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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 E: PUBLIC HEARINGS (Testimony limited to 3 minutes per speaker.)
Ordinance No. 2284-2008 -- Amending KMC 13.30.080 and KMC
13.40.020 to Allow for Public Safety, Maintenance, Repair, Upkeep and
Cleanup Vehicle Access for Certain Beach Areas.
Ordinance No. 2286-2008 -- Amending the Salary Schedule in KMC
23.50.010 to Reclassify Police Officer Positions by Increasing the Range
of the Positions and Changing the Step of Some Existing Employees Who
will Receive a Range Increase and Making the Next Police Lieutenant an
Exempt Employee Under KMC 23.10.030.
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.
4. Ordinance No. 2288-2008 -- Amending Chapter 14.25
Landscaping/Site Plan Regulations Requiring Approval of Plans Before
Clearing Any Land, Requiring Buffer Separation Between Commercial
and Residential Uses, Extending the Completion Time to Two Years and
Providing that the Approval may be Revoked with Thirty Days Notice.
Ordinance No. 2293-2008 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $5,000 for a Donation to The Friends of the Library to
Hire a Grant Writing Consultant.
a. Motion for Introduction
b. Motion for Second Reading (Requires a Unanimous Vote)
C. Motion for Adoption
6. Resolution No. 2008-13 -- Awarding a Contract for Audit Services for
the FY 2008 Audit to Mikunda, Cottrell & Co., Inc. for an Amount Not to
Exceed $38,000.
7. Resolution No. 2008-14 -- Confirming the Assessment Roll on the Set
Net Drive Street Improvement Special Assessment District.
8. Resolution No. 2008-15 -- Confirming the Assessment Roll on the Aliak,
McCollum, Japonski Streets Improvement Special Assessment District.
9. Resolution No. 2008-16 -- Confirming the Assessment Roll on the
Angler Drive Street Improvement Special Assessment District.
10. Resolution No. 2008-17 -- Directing the continuation of the Project
Entitled 'Thompson Park, Beaver Creek Alaska, Mack, Valhalla Heights,
and Sunset Rim Subdivisions Street Improvement Special Assessment
District and Designating What Improvements are to be Included in this
Project.
11. Resolution No. 2008-18 -- Urging the Alaska State Legislature to
Amend AS 39.50 So That Disclosure Requirements Are More Appropriate
for Municipal Elected and Appointed Officials.
12. Resolution No. 2008-19 -- Donating $500 to the Kenai Central High
School Leadership Class.
ITEM F: MINUTES
*Regular Meeting of March 5, 2008.
ITEM G•
ITEM H:
1. Bills to be Ratified
2. Approval of Purchase Orders Exceeding $15,000
3. *Ordinance No. 2289-2008 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $22,060 in the General Fund for a Library Grant.
4. *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.
5. *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.
6. *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.
7. *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.
8. *Ordinance No. 2295-2008 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $35,000 in the General Fund Shop Department for
Operating Supplies.
9. *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.
10. *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.
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
REPORTITEM J: OF c-
ITEM I{: ADMIT!
1. City Manager
2. Attorney
3. City Clerk
ITEM L:
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 N: ADJOURNMENT
KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 19, 2008
7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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VICE MAYOR LINDA SWARNER, PRESIDING
Vice Mayor Swarner 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
Vice Mayor Swarner led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance. A moment of
silence was held in memory of the Hunt family who perished in a home fire and the
emergency personnel involved.
A-2.
The City Clerk took roll. Present were:
Robert Molloy
Mike Boyle
Pat Porter (via
teleconference
Linda Swarner
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Hal Smalley
Barry Eldridge
Rick Ross
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A quorum was present.
Absent: Brittany Harding, Student Representative
The following items were requested:
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AGENDA: Item F-1, Minutes of March 5, 2008 Council Meeting
ADD AS: Item H-11, Discussion/Request for Direction -- Letter of
objection/suggested closure of Soldotna Fish &, Game Office.
MOTION:
Council Member Smalley MOVED for approval of the agenda with the changes
requested. Council Member Molloy SECONDED the motion and requested
UNANIMOUS CONSENT. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
A-4. CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION:
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Council Member Smalley MOVED to approve the consent agenda and requested
UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Eldridge SECONDED the motion. There
were no objections. SO ORDERED.
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. 2284-2008 -- Amending KMC 13.30.080 and KMC
13.40.020 to Allow for Public Safety, Maintenance, Repair, Upkeep and
Cleanup Vehicle Access for Certain Beach Areas.
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Council Member Molloy MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 2284-2008 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. City Manager Koch
reported the ordinance would allow additional access to the beach for public safety,
maintenance repair, etc.
VOTE:
*Student Representative Harding: Absent
Molloy
Yes I Boyle
. Yes
Porter
Yes
Swarner
Yes Smalley
Yes
Eldridge
Yes
Ross
Yes
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E-2. Ordinance No. 2286-2008 -- Amending the Salary Schedule in KMC
23.50.010 to Reclassify Police Officer Positions by Increasing the Range
of the Positions and Changing the Step of Some Existing Employees Who
will Receive a Range Increase and Making the Next Police Lieutenant an
Exempt Employee Under KMC 23.10.030.
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Council Member Eldridge MOVED to adopt Ordinance No. 2286-2008 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 Member Ross reported a son was employed at the
Kenai Police Department and would be affected by the ordinance, his son had not been
a member of his household for 20 years, and Ross would not receive any financial gain
from the ordinance. Vice Mayor Swarner read a finding from Attorney Graves in which
it was stated Ross did not have a conflict of interest under the Kenai Municipal Code
and without a conflict, should vote on the ordinance. There were no objections from
council.
There were no public or council comments. Koch noted a grammatical error in the
third whereas and Clerk Freas was requested to make the change.
VOTE:
*Student Representative Harding: Absent
Molloy
Yes
1 Boyle Yes
Porter
Yes
Swarner
Yes
Smalley _ Yes
Eldridge
Yes
L Ross
IYes
E-3. 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.
Council Member Boyle MOVED for approval of Ordinance No. 2287-2008 and Council
Member Eldridge SECONDED the motion.
The floor was opened for public comment.
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Bob Peters, Old Town, Kenai -- Peters noted he resided in the Central Commercial
District and asked if those who currently had conexes on their property would be
grandfathered in or would they have to remove them from the property.
Koch noted the following:
• Conexes already on properties would be non -conforming and would not
have to be removed.
• People have lots of items to store and if a conex is not allowed, something
would have to be built which could make it a financial hardship for residents who may
choose to leave items in their yards instead.
With no others wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed.
Council discussion followed during which comments included:
• Concerns some of the parts of the ordinance were more appropriate as
subdivision covenants.
® If adopted, sheds, conexes, etc. would have to look like the home, making
it more expensive and requiring them to be custom built.
• Allowing for use of a conex for temporary construction storage for only 90
days would be too short and should be more like 120 days.
• Belief the ordinance was onerous and would not support and suggested a
second public hearing.
• Belief the intent of the ordinance good, but believed it warranted a
second public hearing.
Support of postponement stated.
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Council Member Eldridge MOVED to postpone action on the ordinance until the next
meeting. Council Member Smalley SECONDED the motion.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
E-4. Ordinance No. 2288-2008 -- Amending Chapter 14.25
Landscaping/Site Plan Regulations Requiring Approval of Plans Before
Clearing Any Land, Requiring Buffer Separation Between Commercial
and Residential Uses, Extending the Completion Time to Two Years and
Providing that the Approval may be Revoked with Thirty Days Notice.
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Council Member Molloy MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 2288-2008 and Council
Member Eldridge SECONDED the motion.
The floor was opened for public hearing.
Clint Hall, 1212 First Avenue, Kenai -- Stated he had concerns with the ordinance;
accountability may have more consequences; suggested builder organizations should
meet in a work session with council to discuss the issue; and believed the ordinance
would delay building permit issuance, etc.
Marilyn Kebschull, City Planner -- Kebschull comments included:
® . Referred to comment building permit issuance could be delayed -- the
code stated the plan needed to be reviewed within 14 days.
® Gave historical background of the ordinance, noting it came to the
Commission because persons were clear -cutting land without a landscape/site plan;
the ordinance would require a landscape/site plan in the commercial or industrial
zone if 85% of the property were to be cleared (trees/ground cover); if clearing land in
a residential or commercial zone and 75% of the land was to be cleared (trees and
ground cover), a site plan would be required; extensions or exceptions could be
provided; and, the site plan could be hand -drawn.
• A landscape plan would not be required for the residential zone unless it
would be a multi -family development.
® Landscape/site plans would not be required for individual lots.
Council comments included concern and non-support of the ordinance applying to
residential zones.
Clint Hall, 1212 First Avenue, Kenai -- Discussed EPA requirements with regard to
excavating/clearing of lots for development.
MOTION TO AMEND:
Council Member Eldridge MOVED to amend Ordinance No. 2288-2008, 14.25.015
(Page 18 of packet) by removing the brackets and returning the wording to the current
form, i.e. "For property covered under this chapter, submittal of a preliminary....." and
amend the second paragraph, second line (page 19 of packet) by removing "section"
and restore 'chapter", i.e. "...are exempt from this chapter with the following
exceptions..." Council Member Smalley SECONDED the motion.
VOTE:
*Student Representative Harding: Absent
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Molloy
No Boyle
No Porter
Yes
Swarner
No � Srnal�
Yes ' Eldrid e _
Yes
EEI
L Ross
Yes
*Student Representative Harding: Absent
Mollo Yes Boyle
Yes
Porter
Yes
Swarner Yes Smalley
Yes
Eldridge
Yes
Ross Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
E-5. Ordinance No. 2293-2008 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $5,000 for a Donation to The Friends of the Library to
Hire a Grant Writing Consultant.
E-Sa. Motion for Introduction
MOTION TO INTRODUCE:
Council Member Smalley MOVED for introduction of Ordinance No. 2293-2008 and
Council Member Eldridge SECONDED the motion.
*Student Representative Harding: Absent
Mollo
Yes Boyle
Yes
I Porter
Yes
Swarner
Yes Smalley
Yes
Eldridge
Yes
j Ross
Yes
I
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
E-5b. Motion for Second Reading (Requires a Unanimous Vote)
Council Member Smalley MOVED to hold the second reading of Ordinance No. 2293-
2008 and Council Member Eldridge SECONDED the motion.
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*Student Representative Harding: Absent
Mollo
Yes
Bo le
Yes
Porter Yes
Swarner
Yes
Smalle
Yes
Eldridge Yes
Ross
Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
E-5c. Motion for Adoption
MOTION ,• ADOPT:
Council Member Smalley MOVED for adoption of Ordinance No. 2293-2008 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, the Library Commission discussed the issue
and stated its support and encouraged Council's passage of the ordinance.
*Student Representative Harding: Absent
Molloy
Yes Boyle
Yes Porter Yes
Swarner
Yes Smalley
Yes ; Eldridge Ye_s_
Ross
j Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
E-6. Resolution No. 2008-13 -- Awarding a Contract for Audit Services for
the FY 2008 Audit to Mikunda, Cottrell & Co., Inc. for an Amount Not to
Exceed $38,000.
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Council Member Ross MOVED for adoption of Resolution No. 2008-13 and requested
UNANIMOUS CONSENT. 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. There were no council comments.
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VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
E-7. Resolution No. 2008-14 -- Confirming the Assessment Roll on the Set
Net Drive Street Improvement Special Assessment District.
Council Member Molloy MOVED for adoption of Resolution No. 2008-14 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: Absent
Molloy
Yes
Boyle Yes
Porter Yes
Swarner
Yes
Smalley Yes
Eldridge Yes
Ross
Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
E-8. Resolution No. 2008-15 -- Confirming the Assessment Roll on the Aliak,
McCollum, Japonski Streets Improvement Special Assessment District.
Council Member Eldridge MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2008-15 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. SO ORDERED.
E-9. Resolution No. 2008-16 -- Confirming the Assessment Roll on the
Angler Drive Street Improvement Special Assessment District.
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MOTION:
Council Member Molloy MOVED for adoption of Resolution No. 2008-16 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: Absent
Molloy
Yes
Boyle Yes Porter
Yes
Swarner
Yes
Smalley Yes Eldridge
Yes
I Ross
Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
E-10. Resolution No. 2008-17 -- Directing the continuation of the Project
Entitled 'Thompson Park, Beaver Creek Alaska, Mack, Valhalla Heights,
and Sunset Rim Subdivisions Street Improvement Special Assessment
District and Designating What Improvements are to be Included in this
Project.
Council Member Smalley MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2008-17 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. SO ORDERED.
E-11. Resolution No. 2008-18 -- Urging the Alaska State Legislature to
Amend AS 39.50 So That Disclosure Requirements Are More Appropriate
for Municipal Elected and Appointed Officials.
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Mayor Porter MOVED to approve Resolution No. 2008-18 and Council Member
Eldridge SECONDED the motion. Council Member Smalley requested UNANIMOUS
CONSENT.
The floor was opened for public hearing. There being no one wishing to be heard, the
public hearing was closed. Council comments included:
® A mechanism was already included in the Municipal Code to require
council to submit financial disclosure forms.
• In the past, municipal officers were required to submit sources of
income, however the new forms require dollar amounts, interest made, etc. and,
beginning January, 2009, the forms would be available for review over the Internet.
• Concern was expressed the new required information was intrusive and
could be used for identify theft, etc.
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There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
E-12. Resolution No. 2008-19 -- Donating $500 to the Kenai Central High
School Leadership Class.
Council Member Eldridge MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2008-19 and
requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. 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. There were no council comments.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
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ITEM F:
MINUTES
F-1. Regular Meeting of March 5, 2008 -- Removed from the agenda.
ITEM G: UNFINISHED BUSINESS -- None.
ITEM H: NEW BUSINESS
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H-1. Bills to be Ratified
Council member Smalley MOVED to ratify the bills. Council Member Molloy
SECONDED the motion and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
H-2. Approval of Purchase Orders Exceeding $15,000
MOTION:
Council member Smalley MOVED to approve the purchase orders exceeding $15,000
and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council member Eldridge SECONDED the
motion.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
H-3. Ordinance No. 2289-2008 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $22,060 in the General Fund for a Library Grant.
Introduced by approval of consent agenda.
H-4. 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.
Introduced by approval of consent agenda.
H-5. 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.
Introduced by approval of consent agenda.
H-6. 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.
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Introduced by approval of consent agenda.
H-7. 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.
Introduced by approval of consent agenda.
H-8. Ordinance No. 2295-2008 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $35,000 in the General Fund Shop Department for
Operating Supplies.
Introduced by approval of consent agenda.
H-9. 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.
Introduced by approval of consent agenda.
H-10. 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.
Introduced by approval of consent agenda.
H-11. Discussion//Request for Direction -- Letter of Objection/Suggested
Closure of Soldotna Fish 8s Game Office.
Council Member Smalley noted he requested the letter be written as he believed the
City should speak to the importance of the presence of Fish & Game on the Peninsula.
He encouraged passage of the resolution.
Mayor Porter MOVED to have a letter prepared and signed by Vice Mayor Swarner and
send it to the appropriate individuals. Council member Smalley SECONDED the
motion.
VOTE:
*Student Representative Harding: Absent
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Molloy
I Yes
Boyle
Yes
Porter
Yes
Swarner
Yes
Smalley
Yes
Eldridge
Yes
Ross
j Yes
ITEM I:
I-1. Council on Aging -- Council Member Eldridge reported, due to the April
meeting being canceled, the next meeting date would be May 8.
I-2. Airport Commission -- Council Member Molloy reported the meeting
summary of the March 13 meeting was included in the packet and reviewed
discussions/actions from that meeting. Molloy reported he would be absent for the
April meeting and Council Member Boyle would attend the meeting for him.
I-3. Harbor Commission -- Council Member Boyle reported the March 10
meeting summary was included in the packet and reviewed actions/discussions from
that meeting.
I-4. Library Commission -- Council Member Smalley reported the March 4
meeting summary was included in the packet and reviewed actions/discussions from
that meeting.
I-5. Parks & Recreation Commission -- Council Member Eldridge reported
the next meeting would be held on April 3.
I-6. Planning & Zoning Commission -- Council Member Ross reported the
March 12 meeting minutes were included in the packet and reviewed
discussions/actions taken. Ross noted administration should be prepared to
comment on proposed airport rezone with regard to maintaining some buffering
between airport and adjoining non -airport properties.
Porter requested pictures of sheds and conexes for visual examples to be included in
the next council meeting packet.
I-7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees
I-7a. Beautification Committee -- Council Member Swarner reported she
would not be able to attend the March 25 meeting and Mayor Porter stated she would
attend for her.
I-7b. Alaska Municipal League Report -- Council Member Smalley reported
on the progress of SB 72, the revenue sharing bill.
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I-7e. Mini -Grant Steering Committee -- Mayor Porter reported applications
would be due on April 1S.
ITEM J: REPORT OF THE MAYOR -- Mayor Porter noted the following:
• She met with representatives of British Petroleum and discussed how
they could improve relations in the area, better support non-profit groups, and
opportunities for local employees to take a more active role in the local communities
• Requested council consider printing a city newsletter again, using
Legislative budget funds. She stated she would bring costs to the next meeting.
Vice Mayor Swarner reported she attended the ribbon -cutting ceremony for the new
Alaska USA Credit Union and had a bouquet of flowers delivered on behalf of the city.
ITEM K: ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
K-1. City Manager -- City Manager Koch reported the following:
• HEA has petitioned the regulatory commission for an increase and would
affect the building of the upcoming city budget.
Administration was in the process of making an offer to purchase three
properties on the west side of the airport (one 20-acre and two 40-acre parcels).
• He was working on the Tier II grant application to the Rasmuson
Foundation related to the library expansion project.
• Referring to the memorandum included as an information item in the
packet, requested a $20.00 fee be charged for the library personnel to proctor tests.
There were no objections.
• Reported on his recent trip to Juneau and discussions with legislators
and Governor.
• He would be traveling to Washington, DC in the middle of April to lobby
for city projects.
• He would discuss the feasibility of the city doing a population survey at
the next meeting. He noted, an individual study would be very difficult and costly.
• Would continue discussions related to a volunteer program at the fire
department.
• Letters of Engagement for Airline Operating Agreements were sent with
the intention of having them in place by June 1.
• Administration was finalizing airport rates and fee schedules.
Council Member Eldridge noted the letter from Habit for Humanity included in the
packet and asked council to consider paying outstanding taxes on the properties
discussed in the letter. He noted, something similar had been done in the past and
suggested a second consideration be made. Koch noted direction from council was
needed and added, he had made the same offer to another group for other lots and
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that process was moving forward. Council Member Smalley noted his service on the
Central Peninsula Habit for Humanity Board of Directors (for which he received no
payment) and reported the Board felt the $23,000 would be better spent going into
building a home and felt the city should consider donating the land.
K-2.
Attorney -- No report.
K-3.
City Clerk -- No report.
ITEM L:
DISCUSSION
L-1.
Citizens (five minutes) -- None.
L-2.
Council
Boyle -- No comments.
Molloy -- Referring to the comment of the increase in electricity costs,
suggested the city consider an energy conservation audit.
Ross -- Reported he would not be attending the next council and Planning &
Zoning Commission meetings. Council Member Smalley reported he would attend the
Commission meeting in his place.
Eldridge -- No comments.
Smalley -- No comments.
Porter -- No comments.
Swarner -- No comments.
ITEM M: PENDING LEGISLATION (This item lists legislation which will be
addressed at a later date as noted.)
EXECUTIVE SESSION -- None Scheduled
ITEM N: ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Council, the meeting adjourned at
approximately 9:30 p.m.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 19, 2008
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Minutes submitted by:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
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