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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-03-17 Council MinutesITEM A: CALL TO ORDER ITEM B: ITEM C: ITEM D: AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MARCH 17, 2010 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS http: /www.ci.kenai.ak.us 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. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (10 minutes) UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 minutes) PUBLIC HEARINGS (Testimony limited to 3 minutes per speaker.) 1. Ordinance No. 2465 -2010 Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by S2,175 in the General Fund for a State Farm Insurance Grant Awarded for the Purchase of an Educational 911 Simulator Phone. 2. Ordinance No. 2466 -2010 Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $1,500 in the General Fund City Manager Department to Prepare for the City's Application for the 2011 All- America City Award. 3. Ordinance No. 2467 -2010 Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $1,481.45 in the General Fund for Ballistic Vest Reimbursements from the U.S. Department of Justice. 4. Ordinance No. 2468 -2010 Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $11,687.50 in the General Fund for the Police Department to Purchase Equipment from Asset Forfeiture Funds Provided to the City of Kenai. 5. Ordinance No. 2469 -2010 Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $10,000 in the General Fund Non Departmental to Provide a Grant for the Restoration of the Holy Assumption of the Virgin Mary Russian Orthodox Church, a National Historic Landmark, Located in Old Town Kenai. 6. Ordinance No. 2470 -2010 Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $602 in the General Fund for Police Training Reimbursements from Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC). 7. Ordinance No. 2471 -2010 Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $15,000 in the General Fund Police Department to Purchase Equipment. 8. Resolution No. 2010 -17 Recognizing the Year 2010 as the 50TH Anniversary of the Incorporation of the City of Kenai. 9. Resolution No. 2010 -18 Authorizing a Budget Transfer Within the Street Lighting Department to Cover Costs in Excess of Budgeted Amounts. 10. Resolution No. 2010 -19 Approving a Grant in the Amount of to the Kenai Watershed Forum. ITEM E: MINUTES 1. *Regular Meeting of March 3, 2010. ITEM F: UNFINISHED BUSINESS ITEM G: NEW BUSINESS 1. Ratification of Bills 2. Approval of Purchase Orders Exceeding $15,000 3. *Ordinance No. 2472 -2010 Making Corrective Amendments to the Development Requirements Table in KMC 14.24.020 Providing for Rear Setbacks of Ten (10) Feet in the Light Industrial (IL), Heavy Industrial (IH), Central Commercial (CC), General Commercial (CG), and Central Mixed Use Zones (CMU). 4. *Ordinance No. 2473 -2010 Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $1,300 in the General Fund for a Library Grant. 5. *Ordinance No. 2474 -2010 Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $4,660,000 in the Library Improvements Capital Project Fund. 5,000 6. *Ordinance No. 2475 -2010 Increasing Estimated Revenues by $2,029,343.75 and Appropriations by $2,023,595 in the Debt Service Fund. 7. *Ordinance No. 2476 -2010 Authorizing a Budget Transfer Within the General Fund and Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations in the Kenai Multipui pose Facility Capital Project Fund for Installation of Energy Efficient Lighting. 8. *Ordinance No. 2477 -2010 Authorizing a Budget Transfer Within the General Fund and Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations in the Kenai Comprehensive Plan Project Fund. 9. Action Item Public Utility Easement Requests /City -Owned Properties to Alaska Communication Systems for Purpose of Installing Buried Communication Cables. 10. Discussion Town Hall Meeting Plan Update ITEM IF COMMISSION /COMMITTEE REPORTS 1. Council on Aging 2. Airport Commission 3. Harbor Commission 4. Library Commission 5. Parks 86 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. Kenai Convention 86 Visitors Bureau e. 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 EXECUTIVE SESSION None Scheduled ITEM L: PENDING LEGISLATION (This item lists legislation which will be addressed at a later date as noted.) Resolution No. 2009 -68 Supporting the Alaska Coastal Communities Global Climate Change Compact and Supporting the State of Alaska Energy Policy as Proposed by the Tri- Borough Commission. (Clerk's Note: At the January 20, 2010 Council Meeting, Resolution No. 2009 -68 was amended and reconsideration of the resolution was postponed to the May 19, 2010 council meeting.) Resolution No. 2010 -07 Amending the Administrative Policies and Procedures for the Preparation, Distribution and Publication of the City Council Agenda and Packet, Including Providing Direction Regarding the Time and Rules for Taking Public Comment. (Clerk's Note: At its March 3, 2010 meeting, Council postponed Resolution No. 2010 -07 to the second council meeting in April, 2010 (April 21, 2010). The motion to adopt is active.) Resolution No. 2010 -15 Opposing House Bill Number 266. (Clerk's Note: At its March 3, 2010 meeting, Resolution No. 2010 -15 was postponed, no time certain.) ITEM M: ADJOURNMENT Vice Mayor Hal Smalley Joe Moore Barry Eldridge Ryan Marquis Robert Molloy Mike Boyle Mayor Pat Porter 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. A -2. The City Clerk took roll. Present were: A quorum was present. Absent was: Student Representative Maya Johnson A -3. AGENDA APPROVAL The following change was requested: ADD AS: MOTION: Council Member Smalley MOVED for approval of the agenda as amended and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Eldridge SECONDED the motion. VOTE: KENAI CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MARCH 17, 2010 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS http: /www.ci.kenai.ak.us MAYOR PAT PORTER, PRESIDING ROLL CALL There were no objections. SO ORDERED. MINUTES Information Item No. 6 3/16/2010 Council Member Molloy memorandum related to request from Student Representative Johnson for financial assistance to attend Civics Conservation Summit. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 17, 2010 PAGE 2 A -4. CONSENT AGENDA MOTION: Council Member Smalley MOVED to approve the consent agenda as presented and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Eldridge SECONDED the motion. VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM B: None. ITEM C: C -1. Mr. Caswell gave a brief update of the progress of designating the Honor and Remember Flag; noted legislation was reintroduced to Congress this session because when first introduced it was on the last day of the session in 2008 and had no chance of process; the flag would honor those fallen soldiers of all wars; House Joint Resolution 53 was introduced in the Alaska Legislature; and, the Kenai Peninsula Borough would have a resolution of support on its April 6, 2010 consent agenda. ITEM D: PUBLIC HEARINGS (Testimony limited to 3 minutes per speaker.) D -1. MOTION: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (10 minutes) UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 minutes) David Caswell, Sterling, Director of Honor and Remember of Alaska Ordinance No. 2465 -2010 Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $2,175 in the General Fund for a State Farm Insurance Grant Awarded for the Purchase of an Educational 911 Simulator Phone. Council Member Eldridge MOVED to adopt Ordinance No. 2465 -2010 and Council Member Smalley 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: Smalley Yes Moore Yes Eldridge Yes Marquis Yes Molloy Yes Boyle Yes Porter Yes Smalley Yes Moore Yes Eldridge Yes Marquis Yes Molloy Yes Boyle Yes Porter Yes KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 17, 2010 PAGE 3 *Student Representative Johnson: Absent MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. D -2. Ordinance No. 2466 -2010 Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by S1,500 in the General Fund City Manager Department to Prepare for the City's Application for the 2011 All- America City Award. MOTION: Council Member Molloy MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 2466 -2010 and Council Member Smalley 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: Absent MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. D -3. MOTION: Ordinance No. 2467 -2010 Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $1,481.45 in the General Fund for Ballistic Vest Reimbursements from the U.S. Department of Justice. Council Member Smalley MOVED for adoption of Ordinance No. 2467 -2010 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. A typographical error was noted in the second "whereas" paragraph where "($50)" should be "(50 Smalley Yes Moore Yes Eldridge Yes Marquis Yes Molloy Yes Boyle Yes Porter Yes Smalley Yes Moore Yes Eldridge Yes Marquis Yes Molloy Yes Boyle Yes Porter Yes KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 17, 2010 PAGE 4 VOTE: *Student Representative Johnson: Absent MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. D -4. Ordinance No. 2468 -2010 Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $11,687.50 in the General Fund for the Police Department to Purchase Equipment from Asset Forfeiture Funds Provided to the City of Kenai. MOTION: Council Member Eldridge MOVED for adoption of Ordinance No. 2468 -2010 and Council Member Smalley 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: Absent MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. D -5. MOTION: Ordinance No. 2469 -2010 Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $10,000 in the General Fund Non- Departmental to Provide a Grant for the Restoration of the Holy Assumption of the Virgin Mary Russian Orthodox Church, a National Historic Landmark, Located in Old Town Kenai. Smalley Yes Moore Yes Eldridge Yes Marquis Yes Molloy Yes Boyle Yes Porter Yes Smalley Yes Moore Yes Eldridge Yes Marquis Yes Molloy Yes Boyle Yes KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 17, 2010 PAGE 5 Council Member Eldridge MOVED for adoption of Ordinance No. 2469 -2010 and Council Member Marquis SECONDED the motion. The floor was opened for public hearing. Laura Forbes, Director of Programs and Exhibits, Kenai Visitors 8s Cultural Bureau Spoke in support of the ordinance and thanked Council for its continued support and promotion of the Visitors Center. Joanna Huffier, 381 Senior Court, #307, Kenai Spoke in support of the ordinance and encouraged Council's support. There being no one else wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed. There were no Council. comments. VOTE: *Student Representative Johnson: Absent MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. D -6. MOTION: Ordinance No. 2470 -2010 Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $602 in the General Fund for Police Training Reimbursements from Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC). Council Member Eldridge MOVED for adoption of Ordinance No. 2070 -2010 and Council Member Marquis 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: Absent Smalley Yes Moore Yes Eldridge Yes Marquis Yes Molloy Yes Boyle Yes Porter Yes KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 17, 2010 PAGE 6 Porter Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. D -7. Ordinance No. 2471 -2010 Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by 15,000 in the General Fund Police Department to Purchase Equipment. MOTION: Council Member Eldridge MOVED for adoption of Ordinance No. 2471 -2010 and Council Member Smalley SECONDED the motion. The floor was opened for public hearing. There being no one wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed. It was noted the item was not included in the budget, however, it was important to make the purchase because it was not known whether the City would have the benefit of using the State's equipment again as it had been able to previously. VOTE: *Student Representative Johnson: Absent MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. D -8. Resolution No. 2010 -17 Recognizing the Year 2010 as the 50th Anniversary of the Incorporation of the City of Kenai. MOTION: Council Member Marquis MOVED for adoption of Resolution No. 2010 -17 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. Council Member Marquis noted 2010 would be the 50th anniversary of the incorporation of the City and because he felt it an important event of the City, it should be recognized. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 17, 2010 PAGE 7 Council Members Marquis and Boyle were commended for their bringing the anniversary to the council's attention. VOTE: Council Member Eldridge requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. Support was also noted for scheduling a work session to discuss celebration event planning, etc. It was also suggested Marquis and Porter make a presentation to the Kenai Historical Society. VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED. D -9. Resolution No. 2010 -18 Authorizing a Budget Transfer Within the Street Lighting Department to Cover Costs in Excess of Budgeted Amounts. MOTION: Council Member Smalley MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2010 -18 and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. 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: There were no objections. SO ORDERED. D -10. Resolution No. 2010 -19 Approving a Gran t in the Amount of to the Kenai Watershed Forum. MOTION: Council Member Molloy MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2010 -19. Council Member Eldridge SECONDED the motion and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. The floor was opened for public hearing. 5,000 KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 17, 2010 PAGE 8 Jim Czarneski, Soldotna Mr. Czarneski noted he worked at the Kenai Watershed Forum and explained the funds would be used to assist the water quality program and monitor sites in Kenai and the area. Council and Administrative comments included support for the resolution and confirming funds had been included in the FY111 draft budget for this purpose as well. VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM E: MINUTES E -1. agenda. Regular Meeting of March 3, 2010 Approved by consent ITEM F: UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. ITEM G: NEW BUSINESS G -1. Ratification of Bills MOTION: Council Member Smalley MOVED to ratify the bills and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Eldridge SECONDED the motion. VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED. G -2. Approval of Purchase Orders Exceeding $15,000 MOTION: Council Member Smalley MOVED to approve the purchase orders exceeding S15,000 and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Eldridge SECONDED the motion. VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 17, 2010 PAGE 9 G -3. *Ordinance No. 2472 -2010 Making Corrective Amendments to the Development Requirements Table in KMC 14.24.020 Providing for Rear Setbacks of Ten (10) Feet in the Light Industrial (IL), Heavy Industrial (IH), Central Commercial (CC), General Commercial (CG), and Central Mixed Use Zones (CMU). Introduced by approval of consent agenda. G -4. *Ordinance No. 2473 -2010 Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $1,300 in the General Fund for a Library Grant. Introduced by approval of consent agenda. G -5. *Ordinance No. 2474 -2010 Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $4,660,000 in the Library Improvements Capital Project Fund. Introduced by approval of consent agenda. G -6. *Ordinance No. 2475 -2010 Increasing Estimated Revenues by $2,029,343.75 and Appropriations by $2,023,595 in the Debt Service Fund. Introduced by approval of consent agenda. G -7. *Ordinance No. 2476 -2010 Authorizing a Budget Transfer Within the General Fund and Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations in the Kenai Multipurpose Facility Capital Project Fund for Installation of Energy Efficient Lighting. Introduced by approval of consent agenda. G -8. *Ordinance No. 2477 -2010 Authorizing a Budget Transfer Within the General Fund and Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations in the Kenai Comprehensive Plan Project Fund. Introduced by approval of consent agenda. G -9. MOTION: Action Item Public Utility Easement Requests /City -Owned Properties to Alaska Communication Systems for Purpose of Installing Buried Communication Cables. Smalley Yes Moore Yes Eldridge Yes Marquis Yes Molloy Yes Boyle Yes Porter Yes Smalley Yes Moore Yes Eldridge Yes Marquis Yes Molloy Yes Boyle Yes Porter Yes KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 17, 2010 PAGE 10 Council Member Molloy MOVED to approve the public utility easements requested for City -owned properties to Alaska Communication Systems for the purpose of installing buried communication cables. Council Member Smalley SECONDED the motion. There were no public comments. Attorney Stearns advised, by Kenai Municipal Code, Council did not need to approve the easements, but to determine whether the property was needed for public purpose. MOTION TO AMEND: Council Member Molloy MOVED to amend the motion to state approval of the easements on the basis the properties were not needed for public purpose. Council Member Smalley SECONDED the motion. VOTE ON AMENDMENT: *Student Representative Johnson: Absent MOTION TO AMEND PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. It was noted, the easements would lie within the previous easement and the cables would be underground. VOTE MOTION AS AMENDED: *Student Representative Johnson: Absent MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. G -10. Discussion Town Hall Meeting Plan Update KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 17, 2010 PAGE 11 Council Member Molloy reported on discussions held during the ad hoc committee meetings related to planning of the Town Hall meeting, i.e. consultant, advertising, notices, venue, format, etc. A brief discussion followed with comments including: As planning for the event progresses, city manager would provide more information related to the format to be used. Request for Council to discuss the content of the event. The information provided in the packet was compiled from four committee meetings and was presented as a draft agenda. The facilitator would provide ideas of how public comment would be taken, whether breaking out into groups would take place to discuss specific items, etc. The Friday portion would be for training staff in preparation of taking public comment during work sessions, etc. related to updating of the Comprehensive Plan. Suggestion Planning Zoning Commission members be invited to attend the Friday portion. Suggested format for Saturday would be to take public comment, etc. from 9:00 a.m. to Noon, staff work, then a facilitated work session with Council to assist in developing a resolution. Administration to provide a more final version of the format, etc. at the second April Council meeting. The update process of the Comprehensive Plan will include hiring of a team leader /facilitator with staff being very involved as well. Concern expressed related to funding involved for a town hall meeting, preparation of a resolution (the tabled resolution was to be the beginning point and no discussion of a new resolution), and whether the town hall meeting would have some advantage to the City residents. Comment the town hall meeting would be a process for citizens to participate, they would have ownership in what direction the City would take, and was to bring citizens together and would benefit the City as a whole. Question of whether priority could be given in hearing Kenai citizens at the town hall meeting. Suggestion City residents be heard first. Research would need to be made to know if allowable to allow only Kenai residents to speak. If non resident comments would be included in the town hall product, then it should be a borough -wide discussion. The format of the meeting would determine who and how comments would be received. Those participating in the town hall meeting would not be a policy making group. However, the input and ideas gathered would be for Council to consider and make a decision with regard to a resolution, etc. No formal action would be taken at either the town hall meeting or the work session. Smalley Yes Moore Yes Eldridge Yes Marquis Yes Molloy Yes Boyle Yes Porter Yes KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 17, 2010 PAGE 12 MOTION: Council Member Molloy MOVED the process (training, town hall meeting and work session) take place on May 7 and 8, 2010. Council Member Boyle SECONDED the motion. VOTE: *Student Representative Johnson: Absent MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. ITEM H: COMMISSION /COMMITTEE REPORTS H -1. Council on Aging Council Member Boyle reported on the March 11, 2010 meeting, noting presentations included elder abuse and a report related to the Central Peninsula Hospital. H -2. Airport Commission Council Member Moore reported on the March 11, 2010 meeting and noted, the April meeting date had been rescheduled to allow for a presentation from the City Manager. The meeting was rescheduled to April 15 and a work session would be held at 5:30 p.m. H -3. Harbor Commission Council Member Smalley reviewed the March 8, 2010 meeting summary which was included in the packet. H -4. Library Commission Council Member Marquis reported the next meeting would be held April 6 and Council Member Boyle would attend in his place. H -5. Parks Recreation Commission No meeting. H -6. Planning Zoning Commission Council Member Molloy reviewed the minutes of the March 10, 2010 meeting and reported the next meeting would be held March 24, 2010. H -7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees H -7a. Beautification Committee Mayor Porter noted the March 9, 2010 meeting summary was included in the packet. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 17, 2010 PAGE 13 H -7b. Alaska Municipal League Report Council Member Smalley reported on a recent trip to Washington, DC to attend the National Association of Counties (NACo) conference and meetings with the congressional delegation. H -7c. Mini-Grant Steering Committee No meeting. H -7d. Kenai Convention Visitors Bureau Council Member Smalley reported the next meeting was scheduled for March 29, 2010. H -7e. Reports of KPB Assembly, Legislators and Councils Assembly Member Smalley reported the next meeting would be held April 6, 2010. ITEM I: REPORT OF THE MAYOR Mayor Porter noted the following items: Confirmed with Council not to move forward at that point with a resolution supporting the Honor and Remember Flag. Reported she attended fundraisers for Meals on Wheels and the Library Expansion Project. Reported she and Mayor Micciche would do a joint public service announcement related to the 2010 Census. Reported she introduced the local Kenai Bowling Tournament winners at the Chamber luncheon. BREAK TAKEN: 8:03 P.M. BACK TO ORDER: 8:09 P.M. ITEM J: ADMINISTRATION REPORTS J -1. City Manager City Manager Koch reported the following items: He had been doing budget work. It was previously discussed to reset the budget calendar, but because of some issues, it would be best not to change it. The bid packets were available for the library expansion project. The bid opening was scheduled for March 31. He would be out of the office March 18 and 19 to attend meetings in Anchorage with representatives of Trans -Canada and Department of Natural Resources. Gave an update on the progress of the well drilling along Bridge Access. J -2. Attorney Attorney Stearns noted the following: She would also be attending the meetings in Anchorage. Would be on vacation during the next week but would be available by email and phone. J -3. City Clerk No report. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 17, 2010 PAGE 14 ITEM K: DISCUSSION K -1. Citizens (five minutes) David Caswell, Sterling Gave an update on State and congressional resolutions with regard to the Honor Remember Flag. Also noted, the Borough would have a resolution in support of the program on its agenda at its April 6, 2010 meeting; the Kenai American Legion and AmVets had passed resolutions in support of the State legislation; the City would not be required to fly the flag until after Congress passed its legislation; and, if a local government chose to support the program, it would be required to fly the flag on dates designated by Congress. Jon Faulkner, Homer, AK Submitted a letter and briefly discussed concerns with regard to his Kenai Landing operation; possibility of closing; differences of opinion related to remodeling of the facility with regard to building codes and it being a historical property; lack of communication related to rezoning of 40 Acres where they own subsurface rights to oil and gas; and, the shift in policy as it related to historical renovations bringing his company to the decision to freeze its investments and not move forward with the renovations. K 2. Council Boyle Noted the following: Thanked Caswell for his comments. Student Representative Johnson may extend her stay in Juneau to be page on the House floor. Requested a joint work session be arranged between Kenai mayor and managers and those of Soldotna. The purpose of the joint work session would be to discuss issues pertaining to both cities, i.e. sewer, public transportation, etc. Requested $90,000 to be included in the budget for a wind generation project. He would discuss it further during budget hearings. Suggested another study for development of Old Town be performed, establish a commission to move forward with progress of Old Town. Smalley Noted the following items: Thanked Caswell for his comments. Wished all Happy St. Patrick's Day. Attended Meals on Wheels and Library fundraisers. Would support a joint work session with the City of Soldotna and requested the Borough be included. Wind energy legislative bills and grant funding were possibilities for a City wind energy project. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 17, 2010 PAGE 15 Molloy Noted the following: Supported a joint work session with Soldotna and the Borough. Supported a wind energy project. Commended Finance Director Eubank with regard to use of grant funds related to the library expansion. Appreciation for Kenai Watershed Forum and commended it for assembling 16 interest groups signing a letter related to environmental damage to the Kasilof and Kenai Rivers. Thanked City Manager Koch for his working on a Memorandum of Agreement to address the north beach. Referred to his memorandum (added as Information Item No. 6) requesting financial assistance for Student Representative Johnson for $411.90 related to her traveling to Juneau to participate in the Civics Conservation Su MOTION: Discussion followed with comments including: Reluctance to set precedence for student representatives. Concern paying for the trip could accept liability by the City because student representatives were not elected officials. Suggestion council members divide the cost and make a personal donation. in the past. Preference to discuss at the next meeting when all costs would be known. MOTION TO POSTPONE: Council Member Eldridge MOVED to postpone the matter to the next meeting and Council Member Moore SECONDED the motion. Comment on the motion included: Not supportive of a postponement. Council Member Boyle MOVED to cover the expenses for Maya Johnson related to the Juneau trip. Council Member Marquis SECONDED the motion. Reimbursement after the fact would not be a liability problem. Support of the motion. Support of a resolution to support the after- the -fact payment of expenses. Support of discussing the matter at the next meeting. It would be appropriate to have a motion to postpone, place the item as a discussion until the next meeting, and schedule it as a discussion item. Council has approved similar expenditures without being an agenda item Smalley Yes Moore Yes Eldridge Yes I Marquis Yes Molloy Yes Boyle Yes Porter Yes Smalley No Moore No Eldridge Yes Marquis No Molloy_ No Boyle No Porter No KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 17, 2010 PAGE 16 Passing the motion to pay for travel expenses, because the City was not sponsoring the travel and only reimbursing costs, there was a very slight basis of liability to the City. VOTE ON MOTION TO POSTPONE: *Student Representative Johnson: Absent MOTION PASSED. VOTE ON MAIN MOTION: *Student Representative Johnson: Absent MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Attorney Stearns was requested to prepare a guideline to clarify what liability would be related to reimbursement of costs for student representatives for future reference. Marquis Noted the following: Thanked Caswell for his comments and stated his support of his cause. Supported having a joint work session and including the Borough representatives. He attended the Library fundraiser and found it well attended and fun. Moore Noted the following: Thanked Council for passing Resolution No. 2010 -16 (supporting SB 220 /statewide energy policy) at the March 3 meeting. Requested Council to be provided a list of unbudgeted amounts spent during the fiscal year which increased the appropriated fund balance. Felt a collaborative joint work session a brilliant idea and felt it was a good time to discuss a sustainable borough instead of it only being a City town hall meeting. City Manager Koch stated he would report at the next meeting, but because of where preparation of the FY 11 budget was, it would be difficult to fine tune the amounts. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 17, 2010 PAGE 17 Eldridge Noted the following: Thanked the public who attended the meeting. Thought a joint work session would be a good idea and could be a venue for the communities to work together. Would be out of state from March 20 to April 6, 2010. It was noted the Soldotna and Kenai mayors had a very good working relationship and the Peninsula city managers met monthly. City Clerk Freas was requested to schedule a joint work session for early Fall in Kenai. EXECUTIVE SESSION None Scheduled ITEM L: PENDING LEGISLATION (This item lists legislation which will be addressed at a later date as noted.) Resolution No. 2009 Supporting the Alaska Coastal Communities Global Climate Change Compact and Supporting the State of Alaska Energy Policy as Proposed by the Tri- Borough Commission. (Clerk's Note: At the January 20, 2010 Council Meeting, Resolution No. 2009 -68 was amended and reconsideration of the resolution was postponed to the May 19, 2010 council meeting.) Resolution No. 2010 Amending the Administrative Policies and Procedures for the Preparation, Distribution and Publication of the City Council Agenda and Packet, Including Providing Direction Regarding the Time and Rules for Taking Public Comment. (Clerk's Note: At its March 3, 2010 meeting, Council postponed Resolution No. 2010 -07 to the second council meeting in April, 2010 (April 21, 2010). The motion to adopt is active.) Resolution No. 2010 -15 Opposing House Bill Number 266. (Clerk's Note: At its March 3, 2010 meeting, Resolution No. 2010 -15 was postponed, no time certain.) ITEM M: ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Council, the meeting adjourned at approximately 9:05 p.m. Minutes submitted by: Carol L. Freas, City 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 KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 17, 2010 PAGE 18 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.