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COUNCIL WORK SESSION
MAY 8, 2010
5:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MAYOR PAT PORTER, PRESIDING
NOTES
P. Porter, M. Boyle, R. Molloy, B. Eldridge, R. Marquis
J. Moore, H. Smalley
R. Koch, K. Stearns, M. Bondurant, R. Craig, R. Frates,
W. Ogle, K. Lyon, M. Kebschull, N. Carver, C. Hall,
T. Eubank, C. Cunningham, G. Sandahl
Open Work Session
Mayor Porter called the work session to order at approximately 5:00 p.m.
Discussion Town Hall Meeting
Facilitator Susan Glaser introduced herself and her partner, Peter Glaser, and
reviewed the process that was followed in the Town Hall meeting at the Challenger
Learning Center beginning at 9:00 a.m. that day. She noted approximately 24 citizens
attended the meeting from 9:00 12:00 and brainstormed many ideas on the question:
"What policies, initiatives and actions should the City of Kenai support in order to
continue building a sustainable community that is able to facilitate employment
opportunities, economic stability, environmental responsibility, energy efficiency and
quality of life for its residents
Glaser then noted from 1:00 5:00, staff worked to consolidate those ideas into 5 7
bullets to present to Council. The seven bullet points follow:
1. Foster Communication through Collaborative, Engaged Decision Making
Processes
Bring Organizations Together to Problem Solve
2. Promote and Facilitate Economic Development
Promote a Sustainable Tax Base by Encouraging Business and Industry
Support Year -Round Industry that Employs Residents of All Ages.
Promote Tourism
3. Facilitate the Redevelopment of a Downtown City Center Including Quality
Pedestrian Access
Build -up /Repair Existing Infrastructure
Encourage Utilization of Vacant Buildings
4. Explore and Encourage Efficient Use of Energy, Including Renewable Sources
Wind /Tides
Geothermal
Curbside Recycling
5. Promote and Facilitate Community Health, Wellbeing and Wellness
Community Gathering Spaces
Indoor Sports Facility /Playground
Water Quality
Healthy Activities for Kids
Enhance Senior Environment
6. Protect Residential Neighborhoods and Green Spaces
Buffer Strips Between Residential and Commercial
7. Support Public Transportation Initiatives Including Bike Paths, Ride Share,
Mass Transit
Beaver Loop Bike Trail (Pedestrian Pathway)
Once these were presented, Council requested the seven bullet points be included in
the packet for the May 19, 2010 Council meeting.
Adjournment
The work session ended at approximately 6:25 p.m.
Notes prepared by:
Corene Hall, CMC, Deputy City Clerk