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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-10-03 Council MinutesKENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 3, 2007 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS htt-p://www.ei.kenai.ak.us ITEM A: CALL TO ORDER 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Roll Call 3. Agenda Approval 4. 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) 1. Brenda Ahlberg, Boys & Girls Club of the Kenai Peninsula -- Club Update Kellie Kelso -- Cutting of Trees Between Aspen Hotel and Walker Lane. ITEM C: UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 minutes) ITEM E: PUBLIC HEARINGS (Testimony limited to 3 minutes per speaker.) Ordinance No. 2230-2007 -- Amending KMC 21.10.090(d)(1) and (2) by Establishing Different Requirements for Determining the Length of a Lease Extension and Extending the Maximum Term of Lease Including Any Extension from 35 to 55 Years. (Approved for reconsideration 616107; postponed to 7/ 18/ 07; postponed to 8115107; postponed to 1013107. The motion to adopt is active.) a. Ordinance No. 2230-2007 (Substitute A) -- Amending KMC 21.10.090(d)(1) and (2) by Establishing Different Requirements for Determining the Length of a Lease Extension and Extending the Maximum Term of Lease Including Any Extension From 35 to 55 Years. b. Ordinance No. 2230-2007 (Substitute B) -- Amending KMC 21.10.090(d)(1) and (2) By Establishing Different Requirements for Determining the Length of a Lease Extension and Extending the Maximum Term of Lease Including Any Extension From 35 to 55 Years. 2. Ordinance No. 2253-2007 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $1,000 in the General Fund for a Library Grant. 3. Ordinance No. 2254-2007 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $7,000 in the General Fund for a Library Grant. 4, Resolution No. 2007-58-- Transferring $40,000 in the Runway Safety Area Improvements Capital Project Fund for Engineering. ITEM F: MINUTES "Regular Meeting of September 19, 2007. ITEM G: UNFINISHED BUSINESS ITEM H: NEW BUSINESS 1. Bills to be Ratified 2. Approval of Purchase Orders Exceeding $15,000 3. *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. 4. *Ordinance No. 2256-2007 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $150,000 in the Public Safety Garage Capital Project Fund for a State Grant. 5. *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. 6. *Ordinance No. 2258-2007 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $592,541.34 in the Wildwood Drive Capital Project Fund for a State Grant. *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. 8. *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. 9. *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. 10. *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. 11. *Ordinance No. 2263-2007 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $20,000 in the Airport Fund for Deferred Maintenance Items at the PRISM Facility. 12. Approval -- Update/Kenai City Council Policy for Commission, Committee, Board and council on Aging Meetings and Work Sessions. 13. Discussion/Approval -- Dedication of Utility Easement/Lot 1, Spur Subdivision No. 1. ITEM I: 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. 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: 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.) EXECUTIVE SESSION -- None Scheduled ITEM M: ADJOURNMENT KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 3, 2007 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS http://www.ci.kenai.al<.us MAYOR PAT PORTER, PRESIDING 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 Telephone contact was made to Council Member Swarner. The City Clerk took roll. Present were: Rick Ross Robert Molloy Mike boyle Pat Porter, May Joe Moore, Vice Mayor Linda Swarner (Telephonic) LBarry Eldridge A quorum was present. Also present: Brittany Harding, Student Representative Requested changes to the agenda were as follows: • Move Item B-2 to B-3 (Kellie Kelso/Cutting of Trees/Walker Lane) • Add As B-2, Fire Chief Tilly (Presentation of Hurst Rescue of the Year Award) • Move Item H-13, Dedication of Utility Easement to be heard immediately after Persons Not Scheduled to be Heard. MOTION: Council Member Molloy MOVED for approval of the agenda with the requested amendments. Council Member Eldridge SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. A-4. CONSENT AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 3, 2007 PAGE 2 MOTION: Council Member Eldridge MOVED to approve the consent agenda and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Moore SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM B: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (10 minutes) B-1. Brenda Ahlberg, Boys & Girls Club of the Kenai Peninsula -- Club Update Ahlberg's presentation updated council and audience of events, activities, and available programs at the Kenai Club. Ahlberg also noted, the Boys & Girls Club of the Kenai Peninsula would be celebrating its 20th anniversary in the near future. B-2. Fire Chief Michael Tilly -- Hurst Rescue of the Year Award Tilly explained the award was given yearly for a difficult rescue with extenuated circumstances utilizing a Hurst tool. Tilly reviewed particulars of a vehicle accident that took place on November 24, 2006 and noted he applied for the award. Tilly introduced the Kenai firefighters/EMTs who made the rescue and the person rescued. B-3. Kellie Kelso -- Cutting of Trees Between Aspen Hotel and Walker Lane. Kellie Kelso, 1171 Walker Lane, Kenai -- Expressed concerns the treed area along the east side of Walker Lane, assumed by many to be a dedicated buffer strip when purchasing their properties, would be removed with the development of the Aspen Hotel. Kelso noted: • Referring to information included in the packet, gave a brief history of the treed area, i.e. borough records states the property is zoned residential, however it was actually zoned commercial and was not a buffer zone. • The treed area was under threat due to BEA wanting to move its easement. • The residential area along Walker Lane is the only major residential area in the city abutting a major commercial area. • The cost to the city to move the easement would be approximately $10,000, however the loss to the community would be the loss of recreational opportunity for residents, loss of approximately 450 trees, as well as increased litter, increased traffic, noise and safety concerns for children. Kelso reported, in discussing the issues with residents of the area, they would like the area to be rezoned to Conservation and to keep the area as a buffer strip. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 3, 2007 PAGE 3 ITEM C: UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 minutes) Jacquie Oberg, 406 Rogers Road, Kenai -- Stated her objection to the loss of the buffer strip and agreed with Kelso, and referred to the Comprehensive Plan related to development being separated from residential areas. Sheryl Samples, 302 Sterling Court, Kenai -- Stated she checked with the borough as to what the developer would be doing, learned the treed area is city -owned property, a green strip, and no development would take place. Questioned why the easement was not discussed prior to the hotel development. She also stated the treed area served as a buffer from noise and wind. Debbie Harris, 310 Portlock, Kenai -- Expressed concerns of potential loss, noted the Comprehensive Plan emphasized the need to maintain green spaces and buffers between commercial and residential areas, requested council to carefully consider the zone and what the future use of the property, and stated the need to keep the buffer between the commercial and residential areas to keep the area livable for the residents. Sheila Phillips, 380 Senior Court, Kenai -- Spoke in support of a buffer area, noting fencing was required between the One Stop and residences in the Thompson Park area. Laurie Bookey, 150 Walker Lane, Kenai -- Spoke in support of a buffer area, agreed with Kelso comments, and noted when purchasing their home, it was understood it was a buffer zone and hoped council would take that into consideration. Sheryl Main, 207 Walker Lane, Kenai -- Spoke in support of a buffered area noting tourists want to see trees and requested the buffer stay. Kay Aber, 205 Portlock Street, Kenai -- Thanked the city for assisting in cleaning up the neighborhood and spoke in support of keeping the buffer zone. Bruce Steiner, 1312 Lawton Drive, Kenai -- Noted pressure on council to generate more income for the city due to cutbacks in state funding for paving, etc., but encouraged the green strip be kept. Anthony Helms, 113 Walker Lane, Kenai -- Spoke in support of keeping the buffer zone, noting the new hotel would loom over the existing trees. Dan Grant, 201 Walker Lane, Kenai -- Spoke in support of keeping the buffer zone, noting the woods make the area more livable. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 3, 2007 PAGE 4 Laurie Williams, 111 Walker Lane, Kenai -- Spoke in support of keeping the buffer zone as a separation between the commercial and residential zones. H-13. Discussion/Approval -- Dedication of Utility Easement/Lot 1, Spur Subdivision No. 1. City Manager Koch reviewed the information included in the packet and noted the following: • Two issues had been brought up and Administration was bringing forward only the easement, i.e. land use was not a part of it. • The issuance of the 20' easement in exchange for the existing 60' easement on the property would protect the property as a buffer strip more than it was currently or in the future. • Administration believed it would be in the best interest of the city to grant the easement, the vacation, and removal of the power line in the existing easement for whatever purpose ultimately decided for the property. • Research indicated the strip had been platted as buffer strip (recorded 1978); significant discussion took place by city administration, Planning & Zoning, and others in 1984 related to platting lots and the ultimate use of the property, i.e. rural residential, commercial, etc.; the 1978 plat indicated Lot 1 was a 120' buffer strip and a plat note stating the lot was reserved for a buffer strip to screen the subdivision from the residential area east of First Avenue and was not intended for development. • The 1984 replat of the area indicated the removal of the buffer strip designation. • HEA and other utilities exist in the 60' easement and approximately 25 feet of the easement has been cleared though there was nothing to keep HEA or other utilities from clearing more of the easement. • Because HEA was receptive to vacating the 60' easement and placing utilities underground in the 20' easement, he had the surveyor contact all other utilities to learn if they would be willing to agree the utility easement would not be needed for their future purposes and all agreed to do it within five years. • Aspen Hotel agreed to pay ACS to move its utility out of the 60' easement. • It would be a council decision whether or not to use the property for commercial purposes or a buffer strip. Discussion followed with comments including: • The 20' easement would be on the side of the trees and not on the side of the road where all utilities would be placed underground. • In order for the work to be done to bring power to the hotel, it would be better to go forward with the easement trade as soon as possible. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 3, 2007 PAGE 5 • Because the property's dedication as a buffer strip was part of the sale transaction related to the adjoining grocery store property, the Airport Fund had already been compensated for the property and would not require the General Fund to purchase it from the Airport Fund again. s Reasonable direction would be to trade the 60' easement for a 20' easement with the argument related to the original use of the property as being a part of the commercial sale. • Suggestion to postpone the issue to the next meeting in order to receive additional documentation related to the original use of the property, easement discussion, costs, mitigation, etc. • Bring forward a resolution to do the exchange of easement as long as it contained historical acknowledgement related to the establishment of the buffer zone and the earlier commercial transaction. • To move the easements would require replatting and suggestion to include intent language to put the property back as a buffer within the replat. • Suggestion to work through the easement immediately in order for construction to proceed and bring a resolution forward related to the buffer at the next council meeting. MOTION: Council Member Ross MOVED to direct Administration to proceed with the easement exchange with HEA and at the next meeting, a resolution be brought before council setting aside that area for a buffer to be noted on the plat. Council Member Eldridge SECONDED the motion. It was noted, passing a resolution to commit the property as a buffer zone would not be guaranteed as platting was a borough process, although council would have the ability to veto actions that may be taken. VOTE: "Student Representative Harding: Yes Ross Yes Molloy No Boyle No Porter Yes Moore Yes Swarner Yes � Eldridge ;Yes MOTION PASSED. ITEM D: REPORTS OF KPB ASSEMBLY LEGISLATORS AND COUNCILS None. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 3, 2007 PAGE 6 BREAK TAKEN: 8:17 P.M. BACK TO ORDER: 8:38 P.M. ITEM E: PUBLIC HEARINGS (Testimony limited to 3 minutes per speaker.) E-1. Ordinance No. 2230-2007 -- Amending KMC 21.10.090(d)(1) and (2) by Establishing Different Requirements for Determining the Length of a Lease Extension and Extending the Maximum Term of Lease Including Any Extension from 35 to 55 Years. (Approved for reconsideration 616107; postponed to 7118107; postponed to 8115107; postponed to 10/3/07. The motion to adopt is active.) E-la. Ordinance No. 2230-2007 (Substitute A) -- Amending KMC 21.10.090(d)(1) and (2) by Establishing Different Requirements for Determining the Length of a Lease Extension and Extending the Maximum Term of Lease Including Any Extension From 35 to 55 Years. E-Ib. Ordinance No. 2230-2007 (Substitute B) -- Amending KMC 21.10.090(d)(1) and (2) By Establishing Different Requirements for Determining the Length of a Lease Extension and Extending the Maximum Term of Lease Including Any Extension From 35 to 55 Years. MOTION TO SUBSTITUTE: Council Member Eldridge MOVED to substitute Ordinance No. 2230-2007 with Ordinance No. 2230-2007 (Substitute B). Council Member Ross SECONDED the motion. MOTION TO AMEND: Council Member Eldridge MOVED to amend the matrix by eliminating the line for the 15-year lease term and make the 20-year lease term read "from $200,000 to $399,000" and eliminate the 25-year lease term and making the 30-year lease term read "from $400,000 to $499,000 to give folks more opportunity to get in for the ten, 20, 30-year leases and makes the matrix less complex. Council Member Ross SECONDED the motion. Koch explained Administration had no objections to the amendment, and it had been his intention to have something more linear, but he was more concerned with the long leases that the level of initial investment or continuing investment would be reasonably substantial. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 3, 2007 PAGE 7 Eldridge stated his concern with the Airport Commission's matrix was that at $300,000 one could receive a 55-year lease. He believed it was not appropriate, there was a need for more investment at the airport, and the matrix should encourage more investment and receive a reasonable lease term. VOTE: *Student Representative Harding: Yes Ross No Mollo ! Yes Boyle No Porter No Moore No Swarner No Eldridge Yes MOTION FAILED. Further discussion on Substitute B as presented included: ® Preference for Substitute A and the matrix recommended by the Airport Commission because it would be more accommodating to the small business. • Koch reviewed reasons for development of the matrix as submitted in Substitute B and A. He also suggested another matrix be included for general aviation, i.e. longer term lengths for less investment. Council Member Molloy MOVED to amend Paragraph 1(b), Page 36, removing the words "or more", and Paragraph (2), Page 37, removing the words "Except for subsection (d)(6) below," begin the sentence with "The bonafide third -party purchaser..." Council Member Boyle SECONDED the motion. VOTE ON AMENDMENT: *Student Representative Harding: Yes Ross Yes Molloy Yes Bo le Yes Porter Yes Moore Yes Swarner Yes Eldridge Yes Comments included: 0 The KEDS group reviewed the matrix and supported it as presented. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 3, 2007 PAGE 8 ® Suggested modifications with other terms for general aviation would be considered in a separate section. • Concern of appropriateness to include general aviation in the Substitute B matrix. • Appreciation of work done by Administration and the Airport Commission, but disappointment with the Commission's recommendation; no compelling arguments that the original ordinance with 35 lease term and 20 year contractual right for renewal would not accomplish what had been discussed; and, the need to move on. VOTE ON ORDINANCE NO. 2230-2007 (SUBSTITUTE S AS AMENDED): *Student Representative Harding: Yes Ross Yes Molloy No Boyle No Porter Yes Moore No Swarner No Eldridge Yes S MOTION FAILED. VOTE ON ORDINANCE NO. 2230-2007 AS PRESENTED (ORIGINALLY): *Student Representative Harding: Yes Ross Yes Mollo No Boyle No Porter Yes Moore No Swarner No Eldridge Yes MOTION FAILED. E-2. Ordinance No. 2253-2007 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $1,000 in the General Fund for a Library Grant. MOTION: Council Member Swarner MOVED for adoption of Ordinance no. 2253-2007 and Council Member Eldridge SECONDED the motion. There were no public or council comments. VOTE: *Student Representative Harding: Yes KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 3, 2007 PAGE 9 Ross Yes MoII Yes Boyle Yes Porter Yes Moore Yes Swarner Yes Eldridge Yes i MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. E-3. Ordinance No. 2254-2007 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $7,000 in the General Fund for a Library Grant. Council Member Eldridge MOVED for adoption of Ordinance No. 2254-2007 and Council Member Swarner SECONDED the motion. There were no public comments. It was noted there were no future commitments or compliance standards related to the grant. VOTE: *Student Representative Harding: Yes Ross Yes Molloy Yes Boyle Yes Porter Yes Moore Yes Swarner Yes Eldridge Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. E-4. Resolution No. 2007-58-- Transferring $40,000 in the Runway Safety Area Improvements Capital Project Fund for Engineering. MOTION: Council Member MOVED to approve Resolution No. 2007-58 and Council Member Eldridge SECONDED the motion. There were no public comments. It was noted, the funding would cover costs for aerial photographs, contours and updating the ALP. The work was approved by FAA and funded primarily by FAA. VOTE: *Student Representative Harding: Yes KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 3, 2007 PAGE 10 Ross Yes —Molloy Yes Boyle Yes Porter Yes Moore Yes Swarner Yes Eldridge � Yes j 4Ti(iy�[i7�i7.•�X�lai�Yil�iM�`.i1�5(ililyrl`II F-1. agenda. ITEM G: ITEM H: H-1. MOTION: MINUTES Regular Meeting of September 19, 2007 -- Approved by consent NEW BUSINESS Bills to be Ratified ENNOTI }. Council Member Molloy MOVED to ratify the bills and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Swarner SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. H-2. Approval of purchase Orders Exceeding $15,000 MOTION: Council Member Moore MOVED to approve the purchase orders exceeding $15,000 and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Eldridge SECONDED the motion. H-3. 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. Introduced by approval of the consent agenda. H-4. Ordinance No. 2256-2007 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $150,000 in the Public Safety Garage Capital Project Fund for a State Grant. Introduced by approval of the consent agenda. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 3, 2007 PAGE 11 H-5. 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. Introduced by approval of the consent agenda. H-6. Ordinance No. 2258-2007 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $592,541.34 in the Wildwood Drive Capital Project Fund for a State Grant. Introduced by approval of the consent agenda. H-7. 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. Introduced by approval of the consent agenda. H-8. 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. Introduced by approval of the consent agenda. H-9. 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. Introduced by approval of the consent agenda. H-10. 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. Introduced by approval of the consent agenda. H-11. Ordinance No. 2263-2007 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $20,000 in the Airport Fund for Deferred Maintenance Items at the PRISM Facility. Introduced by approval of the consent agenda. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 3, 2007 PAGE 12 H-12. MOTION: Approval -- Update/Kenai City Council Policy for Commission, Committee, Board and Council on Aging Meetings and Work Sessions. Council Member Eldridge MOVED to approve the updated Council Policy for Commission, Committee, Board and Council on Aging Meetings and Work Sessions and Council Member Molloy SECONDED the motion. VOTE: *Student Representative Harding: Yes Ross ;Yes Molloy Yes Boyle Yes Porter Yes Moore Yes Swarner Yes Eldridge s MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. H-13. Discussion/Approval -- Dedication of Utility Easement/Lot 1, Spur Subdivision No. 1. Heard after Item C. ITEM I: COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS 1- 1. Council on Aging -- Council Member Boyle reported the next meeting was scheduled for Thursday, October 11, 2007. I-2. Airport Commission -- Council Member Molloy reported the next meeting was scheduled for Thursday, October 11, 2007. I-3. Harbor Commission -- Council Member Boyle reported the Commission would meet next on October 8. I-4. Library Commission -- Council Member Swarner reported the Commission met on Tuesday, October 2. I-5. Parks & Recreation Commission -- Council Member Moore reported the Commission would meet on Thursday, October 4. 1-6. Planning & Zoning Commission -- Council Member Ross reviewed the minutes included in the packet and noted a resignation was received for Commissioner Broyles. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 3, 2007 PAGE 13 I-7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees I-7a. Beautification Committee -- No report. I-7b. Alaska Municipal League Report -- No report. I-7c. Joint Kenai River Working Group -- Moore reported a meeting date would hopefully be scheduled in October. I-7d. Mini -Grant Steering Committee -- No report. ITEM J: REPORT OF THE MAYOR - Mayor Porter noted the following: • Requested an explanation of maintenance items referenced in Ordinance No. 2263-2007 be included as back-up information in the next packet. • Congratulated Hal Smalley for his election to council. • Attended the showing of a Kenaitze Indian Tribe film. • Attended the recent Veterans picnic. • A 'welcome home' for troops returning from Kuwait was being planned for November 10. • Attended the installation of new District Judge, Sharon Illsley. • Congratulated administration on the success of the Kenai Marathon. ITEM K: ADMINISTRATION REPORTS K-1. City Manager -- City Manager Koch noted the following: • Council had briefly discussed bringing an ordinance forward to broaden the composition of the Airport Commission for consideration, along with the tabled ordinance related to increasing the Commission's responsibilities. Koch asked if council wished to have the ordinances move forward. Council requested the items be brought forward for the first meeting in November. It was also requested the proposed legislation be provided to the Airport Commission for review. • Old Town as-builts of sidewalks were being prepared for next summer's project. • Suggested council begin thinking about next year's budget items and request cost estimates, etc. for items of interest. K-2. Attorney -- Attorney Graves noted the following: • Permanent Fund checks were being attached and suggested calls received by council members be forwarded to him. • He would be absent from the October 17 meeting as he would be attending a standards of leasing policies seminar. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 3, 2007 PAGE 14 K-3. City Clerk -- City Clerk Freas reported the City of Kenai Canvass Board would meet on October 9 to count an estimated 150 absentee/questioned ballots. ITEM L: DISCUSSION L-1. Citizens (five minutes) Bob Peters, Old Town -- Stated his appreciation of council in their support of the library. L-2. Council Boyle -- Congratulated Hal Smalley and Pat Porter on their elections. • Noted he received many comments during his campaign related to cutting of trees throughout the city. • Thanked the public who shared their views with him and voted for him. Molloy -- Thanked Council Member Moore for his 12 years on the council and congratulated Porter and Boyle for their excellent mayoral race. Ross -- Congratulated Porter and Smalley on their election and Student Representative Harding on the KCHS Homecoming event. Eldridge -- • Congratulated Porter and Smalley on their elections. • Thanked Koch for having the high school crosswalk painted. • Suggested the Police Department visit the Kenai schools with the police dog (Chevron) to ensure they are drug free. Moore -- Congratulated Porter, Boyle, Smalley, and Eldridge on their elections and thanked city employees for their dedication. Porter -- Noted in her campaigning she received no comments of concern about trees, but mostly people asking when Walmart would be opening. Swarner -- Congratulated Porter, Smalley and Eldridge or Moore on their election and thanked Porter and Boyle for their positive campaigns. 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 KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 3, 2007 PAGE 15 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.) EXECUTIVE SESSION -- None Scheduled ITEM M: ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Council, the meeting adjourned at approximately 9:30 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. .�T[x ,TY c t2kr;