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KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING
JULY 18, 2007
7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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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. Larry Lewis, Alaska Fish & Game -- Need for Stricter City of Kenai
Garbage Ordinance.
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.
(Clerk's Note: Council approved Ordinance No. 2230-2007 for reconsideration at
its June 6, 2007 meeting and postponed action to July 18, 2007.)
2. Ordinance No. 2238-2007 -- Amending Title i 1 of the Kenai Municipal Code
by Eliminating the City of Kenai Harbor Commission, Reassigning Its Duties to
Other Entities Within the City of Kenai and Updating Regulation of the Harbor
Area.
(Clerk's Note: Council introduced Ordinance No. 2238-2007 at the June 6, 2007
meeting and postponed action at the June 20, 2007 meeting to July 18, 2007.)
3. Ordinance No. 2240-2007 -- Amending KMC 21.10.070 to Give the Airport
Commission More Authority Over Leasing Decisions Within the Airport Reserve.
Ordinance No. 2241-2007 -- Amending KMC 21.20.010 to Authorize the
Airport Commission to Make Recommendations to the City Manager on the
Airport Budget.
Resolution No. 2007-42 -- Authorizing the City of Kenai to Issue General
Obligation Bonds in the Principal Amount of Not to Exceed $2,000,000 to
Finance the Cost of Planning, Designing, Acquiring Property for, and
Constructing Kenai River Bluff Erosion Control Capital Improvements and to
Submit the Question of the Issuance of Such Bonds to the Qualified Voters of
the City at the October 2, 2007 City of Kenai General Election.
(Clerk's Note: Resolution No. 2007-42 was postponed from the July 3, 2007
meeting to July 18, 2007 for a second public hearing.)
Resolution No. 2007-43 -- Authorizing the City of Kenai to Issue General
Obligation Bonds in the Principal Amount of Not to Exceed $2,000,000 to
Finance the Cost of Planning, Designing, Acquiring Property for, and
Constructing Library Capital Improvements, and to Submit the question of the
Issuance of Such Bonds to the Qualified Voters of the City of Kenai at the
October 2, 2007 City of Kenai General Election.
(Clerk's Note: Resolution No. 2007-43 was postponed from the July 3, 2007
meeting to July 18, 2007 for a second public hearing.)
7. Resolution No. 2007-51 -- Opposing the Proposed Listing of Cook Inlet Beluga
Whales Under the Endangered Species Act (ESA).
ITEM F: MINUTES
1. *Regular Meeting of June 20, 2007.
2. *Regular Meeting of July 3, 2007.
ITEM G:
ITEM H: NEW BUSINESS
1. Bills to be Ratified
2. Approval of Purchase Orders Exceeding $15,000
3. *Ordinance No. 2242-2007 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $2,798.25 in the General Fund Fire Department for a
Donation From the Firefighters Association.
4. *Ordinance No. 2243-2007 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $2,500.00 in the General Fund for Police Training.
5. *Ordinance No. 2244-2007 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $1,000 in the General Fund for a Library Award.
*Ordinance No. 2245-2007 -- Amending KMC 14.20.125(a) by Deleting
the Requirement that Conflicts Between Residential and Business Uses
in the Central Mixed Use Zone Will Be Resolved in Favor of Business.
7. *Ordinance No. 2246-2007 -- Amending the Land Use Table In KMC
14.22.010 for the Central Commercial Zone (CC Zone) by Changing
"Warehouses", "Cemeteries" and "Surface Extraction or Natural
Resources" (i.e. Gravel Pits) From a "C" (Allowed by Conditional Use) to
an "N" (Not Permitted) and Changing "Wholesale Business" From a "P"
(Principal Permitted Use) to an "N" (Not Permitted).
8. *Ordinance No. 2247-2007 -- Amending the Official Kenai Zoning Map
by Rezoning Approximately 180.92 Acres in the City of Kenai to the
Central Mixed Use Zone. The Area Includes Parcels Currently Zoned
General Commercial, Light Industrial and Suburban Residential and is
Generally Located North and South of the Kenai Spur Highway and
Includes Properties Between Bridge Access Road and Coral Street and
Properties Along Main Street Loop, North Willow Street and Airport Way.
Approval -- Facility Management Services Agreement/ConocoPhillips
Multi -Purpose Facility -- DR Ice.
ITEM I:
COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS
I.
Council on Aging
2.
Airport Commission
3.
Harbor Commission
4.
Library Commission
5.
Parks & Recreation Commission
6.
Planning 8a Zoning Commission
7.
Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees
a. Beautification Committee
b. Alaska Municipal League Report
C. Joint Kenai River Working Group
ITEM J:
REPORT OF THE MAYOR
ITEM K:
ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
1. City Manager
2. Attorney
3. City Clerk
ITEM L:
Citizens (five minutes)
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. 2220-2007 -- Amending the Official Kenai Zoning Map by Rezoning
Approximately 241.4 Acres in the City of Kenai to the Central Mixed Use Zone,
Including Parcels Currently Zoned General Commercial, Central Commercial, Light
Industrial and Suburban Residential and is Generally Located North and South of the
Kenai Spur Highway and Includes Properties Between Bridge Access Road and Upland
Street and Properties Along Main Street Loop, North Willow Street and Airport Way.
(41412007, Tabled, no time certain.)
-- Annual Evaluation of City Clerk and City Attorney
ITEM M:
KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING
JULY 18, 2007
7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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MAYOR PAT PORTER, PRESIDING
MINUTES
ROLL 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-l. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Porter led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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ROLL CALL
The City Clerk took roll. Present were:
Joe Moore, Vice Mayor
Linda Swarner
Barry Eldridge
Rick Ross
Robert Molloy
Mike Boyle
Pat Porter, May
A quorum was present.
Also present: Brittany Harding, Student Representative
A-3. AGENDA APPROVAL
It was noted, additional information was provided for Item E-7, Resolution No. 2007-
51, including position comments.
Council Member Moore MOVED for approval of the agenda as amended and requested
UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Eldridge SECONDED the motion. There
were no objections. SO ORDERED.
A-4. CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION:
Council Member Moore MOVED to approve the consent agenda and requested
UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Swarner SECONDED the motion.
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
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*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)
B-1. Larry Lewis, Alaska Fish & Game -- Need for Stricter City of Kenai
Garbage Ordinance.
Mr. Lewis (43961 Kalifornsky Beach Road, Soldotna) provided an update on bear
activity in the city and encouraged council to strengthen its waste management
ordinance in the city, including requiring bear -proof dumpsters, phasing them in over
a period of time. After a brief general discussion, Administration was requested to
prepare an ordinance for consideration, with ordinances from other cities included for
review.
ITEM C: UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS
Darrel P. Baler, 51889 Kenai Spur Highway, Kenai -- Mr. Baier stated concerns he
had with the dip net fishing parking costs and suggested special charges for veterans,
disabled, and senior citizens be considered and added, he believed those groups were
being discriminated against as they did not have access to the fish as others.
Gordon Deseutner -- Introduced himself as the new director at the state's training
facility at PRISM.
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. 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.
(Clerk's Note: Council approved Ordinance No. 2230-2007 for reconsideration at its June
6, 2007 meeting and postponed action to July 18, 2007.)
MOTION:
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Council Member Molloy MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 2230-2007 and Council
Member Eldridge SECONDED the motion.
There were no public comments. Council Member Molloy gave a report as to Airport
Commission discussion which took place at its July 12 meeting, noting a desire to
differentiate for aviation and non -aviation lease lengths and concerns with the
investment matrix.
Discussion followed related to time needed for the Commission to discuss the lease
length, simplification of the matrix, and concerns consideration of the ordinance
should take place soon for direction for future leases.
MOTION TO TABLE:
Council Member Molloy MOVED to table consideration of Ordinance No. 2230-2007 to
the second meeting in August (August 15). Council Member Boyle SECONDED the
motion.
VOTE:
*Student Representative Harding: Yes
Moore
Yes Swarner
Yes Eldridge No
Ross
No Molloy _
Yes Boyle Yes
Porter
No
MOTION PASSED.
E-2. Ordinance No. 2238-2007 -- Amending Title 11 of the Kenai Municipal
Code by Eliminating the City of Kenai Harbor Commission, Reassigning
Its Duties to Other Entities Within the City of Kenai and Updating
Regulation of the Harbor Area.
(Clerk's Note: Council introduced Ordinance No. 2238-2007 at the June 6, 2007 meeting
and postponed action at the June 20, 2007 meeting to July 18, 2007.)
MOTION:
Council Member Eldridge MOVED for the adoption of Ordinance No. 2238-2007 and
Council Member Boyle SECONDED the motion.
Alan Poynor, 4560 Wolfe Street, Kenai -- Expressed concern the ordinance was
being considered after new appointments had been made to the Commission and
having a successful first meeting.
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It was suggested, since the Commission was now fully functional, the motion should
be failed.
VOTE:
*Student Representative Harding: No
Moore
No
Swarner . No
Eldridge No
Ross
No
Molloy No
Boyle No
Porter
No
E-3. Ordinance No. 2240-2007 -- Amending KMC 21.10.070 to Give the
Airport Commission More Authority Over Leasing Decisions Within the
Airport Reserve.
MOTION:
Council Member Molloy MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 2240-2007 and Council
Member Swarner SECONDED the motion.
There were no public comments. Discussion took place related to Ordinance No.
2240-2007 being considered in concert with an ordinance to reconstitute the
membership of the Commission to ensure representation would include financial and
real estate interests and experience.
MOTION:
Council Member Eldridge MOVED to postpone consideration of the ordinance until the
August 15, 2007 meeting. Council Member Molloy SECONDED the motion.
Discussion took place related to additional time that could be needed for the
Commission to review and make recommendation of a reconstituted membership
which could involve a work session.
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Council Member Eldridge withdrew his motion to postpone with the agreement of the
second, Council Member Molloy.
MOTION TO TABLE:
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Council Member Ross MOVED to table Ordinance No. 2240-2007 until after the
Commission review. Council Member Swarner SECONDED the motion and requested
UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
VOTE ON MOTION TO TABLE:
*Student Representative Harding: Yes
Moore Yes
Swarner Yes Eldridge
Yes
Ross Yes
Molloy Yes Boyle
Yes
Porter � Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
E-4. Ordinance No. 2241-2007 -- Amending KMC 21.20.010 to Authorize the
Airport Commission to Make Recommendations to the City Manager on
the Airport Budget.
MOTION:
Council Member Molloy MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 2241-2007 and Council
Member Swarner SECONDED the motion.
There were no public comments or council comments.
VOTE:
*Student Representative Harding: Yes
Moore
Yes
Swarner
--
TYes
Eldridge
Yes
Ross
Yes
Molloy
Yes
Boyle
Yes
Porter
Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
E-5. Resolution No. 2007-42 -- Authorizing the City of Kenai to Issue
General Obligation Bonds in the Principal Amount of Not to Exceed
$2,000,000 to Finance the Cost of Planning, Designing, Acquiring
Property for, and Constructing Kenai River Bluff Erosion Control Capital
Improvements and to Submit the Question of the Issuance of Such
Bonds to the Qualified Voters of the City at the October 2, 2007 City of
Kenai General Election.
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(Clerk's Note: Resolution No. 2007-42 was postponed from the July 3, 2007 meeting to
July 18, 2007 for a second public hearing.)
(Motion to approve was active from the July 3, 2007 council meeting.) There were no
public or council comments.
VOTE:
*Student Representative Harding: Yes
Moore
Yes
Swarner Yes
Eldridge Yes
Ross
Yes
Molloy Yes
Boyle Yes
Porter
Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
E-6. Resolution No. 2007-43 -- Authorizing the City of Kenai to Issue
General Obligation Bonds in the Principal Amount of Not to Exceed
$2,000,000 to Finance the Cost of Planning, Designing, Acquiring
Property for, and Constructing Library Capital Improvements, and to
Submit the question of the Issuance of Such Bonds to the Qualified
Voters of the City of Kenai at the October 2, 2007 City of Kenai General
Election.
(Clerk's Note: Resolution No. 2007-43 was postponed from the July 3, 2007 meeting to
July 18, 2007 for a second public hearing.)
(Motion to approve was active from the July 3, 2007 council meeting.) There were no
public or council comments.
VOTE:
*Student Representative Harding: Yes
Moore Yes
Swarner
Yes Eldridge
Yes
Ross j Yes
Molloy
( Yes Boyle
Yes
Porter Yes
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E-7. Resolution No. 2007-51 -- Opposing the Proposed Listing of Cook Inlet
Beluga Whales Under the Endangered Species Act (ESA).
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Council Member Eldridge MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2007-51 and
requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Moore SECONDED the motion.
Jim Butler, 1711 Kaknu Way, Kenai, AK -- Butler spoke in support of the
resolution; reported there would be a local hearing and encouraged council members
to attend; and, recommended an amendment to the seventh whereas, adding "personal
use fishing' as the personal use fishery would also be impacted by the designation.
Leslie Krusen, 1506 Toyon Way, Kenai -- Krusen spoke in opposition to the
resolution as he felt there was information lacking; inappropriate assumptions were
made; and, did not feel the City should comment on the issue.
MOTION TO AMEND:
Council Member Ross MOVED to amend the resolution by inserting "personal use
fishing" after "sportfishing." Council Member Eldridge SECONDED the motion.
VOTE ON MOTION TO AMEND:
*Student Representative Harding: Yes
Moore
Yes
1 Swarner
Yes , Eldridge
Yes
`Ross
Yes
Molloy
Yes Boyle
Yes
Porter
Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
Discussion followed during which an objection to unanimous consent was stated for
the vote on the main amended motion as it would be 12 months before a decision
would be made, would be another layer of review, and additional information should
be included. It was also noted, the public comment period would end August 3.
*Student Representative Harding: Yes
Moore
Yes
Swarner
Yes
Eldridge
Yes
Ross
Yes
Molloy
No
Boyle
No
Porter
( Yes
MOTION PASSED.
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BREAK TAKEN: 8:30 P.M.
BACK TO ORDER: 8:43 P.M.
ITEM F: MINUTES
F-1. Regular Meeting of June 20, 2007 -- Approved by consent agenda.
F-2. Regular Meeting of July 3, 2007 -- Approved by consent agenda.
ITEM G: UNFINISHED BUSINESS -- None.
ITEM H: NEW BUSINESS
H-1. Bills to be Ratified
MOTION:
Council Member Moore MOVED to ratify the bills and requested UNANIMOUS
CONSENT. Council Member Swarner SECONDED the motion.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
H-2. Approval of Purchase Orders Exceeding $15,000
MOTION:
Council Member Molloy MOVED for approval of the purchase orders exceeding
$15,000 and Council Member Eldridge SECONDED the motion.
VOTE:
*Student Representative Harding: Yes
Moore
Yes
Swarner
Yes Eldridge
Yes
Ross
Yes
Molloy
Yes Bo 1e
Yes
Porter
Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
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H-3. Ordinance No. 2242-2007 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $2,798.25 in the General Fund Fire Department for a
Donation From the Firefighters Association.
Introduced by approval of the consent agenda.
H-4. Ordinance No. 2243-2007 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $2,500.00 in the General Fund for Police Training.
Introduced by approval of the consent agenda.
H-5. Ordinance No. 2244-2007 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $1,000 in the General Fund for a Library Award.
MOTION:
Council Member Swarner MOVED to introduce Ordinance No. 2244-2007 and
requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Molloy SECONDED the motion.
There were no public or council comments.
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There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
H-6. Ordinance No. 2245-2007 -- Amending KMC 14.20.125(a) by Deleting
the Requirement that Conflicts Between Residential and Business Uses
in the Central Mixed Use Zone Will Be Resolved in Favor of Business.
Introduced by approval of the consent agenda.
H-7. Ordinance No. 2246-2007 -- Amending the Land Use Table In KMC
14.22.010 for the Central Commercial Zone (CC Zone) by Changing
"Warehouses", "Cemeteries" and "Surface Extraction or Natural
Resources" (i.e. Gravel Pits) From a "C" (Allowed by Conditional Use) to
an "N" (Not Permitted) and Changing "Wholesale Business" From a "P"
(Principal Permitted Use) to an "N" (Not Permitted).
Introduced by approval of the consent agenda.
H-8. Ordinance No. 2247-2007 -- Amending the Official Kenai Zoning Map
by Rezoning Approximately 180.92 Acres in the City of Kenai to the
Central Mixed Use Zone. The Area Includes Parcels Currently Zoned
General Commercial, Light Industrial and Suburban Residential and is
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Generally Located North and South of the Kenai Spur Highway and
Includes Properties Between Bridge Access Road and Coral Street and
Properties Along Main Street Loop, North Willow Street and Airport Way.
Introduced by approval of the consent agenda.
H-9. Approval -- Facility Management Services Agreement/ConocoPhillips
Multi -Purpose Facility -- DR Ice.
City Manager Koch reviewed the management agreement and noted Administration
recommended approval and a brief discussion was held regarding how much of the
expenses go to cost of labor (almost all), could the city do the work (no), and who
would decide a contractual adjustment (the city).
MOTION:
Council Member Molloy MOVED to approve the contract for facility management
services and Council Member Eldridge SECONDED the motion. Council Member
Swarner requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM I: COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS
I-1. Council on Aging -- Council Member Boyle gave a brief report of
discussions taking place at the July 12 meeting and noted, the August meeting may
be canceled.
I-2. Airport Commission -- Council Member Molloy reviewed the meeting
summary included in the packet and reported on discussions held at the July 12
meeting.
City Manager Koch reported the owner of the property adjoining city park property
contacted him and asked if the city would be interested in purchasing the 1.25 Acre
property. Information would be forwarded to the Airport and Parks & Recreation
Commissions for review.
I-3. Harbor Commission -- Council Member Boyle reviewed the meeting
summary included in the packet, noting actions/discussions taken.
I-4. Library Commission -- No report.
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I-5. Parks & Recreation Commission -- Council Member Moore reviewed
the meeting summary included in the packet and noted discussions taking place
related to a spectator code of conduct, cemetery expansion, and development of a
green strip at the Millennium Square property.
I-6. Planning & Zoning Commission -- Council Member Molloy noted the
minutes of the July 11 meeting were included in the packet and reviewed actions
taken and discussions held.
A brief discussion followed related to Resolution PZ07-27 and a possible amendment
with additional language defining wholesale/retail in the land use table. Attorney
Graves stated he would provide better language for the council and Commission.
1-7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees
1-7a. Beautification Committee -- Council Member Swarner reviewed the
meeting summary included in the packet and suggested funds be included in next
year's budget for moving the All -America sign next year if needed.
1-7b. Alaska Municipal League Report -- Council Member Swarner noted the
Policy Statement was available on line for review and that she would be attending the
AML Legislative Summer Meeting at Healy.
I-7c. Joint Kenai River Working Group -- No report.
I-7d. Mini -Grant Steering Committee -- No report.
ITEM J: REPORT OF THE MAYOR
Mayor Porter noted she had participated with the Kenai Classic event.
ITEM K: ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
K-l. City Manager -- City Manager Koch noted the following:
An ordinance was expected to be included on the next agenda for
introduction related to the Lowe's purchase agreement.
• Notification was received from FAA noting it had no objection to
designating the area along Float Plane Basin Road reserved for cemetery use.
• All Corps of Engineers requested information from Wal-Mart was
provided and he would be calling to ask when the permit would be approved.
• Received a request to clear up underbrush on city property from a person
interested in purchasing the property.
Aspen Hotel started its building project.
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• A pre -construction conference on the Wildwood water main project was
held and a notice to proceed issued.
• A request for proposals was advertised for the Marathon Road alignment
project, sewer main, etc. with a due date of July 20.
• Municipal Matching Grant priority list was due August 6.
• The soccer field project was progressing with top soil being placed and a
fencing proposal was being considered.
Other information was noted as follows:
• Allowance of credit card payments are planned and the company to be
used will charge $3.50 for each payment.
• Suggestion vehicles should not park on the streets during the summer in
order for the street sweeper to be able to sweep.
• Because the funding for the widening of the Kenai Spur Highway was re -
appropriated to other projects, the cities of Kenai and Soldotna, along with the
Borough Assembly should consider resolutions supporting the widening project in
order for it to be placed on the STIP list.
K-2. Attorney -- Attorney Graves reported he would attend the next Airport
Commission meeting to assist in its consideration of the 35/55-year lease issue.
K-3. City Clerk -- Clerk Freas reported the candidate petitions would be
available for distribution from August 1-15, 2007 for two council seats and the
mayoral seat.
ITEM L: DISCUSSION
L-1. Citizens (five minutes) -- None.
L-2. Council
Ross -- Complimented the city workers in regard to the management of the dip
net fishery.
Harding -- No comments.
Eldridge -- • Reminded council there were regulations related to the use of
two-stroke engines below the Warren Ames Bridge.
• Stated his pleasure the Aspen Hotel project was moving forward.
• The new USA Credit Union project would begin August 1.
Swarner -- Reported the Food Bank Soup Supper would be held on August 25
and tickets were available for sale.
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Moore -- ® He attended a dinner with local businessmen and fisherman for
members of a Vancouver, BC group in the area interested in coexistence of fishing and
oil industries.
Commission.
Noted the resignation of Brad Denesen from the Parks & Recreation
Suggested the city provide fact sheets related to the bond propositions.
Porter -- Complimented administration for the well-groomed city.
Boyle -- • Stated concerns he had, along with comments made to him, related
to undercutting of brush and cutting down of trees on city properties.
Concerns he has with the new sign in Old Town advertising businesses
in town and was paid for with city funds.
Molloy -- • Agreement with Moore related to fact sheets being provided.
Was pleased with the Kenai Peninsula Tourism Marketing branding of
"Alaska's Playland."
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. 2220-2007 -- Amending the Official Kenai Zoning Map by Rezoning
Approximately 241.4 Acres in the City of Kenai to the Central Mixed Use Zone,
Including Parcels Currently Zoned General Commercial, Central Commercial, Light
Industrial and Suburban Residential and is Generally Located North and South of the
Kenai Spur Highway and Includes Properties Between Bridge Access Road and Upland
Street and Properties Along Main Street Loop, North Willow Street and Airport Way.
(41412007, Tabled, no time certain.)
-- Annual Evaluation of City Clerk and City Attorney
Council Member Moore MOVED to postpone the annual evaluations until the next
meeting for the city attorney and the following meeting for the city clerk. Council
Member Swarner SECONDED the motion.
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VOTE:
re
M000ss
Yes
Swarner
Yes
Eldridge
Yes
R
Yes
MolloyYes
Bo le
Yes
_
Porter
Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
ITEM M: ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Council, the meeting adjourned at
approximately 9:46 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.
Amoven it rc