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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-10-17 Council MinutesKENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 17, 2007 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS http://www.ci.kenai.ak.us 110000000�• • r' 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Roll Call 3. CERTIFICATION OF ELECTION 4. ADMINISTER OATHS OF OFFICE 5. ELECTION OF VICE MAYOR 6. Agenda Approval 7. Consent Agenda *All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non- controversial by the council and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a council member so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda as part of the General Orders. ITEM B: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (10 minutes) ITEM C: UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 minutes) ITEM D: REPORTS OF KPB ASSEMBLY LEGISLATORS AND COUNCILS ITEM E: PUBLIC HEARINGS (Testimony limited to 3 minutes per speaker.) Ordinance No. 2255-2007 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $36,909,53 in the General Fund to Properly Account for In Kind Services Provided to the Soccer Park Capital Project Fund. Ordinance No. 2256-2007 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $150,000 in the Public Safety Garage Capital Project Fund for a State Grant. 3. Ordinance No. 2257-2007 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $888,562.42 in the Municipal Roadway Paving Capital Project Fund for a State Grant. 4. Ordinance No. 2258-2007 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $592,541.34 in the Wildwood Drive Capital Project Fund for a State Grant. 5. Ordinance No. 2259-2007 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $1,150,139.22 in the Marathon Drive Capital Project Fund for a State Grant. 6. Ordinance No. 2260-2007 -- Amending KMC 12.20.030 by Better Describing and Defining What Constitutes Prohibited Storage of "Junk," "Garbage" and "Litter" Under the City Code. 7. Ordinance No. 2261-2007 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $12,658 in the General Fund to Pay for Training Ammunition, Small Tools and Improvements to Police Department Report Writing Stations. Ordinance No. 2262-2007 -- Amending KMC 14.15.060(b) to Change the Height of House Numbers From Three Inches (3") in Height to Four Inches (4") to Provide Consistency With the International Fire Code. 9. Ordinance No. 2263-2007 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $20,000 in the Airport Fund for Deferred Maintenance Items at the PRISM Facility. 10. Resolution No. 2007-59 -- Approving a Contract to Hattenburg, Dilley & Linnell, LLC (HDL) for Engineering Design Services for the Project Entitled Marathon Road Improvements for the Not -To -Exceed Amount of $164,856. 11. Resolution No. 2007-60 -- Approving a Contract to Wince-Corthell- Bryson for Engineering Design Services for the Project Entitled Wildwood Drive Improvements for the Not -To -Exceed Amount of $45,500. 12. Resolution No. 2007-61 -- Awarding a Three Year Contract for the Operation and Management of the Kenai Recreation Center to the Boys & Girls Club of the Kenai Peninsula, Kenai Unit, in the Amount of $130,000 Per Annum, With an Option to Renew for Two Additional Years. 13. Resolution No. 2007-62 -- Designating that Lot 1-A Sprucewood Glen Subdivision Number Two be Replatted and that a Portion of the Property in That Lot be Preserved as a Buffer. 14. Resolution No. 2007-63 -- Authorizing Approval of a Provisional Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for Kenai Landing, Inc. ("KLI") for Public Water Utility Service. ITEM F• MINUTES *Regular Meeting of October 3, 2007. ITEM G: ITEM H: NEW BUSIP 1. Bills to be Ratified 2. Approval of Purchase Orders Exceeding $15,000 3. *Ordinance No. 2264-2007 -- Accepting a Grant From the State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management 2007 State Homeland Security Program in the Amount of $243,000.00 and Appropriating the Grant in the Kenai Emergency Operations Center Capital Project Fund. 4. *Ordinance No. 2265-2007 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $58,640.00 in the General Fund for a Grant From the State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management 2007 Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Program to Provide P25 Radio Consolette Upgrades to the City Communications (Dispatch) Center. *Ordinance No. 2266-2007 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $21,250 in the Airport Fund and by $850,000 in the Runway Improvement Capital Project Fund for Capital Improvements. Approval -- Library Regulation Update/Inclusion of Unattended Children Policy. 7. Discussion/Approval -- City of Kenai/KCHS Ski Team Contract for Services. 8. Discussion -- Assignment of Commission/Committee Liaisons 9. Discussion -- 2007 Dip Net Fishery Report ITEM I: COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS i. 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. Joint Kenai River Working Group d. Mini -Grant Steering Committee ITEM J: REPORT OF THE MAYOR ITEM K: ADMINISTRATION REPORTS 1. City Manager 2. Attorney 3. City Clerk ITEM L: DISCU 1. Citizens (five minutes) 2. Council ITEM M: PENDING LEGISLATION (This item lists legislation which will be addressed at a later date as noted.) Ordinance No. 2202-2006 -- Amending KMC 11.05.090 to Limit the Use of the City of Kenai Boat Launch, Located at the Municipal Harbor, to Vessels and Boats Powered by Four -Cycle or Direct Injection Two -Cycle Engines. (1/17/07, Tabled, no time certain.) Ordinance No. 2240-2007 -- Amending KMC 21.10.070 to Give the Airport Commission More Authority Over Leasing Decisions Within the Airport Reserve. (7118107, Tabled, no time certain.) -- None Scheduled KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 17, 2007 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS http://www.ci.kenai.ak.us MAYOR PAT PORTER, PRESIDING MINUTES 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. ROLL CALL The City Clerk took roll. Present were: Linda Swarner Barry Eldridge Rick Ross Robert Molloy Mike Bo le Pat Porter, Mayor Absent was: Joe Moore, Vice Mayor A quorum was present. Also present: Brittany Harding, Student Representative A-3 CERTIFICATION OF ELECTION City Clerk Freas read the Election Certification into the record as follows: CITY OF KENAI REGULAR ELECTION OF OCTOBER 2, 2007 WE, the members of the Kenai City Council, do hereby certify the results of a canvass of the ballots for the Regular Election of October 2, 2007. ABSENTEE (in -person, by -fax, personal needs, by -mail) AND QUESTIONED BALLOTS RECEIVED 165 ABSENTEE/QUESTIONED BALLOTS REJECTED 10 ABSENTEE/QUESTIONED BALLOTS COUNTED 155 POLL VOTER TURN OUT 23.3% TOTAL VOTER TURN OUT 26.3% NUMBER OF KENAI REGISTERED VOTERS 5,045 VOTER TURN OUT 1,328 KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 17, 2007 PAGE 2 k • CANDIDATE POLL VOTES RECEIVED ABSENTEE, ETC. VOTES RECEIVED TOTAL VOTES RECEIVED PORTER, Pat 663 95 758 BOYLE, Mike 483 55 538 Write -Ins 4 1 ( 5 CITY COUNCIL/THREE-YEAR SEATS: CANDIDATE POLL VOTES RECEIVED ABSENTEE, ETC. VOTES RECEIVED TOTAL VOTES RECEIVED ELDRIDGE, Barry 486 63 549 SMALLEY, Harold "Hal' 713 92 805 MOORE, Joe 470 75 545 Write -Ins 11 21 13 PROPOSITION NO. 1/BLUFF EROSION CONTROL POLL ABSENTEE, TOTAL VOTES VOTES ETC. RECEIVED RECEIVED VOTES RECEIVED YES VOTES 652 91 743 NO VOTES 494 63 557 PROPOSITION NO. 2/LIBRARY BOND POLL ABSENTEE, TOTAL VOTES VOTES ETC. RECEIVED RECEIVED VOTES RECEIVED YES VOTES 746 91 837 NO VOTES 402 63 465 KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 17, 2007 PAGE 3 iir _s7 Council Member Molloy MOVED to certify the October 2, 2007 General Election and Council Member Boyle SECONDED the motion. VOTE: *Student Representative Harding: Yes Swarner Yes Eldridge Yes Ross Yes Molloy Yes Boyle Yes Porter Yes Moore Absent MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. A-4. ADMINISTER OATHS OF OFFICE Clerk Freas administered the oath of office to Pat Porter; Mayor Porter administered the oath of office to Barry Eldridge and Hal Smalley; Mayor Porter and Council Members Eldridge and Smalley took their seats on the dais. A-5. MOTION: ELECTION OF VICE MAYOR Council Member Ross MOVED to nominate Council Member Swarner as Vice Mayor and Council member Eldridge SECONEDED the motion. There were no further nominations and the nominations were closed. VOTE: *Student Representative Harding: Yes Swarner Yes Smalley I Yes Eldrid e Yes Ross Yes Molloy Yes 1 Boyle Yes Porter Yes j MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. A-6. AGENDA APPROVAL KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 17, 2007 PAGE 4 Mayor Porter noted the following requested changes: MOVE: Item H-7, Discussion/Approval -- City of Kenai/KCHS Ski Team Contract for Services to immediately before Public Hearings (after Item D). MOVE: Item E-13, Resolution No. 2007-62 to be heard immediately before Item E-1. ADD TO: Item E-12, Resolution No. 2007-61 -- Chart indicating Recreation Center/Teen Center Usage from 2004-2006. ADD TO: Item E-13, Resolution No. 2007-62 -- R. Koch memorandum with two proposed alternatives. 10/ 15/07 Richard Kelso email correspondence 10/ 17/07 Merri-Gary Duby email correspondence Map indicating buffers within the city. ADD TO: Item I-5, Parks & Recreation Commission -- Application for Commission Membership for consideration submitted by Al Hull. MOTION: Council Member Swarner MOVED for approval of the agenda as presented and Council Member Eldridge SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. A-7. CONSENT AGENDA Council Member Swarner MOVED to approve the consent agenda and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Eldridge SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM B: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (10 minutes) None. ITEM C: UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 minutes) Chris Garcia, P.O. Box 203, Kenai -- Commented on concerns he had with upcoming legislation related to "connex" placed on individual properties. Garcia requested to be notified when the item would be before the Planning &, Zoning Commission. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 17, 2007 PAGE 5 ITEM D: REPORTS OF KPB ASSEMBLY LEGISLATORS AND COUNCILS None. ITEM E: PUBLIC HEARINGS (Testimony limited to 3 minutes per speaker.) E-1. Ordinance No. 2255-2007 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by 836,909.53 in the General Fund to Properly Account for In Kind Services Provided to the Soccer Park Capital Project Fund. Council Member Eldridge MOVED for adoption of Ordinance No. 2255-2007 and Council Member Swarner SECONDED the motion. There were no public or council comments. VOTE: *Student Representative Harding: Yes Swarner Yes Smalley Yes 1 Eldridge Yes Ross Yes Molloy I Yes j Boyle Yes Porter Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. E-2. Ordinance No. 2256-2007 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $150,000 in the Public Safety Garage Capital Project Fund for a State Grant. MOTION: Council Member Molloy MOVED for enactment of Ordinance No. 2256-2007 and Council Member Eldridge SECONDED the motion. There were no public comments. It was noted the project would begin in the spring. VOTE: *Student Representative Harding: Yes KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 17, 2007 PAGE 6 Ser warnYes Smalley Yes Eldridge ! Yes rRoss Yes Molloy Yes Boyle Yes Porter Yes DiliiTCi)ciJ�7.��la it J)[*]icyl►`II E-3. Ordinance No. 2257-2007 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $888,562.42 in the Municipal Roadway Paving Capital Project Fund for a State Grant. MOTION: Council Member Molloy MOVED for enactment of Ordinance No. 2257-2007 and Council Member Eldridge SECONDED the motion. There were no public comments. It was noted council would be discussing capital project priorities at its next meeting. VOTE: *Student Representative Harding: Yes Swarner Yes 1 Smalley Yes Eldridge Yes Ross Yes Mollo Yes Boyle Yes Porter Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. E-4. Ordinance No. 2258-2007 Appropriations by $592,541 Fund for a State Grant. MOTION: -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and .34 in the Wildwood Drive Capital Project Council Member Eldridge MOVED for adoption of Ordinance No. 2258-2007 and Council Member Molloy SECONDED the motion. There were no public comments. It was noted administration believed the ordinance identified sufficient funds to replace the sewer lines and upgrade and resurface the roadway. VOTE: KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 17, 2007 PAGE 7 *Student Representative Harding: Yes Swarner Yes Smaller Yes Eldridge Yes Ross Yes Molloy Yes Boyle Yes Porter Yes Iky�[0_y 0 [S7M J6�Y.y 3) 92In&taMPi[40]il-) �l`w E-5. Ordinance No. 2259-2007 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $1,150,139.22 in the Marathon Drive Capital Project Fund for a State Grant. MOTION: Council Member Molloy MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 2259-2007 and Council Member Eldridge SECONDED the motion. There were no public comments. Administration gave a brief overview of the project. VOTE: *Student Representative Harding: Yes Swarner Yes Smalley . Yes Eldridge Yes Ross Yes Molloy Yes Boyle s Yes Porter Yes E-6. Ordinance No. 2260-2007 -- Amending KMC 12.20.030 by Better Describing and Defining What Constitutes Prohibited Storage of 'Junk," "Garbage" and "Litter" Under the City Code. Council Member Eldridge MOVED for adoption of Ordinance No. 2260-2007 and Council Member Molloy SECONDED the motion. Chris Garcia, P.O. Box 203, Kenai -- Garcia questioned the need for the ordinance, stated concern government was going overboard with too many specific ordinances which would require more people to enforce which would cause cost of government and taxes to rise. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 17, 2007 PAGE 8 VOTE: *Student Representative Harding: Yes Swarner Yes Smalle Yes Eldridge Yes Ross Yes Mollo Yes Boyle Yes Porter Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. E-7. Ordinance No. 2261-2007 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $12,658 in the General Fund to Pay for Training Ammunition, Small Tools and Improvements to Police Department Report Writing Stations. MOTION: Council member Eldridge MOVED for adoption of Ordinance No. 2261-2007 and Council Member Ross SECONDED the motion. There were no public comments. It was noted, the funds were received from drug enforcement operations. VOTE: *Student Representative Harding: Yes Swarner Yes Smalley Yes Eldrid e Yes Ross Yes I Molloy Yes Boyle Yes Porter Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. E-S. Ordinance No. 2262-2007 -- Amending KMC 14.15.060(b) to Change the Height of House Numbers From Three Inches (3") in Height to Four Inches (4") to Provide Consistency With the International Fire Code. F7 IsTiTS37, Council Member Ross MOVED for approval of Ordinance No. 2262-2007 and Council Member Eldridge SECONDED the motion. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 17, 2007 PAGE 9 There were no public comments. It was noted, the change in height of house numbers would be for new construction or remodels only. VOTE: *Student Representative Harding: Yes Swarner Yes I Smalley Yes Eldridge Yes Ross Yes Molloy Yes Boyle Yes Porter Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. E-9. Ordinance No. 2263-2007 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $20,000 in the Airport Fund for Deferred Maintenance Items at the PRISM Facility. MOTION: Council Member Molloy MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 2263-2007 and Council Member Eldridge SECONDED the motion. There were no public comments. A brief discussion followed during which comments included: • The ordinance would provide funding to address major maintenance items that had come to light during the year. • To date, there had been no funding mechanism for repairing/replacing the items. • A comprehensive review of the facility had taken place prior to the State's taking over the operation. • Items needing repair, etc. were included in the memorandum provided in the packet. • Concern expressed related to funding for repairs would be taken from the depleting Airport Fund. *Student Representative Harding: Yes Swarner Yes Smalley Yes Eldridge Yes Ross Yes Molloy Yes Boyle Yes Porter Yes KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 17, 2007 PAGE 10 E-10. Resolution No. 2007-59 -- Approving a Contract to Hattenburg, Dilley 8a Linnell, LLC (HDL) for Engineering Design Services for the Project Entitled Marathon Road Improvements for the Not -To -Exceed Amount of $164,856. MOTION: Council member Swarner MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2007-59 and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Eldridge SECONDED the motion. There were no public or council comments. VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED. E-11. Resolution No. 2007-60 -- Approving a Contract to Wince-Corthell- Bryson for Engineering Design Services for the Project Entitled Wildwood Drive Improvements for the Not -To -Exceed Amount of $45,500. MOTION: Council Member Eldridge MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2007-60 and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Swarner SECONDED the motion. There were no public or council comments. VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED. E-12. Resolution No. 2007-61 -- Awarding a Three Year Contract for the Operation and Management of the Kenai Recreation Center to the Boys 8a Girls Club of the Kenai Peninsula, Kenai Unit, in the Amount of $130,000 Per Annum, With an Option to Renew for Two Additional Years. MOTION: Council Member Ross MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2007-61 and Council Member Eldridge SECONDED the motion. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 17, 2007 PAGE 11 The floor was opened to public hearing. Brenda Ahlberg, Executive Director, Boys & Girls Club of the Kenai Peninsula -- Thanked council for the partnership between the Club and the city. Ahlberg explained the fee schedule; grants received for making improvements in the facility; agreed to make use statistics available to the city on a quarterly basis, etc. Council discussion followed with comments including: • Request to include (in the agreement) required quarterly reports be provided to the city. • Provide program descriptions and a visual block of time, i.e. what is open to the public, outreach and marketing. • Request the term of the contract be amended to be two years and seven months in order to be on a fiscal year calendar. Ahlberg noted the usage timeframe information could be compiled; a report provided related to outreach and marketing; and, subcontract information could be provided. MOTION: Council Member Molloy MOVED to postpone action to the first meeting in November in order for Attorney Graves to make modifications to the agreement as discussed. Council Member Boyle SECONDED the motion. Modifications were specified as: • Change the term to fiscal year calendar. • Address contractor obligations and quarter reports of usage, etc. • Provide semi-annual revenue and expense reports. • Provide fee schedules. Peter Micciche, Board President, Boys & Girls Club of the Kenai Peninsula -- Micciche noted the following: • The success of the partnership, with an increase in attendance and public safety responses to the facility had dropped dramatically. • Was completely amenable to all the requests. • Substantial improvements had been made to the programming. • They would be open to marketing ideas. • Thanked the council for the opportunity to operate the facility. *Student Representative Harding: No KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 17, 2007 PAGE 12 Swarner Yes Smalley Yes Eldridge No Ross No Molloy Yes Boyle Yes Porter No Mi[611603MiT Resolution No. 2007-61 was postponed to November 7, 2007. E-13. Resolution No. 2007-62 -- Designating that Lot 1-A Sprucewood Glen Subdivision Number Two be Replatted and that a Portion of the Property in That Lot be Preserved as a Buffer. (Heard prior to E-1.) MOTION: Council Member Molloy MOVED to enact Resolution No. 2007-62 and Council Member Ross SECONDED the motion. The floor was opened for public comment. Kellie Kelso, 117 Walker Lane, Kenai -- Stated her understanding from the October 3 meeting the intent was to restore the entire tract as it had been in 1978 and noted, Alternative 1 would only restore half of the area; requested the Comprehensive Plan be followed (separating residential areas from incompatible uses); and requested the council's support of Alternative 2. Jackie Oberg, 406 Rogers Road, Kenai -- Oberg stated support for the restoration of the buffer zone. Laurie Bookey, 115 Walker Lane, Kenai -- Bookey stated she agreed with Kelso and supported the restoration of the buffer zone. Anthony Helms, 113 Walker Lane, Kenai -- Helms spoke in support of keeping the buffer zone which would help in keeping down the noise between the residential and commercial areas. Cheryl Samples, 302 Sterling Court, Kenai -- Samples stated her support of the buffer zone. Richard Kelso, 117 Walker Lane, Kenai -- Kelso presented photographs of houses that would be affected and stated his support of Alternative 2. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 17, 2007 PAGE 13 Debbie Adamson, 209 Portlock Street, Kenai -- Adamson stated she understood how folks would feel looking at the bare earth and the back of the hotel and stated her support for the buffer zone. With no further public comments, the public hearing was closed. Because the property requested to be restored to a buffer zone was Airport property, it was suggested the Airport Commission review the issue prior to council taking action on the resolution. MOTION: Council Member Ross MOVED to postpone action on the resolution and until the Airport Commission could review and receive input. Council Member Eldridge SECONDED the motion. It was noted the next regular meeting of the Airport Commission was scheduled for November 8, 2007. Council comments included: • Concern too many trees had been removed from another buffered area and request made that no further trees be removed until after the Commission review and the issue was returned to council for consideration. s Council gave approval to Administration for removal of trees in the area referred and there were no objections made at the time. The residents made a compelling case and support for the Airport Commission's review was stated. VOTE ON POSTPONEMENT: *Student Representative Harding: Yes Swarner Yes Smalley Yes Eldridge Yes Ross Yes Molloy Yes Bo le Yes Porter Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. MOTION: Council Member Molloy MOVED to return the issue to council once the Airport Commission meeting has commented on the issue. Council Member Ross SEC the motion. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 17, 2007 PAGE 14 VOTE ON POSTPONEMENT: *Student Representative Harding: Yes Swarner Yes Smalley Yes Eldridge Yes Ross Yes Molloy Yes Boyle Yes Porter Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Clerk Freas was requested to include the testimony given in the Airport Commission meeting packet and notify residents of the Airport Commission meeting date. BREAK TAKEN: 8:47 P.M. BACK TO ORDER: 9:00 P.M. E-14. Resolution No. 2007-63 -- Authorizing Approval of a Provisional Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for Kenai Landing, Inc. ("KLI") for Public Water Utility Service. MOTION: Council Member Swarner MOVED for the adoption of Resolution No. 2007-63 and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Eldridge SECONDED the motion. There were no public or council comments. VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM F: F-1. ITEM G: ITEM H: H-1. MOTION: MINUTES Regular Meeting of October 3, 2007 -- Approved by consent agenda. NEW BUSINESS Bills to be Ratified -- None. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 17, 2007 PAGE 15 Council Member Swarner MOVED to ratify the bills and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Molloy SECONDED the motion. VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED. H-2. Approval of purchase Orders Exceeding $15,000 IJ1Coll 6(6) i`G Council Member Swarner MOVED to approve the purchase orders exceeding $15,000 and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Eldridge SECONDED the motion. MOTION TO AMEND: Council Member Swarner MOVED to postpone approval on the Pleezers purchase order until the next meeting. Council Member Smalley SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. VOTE ON MAIN AMENDED MOTION: There were no objections. SO ORDERED. H-3. Ordinance No. 2264-2007 -- Accepting a Grant From the State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management 2007 State Homeland Security Program in the Amount of $243,000.00 and Appropriating the Grant in the Kenai Emergency Operations Center Capital Project Fund. Introduced by approval of consent agenda. H-4. Ordinance No. 2265-2007 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $58,640.00 in the General Fund for a Grant From the State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management 2007 Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Program to Provide P25 Radio Consolette Upgrades to the City Communications (Dispatch) Center. Introduced by approval of consent agenda. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 17, 2007 PAGE 16 H-5. Ordinance No. 2266-2007 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $21,250 in the Airport Fund and by $850,000 in the Runway Improvement Capital Project Fund for Capital Improvements. Introduced by approval of consent agenda. H-6. Approval -- Library Regulation Update/Inclusion of Unattended Children Policy. PROTROWN Council Member Swarner MOVED to adopt the policy as presented regarding unattended children in the Kenai Community Library and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Smalley SECONDED the motion. VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED. H-7. Discussion/Approval -- City of Kenai/KCHS Ski Team Contract for Services. (Heard prior to E-1). Koch reviewed the memorandum and draft agreement included in the packet, noting the agreement identified the scope of work for the ski team including collecting trash along the north shore during the personal use fishery and collecting trash along the south shore following the closure of the personal use fishery. It was requested the agreement specify the last clean up. Koch stated, because the fishery is sometimes extended into August, he would amend the agreement to require the final clean up occur "three days after the end of the fishery." MOTION: Council Member Molloy MOVED to approve the contract with KCHS Ski Team. Council Member Swarner SECONDED the motion and requested CONSENT. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. H-S. Discussion -- Assignment of Commission/Committee Liaisons Porter suggested the following assignments: Council on Aging Council Member Eldridge Airport Commission Council Member Molloy Harbor Commission Council Member Boyle KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 17, 2007 PAGE 17 Library Commission Parks & Recreation Commission Planning & Zoning Commission Beautification Committee Mini -Grant Steering Committee Kenai River Working Group OTHERS: Kenai River Special Management Advisory Board (KRSMA) Economic Development District (EDD) Cook Inlet Regional Citizens Advisory Council (CIRCAC) Kenai Visitors & Convention Bureau Board Kenai Economic Development Strategy Alaska Municipal League Land Use, Resources, and Economic Development Subcommittee Council stated no objections to the appointments. Council Member Smalley Council Member Eldridge Council Member Ross Alternate: Council Member Molloy Council Member Swarner Mayor Porter Council Members Ross and Smalley Administration (Koch) Council Member Eldridge John Douglas Council Member Boyle Administration Council Members Swarner and Smalley H-9. Discussion -- 2007 Dip Net Fishery Report Because the Parks &, Recreation Commission and Harbor Commission had not yet met to review/discuss the report, it was suggested the issue be postponed until after the Commissions' review. MOTION: Council Member Boyle MOVED to postpone until after the Commissions' review and Council Member Smalley SECONDED the motion. VOTE ON POSTPONEMENT: Student Representative Harding: Yes Swarner Yes Smalle Eldridge Yes Ross Yes _Yes Mollo Yes Boyle Yes Porter Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. ITEM I: COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 17, 2007 PAGE 18 I-1. Council on Aging -- Council Member Boyle reported the next meeting was scheduled for November 8, 2007 and an open house would be held on October 28. I-2. Airport Commission -- Council Member Molloy reviewed actions and discussions which took place at the October 11, 2007 Airport Commission meeting. I-3. Harbor Commission -- Council Member Boyle reviewed the October 8, 2007 meeting summary included in the packet and noted the Commission would meet in a joint work session with members of the Parks & Recreation Commission on Tuesday, November 13 to discuss the dip net fishery report. I-4. Library Commission -- Council Member Swarner noted the October 2, 2007 meeting summary was included in the packet. I-5. Parks & Recreation Commission -- It was reported there was no quorum available for the regular meeting of October 4. Porter noted the applications of Al Hull and Meghan Gabriel were included in the packet for appointment consideration. Upon Porter's recommendation, Hull and Gabriel were appointed without objection. I-6. Planning & Zoning Commission -- Council Member Ross reviewed the October 10, 2007 meeting minutes included in the packet. Porter noted the application of Tim Wisniewski for appointment consideration. Upon Porter's recommendation, Wisniewski was appointed to the Commission without objection. I-7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees I-7a. Beautification Committee -- No meeting. I-7b. Alaska Municipal League Report -- Swarner reported the draft policy statement was available for review on the AML webpage and requested comments be forwarded to her prior to the AML conference. I-7e. Joint Kenai River Working Group -- Ross noted a meeting was planned for early November. He also suggested the city's suggested changes to the second Group resolution include 'no fishing during the month of July using two-cycle engines and not target only the dip net fishery, which would then be in compliance with the Department of Natural Resources regulations. Council stated no objections to the changes. I-7d. Mini -Grant Steering Committee -- No meeting. ITEM J: REPORT OF THE MAYOR -- Mayor Porter noted the following: 0 She attended the re -opening of Don Jose's restaurant. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 17, 2007 PAGE 19 • She requested permission to purchase flowers to present to National Guard troops arriving home from Iraq. Council stated no objections. • She requested permission to purchase a cake for the welcome home party to be held at the Armory. Council stated no objections. ITEM K: ADMINISTRATION REPORTS K-1. City Manager -- City Manager Koch reported the following: • He would be following up on funding for a drift boat pull out on the river as funding thought to have been directed to the city had been directed to the Department of Fish &, Game. • He planned to travel with Porter to Juneau in November to meet with Governor Palin related to city issues. • He would be attending the Alaska Municipal Managers Association meeting in Fairbanks on November 5. • He planned to attend the Resource Development Council annual meeting November 14 and 15. • Had been working with congressional delegation staff members related to Corps of Engineer funding for the bluff stabilization project which would not require a city match. • A request for $25,000 to assist in grant applications for the library project would be brought forward in the near future. • Requested council to forward to him suggested projects for the Capital Improvement Projects list. • He would be out of the office for a week beginning on October 18, 2007. • Gave an update on ongoing code enforcement efforts at Highland Pride Trailer Park. K-2. Attorney -- No report. K-3. City Clerk -- • Reported she had received a request from Parks &, Recreation Commission Chair Sandahl to hold a special commission meeting on Thursday, November 1, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. in the council chambers. Council stated no objections. Discussed registered voter turnout numbers. ITEM L: DISCUSSION L-1. Citizens -- Bob Peters, Old Town, Kenai -- Reported on bluff loss along Mission Avenue during the last big storm. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 17, 2007 PAGE 20 L-2. Council Swarner -- • Thanked council for her election as vice mayor. • Commented on teleconference attendance of council meetings and urged council members to use their microphones. • Reported she received a request to consider paving into Inlet Salmon Processing from Bowpicker Lane. • Reported she would be attending the AML Conference in Fairbanks. Smalley -- • Stated he was pleased to be serving on council again and was pleased both bond issues passed. Stated he appreciated the public comments during the meeting. Stated he was looking forward to working with council, mayor and city administration. Eldridge -- Stated he was pleased to be continuing on council and was looking forward to moving projects along during the upcoming year. Harding -- • Congratulated Smalley, Swarner, Porter, and Boyle and stated she was looking forward to working with them. • Noted the test run of video taping the council meetings and introduced Brandon Goggia who was operating the camera. Ross -- Welcomed Smalley to council. Molloy -- • Welcomed the taping of the meetings, Goggia for his expertise, and appreciated the effort in getting the program together. • Referred to information included in the packet related to webcasting council meetings. Boyle -- • Welcomed Goggia related to the video taping of meetings and hoped it would be just the beginning of better public access to council meetings. Porter -- • Noted she purchased a desk clock to be presented to Council Member Moore in appreciation of his years of service. • Reported she would be attending the Alaska Conference of Mayors meeting in November in Fairbanks. • Reported she was planning to travel to Washington, DC December 10 and 11, 2007 related to city issues. ITEM M: PENDING LEGISLATION (This item lists legislation which will be addressed at a later date as noted.) KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 17, 2007 PAGE 21 Ordinance No. 2202-2006 -- Amending KMC 11.05.090 to Limit the Use of the City of Kenai Boat Launch, Located at the Municipal Harbor, to Vessels and Boats Powered by Four -Cycle or Direct Injection Two -Cycle Engines. (1/17/07, Tabled, no time certain.) Ordinance No. 2240-2007 -- Amending KMC 21.10.070 to Give the Airport Commission More Authority Over Leasing Decisions Within the Airport Reserve. (7118107, Tabled, no time certain.) -- None Scheduled ITEM M: ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Council, the meeting adjourned at approximately 9:55 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. Student representatives may not move or second items during a council meeting. APPROVED BY CO UNC" // 9 p % n'ar-' 3 fall$'