HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-04-07 Council MinutesITEM A: CALL TO ORDER
ITEM B:
ITEM C:
ITEM D:
AGENDA
KENAI CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 7, 2010
7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
3. Agenda Approval
4. Consent Agenda
*A11 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. 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).
2. Ordinance No. 2473 -2010 Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $1,300 in the General Fund for a Library Grant.
3. Ordinance No. 2475 -2010 Increasing Estimated Revenues by
S2,029,343.75 and Appropriations by $2,023,595 in the Debt Service
Fund.
a. Substitute /Ordinance No. 2475 -2010 Increasing Estimated
Revenues by $2,029,343.75 and Appropriations by $2,023,289.94
in the Debt Service Fund.
4. Ordinance No. 2474 -2010 Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $4,660,000 in the Library Improvements Capital
Project Fund.
a. Substitute /Ordinance No. 2474 -2010 Increasing Estimated
Revenues and Appropriations by $4,775,516 in the Library
Improvements Capital Project Fund.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7 Resolution No. 2010 -20 Approving a Cooperative Agreement Between
the Alaska Department of Fish and Game and the City of Kenai for Kenai
River Personal Use Fishery North Shore Fishery Support Improvements
and Authorizing the City Manager to Sign the Agreement on Behalf of the
City of Kenai.
8. Resolution No. 2010 -21 Awarding a Contract to Blazy Construction,
Inc. for the Project Entitled, "Kenai Community Library Expansion and
Renovation 2010" for the Total Amount of $4,178,516.00.
9. Resolution No. 2010 -22 Authorizing the Purchase of a Truck for the
Capital Projects Manager from the Capital Projects Management Fund.
10. Resolution No. 2010 -23 Opposing "An Initiative Creating an Alaska
Anti Corruption Act" Which Will be on the 2010 Alaska Primary Election
Ballot.
11. PROTEST OF LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWAL L&M Ventures Inc., d/b /a
Little Ski -Mo Drive Inn
12. WITHDRAWAL OF PROTEST Liquor License Renewal/Alaskalanes,
Inc., d/b /a Alaskalanes Bowling Center Recreational Site
13. *Liquor License Renewal Alaska Chinook Lodge (License
#4726) /Lodge Seasonal (May 1 October 31).
ITEM E: MINUTES
1. *Special Meeting of March 13, 2010.
2. *Regular Meeting of March 17, 2010.
ITEM F: UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Discussion /Action Item Town Hall Meeting
ITEM G: NEW BUSINESS
1. Ratification of Bills
2. Approval of Purchase Orders Exceeding $15,000
3. *Ordinance No. 2478 -2010 Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $895 in the General Fund for Training
Reimbursements form Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC).
4. Action Item Deed of Trust /Assignment of Lease and Security
Assignment of Lease Loroc, LLC /Lot 7A, Block 1, FBO Subdivision,
Fed Ex Addition (Federal Express).
5. Action Item Amendments to Leases /Rate Changes Kenai Golf
Course.
6. Discussion /Action Item Bird Hazing /Airport Dog from Flyaway
Farms.
7. Discussion Schedule Annual Evaluations of City Manager, City
Attorney and City Clerk.
8. Discussion Enforcement Actions for City Code Violations and
Collection of Civil Penalties.
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. Kenai Convention 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 Pursuant to AS 29.20.020, AS 44.62.310, KMC 1.15.030,
and Kenai Charter, Section 2 -6: To discuss matters the immediate knowledge of
which would clearly have an adverse effect upon the finances of the City of Kenai and
to obtain advice from City Attorney: (1) Kenai Landing, Inc.; (2) Potential Land Sale
(TransCanada); and, (3) Ma Pa Alaskan Treasures, Inc. /Robert Debora Loveall
lease dispute.
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
Joe Moore
Barry Eldridge
Ryan Marquis
Robert Molloy
Mike Boyle
Pat Porter, Mayor
Hal Smalley, Vice Mayor
ITEM A:
A -1.
A -2.
ADD TO:
REMOVE:
ADD TO:
MOTION:
VOTE:
ROLL CALL
KENAI CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 7, 2010
7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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MAYOR PAT PORTER, PRESIDING
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
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Porter led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
The City Clerk took roll. Present were:
MINUTES
A quorum was present.
Also present: Student Representative Maya Johnson
A -3. AGENDA APPROVAL
The following changes were requested:
Item D -1, Ordinance No. 2472 -2010 4/7/2010 Memorandum from
City Attorney Stearns with amendment language.
Item D -11, Protest /Liquor License Renewal Little Ski Mo Drive Inn
(Clerk's Note: Protest was due to unpaid sales and property taxes.
Notification was received from the Borough amounts were brought current.)
Item F -1, Discussion /Action Item Town Hall Meetng H. Chay
email transmission related to planning of Town Hall meeting.
Council Member Smalley MOVED to approve the agenda as amended and requested
UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Eldridge SECONDED the motion.
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There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
A -4. CONSENT AGENDA
The following change was requested:
ADD AS: Item D -11, Liquor License Renewal Little Ski Mo Drive Inn
MOTION:
Council Member Smalley MOVED to approve the consent agenda with the requested
change and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Eldridge
SECONDED the motion.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM B:
None.
ITEM C:
SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (10 minutes)
UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 minutes)
David Caswell, Sterling Caswell updated Council with regard to the Honor and
Remember Flag, noting progress of Alaska Legislature's action of a House Resolution,
and passage of resolutions of support by the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly and
the Soldotna City Council. Caswell urged Council to create and approve a resolution
of support.
ITEM D: PUBLIC HEARINGS (Testimony limited to 3 minutes per speaker.)
D -2. 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).
MOTION:
Council Member Eldridge MOVED for adoption of Ordinance No. 2472 -2010 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.
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
Smalley
Yes
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MOTION TO AMEND:
Council. Member Eldridge MOVED to amend Ordinance No. 2472 -2010 by deleting the
last WHEREAS statement in its entirety and replacing it with a new WHEREAS
statement to read:
WHEREAS, because the rear setback standard of ten feet had been enforced since the
effective date of Ordinance No. 2381 -2009, and because this ordinance is corrective in
nature to effectuate the Council's clear intent in Ordinance No. 2381 -2009, it is the
express intent of the Council that the setback standard should apply retroactive to
March 18, 2009, the effective date of Ordinance No. 2381 -2009.
And further, to clarify the effective date as indicated on the bottom of the ordinance
should be May 7, 2010.
Council Member Molloy SECONDED the motion.
There were no Council comments:
VOTE ON AMENDMENT:
Student Representative Johnson: Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
It was noted there had been no known violations as a result of the ordinance and no
problems with the application of the ten -foot setback.
VOTE ON MOTION AS AMENDED:
Student Representative Johnson: Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
D -2. Ordinance No. 2473 -2010 Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $1,300 in the General Fund for a Library Grant.
MOTION:
Moore
Yes
Eldridge
Boyle
Yes
Yes
Marquis
Porter
Yes
Yes
Molloy
Yes
Smalley
Yes
Smalley
Yes
Moore
Yes
Eldrid e
Yes
Marquis
Porter
Yes
Yes
Molloy
Yes
Boyle
Yes
Smalley
Yes
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Council Member Eldridge MOVED for adoption of Ordinance No. 2473 -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: Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
D -3.
D -3a. Substitute /Ordinance No. 2475 -2010 Increasing Estimated
Revenues by $2,029,343.75 and Appropriations by $2,023,289.94 in the
Debt Service Fund.
MOTION:
Council Member Molloy MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 2475 -2010, the substitute
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 Council comments.
VOTE:
Ordinance No. 2475 -2010 Increasing Estimated Revenues by
$2,029,343.75 and Appropriations by S2,023,595 in the Debt Service
Fund.
Student Representative Johnson: Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
D -4. Ordinance No. 2474 -2010 Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $4,660,000 in the Library Improvements Capital
Project Fund.
Moore
Yes
Eldridge
Boyle
Yes
Yes
Marquis
Porter
Yes
Yes
Molloy
Yes
Smalley
Yes
Yes
Moore
Yes
Eldridge
Yes
Yes
Marquis
Porter
Yes
Yes
Molloy
Yes
Boyle
Smalley
Yes
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D -4a. Substitute /Ordinance No. 2474 -2010 Increasing Estimated
Revenues and Appropriations by $4,775,516 in the Library
Improvements Capital Project Fund.
MOTION:
Council Member Eldridge MOVED for adoption of Ordinance No. 2474 -2010, the
substitute 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: Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
D -5. 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.
MOTION:
Council Member Eldridge MOVED for adoption of Ordinance No. 2476 -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: Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
Moore
Yes
Eldridge
Boyle
Yes
Yes
Marquis
Porter
Yes
Yes
Molloy
Yes
Smalley
Yes
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D -6. 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.
MOTION:
Council Member Molloy MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 2477 -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: Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
D -7. Resolution No. 2010 -20 Approving a Cooperative Agreement Between
the Alaska Department of Fish and Game and the City of Kenai for Kenai
River Personal Use Fishery North Shore Fishery Support Improvements
and Authorizing the City Manager to Sign the Agreement on Behalf of the
City of Kenai.
MOTION:
Council Member Smalley MOVED for adoption of Resolution No. 2010 -20 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 -8. Resolution No. 2010 -21 Awarding a Contract to Blazy Construction,
Inc. for the Project Entitled, "Kenai Community Library Expansion and
Renovation 2010" for the Total Amount of $4,178,516.00.
MOTION:
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Council Member Marquis MOVED for adoption of Resolution No. 2010 -21. Council
Member Smalley SECONDED the motion and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
The floor was opened for public hearing.
Bob Peters, Kenai Spoke in favor of the resolution.
Eileen Bryson, Kenai Spoke in favor of the resolution and thanked Council.
Susan Rorrison, 604 Westwood Circle, Kenai Spoke in favor of the resolution and
thanked Council.
There being no one else wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed. Council
comments included:
Comments in favor of the resolution
Congratulations and appreciation of the hard work done by those
wanting the expansion.
Council Member Moore requested to be recused from voting, noting Blazy
Construction, Inc. was a client of his employer and felt it would be a conflict of interest
for him to vote on the resolution. Mayor Porter agreed and recused him from voting.
City Manager Koch noted, thanks should be expressed to the Rasmuson Foundation,
as well as Administration's technical management efforts.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
D -9. Resolution No. 2010 -22 Authorizing the Purchase of a Truck for the
Capital. Projects Manager from the Capital Projects Management Fund.
MOTION:
Council Member Eldridge MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2010 -22 and
requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. 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:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
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D -10. Resolution No. 2010 -23 Opposing An Initiative Creating an Alaska
Anti- Corruption Act" Which Will be on the 2010 Alaska Primary Election
Ballot.
MOTION:
Council Member Marquis MOVED for adoption of Resolution No. 2010 -23 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 Member Marquis the ballot initiative would appear on the August primary
ballot; noted it was effectively a gag law; and, because the issue would not be before
the voters until August, he would move to postpone action until July. Council
Member Smalley requested to be added as a co- sponsor to the resolution.
MOTION TO POSTPONE:
Council Member Marquis MOVED to postpone Resolution No. 2010 -23 to July 7,
2010. Council Member Molloy SECONDED the motion and requested UNANIMOUS
CONSENT.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
D -11. PROTEST OF LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWAL L&M Ventures Inc., d/b /a
Little Ski -Mo Drive Inn
This item was removed from the regular agenda and added to the consent agenda as a
liquor license renewal because the amounts owed to the Borough were brought
current. The liquor license renewal was approved by the consent agenda.
D -12. WITHDRAWAL OF PROTEST Liquor License Renewal/Alaskalanes,
Inc., d/b /a Alaskalanes Bowling Center Recreational Site
MOTION:
Council Member Molloy MOVED to withdraw the protest to Alaskalanes, Inc., d /b /a
Alaskalanes Bowling Center. Council Member Smalley SECONDED the motion and
Council Member Eldridge requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
D -13. *Liquor License Renewal Alaska Chinook Lodge (License
#4726) /Lodge Seasonal (May 1 October 31).
Moore
Yes
Eldridge Yes
Marquis
Yes
Molloy
Yes
Boyle Yes
Porter
Yes
Smalley
Yes
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Approved by consent agenda.
ITEM E: MINUTES
E -1. *Special Meeting of March 13, 2010 Approved by consent agenda.
E -2. *Regular Meeting of March 17, 2010 Approved by consent agenda.
ITEM F: UNFINISHED BUSINESS
F -1. Discussion /Action Item Town Hall Meeting
MOTION:
Council Member Molloy MOVED to approve the format and agenda for the City of
Kenai Community Dialogue on "Continuing to Build a Sustainable Community," the
protocol for community dialogue, and the document title, "What is a Sustainable
Community." Council Member Smalley SECONDED the motion.
There were no public comments or Council comments.
VOTE:
Student Representative Johnson: Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
ITEM G:
G -1. Ratification of Bills
MOTION:
NEW BUSINESS
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
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MOTION:
Council Member Smalley MOVED to approve the purchase orders exceeding $15,000
and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Eldridge SECONDED the
motion.
VO
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
G -3. *Ordinance No. 2478 -2010 Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by S895 in the General Fund for Training
Reimbursements form Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC).
Introduced by approval of the consent agenda.
G -4. Action Item Deed of Trust /Assignment of Lease and Security
Assignment of Lease Loroc, LLC /Lot 7A, Block 1, FBO Subdivision,
Fed Ex Addition (Federal Express).
MOTION:
Council Member Eldridge MOVED for approval of the Assignment of Lease and
Security Assignment of Lease for Loroc, LLC /Lot 7A, Block 1, FBO Subdivision, Fed Ex
Addition and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Smalley
SECONDED the motion.
There were no public or council comments.
VOTE:
There were 110 objections. SO ORDERED.
G -5. Action Item Amendments to Leases /Rate Changes Kenai Golf
Course.
MOTION:
Council Member Smalley MOVED for approval of the amendment to lease /rate
changes for the Kenai Golf Course. Council Member Eldridge SECONDED the motion
and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
There were no public or council comments.
VOTE:
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There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
G -6. Discussion /Action Item Bird Hazing /Airport Dog from Flyaway
Farms.
City Manager Koch reported the following:
A lease agreement and handler manual had been received from FlyAway
Farms Kennels related to the Kenai Municipal Airport Bird Hazing Project.
Lease costs for the dog would be $500 per month or 52,000 for the
season.
A stipulation was included in the agreement, stipulating the City agree to
pay FlyAway Farms Kennels $10,000 should death or damage occur to the dog
during the term of the lease.
Administration recommended entering into the agreement.
He was informed by Robert Ruffner and Merrill Sikorski funding for the
project would be forthcoming.
It would be premature to supplement the funding at this time.
The City would contribute wages to the handler. If supplemental funding
would be needed, the issue would be brought back to Council for consideration.
He was concerned with the $10,000 liability and wanted Council to be
aware of it.
Council comments included:
Support for cost of wages and supplemental funding if necessary.
Suggestion insurance would be available to cover the liability.
Concern of the S10,000 liability cost.
The dog would be housed at the handler's home as long as the City
would sign a hold harmless agreement.
Opposed to moving forward due to the liability and because the dog
would be housed at a location out of the City's control.
Wants the student (handler) to know, if it does not work out, it was not
because the Council did not support the effort.
Requested the animal be included in the City's policy.
MOTION:
Council Member Eldridge MOVED to direct Administration to go forward with
pursuing the contract, looking for legal issues, and bring forth the dog that was agreed
upon last fall. Council Member Marquis SECONDED the motion.
It was questioned whether approval would be conditioned upon the work the City
Attorney and City Manager would be doing to finalize the matter and the answer was
yes.
VOTE:
Moore
No
Eldridge
Yes
Marquis
Yes
Molloy
Yes
Boyle
Yes
Porter
Yes
Smalley
Yes
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Student Representative Johnson: Yes
MOTION PASSED.
G 7. Discussion Schedule Annual Evaluations of City Manager, City
Attorney and City Clerk.
Evaluations were scheduled as follows:
June 2: City Manager and City Clerk
June 16: City Attorney
G 8. Discussion Enforcement Actions for City Code Violations and
Collection of Civil Penalties.
City Attorney Stearns referred to the information included in the packet and noted, it
had been some time since the City had gone forward to collect penalties due to debris,
litter, and junk and abandoned vehicles on properties in the City. She requested
direction from Council to what degree of oversight it wanted and whether to initiate
suits individually or with a blanket authorization. Stearns was asked her preference
and she noted, a blanket authorization, with her providing updates of progress of
processes.
Council comments included consensus with a blanket authorization. Stearns reported
she would draft a resolution for the next meeting agenda. The resolution would
include process guidelines.
Council stated no objections to move forward with two cases in which a civil
enforcement action would be necessary to continue enforcement (Soares and Rodes).
BREAK TAKEN: 7:54 P.M.
BACK TO ORDER: 8:03 P.M.
ITEM H: COMMISSION /COMMITTEE REPORTS
H 1. Council on Aging Council Member Boyle reported the April meeting
had been cancelled and the group would meet again in May.
H 2. Airport Commission Council Member Moore reported a work session
and meeting would be held on April 15, 2010.
H 3. Harbor Commission Council Member Smalley reported the next
meeting was scheduled for April 12, 2010.
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H 4. Library Commission Council Member Marquis reported on the
meeting held April 6, 2010, which included an update on the expansion project.
H 5. Parks Recreation Commission Council Member Boyle reviewed the
April 1, 2010 meeting summary which was included in the packet.
H 6. Planning Zoning Commission Council Member Molloy reviewed the
March 24, 2010 meeting minutes which were included in the packet, noted Council
Member Eldridge would attend the April 14 meeting in his place, and a work session
would be held on April 28 to discuss the updating of the Comprehensive Plan process.
H -7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees
H -7a. Beautification Committee No meeting.
H -7b. Alaska Municipal League Report Council Member Smalley reported
on a teleconference he participated in and discussed legislative issues.
H 7c. Mini Grant Steering Committee Mayor Porter noted two members of
the Committee had resigned (Baldridge /Chamber, and Reese /high school). She noted
her intention to appoint Carol Bannock (representing the Kenai Chamber) and Jim
Beeson (representing the high school) to the Committee. There were no objections
from Council.
H 7d. Kenai Convention Visitors Bureau Council Member Smalley
reminded all of the art show opening on April 23, 2010.
H 7e. Reports of KPB Assembly, Legislators and Councils Assembly
Member Smalley reported on actions taken at the April 6, 2010 assembly meeting.
ITEM I: REPORT OF THE MAYOR Mayor Porter noted the following:
She took flowers and plants to several new businesses and one that
moved to a new location.
She attended the Walmart grand opening.
She delivered home meals.
Several student representatives (to Council and Commissions) would be
recognized at the May 12, 2010 Chamber lunch.
She would have a "Coffee with the Mayor" on Saturday, April 17.
She attended Elsie Seaman's funeral service and learned the City's motto
"Village with a Past, City with a Future" was penned by Seaman.
She and Council Member Marquis would make a presentation at the next
Kenai Historical Society meeting related to the City'
ITEM J: ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
s 50th anniversary of incorporation.
J 1. City Manager City Manager Koch reported the following:
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He would provide a history and conditions of the transfer of the
Daubenspeck property in the next council meeting packet.
He had planned to attend a conference in Gettysburg, PA in May, but
after reviewing the conference materials, he probably would not attend.
He requested suggestions for a formal name for what was now being
referred to as Marathon Park.
He would attend the Airport Commission work session and meeting on
April 15 to discuss financial feasibility of different project components, i.e. what kind
of return is received on airport fund investments, etc.
He had been working on a lease proposal for the flight service station; a
new appraisal was received; and, negotiations were moving forward with FAA to that
regard.
The legislative session would end April 18.
He recently met with representative from Department of Transportation
and learned the Kalifornsky Beach pedestrian pathway would not go forward.
It was hoped the Baron Park Drive and access would be bid in June.
With the addition of the library, there would be approximately $10
million o construction projects going on in the City during the year.
He reminded Council of the training scheduled prior to the town hall
meeting and requested members RSVP to him if they planned to attend.
J 2. Attorney City Attorney Stearns reported the following:
She included a smoking laws memorandum in the meeting packet due to
questions related to the airport bar concession.
Written confirmation was received to move forward with hiring a contract
to make repairs to the sprinkler system at Vintage Pointe. A settlement would be
negotiated after the work is completed.
The City provided service to the Kenai Convention Visitors Bureau with
regard to an agreement for the upcoming art show to provide additional protection.
A work session is being planned for a September for members of the
City's Personnel Arbitration Board to re- familiarize them with procedures and
requirements when an appeal is filed by an employee.
Proposed amendments to the policies and procedures for the preparation
and distribution of council meeting agendas, etc. would be on the next meeting
agenda.
She was elected to the Alaska Bar Association's Board of Governors and
would be representing the Third Judicial District.
J 3. City Clerk Clerk Freas reported the following:
2010 Financial Disclosure Statements would be due April 15, 2010.
She spoke with the Borough Assembly President who reported the
Assembly members would prefer holding a joint work session after the October
elections. She had not yet received a response from the City of Soldotna.
ITEM K: DISCUSSION
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K -1. Citizens (five minutes)
Bob Peters, Kenai Thanked Council, members of staff, past members of staff,
Administration and Council Members for their efforts in bringing the library expansion
project to fruition.
Sal Mattero, 1315 Chinook, Kenai Stated he was the President of the Friends of
the Library and thanked Council and Administration, past and present, members of
the Friends, and the Library Director for their efforts in bringing the expansion project
to fruition.
Kathy Heus, 4540 Kenaitze Drive, Kenai Thanked Council and Administration for
their efforts related to the library expansion project.
K -2. Council
Boyle Reported he would be out of town for the June 13 and July 6 Council
meetings, but would like to be present for the evaluations.
Thanked all the City's efforts related to the library expansion project as
well as the citizens involved.
Molloy Agreed with other comments related to the library expansion projects.
Thanked the Friends of the Library for all the work done toward the
expansion project over the years.
Marquis Thanked all who were involved in the library expansion project.
Johnson Congratulated City Attorney Stearns on her election.
Reported the Kenai Central High School prom would be held on April 17;
soccer would begin on April 23; and, the after- graduation Committee was accepting
donations for the celebration.
Thanked the Council for the financial assistance for her trip to Juneau.
Eldridge Congratulated Stearns on her election.
Congratulated the community and all involved in the library project.
Moore Stated it was a great day for the library and congratulated all who
supported the project.
Congratulated Library Director Joiner on her appointment to the
Governor's Advisory Council on Libraries.
Congratulated Stearns on her election.
Smalley Thanked all for the work and effort related to the library expansion
project.
Congratulated Stearns on her election.
Moore
Yes
Eldridge
Yes
Marquis
Yes
Molloy
Yes
Boyle
Yes
Porter
Yes
Smalley
Yes
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Congratulated Larry Porter on his State volunteering award.
Questioned whether Council wished to move forward with a resolution in
support of the Honor and Remember Flag program. Porter noted, Mr. Caswell would
be forwarding an updated draft resolution and it would be prepared for the April 21,
2010 council meeting agenda.
EXECUTIVE SESSION Pursuant to AS 29.20.020, AS 44.62.310, KMC 1.15.030,
and Kenai Charter, Section 2 -6: To discuss matters the immediate knowledge of
which would clearly have an adverse effect upon the finances of the City of Kenai and
to obtain advice from City Attorney: (1) Kenai Landing, Inc.; (2) Potential Land Sale
(TransCanada); and, (3) Ma Pa Alaskan Treasures, Inc. /Robert Debora Loveall
lease dispute.
MOTION:
Council Member Smalley MOVED to convene in an executive session of the Council of
the City of Kenai, to discuss issues, the immediate knowledge of which would clearly
have an adverse effect upon the finances of the City of Kenai and to obtain advice from
the City Attorney: 1) Kenai Landing, Inc.; 2) Potential Land Sale (TransCanada); and,
3) Ma Pa Alaskan Treasures, Inc. /Robert Debora Loveall Lease Dispute and
requested City Manager Koch and City Attorney Stearns to attend. Council Member
Molloy SECONDED the motion.
VOTE:
Student Representative Johnson:
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
COUNCIL CONVENED INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION: 9:08 P.M.
COUNCIL CAME BACK TO ORDER: 10:06 P.M.
Council Member Smalley reported, during the executive session, direction was given to
the City Attorney and City Manager to work on and monitor the Kenai Landing issue;
directed the City Manager to monitor the issue with TransCanada and potential sale of
property; and, directed the City Attorney and City Manager to follow City Code with
regard to Ma Pal Alaskan Treasures, Inc.
ITEM L: PENDING LEGISLATION (This item lists legislation which will be
addressed at a later date as noted.)
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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
There being no further business before the Council, the meeting adjourned at
approximately 10:08 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
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.