HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-03-25 Council Minutes - SpecialKENAI CITY COUNCIL — SPECIAL MEETING
MARCH 25, 2026 — 5:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
210 FIDALGO AVE., KENAI, AK 99611
MAYOR HENRY H. KNACKSTEDT, PRESIDING
MINUTES
A. CALL TO ORDER
A Special Meeting of the Kenai City Council was held on March 25, 2026, in City Hall Council Chambers,
Kenai, AK. Mayor Knackstedt called the meeting to order at approximately 5:00 p.m.
1. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Knackstedt led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Roll Call
There were present:
Henry Knackstedt, Mayor
Sovala Kisena
Phil Daniel
A quorum was present.
Absent: Glenese Pettey
3. Agenda Approval
Victoria Askin, Vice Mayor
Bridget Grieme
Deborah Sounart (remote participation)
MOTION:
Vice Mayor Askin MOVED to approve the agenda. Council Member Grieme SECONDED the motion.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
B. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Review and Discussion of the City Attorney's Evaluation which May be a Subject that Tends to
Prejudice the Reputation and Character of the City Attorney (AS 44.62.310(C)(2)].
2. Review and Discussion of the City Manager's Evaluation which May be a Subject that Tends to
Prejudice the Reputation and Character of the City Manager (AS 44.62.310(C)(2)].
3. Review and Discussion of the City Clerk's Evaluation which May be a Subject that Tends to
Prejudice the Reputation and Character of the City Clerk (AS 44.62.310(C)(2)].
MOTION:
Vice Mayor Askin MOVED to enter into executive session to review and discuss the annual evaluation of
the City Attorney, City Manager, and City Clerk which may be a subject that tends to prejudice the
reputation and character of the City Attorney, City Manager, and City Clerk. [AS 44.62.310(C)(2)]. Mr.
Bloom, Mr. Eubank, and Ms. Saner have elected to have the discussion regarding their evaluations take
place in executive session. The executive session will include Mayor Knackstedt and City Council
Members; City Attorney Bloom will be included if and when the Council requests his presence; and City
Manager Eubank will be included if and when the Council requests his presence; City Clerk Saner will
be included if and when the Council requests her presence.
Council Member Grieme SECONDED the motion.
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MOTION:
Vice Mayor Askin MOVED to reconvene into regular session. Council Member Grieme SECONDED the
motion.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
[Clerk's Note: The Council entered into executive session at 5:02 p.m. and reconvened into regular session at 7:15
P.M.]
It was reported that Council entered into executive session and discussed the City Attorney, City
Manager, and City Clerk evaluations.
C. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:16 p.m.
I certify the a represents accurate minutes of the Kenai City Council Special meeting of March 25,
ell aner MMC
City Clerk
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session discussion. Advisory votes will not affect the outcome of the official council vote. Advisory votes
will be recorded in the minutes. A student representative may not move or second items during a council
meeting.
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