HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-02-16 Council MinutesITEM A: CALL TO ORDER
AGENDA
KENAI CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 16, 2011
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 (Public comment limited to 3 minutes per speaker. Persons may give
their time over to another speaker present, however no single spea.ker present may speak
for more than 30 minutes combined on their own and on others' behalf.)
*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 comment limited to 10 minutes
per speaker)
1 Mary Jo Joiner, Christine Cunningham, Jacqueline Van Hatten
All- America City Presentation Update
ITEM C: UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (Public comment limited to 3
minutes per speaker)
ITEM D: PUBLIC HEARINGS (Testimony limited to 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.)
Ordinance No. 2532 -2011 Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $2,397 in the Airport Fund and by $95,885 in the
Airport Improvement Capital Project Fund for the Engineering and
Design of the Airport Apron Pavement Rehabilitation.
(Clerk's Note: The title of this ordinance was incorrectly presented on the
2/3/2011 Council Meeting agenda. However, the ordinance document
included in that meeting packet was correct.)
2. Ordinance No 2533 -2011 Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by 52,000 in the General Fund Fire Department.
3. Ordinance No. 2534 -2011 Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations in the Airport and Airport Improvement Capital Project
Fund by $35,000 for an Environmental Assessment of a Project to
Remove Trees Along the Southwest Side of Runway 1L/ 19R that are a
Hazard to Aviation.
4. Ordinance No. 2535 -2011 Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $23,964 in the General Fund for Police Equipment
and Police Training.
5. Ordinance No. 2536-2011 Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations in the General Fund Police Department by $26,500,
Fire Department by $20,000, Parks Department by $3,500, and Boating
Facility Department by 13,000 to Purchase Equipment Needed in.
Response to the Annual State of Alaska Personal Use Fishery that Takes
Place on the City of Kenai Beaches and Utilizes City Facilities.
6. Ordinance No. 2537 -2011 Amending the Kenai Municipal Code
Chapter 3.10, Control and Treatment of Animals, to Provide for a New
Regulation of Beekeeping Within the City of Kenai Including the Citation
Procedures and Penalties for Violation of Ordinances, and Making
Technical Changes and Corrections.
7. Resolution No. 2011 -15 Approving and Awarding a Contract for
Planning Services for the City of Kenai Comprehensive Plan to Glenn
Gray and Associates for the Total Not -To- Exceed Amount of $75,000.00.
8. Resolution No. 2011 -16 Awarding a Contract to Rainbow Builders,
Inc. for the Project Entitled "Kenai Recreation. Center Upstairs Flooring
Replacement 2011" for the Total Amount of $22,718.00.
9. Resolution No. 2011 -17 Pertaining to the Authorized Investments of,
the Investment Allocations of, and Establishing Appropriate Benchmarks
to Measure Performance of the General Fund Land Sale Permanent
Fund.
10. Resolution No. 2011 -18 Authorizing a Budget Transfer Within the
General Fund Parks Department, for the Purchase of a Used Vibratory
Plow.
11. Resolution No. 2011 -19 Authorizing the Use of the Equipment
Replacement Fund to Purchase a 4X4 Ambulance,
12. Resolution No. 2011 -20 Establishing a Comprehensive Schedule of
Rates, Charges, and Fees Imposed by the City Which Schedule Will
Reflect an Increase in Some Fees to Better Reflect the True Cost to
Provide the City Service and to Accommodate the Acceptance of Credit
Cards as a Form of Payment for the Fees.
ITEM E: MINUTES
1. *Regular Meeting of February 2, 2011.
ITEM F: UNFINISHED BUSINESS
ITEM G: NEW BUSINESS
1. Ratification of Bills
2. Approval of Purchase Orders Exceeding 1
3. *Ordinance No. 2538 -2011 Amending the Kenai Municipal Code
Chapter 4.32, "Residential Codes," Section 4.32.030, "Fee Schedule," to
Delete References to Specific Fees for Construction nr R -3 an d I- 1
Occupancies so that Those Construction Fees Can Instead be Set Forth
in a Comprehensive Fee Schedule Adopted by the City Council Rather
Than Set by Code Ordinance.
4. *Ordinance No. 2539 -2011 Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $300,000 in the General Fund and by $401,500 in the
Library Improvements Capital Project Fund. to Provide Additional
Funding for Completion of the Library Expansion Project.
5. Discussion Schedule Budget Work Sessions
6. Discussion Microphone Etiquette
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 84 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: ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT
1. Citizen Comments (Public comment limited to 5 minutes per speaker)
2. Council Member Comments
EXECUTIVE SESSION None Scheduled.
ITEM L:
ITEM M:
PENDING LEGISLATION (This item lists legislation which will be
addressed at a later date as noted.)
ADJOURNMENT
ITEM A: CALL TO ORDER
Terry Bookey
Mike Boyle, Vice Mayor
MOTION:
KENAI CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
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7:00 P.M.
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MAYOR PAT PORTER, PRESIDING
MINUTES
Mayor Porter called the meeting to order at approximately 7:00 p.m. in the Council
Chambers in the Kenai City Hall Building.
A -1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Porter led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
A -2. ROLL CALL
The City Clerk took roll. Present were:
Ryan Marquis Robert Molloy
Pat Porter, Mayor
Brian Gabriel
Absent was: Council Member Moore (Clerk's Note: Attempts were made to contact
Council Member Moore to participate telephonically, however those attempts failed.)
A quorum was present.
Also present: Student Representative Hannah Coffman
A -3. AGENDA APPROVAL
ADD TO: Item D -7, Resolution No. 2011 -15 Professional Services
Agreement /Glenn Gray, d /b /a Glenn Gray Associates.
ADD TO: H -7(b), AML Report Information related to HB30 and HB31,
Re: Alaska transportation needs.
ADD TO: H -7(e), Report of Assembly Assembly Member Smalley's
report, the 2/15/2011 Assembly Meeting Action Agenda
Council Member Molloy requested Item E-1, Minutes of the February 2, 2011 Council
Meeting be removed from the Consent Agenda.
Council Member Molloy MOVED to approve the agenda with the requested changes to
the packet requested by the Mayor and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council
Member Marquis SECONDED the motion.
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VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
A -4. CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION:
Council Member Bookey MOVED to approve the consent agenda and requested
UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Marquis SECONDED the motion.
There were no public or Council comments.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM B: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (Public comment limited to 10 minutes
per speaker)
B -1. Mary Jo Joiner, Christine Cunningham, Jacqueline Van Hatten
All- America City Presentation Update
Ms. Cunningham and Ms. Van Hatten provided an update of the A11- America City
process and progress in developing the City's application for submission by March 14.
ITEM C: UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (Public comment lirnited to 3
minutes per speaker)
None.
ITEM D: PUBLIC HEARINGS (Testimony lirnited to 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.)
D -1.
MOTION:
Ordinance No. 2532 -2011 Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $2,397 in the Airport Fund and by $95,885 in the
Airport Improvement Capital Project Fund for the Engineering and
Design of the Airport Apron Pavement Rehabilitation.
(Clerk's Note: The title of this ordinance was incorrectly presented on the
2/3/2011 Council Meeting agenda. However, the ordinance document
included in that meeting packet was correct.)
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Gabriel
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Moore
Absent
Gabriel
Bookey
Yes
Marquis
Yes
Molloy
Yes
Boyle
Yes
Porter
Yes
Moore
Absent
Gabriel
Yes
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Council Member Bookey MOVED for adoption of Ordinance No. 2532 -2011 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 Coffman: Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
D -2. Ordinance No. 2533 -2011. Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $2,000 in the General Fund Fire Department.
MOTION:
Council Member Bookey MOVED for adoption of Ordinance No. 2533 -2011 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.
The City Clerk was requested to write a thank -you letter to Walmart for the donation.
VOTE:
*Student Representative Coffman: Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
D -3. Ordinance No. 2534-2011 Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations in the Airport and Airport Improvement Capital Project
Fund by $35,000 for an Environmental Assessment of a Project to
Remove Trees Along the Southwest Side of Runway 1L/ 19R that are a
Hazard to Aviation.
MOTION:
Bookey
Yes
Yes
Marquis
Porter
Yes
Yes
Molloy
Moore
Yes
Absent
Boyle
Gabriel.
Yes
Bookey
Yes
Yes
Marquis
Porter
Yes
Yes
Molloy
Moore
Yes
Absent
Boyle
Gabriel
Yes
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Council Member Bookey MOVED for approval of Ordinance No. 2534 -2011 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.
It was explained, some trees needing to be removed had been identified by the FAA;
prior to removal of any hazardous trees, the City must complete an environmental
assessment of the project which would require significant public involvement; and, the
project needed to be moved forward.
VOTE:
*Student Representative Coffman: Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
D -4. Ordinance No. 2535 -2011 Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $23,964 in the General Fund for Police Equipment
and Police Training.
MOTION:
Council Member Marquis MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 2535 -2011 and Council
Member Molloy SECONDED the motion.
The floor was opened for public hearing. There being no one wishing to speak, the
public hearing was closed. There were no Council comments.
VOTE:
*Student Representative Coffman: Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
D -5. Ordinance No. 2536 -2011 Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations in the General Fund Police Department by 526,500,
Bookey
Yes
Marquis
Porter
Yes
Yes
Molloy
Moore
Yes
Absent
Boyle
Yes
Gabriel
Yes
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MOTION:
Fire Department by 520,000, Parks Department by 53,500, and Boating
Facility Department by 13,000 to Purchase Equipment Needed in
Response to the Annual State of Alaska Personal Use Fishery that Takes
Place on the City of Kenai Beaches and Utilizes City Facilities.
Council Member Molloy MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 2536 -2011. Council Member
Marquis SECONDED the motion.
The floor was opened for public hearing. There being no one wishing to speak, the
public closed. There Council public an�,culEl� was izvacu. .titciG were no �VLinl:lA Coi"T1TT"ierlts.
VOTE:
*Student Representative Coffman: Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
D -6. Ordinance No. 2537 -2011 Amending the Kenai Municipal Code
Chapter 3.10, Control and Treatment of Animals, to Provide for a New
Regulation of Beekeeping Within the City of Kenai Including the Citation
Procedures and Penalties for Violation of Ordinances, and Making
Technical Changes and Corrections.
MOTION:
Council Member Molloy MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 2537 -2011 and Council
Member Marquis SECONDED the motion.
The floor was opened for public hearing.
Jacqulin Graham, 1107 Walnut Avenue, Woodland Subdivision, Kenai Ms.
Graham reported problems with bees in the area last summer, including her dog and
children in the neighborhood being stung; she believed the lots in the subdivision were
too small and close to keep bees; many children live in the neighborhood; believed
allowing keeping of bees in a subdivision such as Woodland would be a mistake; and,
requested Council to consider her concerns during its deliberation on the ordinance.
Sarah Souders, 1103 Oak Avenue, Kenai Ms. Souders requested a work session
be held to address concerns she identified within Section 3 of the ordinance and
3.10.070(g)(1 -h). Souders requested the ordinance be returned to the Planning 86
Zoning Commission for additional review.
Bookey
Yes Marquis s Yes
'Molloy
Moore
j Yes
Absent
Boyle
Yes 1 Porter
Yes
Gabriel
Yes
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There being no one else wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed.
Council discussion followed and comments included:
No objection to postponing the ordinance for additional review.
Felt the ongoing process with the beekeepers working with the Planning
Zoning Commission was productive and supported the ordinance being heard again
at the Commission level.
The Commission worked on the ordinance for a long time and believed
3.10.070(g) (3) and (5) needed further review by the Commission.
MOTION TO POSTPONE:
Council Member Boyle MOVED to send the ordinance back to Planning 86 Zoning
Commission for the neighbors and neighborhood to improve the product. Council
Member Marquis SECONDED the motion.
A clarification was requested as to whether the Commission was to hold a work
session and /or another public hearing. Council Member Boyle stated he felt that
would be determined by the Commission. It was also noted, the ordinance would not
need to be reintroduced, however another public hearing should be held if there were
substantial changes made to the ordinance or if a substitute was developed.
VOTE ON POSTPONEMENT:
*Student Representative Coffman: Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
D -7. Resolution No. 201145 Approving and Awarding a Contract for
Planning Services for the City of Kenai Comprehensive Plan to Glenn
Gray and Associates for the Total Not -To- Exceed Amount of $75,000.00.
MOTION:
Council Member Molloy MOVED to approve Resolution No. 2011-15 and Council.
Member Gabriel SECONDED the motion.
The floor was opened to public hearing.
Marilyn Kebschull, City Planner Kebschull provided an explanation of the process
that took place in choosing the proposed contractor, noting 550,000 was received from
Bookey
Yes
Marquis
MolIo
Bo le
Yes
Porter Yes
Moore
Absent
Gabriel
Yes
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the Borough, Council's appropriation of an additional $50,000, the request for
proposals receiving four responses, and, the reviews and interviews /presentations by
the two highest scoring proposers.
Koch reported there was enough flexibility in the contract to hold town hall meetings,
work sessions, etc. to collect information; departments would be involved as well as
commissions /committees; and, the process would include a thorough public process.
Comments of Council included:
Concern the reference to "personal interests" was vague and suggestion it
track Section 13 of the Kenai Municipal Code with regard to conflicts of interest.
The "personal interests" could be removed and allow the Code to carry
the requirement.
The process would take a year to two years; timeline dates would be
established; and, the process would be continually refined.
Preferred the "personal interests" reference be removed and the Code
requirement applied and would leave it to Administration and Legal to work it out.
Koch stated he would contact the consultant and if he did not have an issue with
removing the reference to "personal interests," he would remove the reference.
VOTE:
*Student Representative Coffman: Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
D -8. Resolution No. 2011 -16 Awarding a Contract to Rainbow Builders,
Inc. for the Project Entitled "Kenai Recreation Center Upstairs Flooring
Replacement 2011" for the Total Amount of $22,718.00.
MOTION:
Council Member Marquis MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2011 -16 and requested
UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Molloy SECONDED the motion.
The floor was opened for public hearing. There being no one wishing to speak, the
public hearing was closed. There were no Council comments.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
Bookey
Yes
Marquis
Porter
Yes
Yes
Molloy
Moore
Yes
Absent
Boyle
Yes
Gabriel
Yes
Bookey
Yes
_Marquis
Porter
Yes
Yes
Molloy
Moore
Yes
Absent
Boyle
Yes
Gabriel
Yes
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D -9. Resolution No. 2011 -17 Pertaining to the Authorized Investments of,
the Investment Allocations of, and Establishing Appropriate Benchmarks
to Measure Performance of the General Fund Land Sale Permanent
Fund.
MOTION:
Council Member Marquis MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2011 -17 and requested
UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Gabriel SECONDED the motion.
The floor was opened to public hearing. There being no one wishing to speak, the
public hearing was closed.
MOTION TO AMEND:
Council Member Molloy MOVED to amend the "now, therefore" paragraph, deleting
"Airport Permanent Fund" and inserting "General Fund Land Sale Permanent Fund,"
which would then read "...that the Council designates the following investments for
the General Fund Land Sale Permanent Fund." Council Member Marquis SECONDED
the motion.
VOTE ON AMENDMENT:
*Student Representative Coffman: Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
VOTE ON MAIN AMENDED MOTION:
*Student Representative Coffman: Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
D -10. Resolution No. 2011 -18 Authorizing a Budget Transfer Within the
General Fund Parks Department, for the Purchase of a Used Vibratory
Plow.
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MOTION:
Council Member Marquis MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2011 -18 and requested
UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Gabriel 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 -11. Resolution No. 2011 -19 Authorizing the Use of the Equipment
Replacement Fund to Purchase a 4X4 Ambulance.
MOTION:
Council Member Bookey MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2011 -19 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. It was noted, the ambulance was on 15 -year replacement
fund and the purchase would be made jointly with the Borough.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
D -12. Resolution No. 2011 -20 Establishing a Comprehensive Schedule of
Rates, Charges, and Fees Imposed by the City Which Schedule Will
Reflect an Increase in Some Fees to Better Reflect the True Cost to
Provide the City Service and to Accommodate the Acceptance of Credit
Cards as a Form of Payment for the Fees.
MOTION:
Council Member Bookey MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2011 -20 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.
Council discussion followed with comments including:
Identification the Schedule referred to a six percent sales tax rate and a
question whether the document would need to be amended if the rate changed.
Bookey
Yes
Marquis
Porter
Yes
Yes
Molloy
Moore
Yes
Absent
Boyle
Yes
Gabriel Yes
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Answer provided was yes, the Schedule would need to be amended and adopted by
resolution of the Council.
Reference to the Recount of Votes fee and whether it was consistent with
the Code. Answer provided was yes, the fee should remain consistent with the Code
as any change would require approval by the Department of Justice.
ITEM E: MINUTES
Regular Meeting of February 2, 2011.
Al the February Section 2 of 1 Resolution 20�
At tic rcu� ucu"y 2, 2011 meeting, �cL��u�i 2 o� Item 12, Reso�u�iun No. �v i 1 -14 was
amended. However, the minutes were found not to be consistent with the motion
made to amend the resolution.
MOTION TO AMEND:
Council Member Molloy MOVED to amend the February 2, 2011 minutes at Item 4,
Resolution No. 2011 -14, Section 2, so the ending phrase would read, "...for all Cook
Inlet and Kenai Peninsula salmon harvesters and City of Kenai fish processors and
other businesses without a sound biological reason for doing so." Council Member
Marquis SECONDED the motion.
VOTE ON THE AMENDMENT:
*Student Representative Coffman: Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
MOTION:
Council Member Molloy MOVED to approve the February 2, 2011 Council Meeting
Minutes as amended and requested. UNANIMOUS CONSENT, Council Member
Marquis SECONDED the motion.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
BREAK: 8:07 P.M.
BACK TO ORDER: 8:12 P.M.
ITEM F: UNFINISHED BUSINESS None.
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ITEM G: NEW BUSINESS
G -1. Ratification of Bills None.
G -2. Approval of Purchase Orders Exceeding $15,000
MOTION:
Council Member Bookey MOVED to approve the purchase orders exceeding 15,000
and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Marquis SECONDED the
motion.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
G -3. Ordinance No. 253S -2011 Amending the Kenai Municipal Code
Chapter 4.32, "Residential Codes," Section 4.32.030, "Fee Schedule," to
Delete References to Specific Fees for Construction or R -3 and U -1
Occupancies so that Those Construction Fees Can Instead be Set Forth
in a Comprehensive Fee Schedule Adopted by the City Council Rather
Than Set by Code Ordinance.
Introduced by approval of the Consent Agenda.
G -4. Ordinance No. 2539 -2011 Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $300,000 in the General Fund and by $401,500 in the
Library Improvements Capital Project Fund to Provide Additional
Funding for Completion of the Library Expansion Project.
Introduced by approval of the Consent Agenda.
G -5. Discussion Schedule Budget Work Sessions
A work session was scheduled for April 6, 2011 at 6:00 p.m.
G -6. Discussion Microphone Etiquette
Clerk Freas reviewed her memorandum included in the packet which outlined the
upgrades to the Chamber sound system over the years and suggested when using the
system, users needed to be cognizant of shuffling papers and needing to speak into the
microphones.
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Discussion followed during which Council requested the Clerk to investigate costs for
hiring of a consultant to assess the system and provide recommendations for repairs,
upgrades of equipment (audio, video streaming), etc.
ITEM H: COMMISSION /COMMITTEE REPORTS
H -1. Council on Aging Council Member Boyle reviewed discussions held at
the February 10, 2011 meeting; reported a pie auction would be held March 31; and,
the next volunteer appreciation dinner had been scheduled for January 20, 2012.
Airport Commission. Council Member Marquis reviewed discussions
and actions taken at the February 10, 2011 meeting, including a recommendation for
sale of property within the Airport Reserve and Air Fair posters.
H -3. Harbor Commission Council Member Gabriel reviewed the summary
of the February 7, 2011 meeting which was included in the packet, noting the
Commission recommended the Council direct Administration to investigate the
development of a drift boat pull -out. A discussion of the possibility of a drift boat pull-
out was requested to be placed on the March 2, 2011 Council meeting agenda.
H -4. Library Commission Council Member Marquis reported the next
meeting would be held. March 1, 2011.
H -5. Parks Recreation Commission Parks Recreation Director Prates
reviewed the summary of the February 7, 2011 meeting and noted, a work session and
special meeting were planned for February 28, 2011.
H -6. Planning Zoning Commission Council Member Molloy reported the
next meeting would be held February 23, 2011 and a work session related to outdoor
wood- burning boilers would be held prior to the meeting.
H -7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees
H -7a. Beautification Committee Council Member Bookey reviewed the
February 8, 2011 special meeting summary which was included in the packet, noting
the Committee discussed landscaping at Memorial Park..
H -7b. Alaska Municipal League Report No report.
H -7c. Mini -Grant Steering Committee No meeting.
H -7d. Kenai Convention Visitors Bureau Council Member Bookey
reported the next meeting was scheduled to be held on February 28, 2011.
H -7e. Reports of KPB Assembly, Legislators and Councils
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Hal Smalley, Assembly Member, 105 Linwood Lane, Kenai Assembly Member
Smalley reported on actions taken and discussions held at the February 15 Assembly
meeting.
ITEM I: REPORT OF THE MAYOR Mayor Porter noted she attended the
Alaska Conference of Mayors meeting in Juneau and the Alaska Municipal League
Winter meeting; she met with Governor Parnell and discussed enforcement during the
Personal Use Fishery; and, reported Governor Parnell requested municipalities to alert
him of federal mandates.
ITEM J:
ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
J -1. City Manager City Manager Koch reported he discussed conflicts of
interest with students at Kenai Central High School; he planned to travel to Juneau
around the first of the month; and, noted Buccaneer Alaska received a $30 million
loan through AIDEA and they hoped to have a jack -up rig in Cook Inlet in August.
A brief discussion took place related to the addition of an industrial park capital
project to the priority list. Koch was requested to prepare a resolution for the March 2
meeting to amend the Capital Improvement Priority List adding the industrial park as
Priority #1 I
J -2. Attorney Attorney Stearns reported she would be absent from the
March 2 meeting.
J -3. City Clerk City Clerk Freas reported the following:
She corrected Resolution No. 2011 -14 and resent the resolution to the
Governor, legislators and Commissioner of Fish Game.
She added the Municipal Park Playground Expansion Project proposed
alternate designs on the main page of the City's webpage for easy public review.
ITEM K: ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT
K -1. Citizen Comments None.
K -2. Council Member Comments
Gabriel Thanked those who provided testimony and reported Ocean Beauty
Seafoods, a long -time processor, was pulling out of Cook Inlet.
Bookey Thanked staff and all involved with the All- America City application
process; thanked those providing testimony related to the beekeeping ordinance; and,
reminded all of the Kenai Performers production of Peter Pan being held the next
several weekends.
Coffman Provided an update of Kenai Central High School events and activities and
thanked those providing the A11- America City presentation.
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Marquis Thanked those providing the All America City presentation and
ordinance /resolution testimony, and reported an interview related to the inventory
being taken at the Visitors Center was available on the KBBI Radio webpage.
Molloy Appreciated the informative work sessions on the 2010 Dip Net Report and
utility rate study; reported the local birding festival was very successful; and, reported
he would be out of State for the March 2 meeting but planned to participate
telephonically.
Boyle Reported he would be absent from the iviarch 16 Council meet
EXECUTIVE SESSION None Scheduled.
ITEM L: PENDING LEGISLATION (This item lists legislation which will be
addressed at a later date as noted.)
ITEM M: ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was
adjourned at approximately 8 :47 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 in rotation with the official Council vote
however advisory votes shall not affect the outcome of the official Council vote. Advisory
votes shall be recorded in the minutes. A student representative may not move or
second items during a council meeting.
APPROVE
BY CO JNC
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