant by the City of Kenai. 4. Ordinance No. 2291-2008 -- Amending KMC 7.32.030 Entitled, "Transfers to General Fund," Such That Any Amount Transferred is Designated for Senior Citizen Programs. 5. Ordinance No. 2292-2008 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $9,000 in the General Fund Police Department for Alaska Highway Safety Office Program Participation. Ordinance No. 2294-2008 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $31,500 in the Congregate Housing Enterprise Fund for Transfer to the General Fund Per KMC 7.32.030. Ordinance No. 2295-2008 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $35,000 in the General Fund Shop Department for Operating Supplies. Ordinance No. 2296-2008 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $110,000 in the General Fund and the Airport Fund for Repairs and Maintenance at the Fire Training Center. 9. Ordinance No. 2297-2008 -- Amending KMC 1.85 (Financial Disclosure and Conflict of Interest) by Removing the Kenai City Clerk and City Attorney From the List of "Municipal Officers" in KMC 1.85.070(b) Required to Report Under the City of Kenai Financial Disclosure and Conflict of Interest Rules. 10, Resolution No. 2008-20 -- Approving Changes to the Kenai Public Utility Regulations to Allow Customers to Suspend Service and to Not Require Billing for Water and Sewer Service While Disconnected or Suspended. 11. Resolution No. 2008-21 -- Repealing Resolution No. 2007-72, Awarding a Sole Source Contract to Procomm Alaska LLC to Equip Radio Communication Upgrades to the Kenai Public Safety Communications Center and Awarding a Sole Source Contract to Motorola Inc. in the Amount Not to Exceed $58,640.00, to Equip the Kenai Public Safety Communications Center with Radio Communication Upgrades. 12. Resolution No. 2008-22 -- Repealing Resolution No. 2007-73 Awarding a Sole Source Contract to Procomm Alaska LLC to Equip the Kenai Emergency Operations Center With Radio Communications Upgrades and Award a Sole Source Contract to Motorola Inc. in the Amount Not to Exceed $243,000.00 to Equip the Kenai Emergency Operations Center With Radio Communications Upgrades. 13. Liquor License Renewal -- PROTEST/George & Amy Bowen, d/b/a One Stop Liquor. 14. *Liquor License Renewals -- • Alaskalanes, #3209/Recreational Site • George's Casino Bar, #204/Beverage Dispensary • Charlotte's #4439 /Restaurant/ Eating Place - Public Convenience • Kenai Landing #4355/Beverage Dispensary - Tourism/Seasonal ITEM F: MINUTES 1. *Regular Meeting of March 5, 2008. 2. *Regular Meeting of March 19, 2008. ITEM G: UNFINISHED BUSINESS ITEM H: NEW BUSINESS Bills to be Ratified 2. Approval of Purchase Orders Exceeding $15,000 *Ordinance No. 2298-2008 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $260,000 in the General Fund to Purchase Airport Land in the Area of the Public Safety Building. 4. *Ordinance No. 2299-2008 -- Amending KMC 14.20.200(a)(2) to Increase the Size of Accessory Structures Allowed in Setback Areas From One Hundred and Twenty (120) Square Feet to Two Hundred (200) Square Feet With No Side or End of the Accessory Structure Longer than Sixteen (16) Feet Unless the Building Official Grants a Waiver for Good Cause, to Define One (1) Story Height, and to Increase the Distance From the Adjoining Lot. ITEM I: COMMISSION/COMMITTEE 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 1. City Manager 2. Attorney 3. City Clerk ITEM L: DISCUSSION 1. Citizens (five minutes) 2. Council ITEM M: PENDING LEGISLATION (This item lists legislation which will be addressed at a later date as noted.) EXECUTIVE SESSION -- None Scheduled ITEM M: ADJOURNMENT KENAI CITY COUNCIL — REGULAR MEETING APRIL 2, 2008 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS htti_D://www.ci.kenai.ak.us MAYOR PAT PORTER, PRESIDING MINUTES 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. FW ROLL CALL The City Clerk took roll. Present were: Mike Boyle Pat Porter, Mayor Linda Hal Smalley Barry Eldridge Robert Absent was: Council Member Rick Ross A quorum was present. Also present: Brittany Harding, Student Representative ADD TO: ITEM E-9 (page 13), Ordinance No. 2297-2008 -- Clerk memorandum/additional information with regard to City Clerk &, City Attorney annual financial report filings. SUBSTITUTE: ITEM H-2 (page 65)-- Purchase Orders Exceeding $15,000 (addition of Howard Technology and HDL to the list). MOTION: Council Member Swarner MOVED for approval of the agenda with the additions requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Smalley SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. A-4. CONSENT AGENDA MOTION: KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 2, 2008 PAGE 2 OF 16 Council Member Swarner MOVED to approve the consent agenda as presented and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Smalley SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM B: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (10 minutes) B-1. Lincoln Wensley -- Caring for the Kenai Project/Saving the Dunes Mr. Wensley noted he was a freshman at Kenai Central High School and discussed his Caring for the Kenai project, "Saving the Dunes." Discussion followed in which suggestions included preparing Public Service Announcements to be played prior to the dip net fishing season; placing a link on the city webpage to the video; providing a brochure to the local hotels, Visitors Center, Library and cable TV; and placement of a sign at Kenai beach entrances. Council stated no objections to the link on the city's webpage to the video. It was also suggested Wensley bring brochure costs back to council to consider for providing financial assistance. BREAK TAKEN: 7:17 P.M. BACK TO ORDER: 7:35 P.M. 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. 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. The motion to adopt is active.) The floor was opened for public hearing. There being no one wishing to be heard, the public hearing was closed. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 2, 2008 PAGE 3 OF 16 Council discussion followed with comments including: • The Planning & Zoning Commission requested the ordinance be returned for further review as there were questions of items included in the ordinance which were not discussed during their review and deliberations. • Federal agencies should comply with municipal code requirements as well. • Shed size/style should be regulated by subdivision covenants. • Suggestion the ordinance be pointed at use of conex-type storage and not sheds because the two get confused. • If the intention is to phase out use of conex-type storage, a phase- in/phase-out period should be considered. • Suggestion no permits for conex-type storage be issued until after final consideration of the ordinance. (It was noted, an ordinance would be required to impose a moratorium.) MOTION TO POSTPONE: Council Member Molloy MOVED to postpone Ordinance No. 2287-2008 to the first meeting in May and return the ordinance to the Planning & Zoning Commission for review and consider any other amendments. Council Member Boyle SECONDED the motion. VOTE ON POSTPONENIEN.:': *Student Representative Harding: Yes Bo le Yes Porter Yes Swarner Yes Smalley Yes Eldrid e Yes Ross �Absentt Molloy Yes E-2. Ordinance No. 2289-2008 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $22,060 in the General Fund for a Library Grant. • „r Council Member Smalley MOVED for adoption of Ordinance No. 2289-2008 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. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 2, 2008 PAGE 4 OF 16 VOTE: *Student Representative Harding: Yes Boyle Yes , Porter Yes Swarner Yes Smalley Yes Eldridge Yes Ross Absent Molloy Yes E-3. Ordinance No. 2290-2008 -- Amending KMC 9.10.010 to Require Garbage Placed Outdoors in Designated 'Bear Problem Areas" to be Kept in Garbage Containers Designated as Bear Resistant by the City of Kenai. ♦ Council Member Eldridge MOVED for adoption of Ordinance No. 2290-2008 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 included comments as follows: • An explanation of why two notices would be given with two different timeframes, i.e. when notice is given and notice to the public. • An explanation of the public notice process. • The 15-day notice to the public would give the public an opportunity to comply and time for the public to speak to council if they disagreed with the notice. 3 *Student Representative Harding: Yes Boyle Yes Porter Yes Swarner Yes Smalley Yes Eldridge Yes Ross Absent Molloy Yes E-4. Ordinance No. 2291-2008 -- Amending KMC 7.32.030 Entitled, "Transfers to General Fund," Such That Any Amount Transferred is Designated for Senior Citizen Programs. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 2, 2008 PAGE 5 OF 16 sfTiC•ydii7 Council Member Eldridge MOVED for adoption of Ordinance No. 2291-2008 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. Council Member Smalley MOVED to amend Ordinance No. 2291-2008 at page 7 in the packet, changing "Such amounts transferred shall be dedicated for Senior Citizen Programs" to read, "Such excess amounts in the Congregate Housing fund after July 1, 2007 and transferred to the General Fund shall be dedicated for Senior Citizen Programs." Council Member Eldridge SECONDED the motion. VOTE ON MOTION TO AMEND: *Student Representative Harding: Yes Boyle Yes Porter Yes Swarner Yes Smalley Yes ridge Yes Ross Absent Molloy Yes 1l t• s �, �, ; 4L • VOTE ON MAIN AMENDED MOTION: *Student Representative Harding: Yes Boyle Yes Porter Yes Swarner Yes Smalley Yes Eldrid e Yes Ross Absent Molloy Yes i E-5. Ordinance No. 2292-2008 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $9,000 in the General Fund Police Department for Alaska Highway Safety Office Program Participation. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 2, 2008 PAGE 6 OF 16 Council Member Molloy MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 2292-2008 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 Harding: Yes Boyle Yes Porter Yes Swarner Yes Smalley Yes Eldridge Yes Ross Absent Molloy _ Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. E-6. Ordinance No. 2294-2008 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $31,500 in the Congregate Housing Enterprise Fund for Transfer to the General Fund Per KMC 7.32.030. MOTION: Council Member Eldridge MOVED to adopt Ordinance No. 2294-2008 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. There were no council comments. VOTE: *Student Representative Harding: Yes Boyle Yes r Porter Yes . Swarner Yes Smalley I Yes Eldridge Yes Ross Absent__ Molloy I Yes __I MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. E-7. Ordinance No. 2295-2008 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $35,000 in the General Fund Shop Department for Operating Supplies. MOTION: KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 2, 2008 PAGE 7 OF 16 Council Member Swarner MOVED for approval of Ordinance No. 2295-2008 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 Harding: Yes Boyle Yes Porter Yes Swarner Yes lleElgo_� Yes _ MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. E-8. Ordinance No. 2296-2008 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $110,000 in the General Fund and the Airport Fund for Repairs and Maintenance at the Fire Training Center. Council Member Molloy MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 2296-2008 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. It was noted, $45,000 of the funds would be used for the computer and control systems for the two main propellers and the remaining funds would be used for a variety of repairs and replacement of control systems. VOTE: *Student Representative Harding: Yes Boyle Yes Porter Yes Swarner Yes Smalley Yes Eldridge Yes Ross 4 Absent Molloy Yes 1 MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. E-9. Ordinance No. 2297-2008 -- Amending KMC 1.85 (Financial Disclosure and Conflict of Interest) by Removing the Kenai City Clerk and City KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 2, 2008 PAGE 8 OF 16 Attorney From the List of "Municipal Officers" in KMC 1.85.070(b) Required to Report Under the City of Kenai Financial Disclosure and Conflict of Interest Rules. I Ti [•i111col i`A Council Member Smalley MOVED for adoption of Ordinance No. 2297-2008 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 discussion followed with comments including: • Under state law, the City Attorney and City Clerk were not required to file a yearly financial statement with the Alaska Public Offices Commission (APOC). • The definition of municipal officer under the Kenai Municipal Code, included the City Attorney and City Clerk and required a yearly financial report to be filed with the City Clerk (on or before April 15 of each year) indicating only the source(s) of income. ® With the amendment to state law, the APOC was advised the Kenai City Clerk and City Attorney forms would be filed with the City Clerk. • Both the City Clerk and City Attorney had no objections to filing a financial report with the City. A1i2 *Student Representative Harding: No Boyle No Porter No Swarner No Smalley No Eldridge No Ross Absent Molloy No E-10. Resolution No. 2008-20 -- Approving Changes to the Kenai Public Utility Regulations to Allow Customers to Suspend Service and to Not Require Billing for Water and Sewer Service While Disconnected or Suspended. r •, KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 2, 2008 PAGE 9 OF 16 Council Member Eldridge MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2008-20 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. A brief council discussion followed related to the $100 fee for turn-off and turn -on ($200 altogether). MOTION TO AMEND: Council Member Boyle MOVED to amend paragraph 2(d), changing "A fee of one hundred dollars ($100.00)..." to "A fee of fifty dollars ($50.00) each..." Council Member Molloy SECONDED the motion. VOTE ON MOTION TO AMEND: "Student Representative Harding: Yes Boyle Yes Porter Yew s Swarner Yes Smalley Yes _ Eldridge Yes Ross Absent Molloy Yes There were no objections. SO ORDERED. E-11. Resolution No. 2008-21 -- Repealing Resolution No. 2007-72, Awarding a Sole Source Contract to Procomm Alaska LLC to Equip Radio Communication Upgrades to the Kenai Public Safety Communications Center and Awarding a Sole Source Contract to Motorola Inc. in the Amount Not to Exceed $58,640.00, to Equip the Kenai Public Safety Communications Center with Radio Communication Upgrades. iFTi CiiitTi7� A Council Member Smalley MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2008-21 and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Swarner SECONDED the motioin. 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. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 2, 2008 PAGE 10 OF 16 ffell!L� There were no objections. SO ORDERED. E-12. Resolution No. 2008-22 -- Repealing Resolution No. 2007-73 Awarding a Sole Source Contract to Procomm Alaska LLC to Equip the Kenai Emergency Operations Center With Radio Communications Upgrades and Award a Sole Source Contract to Motorola Inc. in the Amount Not to Exceed $243,000.00 to Equip the Kenai Emergency Operations Center With Radio Communications Upgrades. Council Member Eldridge MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2008-22 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. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. E-13. Liquor License Renewal -- PROTEST/George 8s Amy Bowen, d/b/a One Stop Liquor. li60110[e) I7 Council Member Eldridge MOVED to direct a letter of protest to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board as noted. Council Member Swarner SECONDED the motion and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. E-14. Liquor License Renewals -- • Alaskalanes, #3209/Recreational Site • George's Casino Bar, #204/Beverage Dispensary • Charlotte's #4439 /Restaurant/ Eating Place - Public Convenience • Kenai Landing #4355/Beverage Dispensary - Tourism/Seasonal KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 2, 2008 PAGE 11 OF 16 Approved by approval of consent agenda. ITEM F: MINUTES F-1. Regular Meeting of March 5, 2008 -- Approved by approval of consent agenda. F-2. Regular Meeting of March 19, 2008 -- Approved by approval of consent agenda. BREAK TAKEN: 8:06 P.M. BACK TO ORDER: 8:16 P.M. ITEM G: UNFINISHED BUSINESS -- None. ITEM H: H-1. Bills to be Ratified MOTION: Council Member Smalley MOVED to ratify the bills. Council Member Swarner SECONDED the motion and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED. H-2. Approval of Purchase Orders Exceeding $15,000 Council member Swarner MOVED to approve the purchase orders exceeding $15,000 with the addition of the purchase order to Howard Technology of $24,100 and increasing the purchase order to HDL in the amount of $17,870 and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Smalley SECONDED the motion. VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED. H-3. Ordinance No. 2298-2008 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $260,000 in the General Fund to Purchase Airport Land in the Area of the Public Safety Building. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 2, 2008 PAGE 12 OF 16 Approved by approval of consent agenda. H-4. Ordinance No. 2299-2008 -- Amending KMC 14.20.200(a)(2) to Increase the Size of Accessory Structures Allowed in Setback Areas From One Hundred and Twenty (120) Square Feet to Two Hundred (200) Square Feet With No Side or End of the Accessory Structure Longer than Sixteen (16) Feet Unless the Building Official Grants a Waiver for Good Cause, to Define One (1) Story Height, and to Increase the Distance From the Adjoining Lot. Approved by approval of consent agenda. ITEM I: I-1. Council on Aging -- Council Member Eldridge reported the meeting summary of the March meeting was included in the packet. The next meeting would be held on May 8. I-2. Airport Commission -- Council Member Molloy reported the next meeting was scheduled to be held on April 10. I-3. Harbor Commission -- Council Member Boyle reported the next meeting was scheduled to be held on Monday, April 7, 2008. I-4. Library Commission -- Council Member Smalley reported on discussions and actions taken at the April 1, 2008 Library Commission meeting. I-5. Parks & Recreation Commission -- Council Member Eldridge reported the next scheduled meeting would be held April 3, 2008. I-6. Planning & Zoning Commission -- Council Member Molloy reported the minutes of the March 26 meeting were included in the packet. The resignation of Arlette Baldwin from the Commission was noted. With review of the applications included in the packet, Mayor Porter recommended the appointment of Gerald Brookman to the Commission. There were no objections noted from council. Referring to the meeting minutes, Council Member Swarner noted the future absences planned and reported by Commissioner Wells. Clerk Freas reported her intention was to wait until Commissioner Wells submitted the information in writing as he reported he would in order to confirm the meeting absence dates and then send a letter to him advising him of code accepted absences if there were concerns. She noted, presently KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 2, 2008 PAGE 13 OF 16 Wells had requested no excused absences, however there could be reason for some concern if more absences occurred than mentioned during the meeting. I-7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees I-7a. Beautification Committee -- Council Member Swarner reported the March 25 meeting summary was included in the packet. I-7b. Alaska Municipal League Report -- Council Member Smalley reported no board meetings had been scheduled. I-7c. Mini -Grant Steering Committee -- No report. ITEM J: REPORT OF THE MAYOR -- Mayor Porter noted the following: • Discussed the possibility of offering a newsletter to city households once or twice a year, giving an estimate of costs, and adding a person had volunteered to prepare them. MOTION: Council Member Molloy MOVED to go forward with a newsletter and Council Member Boyle SECONDED the motion. VOTE: *Student Representative Harding: Yes Bo le Yes Porter Yes Swarner Yes r Smalley Yes Eldridge Yes Ross Absent Molloy Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. • She had the mayor pictures reframed and would have them hung in the conference room. • Read a thank -you note from Council Member Swarner. K-1. City Manager -- City Manager Koch reported the following: • He would be in Washington, DC meeting with the congressional delegation and would not be attending the April 16 council meeting. He would be discussing bluff erosion and the library expansion project. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 2, 2008 PAGE 14 OF 16 • The Rasmuson grant application was sent and notification of whether funding would be approved should be received within 60 days, and awards made in July. • He and City Attorney Graves were working on submitting documents to change the City's class in the Visitors Center heating system action. • He requested a proposal from a mechanical engineering firm to investigate replacement heating systems for the Visitors Center and intended to have the work begin in December, closing and vacating the building for the replacement project, painting and new carpet installed. • Referred to his memorandum (page 89 of the packet) related to the Airport Commission's request to the Planning &, Zoning Commission to consider rezoning airport properties. The memorandum indicated administration's desire to not go forward with the rezone until airport property acquisition negotiations are completed. • A pre -conference meeting on the Lowe's development was held and work on the project would begin on Monday, April 7. • Draft budget document were distributed. • Has been working on the Senior Fund structure with the intent to be able to show the true costs of services. Has been in contact with legislators on a daily basis. Questions and comments of council included: • Lowe's was not planning a groundbreaking ceremony. • He would be again working on the Dena'ina Estates project in the next few weeks. • He would be conducting interviews with applicants for the Public Works Director position in the next few days. • Suggestion to begin a retirement supplemental program to entice applicants for city positions. • He was continuing to work on the University of Alaska leased property along Marathon Road as it was not in compliance with the lease. He would report on the process next month. K-2. Attorney -- Attorney Graves requested direction related to the conflict of interest/ethics draft ordinance. He would include anew draft of the ordinance in the next packet as an information item, as well as distribute it to commissions/ committees and department heads. K-3. City Clerk -- Reminded council of budget work sessions scheduled for April 14 and 21, 2008. Council requested to include scheduling of City Clerk, City Attorney and City Manager evaluations on the April 16 agenda. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 2, 2008 PAGE IS OF 16 A request was made to schedule a brief work session prior to the April 16 meeting to hear a presentation related to the Alaska Permanent Capital Management with regard to Airport Permanent Fund Investment Options. The work session was scheduled for 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Porter also reported on several on new Kenai businesses and noted she assisted in writing a grant for moving the historical cabins for the Kenai Historic Society. ITEM L: DISCUSSION L-1. Citizens Marion Nelson, 44665 Tower Bills Street, Kenai -- Nelson distributed copies of the Milepost to council, thanked the city for its advertisement included in the publication; and, noted new items in the publication, including upcoming DVD availability. Nelson also gave an update on the Garden Club and its upcoming planned activities. Boll Peters, Old Town, Kenai -- Suggested the 'Protect the Dunes" video be made available at the Library and Visitors Center to play prior to other movies shown at those locations. Peters also commented on the conex issue. Peters was encouraged to attend the Planning &, Zoning Commission meeting and present his comments. L-2. Council Boyle -- • Suggested consideration should be given to requiring water meters on residences to lower use and need of water quantities. • Informed all of a fundraiser for a local leukemia patient. Molloy -- No comments. Harding -- Reported Kenai Central High School graduation date as May 28 and Maya Johnson may be the next student representative to council. Eldridge -- Commented on the purchase of a new stove for the Senior Center. Smalley -- Thanked Nelson for the new Milepost and commented on the Protect the Dunes presentation. Swarner -- • Thanked Nelson for the new Milepost. • Suggested the Protect the Dunes video be sent to all state legislators, Governor Palin, and the Department of Environmental Conservation or inform them of the link to the city webpage. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 2, 2008 PAGE 16 OF 16 Thanked Koch for census update cost information. ITEM M: PENDING LEGISLATION (This item lists legislation which will be addressed at a later date as noted.) EXECUTIVE SESSION -- None Scheduled ITEM M: ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Council, the meeting adjourned at approximately 9:14 p.m. Minu es submitted by: Carol L. Freas, 6ty 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.