HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-06-16 Council MinutesITEM A: CALL TO ORDER
AGENDA
KENAI CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 16, 2010
7:00 P.M.
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1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
3. Agenda Approval
4. Consent Agenda (Public comment limited to three (3) minutes per speaker. Persons may
give their time over to another speaker present, however no single speaker present may
speak for more than 30 minutes combined on their own and on others' beh.aaf.)
*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 (Public comments limited to ten (10)
minutes per speaker)
ITEM D:
1. Janice Chumley, Invasive Plant Coordinator Alaska Invasive Weed
Awareness Week and the City of Kenai. Opportunity for Invasive Plant
Controls.
2. Olivia Pfeifer Bird Hazing Program Update.
ITEM C: UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (Public comment limited to three
(3) minutes per speaker)
PUBLIC HEARINGS (Testimony limited to three (3) minutes per speaker.
Persons may give their time over to another speaker present however no single
speaker present may speak for more than 30 minutes combined on their own and
on others' behalf)
1. Ordinance No. 2489 -2010 Local Amendments to the 2006 Uniform
Plumbing Code, to Delete the Local Requirement That Underground
Water Service Pipe Less Than Two Inches in Diameter Must be in Copper.
2. Ordinance No. 2490 -2010 Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $4,255 in the Airport Fund for a Donation Received
From the Kenai Watershed Forum for the City's Summer Bird Hazing
Program at the Kenai Airport.
3. Ordinance No. 2491 -2010 Increasing Estimated. Revenues and
Appropriations by S1,500,000 in the Library Improvements Capital
Project Fund.
4. Ordinance No. 2492 -2010 Reducing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by S1,500,000 in the General Fund and Library
Improvements Capital Project Fund.
5. Resolution No. 2010 -34- Adopting the City of Kenai Updated Annex to
the Kenai Peninsula Borough All- Hazard Mitigation Plan as an Official
Plan.
6. Resolution No. 2010 -35 Awarding a Contract to Kachemak Electric
Co., Inc. for the Project Entitled Kenai Multipurpose Facility Lighting
Upgrade -2010 for the Total Amount of $58,587.00.
7. Resolution No. 2010 -36 Authorizing Sharing Cost Savings From the
Calendar Year 2009 Health Insurance Plan with Employees.
8. Resolution No. 2010 -37 Authorizing the City of Kenai to Issue
Revenue Bonds, 2010 (Double Glacier Builders, LLC Project) in the
Principal Amount of Not to Exceed S1,700,000; the Execution and
Delivery of a Loan Agreement to Secure the Bonds; Fixing Certain Details
of Such Bonds and Authorizing Their Sale.
9. Resolution No. 2010 -38 Rejecting All Bids for the Project Entitled,
"Elevated Light Penetrating Walkway Ramps Kenai Dunes 2010."
10. Resolution No. 2010 -39 Awarding a Contract to Harbor Enterprises,
Inc., d /b /a Alaska Oil Sales, for Furnishing and Delivering of Diesel
Fuel.
ITEM E: MINUTES
1. *Regular Meeting of June 2, 2010.
2. *Special Meeting of June 7, 2010.
ITEM F: UNFINISHED BUSINESS
ITEM G: NEW BUSINESS
1. Ratification of Bills
2. Approval of Purchase Orders Exceeding $15,000
3. *Ordinance No. 2494 -2010 Amending the Kenai Municipal Code,
Chapter 23.55 Entitled "Personnel," Including 23.55.030 Entitled
"Qualification Pay 23.50.010 Entitled, "Employee Classification and,
23.55 Fiscal Year 2010 Operating Budget Salary Schedule.
4. *Ordinance No. 2495 -2010 Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by S50,000 in the Water, Sewer and Streets Capital
Project Fund for Public Road, Water, and Sewer Improvements.
5. Action Item Amendments to Kenai City Council Policy for Commission,
Committee, Board and Council on Aging Meetings and Work Sessions.
6. Discussion Amendments to Kenai Municipal Code 1.10.060 Entitled,
"Calling Special Meetings."
7. Discussion City of Kenai 401(A) Plan/Amendment
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 S: ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
1. City Manager
2. Attorney
3. City Clerk
ITEM K: ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT (Public comment limited to 5 minutes
per speaker)
1. Citizen Comments
2. Council Comments
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 Actions Building and Maintaining a
Sustainable community Within the City of Kenai, and Supporting Networking with
Local Governments on the Kenai Peninsula. (Clerk's Note: At the May 19, 2010
meeting, Resolution No. 2009 -68 was substituted and then postponed to July 7, 2010
for consideration and an additional public hearing.)
Resolution No. 2010 -23 Opposing "An Initiative Creating an Alaska Anti
Corruption Act" Which Will be on the 2010 Alaska Primary Election Ballot. (Clerk's
Note: At its April 7, 2010 meeting, Council postponed Resolution No. 2010 -23 to its July
7, 2010 meeting. The motion to adopt is active.)
Ordinance No. 2493 -2010 Amending KMC 13.40.040 to Provide for a Speed Limit
of Fifteen (15) Miles Per Hour While Driving Motorized Vehicles on a Portion of the
North Shore Public Beach Within the City of Kenai and Making Technical Corrections.
(At its June 2, 2010 meeting, Council introduced Ordinance No. 2493 -2010 and
subsequently postponed the public hearing to the first meeting in August, 2010 (August
4, 2010).)
ITEM M: ADJOURNMENT
Hal Smalley, Vice Mayor
Joe Moore
Ryan Marquis
Robert Molloy
Pat Porter, Mayor
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:
Absent were: Council Members Mike Boyle and Barry Eldridge
A quorum was present.
Student Representative Hannah Coffman: Absent
A -3. AGENDA APPROVAL
The following changes were requested:
MOVE: Item D -8, Resolution No. 2010 -37 to be heard prior to D -1.
SUBSTITUTE
WITH: ITEM H -2, Purchase Orders Exceeding $15,000
Addition of purchase order to INX, Inc. and memorandum
of explanation.
MOTION:
Council Member Smalley MOVED for approval of the agenda with the requested
changes and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Marquis
SECONDED the motion.
VOTE:
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There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
A -4. CONSENT AGENDA
*All items listed with an asterisk (k) 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.
MOTION:
Council Member Smalley MOVED to approve the consent agenda and requested
UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Marquis SECONDED the motion.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM B: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (Public comments limited to ten (10)
minutes per speaker)
B -1.
Janice Chumley, Invasive Plant Coordinator Alaska Invasive Weed
Awareness Week and the City of Kenai Opportunity for Invasive Plant
Controls.
Chumley distributed some reading material and discussed efforts being made with
regard to removal of invasive plants; noted the City had been very proactive and easy
to work with; and, she had access to two crews to assist in removing invasive plants at
no cost to the City (available July 12 -15 and the first two weeks of August).
A brief discussion took place related to specific hazardous plants and support for
using the two crews.
B -2. Olivia Pfeifer Bird Hazing Program Update.
Pfeifer introduced Rose, the bird hazing dog and noted she had been chasing sea gulls
from the airport property; Rose would be working from 8 -5 p.m. each week day; and,
she had contacted the Soldotna Airport and made Rose available there as well. Pfeifer
also thanked the City of Kenai for its support of the program.
ITEM C:
UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (Public comment limited to three
(3) minutes per speaker)
Robert Ruffner, Executive Director, Kenai Watershed Forum, 251 States Avenue,
Soldotna Ruffner thanked all who participated in the Kenai River Festival which
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took place over the weekend, noting it was a great success; referred to Ordinance No.
2495 -2010 (introduced) appropriating funds for improvements to water /sewer and
streets project, noting the road construction project would benefit both public works
and fish habitat by replacing culverts; reported another project would be replacing the
culvert on Fourth Avenue, as well as other water /sewer improvements; and noted,
Stimulus funds were used for the projects.
Linda Swarner, Executive Director, Kenai Peninsula Food Bank, 33955
Community Drive, Soldotna Thanked the City for its support of the soup suppers
and the building project, through its donation to the project. Also noted community
entities which benefit residents of the City through their use of the Food Bank,
including the Kenai Senior Center, Kenai United Methodist Church Food Pantry, and
Salvation Army.
ITEM D:
D -8. Resolution No. 2010 -37 Authorizing the City of Kenai to Issue
Revenue Bonds, 2010 (Double Glacier Builders, LLC Project) in the
Principal Amount of Not to Exceed 51,700,000; the Execution and
Delivery of a Loan Agreement to Secure the Bonds; Fixing Certain Details
of Such Bonds and Authorizing Their Sale.
MOTION:
Council Member Molloy MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2010 -37 and Council
Member Smalley SECONDED the motion.
The floor was opened for public hearing.
PUBLIC HEARINGS (Testimony limited to three (3) minutes per speaker.
Persons may give their time over to another speaker present, however no single
speaker present may speak for more than 30 minutes combined on their own and
on others' behalf.)
Mark Pfeffer, Principle, Double Glacier Builders, LLC, 425 G Street, #210,
Anchorage Pfeffer explained the bonds were part of the Recovery Act bond program;
the bonds were available to allow private sector businesses to acquire bond rates
funded by a bank; Alaska Communications Systems (ACS) hired his company to brand
a new image for retail stores and wanted to be located in front of the new Kenai
Walmart; a new ACS store would be built on the corner lot and the rest of the site
would be available to build out from other companies.
Tom Klinkner, Birch, Horton Bittner Cherot, 1127 West Seventh Avenue,
Anchorage Klinkner summarized the process, noting the project was being funded
through Recovery Zone bonds, which were designed to finance private sector projects
instead of government projects; they were revenue bonds and not subject to voter
approval; First National Bank of Anchorage would be the lender for the project; after
delivery of the bonds to the bank, the City's involvement would be extremely minimal;
if the borrower did not make the payments, the bank would only be able to look to the
Smalley
j Yes
1 Moore
Yes
Eldridge
Absent
Marquis
[Yes
j Molloy
Yes
Boyle
Absent
Porter
'Yes
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borrower and would not come back to the City; and,
allocated from the Borough would not be used.
VOTE:
D -1.
MOTION:
VOTE:
*Student Representative Coffman. Absent
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
MOTION:
300,000 of the
2 million
It was noted, the Borough resolution allocating the funds was unanimously passed by
the Borough Assembly.
Council Member Smalley requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. There were no
objections. SO ORDERED.
Ordinance No. 2489 -2010 Local Amendments to the 2006 Uniform
Plumbing Code, to Delete the Local Requirement That Underground
Water Service Pipe Less Than Two Inches in Diameter Must be in Copper.
Council Member Smalley MOVED for adoption of Ordinance No. 2489 -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. An explanation of the amendments was given by City
Manager Koch.
D -2. Ordinance No. 2490 -2010 Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $4,255 in the Airport Fund for a Donation Received
From the Kenai Watershed Forum for the City's Summer Bird Hazing
Program at the Kenai Airport.
Council Member Moore MOVED for adoption of Ordinance No. 2490 -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.
Smalley
Yes
Moore
Yes
Yes
Eldridge
Boyle
Absent
Absent
Marquis
Yes
Yes
Molloy
Porter
Smalley
Yes
Moore
Yes
Eldridge
Absent
Marquis
Yes
Molloy
Yes
Boyle
Absent
Porter
Yes
Smalley
Yes
Moore
Yes
Eldridge
Absent
Marquis
Yes
Molloy
Yes
Boyle
Absent
Porter
Yes
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VOTE:
*Student Representative Coffman: Absent
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
D -3.
MOTION:
MOTION TO AMEND:
Ordinance No. 2491 -2010 Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $1,500,000 in the Library Improvements Capital
Project Fund.
Council Member Marquis MOVED for adoption of Ordinance No. 2491 -2010 and
Council Member Molloy SECONDED the motion.
The floor was opened to public hearing. There being no one wishing to speak, the
public hearing was closed. There were no Council comments.
Council Member Smalley MOVED to amend Ordinance No. 2491 -2010, second
whereas, by inserting "June 3, 2010" in the blank. Council Member Marquis
SECONDED the motion.
VOTE ON MOTION TO AMEND:
*Student Representative Coffman. Absent
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
VOTE ON MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED:
*Student Representative Coffman: Absent
Smalley
Yes
M oore
Yes
Eldridge
Absent
Marquis
Yes
Molloy
Yes
Boyle
Absent
Porter
Yes
Smalley
1 Yes
Moore
Yes
Eldridge
1 Absent
1 Marquis
I Yes
Molloy
Yes
Boyle
1 Absent
I Porter
1 Yes
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MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
D -4. Ordinance No. 2492 -2010 Reducing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by S1,500,000 in the General Fund and Library
Improvements Capital Project Fund.
MOTION:
Council Member Marquis MOVED for adoption of Ordinance No. 2492 -2010 and
Council Member Molloy SECONDED the motion.
The floor was opened to public hearing. There being no one wishing to speak, the
public hearing was closed. There were no Council comments.
MOTION TO AMEND:
Council Member Smalley MOVED to amend Ordinance No. 2492 -2010, second
whereas, by inserting "June 3, 2010" in the blank. Council Member Marquis
SECONDED the motion.
VOTE ON MOTION TO AMEND:
`Student Representative Coffman: Absent
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
VOTE ON MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED:
*Student Representative Coffman: Absent
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
D -5.
MOTION:
Resolution No. 2010 -34- Adopting the City of Kenai Updated Annex to
the Kenai Peninsula Borough All- Hazard Mitigation Plan as an Official
Plan.
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Council Member Smalley MOVED for adoption of Resolution No. 2010 -34 and
requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Marquis SECONDED the motion.
The floor was opened to 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 -6. Resolution No. 2010 -35 Awarding a Contract to Kachemak Electric
Co., Inc. for the Project Entitled Kenai Multipurpose Facility Lighting
Upgrade -2010 for the Total Amount of $58,587.00.
MOTION:
Council Member Moore MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2010 -35 and requested
UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Marquis SECONDED the motion.
The floor was opened to 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 -7. Resolution No. 2010 -36 Authorizing Sharing Cost Savings From the
Calendar Year 2009 Health Insurance Plan with Employees.
MOTION:
Council Member Molloy MOVED for adoption of Resolution No. 2010 -36 and requested
UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Marquis SECONDED the motion.
The floor was opened to 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 -37 Authorizing the City of Kenai to Issue
Revenue Bonds, 2010 (Double Glacier Builders, LLC Project) in the
Principal Amount of Not to Exceed 51,700,000; the Execution and
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Delivery of a Loan Agreement to Secure the Bonds; Fixing Certain Details
of Such Bonds and Authorizing Their Sale.
Heard prior to D -1.
D -9. Resolution No. 2010 -38 Rejecting All Bids for the Project Entitled,
"Elevated Light Penetrating Walkway Ramps Kenai Dunes 2010."
MOTION:
Council Member Smalley MOVED for adoption of Resolution No. 2010 -38 and
requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. 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. An explanation of the need for the rejection of the bid was
provided by Koch, noting there had been other interest shown, but only one timely bid
submitted, Administration would speak with local vendors that had expressed interest
to learn why they chose not to submit a bid and after that, Administration would
decide whether to change the design, investigate availability of other funding or rebid
the project.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
D -10. Resolution No. 2010 -39 Awarding a Contract to Harbor Enterprises,
Inc., d /b/ a Alaska Oil Sales, for Furnishing and Delivering of Diesel
Fuel.
MOTION:
Council Member Smalley MOVED for adoption of Resolution No. 2010 -39 and
requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. 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:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM E:
E -1.
E -2.
MINUTES
*Regular Meeting of June 2, 2010 Approved by consent agenda.
*Special Meeting of June 7, 2010 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 Smalley MOVED to ratify the bills and requested UNANIMOUS
CONSENT. Council Member Marquis SECONDED the motion.
There were no public or Council comments.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
G -2. Approval of Purchase Orders Exceeding $15,000
MOTION:
Council Member Smalley MOVED to approve the substitute list of purchase orders
exceeding S15,000 and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Marquis
SECONDED the motion.
There were no public or Council comments.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
BREAK TAKEN: 7:47 P.M.
BACK TO ORDER: 7:54 P.M.
G -3. *Ordinance No. 2494 -2010 Amending the Kenai Municipal Code,
Chapter 23.55 Entitled 'Personnel," Including 23.55.030 Entitled
"Qualification Pay 23.50.010 Entitled, "Employee Classification and,
23.55 Fiscal Year 2010 Operating Budget Salary Schedule.
Introduced by approval of the consent agenda.
G -4. *Ordinance No. 2495 -2010 Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $50,000 in the Water, Sewer and Streets Capital
Project Fund for Public Road, Water, and Sewer Improvements.
Smalley
Yes
Moore
Yes
Eldridge
Absent
Mar uis
Yes
Molloy
Yes
Boyle
Absent
Porter
Yes
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Introduced by approval of the consent agenda.
G 5. Action Item Amendments to Kenai City Council Policy for Commission,
Committee, Board and Council on Aging Meetings and Work Sessions.
City Clerk Freas reviewed her memorandum included in the packet and noted the
amendments being made were a reflection of commission /committee requests to
change meeting schedules, meeting time, etc.
MOTION:
Council Member Molloy MOVED to approve the amendments to the Kenai City Council
Policy for Commission, Committee, Board and Council on Aging Meetings and Work
Sessions. Council Member Marquis SECONDED the motion.
VOTE:
``Student Representative Coffman: Absent
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
G -6. Discussion Amendments to Kenai Municipal Code 1.10.060 Entitled,
"Callin Special Meetings."
A brief discussion took place related to suggested amendments to KMC 1.10.060 in
order to keep up with technology. Suggested amendments included:
Flexibility with notification of a special meeting, i.e. oral, email, etc.
Follow -up with Affidavit of Clerk as back up to the meeting file.
Whether the current 48 -hour notice should be amended to 24 -hour
notice.
Add more specificity as to how to provide notice to the public.
Whether the amount of council members currently required to call a
special meeting should be amended to two.
Amendments to various areas of the Chapter 1.10.
The City Attorney and City Clerk were requested to prepare an ordinance and return it
for Council consideration.
G -7. Discussion City of Kenai 401(A) Plan/Amendment
Koch referred to information included in the packet and noted, unless he received
direction from Council otherwise, he would amend the 401(A) plan to allow employees
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to borrow from their account after one year of employment with the City. He also
noted, previous process for making minor changes were made either under the
signature of the city manager or finance director.
Council stated no objections.
ITEM H: COMMISSION /COMMITTEE REPORTS
H -1. Council on Aging Senior Director Craig reviewed discussions held
during the June 10, 2010 meeting.
H -2. Airport Commission Council Member Moore reviewed the June 10,
2010 meeting summary which was included in the packet, and noted discussions
held, including changes to the apron, goals and objectives, supplemental
environmental assessment, and the Air Fair.
H -3. Harbor Commission No quorum.
H -4. Library Commission No report.
Due to there being no quorum for the Library Commission meeting, Mayor Porter
requested Administration contact members prior to ascertain whether a quorum will
be available for meetings. Clerk Freas noted, for this meeting, it was found there
would be no quorum after the meeting agenda and packet had been prepared and
meeting posted. Koch stated he would address the matter.
H -5. Parks Recreation Commission Parks Director Frates reported the
next meeting was scheduled for August, although there would probably be another
work session held with regard to the development of the Park on Marathon Road.
Planning Zoning Commission Council Member Molloy reviewed the
June 9, 2010 meeting minutes which were included in the packet.
H -7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees
H -7a. Beautification Committee No report.
H -7b.
H -7c.
H -7d.
Alaska Municipal League Report No report.
Mini -Grant Steering Committee No report.
Kenai Convention Visitors Bureau No report.
11-7e. Reports of KPB Assembly, Legislators and Councils Assembly
Member Smalley reviewed actions taken at the June 8, 2010 meeting, including the
setting of the mill levy at 4.5 mills
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ITEM I: REPORT OF THE MAYOR Mayor Porter reported she had
attended and participated in the opening ceremonies of the Relay for Life; an Eagle
Scout Award ceremony; and, the Kenai River Festival. She noted she spoke with a
representative from the carnival who were very complimentary of Parks Director Frates
and the Parks Department.
ITEM J: ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
J -1. City Manager City Manager Koch reported the following:
An employee picnic was scheduled for Thursday at 5:30 p.m.
Appreciated the placement of the 'welcome home' banner at the airport
for the military.
Strong interest from an individual for one of the four new airport lease
lots.
Air Fair was very successful.
Ice would be put in early at the multipurpose facility and used in August
and September for practice by the Brown Bear hockey team. The facility would also be
available for public skates.
Administration was developing a procedure for use of credit cards.
The Kenai Rotary Club was interested in developing a component of of
the park at Marathon Road. An agreement to that regard would be brought before
Council for consideration. The Club would do all the improvements in the specific
area, except for removal of an old concrete pad and fence. The City would provide
designs for shelters, etc. for the Club's use.
J -2. Attorney City Attorney Stearns reported the followin
She had a great vacation.
She received several judgments from lawsuits the City filed, i.e. an
airport lessee and water /sewer bill debt. She would be moving forward to collect on
them.
She filed lawsuits on the Soares and Rodes zoning issues.
She was working on several issues, i.e. burned buildings (would need to
go before the Planning Zoning Commission before coming to Council) and calling
special meetings.
J -3. City Clerk No report.
ITEM K:
K -1. Citizen Comments
ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT (Public comment Limited to 5 minutes
per speaker)
Carol Bannock, Executive Director, Kenai Chamber of Commerce Thanked the
Mayor for planting the rock garden at the Chamber, the Parks Recreation crew for
removing the bee nests around the cabin, and Council for being a sponsor of the
Fourth of July celebration. Bannock also distributed posters for the Fourth of July
event.
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K -2. Council Comments
Smalley Welcomed Stearns back.
Requested the Clerk distribute copies of the City Attorney evaluation
forms to Council.
Thanked the Parks Recreation Department and crews as the City
looked really good.
Moore Thanked Administration and the speakers with regard to the revenue
bond discussion.
Because the elevated walkways bid had been rejected, as what would be
done to protect the dunes. It was noted there was fencing protecting them currently;
it would not look any different than currently; and, there were specific pathway areas.
Marquis He attended the Air Fair with his family and enjoyed it very much.
He participated and volunteered at the Kenai River Festival which had
been very well attended.
Mayor Porter, Carol Bannock and he discussed the 50th anniversary and
Fourth of July event on "Sound Off."
Molloy Thanked the Watershed Forum for its donation for the bird hazing
project and the Fourth Avenue culvert.
Thanked Bannock for the Fourth of July posters.
Porter Reported she would be inviting past council members to take part in the
Fourth of July /50th Anniversary event; she ordered a large cake for the occasion which
would be served by volunteers; and, a large banner would be developed which would
include old pictures, newspaper articles, etc. related to the incorporation of the City
and improvements and events that took place since the incorporation.
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 Actions Building and Maintaining a
Sustainable community Within the City of Kenai, and Supporting Networking with
Local Governments on the Kenai Peninsula. (Clerk's Note: At the May 19, 2010
meeting, Resolution No. 2009 -68 was substituted and then postponed to July 7, 2010
for consideration and an additional public hearing.)
Resolution No. 2010 -23 Opposing "An Initiative Creating an Alaska Anti
Corruption Act" Which Will be on the 2010 Alaska Primary Election Ballot. (Clerk's
Note: At its April 7, 2010 meeting, Council postponed Resolution No. 2010 -23 to its July
7, 2010 meeting. The motion to adopt is active.)
KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 16, 2010
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Ordinance No. 2493 -2010 Amending KMC 13.40.040 to Provide for a Speed Limit
of Fifteen (15) Miles Per Hour While Driving Motorized Vehicles on a Portion of the
North Shore Public Beach Within the City of Kenai and Making Technical Corrections.
(At its June 2, 2010 meeting, Council introduced Ordinance No. 2493 -2010 and
subsequently postponed the public hearing to the first meeting in August, 2010 (August
4, 2010).)
ITEM M: ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was
adjourned at approximately 8:34 p.m.
Minutes submitted by:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
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