HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-10-21 Council MinutesITEM A: CALL TO ORDER
AGENDA
KENAI CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 21, 2009
7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
3. CERTIFICATION OF ELECTION
4. ADMINISTER OATHS OF OFFICE
5. Agenda Approval
6. 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: PUBLIC HEARINGS (Testimony limited to 3 minutes per speaker.)
1. Ordinance No. 2445 -2009 Declaring Kenai Senior Center Dining
Room Chairs Surplus and Obsolete and Authorizing Disposal by
Donation.
2. Ordinance No. 2446 -2009 Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations in the Water and Sewer and Bridge Access Water and
Sewer Extension Capital Projects Fund as Proceeds From the Alaska
Department of Environmental Conservation Alaska Clean Water Fund.
3. Ordinance No. 2447 -2009 Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $62,000 in the Dune Rehabilitation Conservation
Capital Project Fund for Installation of Protective Fencing Around Dune
Habitat at the South Shore Mouth of the Kenai River.
4. Ordinance No. 2448 -2009 Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $50,000 in the Kenai Multipurpose Facility Capital
Project Fund for Installation of Energy Efficient Lighting.
5. Ordinance No. 2449 -2009 Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $26,000 in the General and Kenai Avenue Properties
Capital Project Fund for Clearing of the Properties in Preparation for the
Kenai Bluff Erosion Project.
a. Substitute Ordinance No. 2449 -2009 Increasing
Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $3,500 in the General
Fund Land Administration for Cost Incurred for Maintaining
Properties Foreclosed Upon for Non Payment of Property Taxes.
6. Ordinance No. 2450 -2009 Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations in the Water and Sewer and Bridge Access Water and
Sewer Extension Capital Projects Fund as Proceeds From the Alaska
Department of Environmental Conservation Alaska Drinking Water
Fund.
7. Ordinance No. 2451 -2009 Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $2,000,000 in the Kenai Bluff Stabilization Capital
Projects Fund for a Grant Received From the State of Alaska Department
of Commerce and Community and Economic Development.
8. Resolution No. 2009 -61 Adopting the City of Kenai Capital
Improvements Plan Priority List for State and Federal Funding Requests
for the Fiscal Year 2011.
9. Resolution No. 2009 -62 Authorizing a Budget Transfer within the
General Fund, Parks Department for Construction of a Foundation for a
Donated Gazebo
10. Resolution No. 2009 -63 Authorizing Amendment of the Regulations
of the Kenai Community Library to Change the Late Fee and Services
Charge Schedules and to Make Typographical /Grammatical Revisions.
11. Resolution No. 2009 -64 Approving the Purchase of Advertising in the
2010 Kenai Visitors Guide in the Amount of $10,000.
12. *Liquor License Renewal
Acapulco Mexican Restaurant
ITEM E: MINUTES
1. *Regular Meeting of October 7, 2009.
ITEM F: UNFINISHED BUSINESS
ITEM G: NEW BUSINESS
1. Ratification of Bills
2. Approval of Purchase Orders Exceeding $15,000
3. *Ordinance No. 2452 -2009 Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $110,278 in the Capital Projects Management Fund
for the Establishment of the Fund.
4. *Ordinance No. 2453 -2009 Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $1,500 in the General Fund Library Staff Travel
Funded by a State of Alaska Department of Education Early
Development Division of Libraries, Archives and Museums Grant.
5. *Ordinance No. 2454 -2009 Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $14,924 in the General Fund Library for a Grant
Received from the Rasmuson Foundation for the Purchase of Laptop
Computers and Equipment for the Library Laptop Lending Program.
*Ordinance No. 2455 -2009 Enacting KMC 14.20.235 to Establish a
Process and Standards for the Siting, Construction, and Operation of
Wind Energy Systems (Wind Turbines) as Permitted Secondary Uses and
Accessory Structures.
7 Approval Mutual Termination of Airport Terminal Lease Ginger
Ribelin, d /b /a Ribelin Real Estate
8. Discussion 2009 Dip Net Report
9. Discussion Schedule Work Session /Management of North Beach
(motor vehicles, camping, camp fires, off -road vehicles)
10. Discussion Commissions /Committee Telephonic Meeting
Participation
ITEM H: 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
d. Advisory Cemetery Committee
e. Kenai Convention Visitors Bureau
f. Reports of KPB Assembly, Legislators and Councils
ITEM I: REPORT OF THE MAYOR
ITEM J: ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
1. City Manager
2. Attorney
3. City Clerk
ITEM K: DISCUSSION
1. Citizens (five minutes)
2. Council
ITEM L: PENDING LEGISLATION (This item lists legislation which will be
addressed at a later date as noted.)
Ordinance No. 2362 -2008 Amending the Official Kenai Zoning Map by Rezoning
Tract A, Papa Joe's Subdivision, Chumley Replat From Rural Residential 1 (RR1) to
Limited Commercial (LC).
Ordinance No. 2412 -2009 Amending KMC 13.40.040 to Provide for a Speed Limit
of Ten (10) Miles Per Hour While Driving Motorized Vehicles on a Portion of the North
Shore Public Beach Within the City of Kenai. (Clerk's Note: At the June 3, 2009, a
motion to adopt Ordinance No. 2412 -2009 was made and the ordinance was
subsequently postponed, no time certain. The motion to adopt Ordinance No. 2412 -2009
is active.)
EXECUTIVE SESSION None scheduled.
ITEM M: ADJOURNMENT
ITEM A: CALL TO ORDER
A quorum was present.
VOTE:
ADD TO:
Clerk
KENAI CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 21, 2009
7:00 P.M.
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MAYOR PAT PORTER, PRESIDING
MINUTES
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.
A -2. ROLL CALL
The Acting City Clerk took roll. Present were:
Robert Molloy Mike Boyle
Joe Moore
Barry Eldridge
Pat Porter, Mayor
Absent were: Council Members Rick Ross and Hal Smalley.
Student Representative Maya Johnson: Present
Porter requested a motion to move the agenda approval to A -3.
MOTION:
Council Member Moore MOVED to move the agenda approval to A -3 and requested
UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Eldridge SECONDED the motion.
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
A -3. AGENDA APPROVAL
Porter read the changes to the agenda:
REMOVE: D -12 Liquor License Renewal
A -3 Certification of Election Memorandum from Acting City
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MOTION:
D -11 Resolution No. 2009 -64 Cost Estimates and Samples of
Past Year's Ads
Council Member Molloy MOVED to approve the Agenda as amended. Council Member
Eldridge SECONDED the motion and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
A -4. CERTIFICATION OF ELECTION
Acting City Clerk Hall read her memorandum to Council and read the Certification of
Election into the record as follows:
CITY OF KENAI
REGULAR ELECTION OF OCTOBER 6, 2009
WE, the members of the Kenai City Council, do hereby certify the results of a canvass of the
ballots for the Regular Election of October 6, 2009.
ABSENTEE (in- person, by -fax, personal needs, by-
mail) AND QUESTIONED BALLOTS RECEIVED
ABSENTEE /QUESTIONED BALLOTS REJECTED
ABSENTEE /QUESTIONED BALLOTS COUNTED
POLL VOTER TURN OUT
NUMBER OF KENAI REGISTERED VOTERS
214
21
193
1554 21.7%
TOTAL VOTER TURN OUT
1747 35%
5102
CITY COUNCIL /THREE -YEAR SEATS:
MOLLOY, Robert
MARQUIS, Ryan
NAVARRE, Tim
Write -Ins
CANDIDATE
POLL
VOTES
RECEIVED
649
462
420
23
ABSENTEE,
ETC.
VOTES
RECEIVED
121
69
95
3
TOTAL
VOTES
RECEIVED
770
531
515
26
PROPOSITION A /REPEAL ORDINANCE NO. 2393 -2009
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MOTION:
A -6.
MOTION:
PROPOSITION A /REPEAL ORDINANCE NO. 2393 -2009
YES VOTES
NO VOTES
POLL
VOTES
RECEIVED
CONSENT AGENDA
ITEM D: PUBLIC HEARINGS
617
475
ABSENTEE,
ETC.
VOTES
RECEIVED
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
Council Members signed the Certification of Election.
A -5. ADMINISTER OATHS OF OFFICE
105
86
ITEM B: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS None
ITEM C: UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS
TOTAL
VOTES
RECEIVED
733
564
Council Member Moore MOVED to approve the Certification of Election and requested
UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
Mayor Porter administered the oath of office to Robert Molloy and Ryan Marquis.
Molloy and Marquis took their seats on the dais.
Council Member Eldridge MOVED to approve the consent agenda and Council Member
Moore SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. 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.
Jim Butler, 1711 Kaknu, Kenai Thanked Council for their letter of support for
Kenai hosting the Board of Fisheries meeting and encouraged the City to monitor the
policies of the board.
Marquis
Yes
Molloy
Yes
Boyle
Yes
Porter
Yes
Smalley
Absent
Moore
Yes
Eldridge
Yes
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D -1.
MOTION:
Ordinance No. 2445 -2009 Declaring Kenai Senior Center Dining
Room Chairs Surplus and Obsolete and Authorizing Disposal by
Donation.
Council Member Eldridge MOVED to adopt Ordinance No. 2445 -2009 and Council
Member Moore SECONDED the motion.
The floor was opened to public hearing.
Ed Steiner, 4192 Beaver Loop, Kenai Spoke in favor of the Ordinance, noting the
chairs would offer years of service to other organizations.
There being no one else wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed. There were
no Council comments.
VOTE:
*Student Representative Johnson: YES
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
D -2. Ordinance No. 2446 -2009 Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations in the Water and Sewer and Bridge Access Water and
Sewer Extension Capital Projects Fund as Proceeds From the Alaska
Department of Environmental Conservation Alaska Clean Water Fund.
MOTION:
Council Member Eldridge MOVED to adopt Ordinance No. 2446 -2009 and Council
Member Molloy SECONDED the motion.
The floor was opened for public hearing. There being no one wishing to speak, the
public hearing was closed.
Council comments included:
Commended Administration on their work on this ordinance.
Noted there would be an informational gathering on October 22, 2009 at
6:00 p.m. in Council chambers.
Marquis
Yes
Molloy
Yes
Boyle
Yes
Porter
Yes
Smalley
Absent
Moore
Yes
Eldridge
Yes
Marquis
Yes
Molloy
Yes
Boyle
Yes
Porter
Yes
Smalley
Absent
Moore
Yes
Eldridge
Yes
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VOTE:
*Student Representative Johnson: YES
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
D -3.
MOTION:
Ordinance No. 2447 -2009 Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $62,000 in the Dune Rehabilitation Conservation
Capital Project Fund for Installation of Protective Fencing Around Dune
Habitat at the South Shore Mouth of the Kenai River.
Council Member Moore MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 2447 -2009 and Council
Member Eldridge SECONDED the motion.
The floor was opened for public hearing. There being no one wishing to speak, the
public hearing was closed. There were no Council comments.
VOTE:
*Student Representative Johnson: YES
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
City Manager Koch thanked Parks and Recreation Director Frates for his work on this
grant.
D -4. Ordinance No. 2448 -2009 Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $50,000 in the Kenai Multipurpose Facility Capital
Project Fund for Installation of Energy Efficient Lighting.
MOTION:
Council Member Eldridge MOVED to adopt Ordinance No. 2448 -2009 and Council
Member Molloy SECONDED the motion.
The floor was opened for public hearing. There being no one wishing to speak, the
public hearing was closed. There were no Council comments.
Marquis
Yes
Molloy
Yes
Boyle
Yes
Porter
Yes
Smalley
Absent
Moore
Yes
Eldridge
Yes
Marquis
Yes
Molloy
Yes
Boyle
Yes
Porter
Yes
Smalley
Absent
Moore
Yes
Eldridge
Yes
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VOTE:
*Student Representative Johnson: YES
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
D -5. Ordinance No. 2449 -2009 Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $26,000 in the General and Kenai Avenue Properties
Capital Project Fund for Clearing of the Properties in Preparation for the
Kenai Bluff Erosion Project.
MOTION TO AMEND:
Council Member Eldridge MOVED to amend Ordinance No. 2449 -2009 by substitution
with Ordinance No. 2449 -2009, the substitute. Council Member Moore SECONDED
the motion.
VOTE ON MOTION TO AMEND:
*Student Representative Johnson: YES
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
D -5 -a. Substitute Ordinance No. 2449 -2009 Increasing Estimated Revenues
and Appropriations by $3,500 in the General Fund Land
Administration for Cost Incurred for Maintaining Properties Foreclosed
Upon for Non Payment of Property Taxes.
The floor was opened for public hearing. There being no one wishing to speak, the
public hearing was closed.
City Manager Koch reported costs were recovered by the City.
VOTE ON MOTION AS AMENDED:
*Student Representative Johnson: YES
Marquis
Yes
Molloy
Yes
Boyle
Yes
Porter
Yes
Smalley
Absent
Moore
Yes
Eldridge
Yes
IIIIIIIIIIIII
Marquis
Yes
Mollo
Yes
Bo le
Yes
Porter
Yes
Smalle
Absent
Moore
Yes
Eldridge
Yes
IIIIIIIIIIIII
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MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
D -6.
MOTION:
Ordinance No. 2450 -2009 Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations in the Water and Sewer and Bridge Access Water and
Sewer Extension Capital Projects Fund as Proceeds From the Alaska
Department of Environmental Conservation Alaska Drinking Water
Fund.
Council Member Eldridge MOVED to adopt Ordinance No. 2450 -2009 and Council
Member Molloy SECONDED the motion.
The floor was opened for public hearing. There being no one wishing to speak, the
public hearing was closed. There were no Council comments.
VOTE:
*Student Representative Johnson: YES
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
D -7. Ordinance No. 2451 -2009 Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by S2,000,000 in the Kenai Bluff Stabilization Capital
Projects Fund for a Grant Received From the State of Alaska Department
of Commerce and Community and Economic Development.
MOTION:
Council Member Molloy MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 2451 -2009 and Council
Member Eldridge SECONDED the motion.
The floor was opened to public comment. There being no one wishing to speak, the
public hearing was closed.
Council commended Administration on their work on this ordinance.
VOTE:
*Student Representative Johnson: YES
Marquis
Yes
Molloy
Yes
Boyle
Yes
Porter
Yes
Smalley
Absent
Moore
Yes
Eldridge
Yes
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MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
D -8. Resolution No. 2009 -61 Adopting the City of Kenai Capital
Improvements Plan Priority List for State and Federal Funding Requests
for the Fiscal Year 2011.
MOTION:
Council Member Eldridge MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2009 -61 and requested
UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Moore SECONDED the motion.
The floor was opened for public hearing. There being no one wishing to speak, the
public hearing was closed. There were no Council comments.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
D -9. Resolution No. 2009 -62 Authorizing a Budget Transfer within the
General Fund, Parks Department for Construction of a Foundation for a
Donated Gazebo.
MOTION:
Council Member Eldridge MOVED to approve Resolution No. 2009 -62 and requested
UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Moore SECONDED the motion.
The floor was opened for public comment. There being no one wishing to speak, the
public hearing was closed.
Council Member Moore requested Administration consider adding a roof to the gazebo.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
D -10. Resolution No. 2009 -63 Authorizing Amendment of the Regulations
of the Kenai Community Library to Change the Late Fee and Services
Charge Schedules and to Make Typographical /Grammatical Revisions.
MOTION:
Council Member Eldridge MOVED to approve Resolution No. 2009 -63 and requested
UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Moore SECONDED the motion.
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The floor was opened for public comment. There being no one wishing to speak, the
public hearing was closed. There were no Council comments.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
D -11. Resolution No. 2009 -64 Approving the Purchase of Advertising in the
2010 Kenai Visitors Guide in the Amount of $10,000.
MOTION:
Council Member Eldridge MOVED to approve Resolution No. 2009 -63 and requested
UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Molloy SECONDED the motion.
The floor was opened for public hearing.
Natasha Ala, Executive Director, Kenai Convention and Visitors Bureau
Thanked the Council and the City for their support of the Kenai Convention and
Visitors Bureau.
Council comments included:
Inquired about deadlines for changes and recommendations.
Supported spending money to increase tourism to Kenai.
Would have liked longer to look over the information included as a lay
down.
Noted the Council had added to the funding for the Visitors Guide during
the budget process.
BREAK TAKEN: 7:47 p.m.
BACK TO ORDER: 7:52 p.m.
Student Representative Johnson recused herself due to being the daughter of Natasha
Ala.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
D -12. *Liquor License Renewal
Acapulco Mexican Restaurant
Removed from agenda.
ITEM E: MINUTES
E -1. Regular Meeting of October 7, 2009 Approved by consent agenda.
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ITEM F: UNFINISHED BUSINESS None
ITEM G: NEW BUSINESS
G -1. Ratification of Bills
MOTION:
Council Member Moore MOVED to ratify the bills and requested UNANIMOUS
CONSENT. Council Member Molloy SECONDED the motion.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
G -2.
MOTION:
Council Member Eldridge MOVED to approve purchase orders exceeding $15,000 and
requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Molloy SECONDED the motion.
VOTE:
Approval of Purchase Orders Exceeding $15,000
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
G -3. *Ordinance No. 2452 -2009 Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $110,278 in the Capital Projects Management Fund
for the Establishment of the Fund.
Introduced by approval of consent agenda.
G -4. Ordinance No. 2453 -2009 Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $1,500 in the General Fund Library Staff Travel
Funded by a State of Alaska Department of Education Early
Development Division of Libraries, Archives and Museums Grant.
Introduced by approval of consent agenda.
G -5. Ordinance No. 2454 -2009 Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by S14,924 in the General Fund Library for a Grant
Received from the Rasmuson Foundation for the Purchase of Laptop
Computers and Equipment for the Library Laptop Lending Program.
Introduced by approval of consent agenda.
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G -6.
Ordinance No. 2455 -2009 Enacting KMC 14.20.235 to Establish a
Process and Standards for the Siting, Construction, and Operation of
Wind Energy Systems (Wind Turbines) as Permitted Secondary Uses and
Accessory Structures.
Introduced by approval of consent agenda.
G -7. Approval Mutual Termination of Airport Terminal Lease Ginger
Ribelin, d /b /a. Ribelin Real Estate
MOTION:
Council Member Molloy MOVED to approve the lease termination. Council Member
Eldridge SECONDED the motion and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
G -8. Discussion 2009 Dip Net Report
Mayor Porter suggested the Dip Net discussion be included in the work session that
would be scheduled under G -9.
G -9. Discussion Schedule Work Session /Management of North Beach
(motor vehicles, camping, camp fires, off -road vehicles)
A work session was scheduled for December 8, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. in Council chambers
to discuss the 2009 Dip Net Report and the Management of North Beach.
G -10. Discussion Commissions /Committee Telephonic Meeting
Participation
Council requested Administration develop an ordinance for a future meeting.
ITEM H: COMMISSION /COMMITTEE REPORTS
H -1. Council on Aging Senior Center Director Craig reported the next
meeting would be held on November 12, 2009.
H -2. Airport Commission Council Member Eldridge reported the next
meeting would be held on November 12, 2009.
H -3. Harbor Commission Parks and Recreation Director Frates reported
the minutes from the October 12, 2009 meeting were in the packet, and the meeting
focused on the Dip Net Report.
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H -4. Library Commission Council Member Boyle reported the next meeting
would be held on November 3, 2009. Council appointed Sharon Harris to the Library
Commission.
H -5. Parks Recreation Commission Council Member Moore reported the
next meeting would be held on January 15, 2010.
H -6. Planning Zoning Commission Council Member Molloy reported on
the Wind Turbine ordinance, and noted a number of Commissioners would be
attending training during the November AML conference.
H -7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees
H -7a. Beautification Committee None
H -7b. Alaska Municipal League Report None
H -7c. Mini -Grant Steering Committee Council Member Moore reported
there were three applications discussed at the October 20, 2009 meeting, and two
were approved.
H -7d. Advisory Cemetery Committee Council Member Eldridge reported
there was no quorum at the October 15, 2009 meeting and suggested the Council
sunset the Committee.
H -7e. Kenai Convention Visitors Bureau None
H -7f. Reports of KPB Assembly, Legislators and Councils None
ITEM I: REPORT OF THE MAYOR
Mayor Porter reported the following:
She attended the district -wide Eagles convention.
She attended the grand opening of Senator Begich's Kenai office.
She would be hosting a barbeque with Council members for the football
team on Sunday, October 25, 2009.
She suggested as a policy the doors to City Hall be opened at 6:30 p.m.
on Council meeting nights.
ITEM J: ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
J -1. City Manager City Manager Koch reported the following:
He would be at an informational gathering for Bridge Access
Water /Sewer Project on October 22, 2009 in Council chambers.
He received the Commitment letter from Alaska Department of
Conservation regarding the Bridge Access Water /Sewer Project.
He hired Kevin Lyons as the Capital Projects Manager.
He would be attending the Executive Compensation Commission meeting
in Anchorage on November 4, 2009.
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He would like to nominate Kenai for the All America City award.
He would be contacting Scott Hamman regarding a roof for the gazebo
He would be bringing forward information on changing charitable
donations from ordinance to resolution to cut down on the timeline for approval.
He reported some interest from the public regarding purchasing the
surplus buildings situated at the fire training facility, and he would be listing them
with EBay.
He would look into accepting credit cards as payment for services.
J -2. Attorney City Attorney Stearns reported she would be attending the
Alaska Municipal League Attorney conference in November.
J -3. City Clerk None.
Mayor Porter reported the Council would elect a Vice Mayor and assign
commission /committee liaison duties at the November 4, 2009 meeting.
ITEM K: DISCUSSION
K -1. Citizens
Marion Nelson, Kenai Visitors and Convention Bureau board member, 2144629
Tower Hills, Ridgeway Reported the Welcome to Kenai sign between Kenai and
Soldotna was down.
City Manager Koch reported he had contacted the Department of Transportation twice
already and would contact them again regarding replacement of the sign.
K -2. Council
Boyle None
Molloy Congratulated the MAPS members of their success in the Proposition A vote,
noted during his campaign he heard many concerns regarding adequate fire and EMT
staffing, and welcomed Marquis to the Council.
Marquis Thanked voters and family for support during the campaign, noted he had
also heard concerns regarding staffing of fire and EMT from citizens, and he had
participated in the adult spelling bee at the Kenai Community Library with Student
Representative Johnson on his team; they won third place.
Johnson Reported Kenai Central High School football team beat Soldotna High
School in the State football championship.
Eldridge Welcomed Marquis to Council.
Moore Congratulated Moore and Marquis on their wins in the recent election and
requested the Dip Net Report be added to the next agenda.
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ITEM L: PENDING LEGISLATION (This item lists legislation which will be
addressed at a later date as noted.)
Ordinance No. 2362 -2008 Amending the Official Kenai Zoning Map by Rezoning
Tract A, Papa Joe's Subdivision, Chumley Replat From Rural Residential 1 (RR I) to
Limited Commercial (LC).
Ordinance No. 2412 2009 Amending KMC 13.40.040 to Provide for a Speed Limit
of Ten (10) Miles Per Hour While Driving Motorized Vehicles on a Portion of the North
Shore Public Beach Within the City of Kenai. (Clerk's Note: At the June 3, 2009, a
motion to adopt Ordinance No. 2412 -2009 was made and the ordinance was
subsequently postponed, no time certain. The motion to adopt Ordinance No. 2412 -2009
is active.)
EXECUTIVE SESSION None scheduled.
ITEM M: ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at
approximately 8:43 p.m.
Minutes submitted by:
Corene Hall, Acting City Cle
APPROVED BY COUNCIL
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DAM
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.
A student representative may not move or second items during a council meeting.