HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-06-03 Council MinutesKENAI CITY COUNCIL — REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 3, 2026 — 6:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
210 FIDALGO AVE., KENAI, AK 99611
MAYOR HENRY H. KNACKSTEDT, PRESIDING
MINUTES
A. CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the Kenai City Council was held on June 3, 2026, in City Hall Council Chambers,
Kenai, AK. Mayor Knackstedt called the meeting to order at approximately 6:00 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
Bridget Grieme
Phil Daniel
A quorum was present.
Absent:
Sovala Kisena
Also in attendance were:
Victoria Askin, Vice Mayor
Deborah Sounart
Glenese Pettey
**Josh Bolling, Student Representative
Terry Eubank, City Manager
Scott Bloom, City Attorney
David Swarner, Finance Director
Kevin Buettner, Planning Director
Stephanie Randall, Human Resource Director
Tyler Best, Parks and Recreation Director
Lee Frey, Public Works Director
Kathy Romain, Senior Services Director
Ryan Coleman, Police Sergeant
Dave Ross, Police Chief
Shellie Saner, City Clerk
3. Agenda and Consent Agenda Approval
Mayor Knackstedt noted the following additions to the Packet:
Add to item E.3. Public Hearing - Ordinance No. 3523-2026
• Amendment Memo
Add to item E.S. Public Hearing - Ordinance No. 3525-2026
Amendment Memo
MOTION:
Vice Mayor Askin MOVED to approve the agenda and consent agenda with the requested revisions.
Council Member Sounart SECONDED the motion.
The items on the Consent Aaenda were read into the record.
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Mayor Knackstedt opened the floor for public comment on consent agenda items; there being no one
wishing to be heard, the public comment period was closed.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
*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.
B. SCHEDULED ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS - None.
C. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS - None.
D. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS
Johna Beech, Executive Director of the Kenai Peninsula Food Bank addressed the Council regarding the
2026 Kenai - Soldotna Food Fight, food drive taking place June 1 - 30, 2026.
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Ordinance No. 3521-2026 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations in the
General Fund - Police Department and Accepting a Grant from the US Department of
Transportation Passed Through the State of Alaska Department of Transportation and
Public Facilities for Traffic Enforcement Overtime Expenditures. (Administration)
MOTION:
Vice Mayor Askin MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 3521-2026. Council Member Sounart SECONDED
the motion.
Mayor Knackstedt opened the floor for public comment. There being no one wishing to be heard, the
public comment period was closed.
VOTE:
YEA: Knackstedt, Daniel, Grieme, Askin, Sounart
NAY: None
ABSENT: Pettey, Kisena
**Student Representative Bolling: Yea
MOTION PASSED.
2. Ordinance No. 3522-2026 - Accepting an Alaska Division of Forestry Volunteer Fire
Assistance Grant in the Amount of $8,602.97 and Appropriating Funds for the Purchase
of Wildland and Firefighting Equipment for the City of Kenai Fire Department.
(Administration)
MOTION:
Vice Mayor Askin MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 3522-2026. Council Member Sounart SECONDED
the motion.
Mayor Knackstedt opened the floor for public comment. There being no one wishing to be heard, the
public comment period was closed.
A summary of the memorandum as attached to Ordinance No. 3522-2026 and an overview of the
equipment that would be purchased was provided.
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VOTE:
YEA: Daniel, Grieme, Askin, Sounart, Knackstedt
NAY: None
ABSENT: Pettey, Kisena
"Student Representative Bolling: Yea
MOTION PASSED.
3. Ordinance No. 3523-2026 - Adopting the Annual Budget, Salary Schedule and Employee
Classification Plan for the Fiscal Year Commencing July 1, 2026 and Ending June 30,
2027 and Committing $4,584,359 of General Fund, Fund Balance for Future Capital
Improvements. (Administration)
MOTION:
Vice Mayor Askin MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 3523-2026. Council Member Sounart SECONDED
the motion.
Mayor Knackstedt opened the floor for public comment.
Sarah Castimore addressed the Council in appreciation of their consideration to provide grant funding to
Peninsula Piranha Swim Team.
There being no one else wishing to be heard, the public comment period was closed.
MOTION TO AMEND:
Vice Mayor Askin MOVED to amend the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Document as follows:
"General Fund - Legislative, page 85
Increase the Grants to Agencies from $21,100 to $67,502; and
General Fund - Legislative, page 86
Add Peninsula Piranha Swim Team to the 5047 Grants to Agencies list for $46,502."
For an overall increase of $46,502 to the Fiscal Year 2027 Annual Budget Document.
Council Member Grieme SECONDED the motion.
Council appreciation was stated for the swim teams work towards a solution to keeping the school
swimming pool open.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested on the motion to amend.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
MOTION TO AMEND:
Vice Mayor Askin MOVED to amend the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Document as follows:
"Airport Fund - Airport Airfield, page 214
Increase Professional Services from $14,435 to $84,435."
For an overall increase of $70,000 to the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Document.
Council Member Daniel SECONDED the motion.
A summary overview of the amendment memorandum as attached to Ordinance No 3523-2026 was
provided.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested on the motion to amend.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
MOTION TO AMEND:
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Council Member Grieme MOVED to amend the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Document as follows:
"General Fund - Non -Departmental, page 111
Increase Capital Outlay & Transfer, Transfers by $180,000.
Capital Budget, page 289
Increase Revenues, Transfers from General Fund by $180,000."
For an overall increase of $180,000 to the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Document
Council Member Daniel SECONDED the motion.
There was discussion regarding the constituent interactions with public meetings is primarily done
through remote means; and the importance of maintaining technology and equipment to meet the public
need.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested on the motion to amend.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
MOTION TO AMEND:
Vice Mayor Askin MOVED to amend Ordinance No. 3523-2026 as follows:
Title to read, "An Ordinance Adopting the Annual Budget, Salary Schedule and Employee
Classification Plan for the Fiscal Year Commencing July 1, 2026 and Ending June 30, 2027 and
Committing $[4,584,359] 4,303,660 of General Fund, Fund Balance for Future Capital
Improvements."
Seventh whereas clause to read, "in recognition of deferred and ongoing maintenance needs of City
facilities and in support of the City's Fiscal Year 2027 — 2031 Capital Improvement Plan (The Plan),
Council commits $[4,584,359] 4,303,660 towards funding of The Plan for fiscal years 2027-2031."
Section 2 to read, "The following sums of money are hereby appropriated for the operations of the
City of Kenai for the fiscal year commencing on the first day of July, 2026, and ending the 30th day
of June, 2027, to be expended consistent with and subject to the restrictions, procedures, and
purposes set forth in the Code of the City of Kenai and to be expended substantially by line item in
the manner shown in the budget adopted by Section 1 hereof:
General Fund
Enterprise Fund —
Congregate Housing Fund
Internal Service Funds:
Equipment Replacement Fund
Fleet Replacement Fund
Employee Health Care Fund
Total Internal Service Funds
Special Revenue Funds:
Personal Use Fishery Fund
Water & Sewer Fund
Airport Fund
Senior Citizen Fund
Total Special Revenue Funds
Permanent Funds:
Airport Land Sale Permanent Fund
$ [23,341,2391 23,567,641
288,678
103,174
2,997,788
3,389,640
601,090
3,602,337
[4,042,144] 4,112,144
1,139,480
[9,385,0511 9,455,051
1,151,157
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General Land Sale Permanent Fund
Total Permanent Revenue Funds
Capital Project Funds:
City Hall Improvements
Playground Improvement
Park Improvement
Kenai Rec Center Improvements
Municipal Roadway Improvement
Kenai Public Safety Improvements
Kenai Senior Center Improvement
Congregate Housing Improvement
Airport Improvement
Waste Water Treatment Plant
Water & Sewer Improvement
Total Capital Project Funds
176,498
1,327,655
180,000
100,000
50,000
120,000
1,550,000
300,000
60,000
100,000
380,100
100,000
610,000
[3,370,1001 3,550,100
Debt Service Fund — Library Expansion Bonds 125,375
Total All Funds $[41,633,8941 42,110,296"
Section 3 to read, "Council hereby commits $[4,584,359] 4,303,660 of Unassigned General Fund,
Fund Balance for future renovations and improvements to City facilities."
Council Member Grieme SECONDED the motion.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested on the motion to amend.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
Council appreciation was stated for the work put into bringing the budget forward.
VOTE ON MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED:
YEA: Grieme, Askin, Sounart, Knackstedt, Daniel
NAY: None
ABSENT: Pettey, Kisena
**Student Representative Bolling: Yea
MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED PASSED.
4. Ordinance No. 3524-2026 - Amending Kenai Municipal Code Section 23.25.065 - Shift
Differential Pay, to Update Shift Hours and to Clarify Eligibility; and Section 23.55.030
Qualification Pay, to Ensure Appropriate Compensation and Benefits to City Employees
Comparable to Other Places of Public Employment Which Allows the City to Recruit and
Retain Qualified Employees. (Administration)
MOTION:
Vice Mayor Askin MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 3524-2026. Council Member Sounart SECONDED
the motion.
Mayor Knackstedt opened the floor for public comment. There being no one wishing to be heard, the
public comment period was closed.
A summary overview of the memorandum as attached to Ordinance 3524-2026 was provided;
clarification was provided that although the Ordinance would not be effectuated for thirty days, the pay
would be effective July 1, 2026.
VOTE ON MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED:
YEA: Askin, Sounart, Knackstedt, Daniel, Grieme
NAY: None
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ABSENT: Pettey, Kisena
"Student Representative Bolling: Yea
MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED PASSED.
5. Ordinance No. 3525-2026 - Enacting Kenai Municipal Code Section 14.20.246 - Tent
Camping on Private Property, Amending Kenai Municipal Code Section 14.20.320 -
Definitions to Provide Definitions Regarding Tents and Campgrounds, Amending Kenai
Municipal Code Section 13.10.060 - Sanitary Facilities for Camping on Private Property,
and Amending Kenai Municipal Code Section 14.22 - Land Use Table. (Administration)
MOTION:
Vice Mayor Askin MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 3525-2026. Council Member Daniel SECONDED the
motion.
Mayor Knackstedt opened the floor for public comment. There being no one wishing to be heard, the
public comment period was closed.
A summary overview of the memorandum as attached to Ordinance No. 3525-2026 was provided.
There was discussion regarding the inconsistency between tents and recreational vehicles.
MOTION TO AMEND:
Council Member Grieme moved to amend Ordinance No. 3525-2026 as follows:
Title to read, "An Ordinance [ENACTING KENAI MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 14.20.246 - TENT CAMPING
ON PRIVATE PROPERTY,] Amending Kenai Municipal Code Section 14.20.320 - Definitions to Provide
Definitions Regarding Tents and Campgrounds, [AMENDING KENAI MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION
13.10.060 - SANITARY FACILITIES FOR CAMPING ON PRIVATE PROPERTY,] and Amending Kenai
Municipal Code Section 14.22 - Land Use Table."
Delete Sections 1 and 3; and,
Renumber remaining Sections accordingly.
Council Member Askin SECONDED the motion.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested on the motion to amend.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
MOTION TO AMEND:
Vice Mayor Askin MOVED to amend Ordinance No. 3525-2026 as follows:
Originally Section 4, renumbered to Section 2 by adding footnote 34 as follow:
ZONING DISTRICTS
LAND USES
ALI
C
RR
RR-1
RS
RS-1
RS-2
RU
CC
CG
IL
IH
ED
R
TSH
LC
CMU
WW
MISCELLANEOUS
Campgrounds34
N
C
C
N
C
N
N
C
C
C
C
C
N
C
C
N
C
C
34Does not apply to City -owned property. See KMC 18.35.010 - Overnight Camping."
Council Member Grieme SECONDED the motion.
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UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested on the motion to amend.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
VOTE MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED:
YEA: Sounart, Knackstedt, Daniel, Grieme, Askin
NAY: None
ABSENT: Pettey, Kisena
**Student Representative Bolling: Yea
MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED PASSED.
6. Ordinance No. 3526-2026 - Amending the Official Zoning Map by Rezoning Parcel
04106318, with a Physical Address of 6575 Kenai Spur Highway, from a Split Zone of
Rural Residential (RR) and General Commercial (CG) to the Zoning District of General
Commercial (CG). (Administration)
MOTION:
Vice Mayor Askin MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 3526-2026. Council Member Grieme SECONDED the
motion.
Mayor Knackstedt opened the floor for public comment. There being no one wishing to be heard, the
public comment period was closed.
A summary overview of the memorandum as attached to Ordinance No. 3526-2026 was provided; and it
was clarified that this would eliminate a split zone.
VOTE:
YEA: Knackstedt, Daniel, Grieme, Askin, Sounart
NAY: None
ABSENT: Pettey, Kisena
**Student Representative Bolling: Yea
MOTION PASSED.
7. Ordinance No. 3527-2026 - Determining that an Approximately 7,682 Square Foot
Portion of City -Owned Property Described as that Portion of Govt Lot 10 Lying Southwest
of Bridge Access Rd & Lying North & Northwest & Northeast of USS 4563 Amended, is
Not Needed for a Public Purpose and Authorizing the Sale and Exchange of the Property
to Rabuf, LLC. (Administration)
MOTION:
Vice Mayor Askin MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 3527-2026. Council Member Sounart SECONDED
the motion.
Mayor Knackstedt opened the floor for public comment. There being no one wishing to be heard, the
public comment period was closed.
A summary overview of the memorandum as attached to Ordinance No. 3527-2026 was provided.
VOTE:
YEA: Daniel, Grieme, Askin, Sounart, Knackstedt
NAY: None
ABSENT: Pettey, Kisena
**Student Representative Bolling: Yea
MOTION PASSED.
8. Resolution No. 2026-37 - Fixing the Rate of Levy of Property Tax for the Fiscal Year
Commencing July 1, 2026 and Ending June 30, 2027. (Administration)
MOTION:
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Vice Mayor Askin MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2026-37. Council Member Daniel SECONDED the
motion.
Mayor Knackstedt opened the floor for public comment. There being no one wishing to be heard, the
public comment period was closed.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
9. Resolution No. 2026-38 - Amending the Comprehensive Schedule of Rates, Charges
and Fees to Incorporate Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Changes to Include Adjusting Airport
Fees, Library Fees, Fire Department Fees, Land Management Fees, Parks and
Recreation Fees, Planning and Zoning Fee, Public Works Fee, Water and Sewer Fees
and Adjusting the Monthly Rental Rates for Vintage Pointe. (Administration)
MOTION:
Vice Mayor Askin MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2026-38. Council Member Daniel SECONDED the
motion.
Mayor Knackstedt opened the floor for public comment. There being no one wishing to be heard, the
public comment period was closed.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
10. Resolution No. 2026-39 - Authorizing a Contract Award for the 2026 Dipnet Dumpsters
and Portalets. (Administration)
MOTION:
Vice Mayor Askin MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2026-39. Council Member Sounart SECONDED the
motion.
Mayor Knackstedt opened the floor for public comment. There being no one wishing to be heard, the
public comment period was closed.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
11. Resolution No. 2026-40 - Authorizing a Contract Award for the 2026 Congregate Housing
Caretaker. (Administration)
MOTION:
Vice Mayor Askin MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2026-40. Council Member Sounart SECONDED the
motion.
Mayor Knackstedt opened the floor for public comment. There being no one wishing to be heard, the
public comment period was closed.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
12. Resolution No. 2026-41 - Declaring a Right -of -Way for a 60-Foot by 155.68-Foot Portion
of the 60-Foot Unnamed Right -of -Way Located Along the Southeastern Boundary of Lot
11-A, Block 8, Black Gold Estates 2025 Replat, Plat KN 2025-70, and as Set Forth on the
Attached Exhibit "A" is Not Needed for a Public Purpose and Consenting to its Vacation.
(Administration)
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MOTION:
Vice Mayor Askin MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2026-41. Council Member Grieme SECONDED the
motion.
Mayor Knackstedt opened the floor for public comment.
Alex Douthit addressed the Council in support of Resolution No. 2026-41, noting this would allow
drainage issues to be resolved.
There being no one else wishing to be heard, the public comment period was closed.
There was Council discussion in support of Resolution No. 2026-41.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
13. Resolution No. 2026-42 - Approving a Memorandum of Agreement Between the City of
Kenai and the Kenai Peninsula Borough for Intergovernmental Administration of Borough
and City Municipal Elections. (City Clerk)
MOTION:
Vice Mayor Askin MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2026-42. Council Member Sounart SECONDED the
motion.
Mayor Knackstedt opened the floor for public comment. There being no one wishing to be heard, the
public comment period was closed.
A summary overview of the memorandum as attached to Resolution No. 2026-42 was provided; and it
was clarified that there were increases to the cost to the City in the new agreement.
There was Council discussion in support of Resolution No. 2026-42.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
14. Resolution No. 2026-43 - Authorizing a Contract Award for the 2026 Street Lights Repair
and Maintenance with Utility Locates Contract. (Administration)
MOTION:
Vice Mayor Askin MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2026-43. Council Member Sounart SECONDED the
motion.
Mayor Knackstedt opened the floor for public comment. There being no one wishing to be heard, the
public comment period was closed.
Clarification was provided that the amount was based on the estimated quantity of work.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
15. Resolution No. 2026-44 - Authorizing a Contract Award for the 2026 Aliak Storm Water
and Paving Repair Construction. (Administration)
MOTION:
Vice Mayor Askin MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2026-44. Council Member Sounart SECONDED the
motion.
Mayor Knackstedt opened the floor for public comment. There being no one wishing to be heard, the
public comment period was closed.
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UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
16. Resolution No. 2026-45 - Authorizing a Contract Award for the 2026 Street Crack Sealing
Contract. (Administration)
MOTION:
Vice Mayor Askin MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2026-45. Council Member Sounart SECONDED the
motion.
Mayor Knackstedt opened the floor for public comment. There being no one wishing to be heard, the
public comment period was closed.
Appreciation for the commitment to repairing streets was stated.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
17. Resolution No. 2026-46 - Accepting and Adopting the Kenai Parks and Recreation
Master Plan. (Administration)
MOTION:
Vice Mayor Askin MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2026-46. Council Member Sounart SECONDED the
motion.
Mayor Knackstedt opened the floor for public comment. There being no one wishing to be heard, the
public comment period was closed.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
F. MINUTES
1. *Regular Meeting of May 20, 2026. (City Clerk)
Approved by the consent agenda.
G. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Ordinance No. 3510-2026 (Substitute) - Amending the Official Zoning Map by Rezoning
a Portion of the Property at 10060 Kenai Spur Highway from Conservation to Suburban
Residential Zoning District. (Administration) (March 18, 2026 postponed to April 1, 2026,-
April 1, 2026 postponed to May 6, 2026; May 6, 2026 amended by substitute, amended,
referred to the May 27, 2026 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting and postponed
to June 3, 2026.1
[Clerk's Note: The motion to enact was on the floor from the March 18, 2026 meeting.]
Mayor Knackstedt opened the floor for public comment. There being no one wishing to be heard, the
public comment period was closed.
MOTION TO AMEND:
Vice Mayor Askin MOVED to amend Ordinance No. 3510-2026 Substitute as follows:
Insert a new 14th WHEREAS clause to read, "at their regularly scheduled meeting held on May 27,
2026, the Planning & Zoning Commission recommended that the City Council rezone the portion of
the property at 10060 Kenai Spur Highway from Conservation to Rural Residential."
Council Member Daniel SECONDED the motion.
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UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested on the motion to amend.
VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED.
It was reported that the Administrations recommendation was suburban residential; the location was
suited for multifamily units due to its proximity to city utilities and other services; suburban residential
allows for minimum lot sizes of 7,200 square feet and permits up to a six-plex, verses rural residential
requirements of lot sizes of 20,000 square feet and permits a four-plex; suburban residential would allow
greater density with smaller lot sizes and provides for more dwelling units per parcel.
There was discussion regarding the walkability of the location to local stores and the recommendation
from the Planning and Zoning Commission.
MOTION TO AMEND:
Vice Mayor Daniel MOVED to amend Ordinance No. 3510-2026 Substitute as follows:
Amend Ordinance No. 3510-2026 from Suburban Residential to Rural Residential, throughout the
Ordinance.
Council Member Askin SECONDED the motion.
VOTE ON MOTION TO AMEND:
YEA: Askin, Daniel
NAY: Sounart, Knackstedt, Grieme
ABSENT: Pettey, Kisena
MOTION TO AMENDED FAILED.
VOTE ON MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED:
YEA: Sounart, Knackstedt, Grieme
NAY: Daniel, Askin
ABSENT: Pettey, Kisena
**Student Representative Bolling: Yea
MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED PASSED.
NEW BUSINESS
1. *Action/Approval - Bills to be Ratified. (Administration)
Approved by the consent agenda.
2. *Action/Approval - Confirmation of Mayoral Nomination of Missy Wallace to the Beautification
Commission. (Knackstedt)
Approved by the consent agenda.
3. *Ordinance No. 3528-2026 - Accepting and Appropriating $42,867.04 in Asset Forfeiture Sharing
Funds for the Purchase of Law Enforcement Equipment into the General Fund, Police
Department. (Administration)
Introduced by the consent agenda and Public Hearing set for June 17, 2026.
4. *Ordinance No. 3529-2026 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations in the General
Fund - City Manager for Leave Cash -Out, Finance Information Technology Salaries and Benefits,
and Public Works Administration Salaries and Benefits in Excess of Budgeted Amounts.
(Administration)
Introduced by the consent agenda and Public Hearing set for June 17, 2026.
5. *Ordinance No. 3530-2026 - Accepting and Appropriating a Grant Awarded to the Kenai Senior
Center from the Kenai Peninsula Foundation, Inc. and the Alaska Community Foundation, Inc.,
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Through the Elmer and Ruth Schwantes Fund for the Purchase of Meals on Wheels Delivery
Bags. (Administration)
Introduced by the consent agenda and Public Hearing set for June 17, 2026.
H. COMMISSION / COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Council on Aging Commission
No report, next meeting June 11, 2026.
2. Airport Commission
No report, next meeting June 11, 2026.
3. Parks and Recreation Commission
No report, next meeting June 4, 2026
4. Planning and Zoning Commission
Council Member Daniel reported on the May 20, 2026 meeting, next meeting June 10, 2026.
5. Beautification Commission
No report, next meeting September 8, 2026.
I. REPORT OF THE MAYOR
Mayor Knackstedt reported on the following:
• Attending and participating in the Memorial Day Events.
• Meeting with the Administration and Glenfarne to discuss the upcoming project.
• Thanked Finance Directory Swarner and City Manager Eubank for the Budget; and Parks &
Recreation Director Best for the Master Plan.
• Congratulated the Kenai Ice Hawks for winning the Trajan Langdon Award, the first all -girls team
in Alaska to claim the championship in the co-ed 12UB Alaska State Hockey Tournament.
J. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
1. City Manager - City Manager Eubank reported on the following:
• Provided a staffing update, welcomed new employees and noted ongoing recruitment for an
Airport Manager.
• Status update on the Safe Streets Grant and Costal Resilience Grant.
• June 6, 2026 Kite Festival.
• Thanked staff for their work on the Budget and Director Best, Parks and Recreation Staff and
the Parks and Recreation Commission for the Master Plan.
2. City Attorney - No report.
3. City Clerk - No report.
K. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
1. Citizen Comments (Public comments limited to (5) minutes per speaker)
2. Council Comments
Student Representative Bolling congratulated the Kenai Central High School Girls Soccer team for taking
second place as State.
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K. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
1.- Citizen Comments (Public comments limited to (5) minutes per speaker)
2. Council Comments
Student Representative Bolling congratulated the Kenai Central High School Girls Soccer team for taking
second place as State.
Council Member Daniel stated his appreciation for everyone's efforts.
Council Member Grieme congratulated the Girls Soccer team, the Kenai Ice Hawks; reported attending
the American Legion Memorial Day event at Kenai Cemetery; thanked all the planters on Planting Day
and the Douthit family for donating a tree; and reminded everyone the Peninsula Oilers were back.
Vice Mayor Askin thanked staff for the Budget and Parks & Recreation for the Master Plan.
L. EXECUTIVE SESSION - None.
M. PENDING ITEMS - None.
N. ADJOURNMENT
O. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS - None.
There being no further business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:07 p.m.
I cedffy the a ve re resents accurate minutes of the Kenai City Council meeting of June 3, 2026.
Micllhelle Sane
City Clerk
** The student representative may cast advisory votes on all matters except those subject to executive
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.
City of Kenai Council Meeting Page 13 of 13
June 3, 2026