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KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 20, 2007
7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
http: / /www.ci.kenai.ak.us
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)
Janice Chumley, Kenai Soil & Water Conservation Service/UAF
Cooperative Extension Service -- Alaska Weed Awareness Week
2. Maya Johnson -- 4-H Activities Update
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.)
1. Ordinance No. 2237-2007 -- Amending KMC 23.50.010(b) by Creating
the Job Class/Title of "Administrative Assistant IV" (Class Code 217) and
Placing it at Range 14.
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.
3. Ordinance No. 2239-2007 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations in the Water and Sewer Fund and the Wildwood Water
Main Capital Project Fund to Provide Adequate Funding for the Project.
4. Resolution No. 2007-34 -- Directing the Continuation of the Project
Entitled "Shamrock Circle Paving District" and Designating What
Improvements Are to be Included in this Project.
5. Resolution No. 2007-35 -- Authorizing the Purchase of Tract A, Alaska
State Land Survey No. 2004-25 from the State of Alaska, for Market
Value, for a Public Purpose.
6. Resolution No. 2007-36 -- Transferring $10,000 in the Street Lights
Department for a New Street Light and Other Improvements.
7. Resolution No. 2007-37 -- Awarding a Janitorial Contract for the Kenai
Municipal Airport to Integrity Janitorial Service, LLC for the Period July
1, 2007 through June 30, 2010.
8. Resolution No. 2007-38 --Supporting the Development of a Copper,
Gold and Molybdenum Mine at the Pebble Porphyry Prospect Northwest
of Lake Iliamna, Alaska.
9. Resolution No. 2007-39 -- Rejecting All Bids for the Project Entitled
Wildwood Water Main - 2007.
1.0. Resolution No. 2007-40 -- Authorizing Arctic Barnabas Ministries, Inc.
be Granted the Contractual Right for a 20 Year Lease Renewal for a 35
Year Lease on Lot 9A, Block 5, General Aviation Apron Subdivision No. 5.
11. WITHDRAWAL OF PROTEST OF LIQUOR LICENSE CONTINUATION
OF OPERATIONS -- Kings Inn Property Management LLC, d/b/a Kings
Inn Hotel, Restaurant & Lounge, LLC (License #2457).
12. *APPROVAL OF LIQUOR LICENSE -- Griffin Golf Enterprises, LLC,
d/b/a/ Kenai Golf Course (License #4708).
ITEM F: MINUTES
1. *Regular Meeting of June 6, 2007.
ITEM G: UNFINISHED BUSINESS
ITEM H: NEW BUSINESS
1. Bills to be Ratified
2. Approval of Purchase Orders Exceeding $15,000
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
1. City Manager
2. Attorney
3. City Clerk
ITEM L: DISCUSSION
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. 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.)
Reconsideration of 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. (616107, Tabled to July 18, 2007.)
-- Annual Evaluation of City Manager.
ITEM M:
KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 20, 2007
7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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MAYOR PAT PORTER, PRESIDING
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 -I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Porter led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
A-2. ROLL CALL
The City Clerk took roll. Present were:
Rick Ross (arrived 7:03 p.m.)
Robert Molloy Mike Boyle
Pat Porter, Mayor
Joe Moore, Vice Mayor 1 Linda Swarner
rBarry Eldridge
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A quorum was present.
Also present: Brittany Harding, Student Representative
Mayor Porter requested the following:
Add to: Item E-8a, Substitute Resolution No. 2007-38, Supporting the
Development of a Copper, Gold and Molybdenum Nine at the
Pebble Porphyry Prospect Northwest of Lake Illiamna, Alaska.
MOTION:
Council Member Moore MOVED for approval of the agenda with the Substitute
Resolution No. 2007-38 and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member
Swarner SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
MOTION:
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Council Member Molloy MOVED to approve the consent agenda. Council Member
Moore SECONDED the motion and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. There were no
objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM B: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (10 minutes)
B-1. Janice Chumley, Kenai Soil & Water Conservation Service/UAF
Cooperative Extension Service -- Alaska Weed Awareness Week
Chumley discussed Alaska Weed Awareness Week and the danger of invasive plant
species to wildlife habitat, fish spawning habitat, fire regimes, etc.
B-2. Maya Johnson -- 4-H Activities Update
Johnson (3918 Dorilyn Street, Kenai) gave an update of upcoming 4-H programs and
activities including Jr. Market Livestock Program, Ninilchik Fair, etc.
ITEM C: UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 minutes)
Susan Rorrison, 604 Westwood, Kenai -- Stated her disappointment the part-time
library position was not funded and with the Sunday Library closure. City Manager
Koch reported there had been an error in the budget document and the position had
not be cut. Mayor Porter noted, the Library Commission recommended the Sunday
closures.
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. 2237-2007 -- Amending KMC 23.50.010(b) by Creating
the Job Class/Title of "Administrative Assistant IV" (Class Code 217) and
Placing it at Range 14.
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Council Member Molloy MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 2237-2007 and Council
Member Moore SECONDED the motion.
There were no public comments. Discussion followed with comments including:
• An explanation of the recommendation for amending the code was given
by City Manager Koch reviewing the information included in the packet and noting he
believed the new process would work best.
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• Concerns were expressed of shifting and splitting the human resource
responsibilities, how splitting the responsibilities would affect the airport operations,
and whether a budgetary change would be required because of the current
responsibilities administered by the City Manager's administrative assistant needing
to be shifted to another, i.e. leasing.
• Suggestion of scheduling a work session to discuss the issue further.
MOTION:
Council Member Ross MOVED to postpone Ordinance No. 2237-2007 (until after a
work session on the issue is held) and Council Member Eldridge SECONDED the
motion.
VOTE:
*Student Representative Harding: Yes
Ross
Yes
Molloy
Yes
Bo le
Yes
Porter
Yes
Moore
Yes
Swarner
Yes
Eldridge
Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
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.
Council Member Moore MOVED to adopt Ordinance No. 2238-2007 and Council
Member Swarner SECONDED the motion.
Bob Peters, Old Town, Kenai -- Spoke in opposition to the ordinance as he believed
there had not been enough effort in recruiting new membership to the Commission,
believed the work of the Commission had value, and believed the Commission should
continue.
Council comments were supportive of making appointments and the Commission
continuing and it was suggested the ordinance be postponed until a report is heard
related to current membership wishes for continuing on the Commission.
MOTION TO POSTPONE:
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Council Member Ross MOVED to postpone action on Ordinance No. 2238-2007 until
the second July meeting. Council Member Swarner SECONDED the motion.
VOTE:
*Student Representative Harding: Yes
Ross
Yes
Molloy
Yes
Boyle Yes
Porter
Yes
Moore
Yes_
Swarner Yes
Eldridge
Yes
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MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
E-3. Ordinance No. 2239-2007 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations in the Water and Sewer Fund and the Wildwood Water
Main Capital Project Fund to Provide Adequate Funding for the Project.
MOTION:
Council Member Molloy MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 2239-2007 and Council
Member Eldridge SECONDED the motion.
There were no public comments. City Manager Koch recommended the ordinance be
postponed to the July 3, 2007 meeting because the project was being re -bid and it was
not known whether additional funding would be required.
MOTION TO POSTPONE:
Council Member Molloy MOVED to postpone Ordinance No. 2239-2007 until the July
3, 2007 council meeting and Council Member Eldridge SECONDED the motion.
VOTE:
*Student Representative Harding: Yes
Ross
Yes Molloy Yes
Boyle
Yes
Porter
Yes Moore Yes
Swarner
Yes
Eldridge
Yes
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MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
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E-4. Resolution No. 2007-34 -- Directing the Continuation of the Project
Entitled "Shamrock Circle Paving District" and Designating What
Improvements Are to be Included in this Project.
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Council Member Eldridge MOVED to approve Resolution No. 2007-34 and Council
Member Molloy SECONDED the motion.
John J. Williams, 306 Candlelight Drive, Kenai -- Spoke on behalf of Daniel Isaacs
and in favor of the Shamrock Circle Paving District.
Tracy Gonzalez, 5088 Beaver Loop Road, Kenai -- Explained she was the owner of
Lot i, her property faced Aliak and not Shamrock, and spoke in opposition to her
participation in the paving district.
Koch explained administration recommended the comer lots pay 50% of what the
other five lots in the paving district would pay for the project.
Judy Altman, P.O. Box 2932, Soldotna -- Spoke in support of the resolution, the
paving district, and believed the 50% cost for the corner lots was reasonable.
Lindsey Wahl, 1709 Shamrock Circle, Kenai -- Spoke in favor of the project and
supported the project with or without the 50% cost for the corner lots.
John J. Williams, 306 Candlelight Drive, Kenai -- Gave a history of the paving
projects done in east Kenai through state funding and felt the 50% cost to the corner
lots was appropriate.
VOTE:
*Student Representative Harding: Yes
Ross
Yes Molloy
Yes
Boyle
Yes
Porter
Yes Moore
Yes
Swarner
Yes
Eldridge
� Yes �
E-5. Resolution No. 2007-35 -- Authorizing the Purchase of Tract A, Alaska
State Land Survey No. 2004-25 from the State of Alaska, for Market
Value, for a Public Purpose.
MOTION:
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Council Member Swarner MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2007-35 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-6. Resolution No. 2007-36 -- Transferring $10,000 in the Street Lights
Department for a New Street Light and Other Improvements.
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Council Member Swarner MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2007-36 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-7. Resolution No. 2007-37 -- Awarding a Janitorial Contract for the Kenai
Municipal Airport to Integrity Janitorial Service, LLC for the Period July
1, 2007 through June 30, 2010.
MOTION:
Council Member Moore MOVED approval of Resolution No. 2007-37 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-8. Resolution No. 2007-38 --Supporting the Development of a Copper,
Gold and Molybdenum Mine at the Pebble Porphyry Prospect Northwest
of Lake Iliamna, Alaska.
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Council Member Ross MOVED for approval of Substitute Resolution No. 2007-38
(added to agenda at beginning of the meeting) and Council Member Eldridge
SECONDED the motion.
Gerald R. Brookman, 714 Muir Avenue, Kenai -- Spoke in opposition to both the
original resolution and substitute resolution, believed it was a big issue requiring a lot
of thought, and the public should have more notice to learn of city's intent.
Allen Vanflorne, 2505 Watergate Road, Kenai -- Stated his opposition to the Pebble
Mine Project and concerns with open -pit mines and possible destruction to Alaska.
Tom Wagoner, 4040 Primrose Lane, Kenai -- Spoke in support of the resolution, the
permitting process moving forward, not necessarily the mine, and urged council's
support of the resolution.
George Jocko, 1000 Island Drive, Pedro Bay, Alaska -- spoke in opposition to the
resolution noting:
• Pedro Bay will be significantly impacted by the project.
• Currently 75% of the residents of Bristol Bay Region are opposed to the
project.
• The entire Bristol Bay watershed would be affected by the project; it is
not believed the economics of the project would be significant in benefiting the region
as much as the commercial fishery.
• He is aware of resolutions opposing the project from the Bristol Bay
Native Association (representing all the communities in Bristol Bay), Dillingham City
Council, Dillingham Tribe, Dillingham Native Corporation, etc.
• Requested additional time before considering the resolution for council to
educate themselves as to the project and what it would mean to those to be most
impacted by the project.
Janice Chumley, P.O. Box 7001, Nikiski -- Voiced concerns with the city supporting
industry, supporting a project with so much debate without all the issues brought
forth, and requested additional time before council considers the resolution.
Alan Poynor, 4560 Wolfe Street, Kenai -- Stated he believed passing the resolution
was premature; the scope of the project was currently not known; he personally was in
support of the project and believed it could be done responsibly.
Comments of council included:
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• Notice of email correspondence received from Billy Maines, Dillingham (in
opposition); Emily Chenel (in opposition), and Nancy Schragg (in opposition to the
resolution).
• Importance of the process moving to public review and process in order
for the information available for everyone to determine whether to support or oppose
the project.
• Premature for the city to go on record because of the perception it may
create.
• Concern of lack of notice and information to the public.
• Concern the title referred to the city's support of the project and it was
too early to do so.
• Continuing investigation of the process will move forward with or without
the city's resolution.
MOTION TO AMEND:
Council Member Swarner MOVED to amend the title paragraph adding "the permitting
process of between "supporting" and "the development of a copper..." Council
Member Molloy SECONDED the motion.
VOTE ON AMENDMENT:
*Student Representative Harding: Yes
Ross
Yes
Molloy Yes
Boyle
; Yes
Porter
Yes
Moore Yes
Swarner
Yes
Eldridge
j Yes
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MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
Council Member Eldridge MOVED to amend Resolution No. 2007-38 by adding
"permitting and" (between "support for" and "the development...") in the "now,
therefore" paragraph. Council Member Moore SECONDED the motion.
VOTE ON AMENDMENT:
*Student Representative Harding: Yes
Ross
Yes
Molloy Yes
Boyle Yes
Porter
Yes
Moore Yes
Swarner Yes
Eldridge
Yes
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*Student Representative Harding: Yes
FRoss Yes
Molloy
No
Boyle
No
Porter Yes
Moore
Yes
Swarner
Yes
Eldridge Yes
E-9. Resolution No. 2007-39 -- Rejecting All Bids for the Project Entitled
Wildwood Water Main - 2007.
Council Member Molloy MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2007-39. Council
Member Swarner SECONDED the motion and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
There were no public comments. Koch explained bids were received for the project
that exceeded the funding available from the State for constructing the project; a
portion of the area where the project would be constructed was an ongoing
remediation project; and, the project was re-scoped and would be re -bid.
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
E-10. Resolution No. 2007-40 -- Authorizing Arctic Barnabas Ministries, Inc.
be Granted the Contractual Right for a 20 Year Lease Renewal for a 35
Year Lease on Lot 9A, Block 5, General Aviation Apron Subdivision No. 5.
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Council Member Eldridge MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2007-40 and
requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Ross SECONDED the motion.
Council Member Boyle objected to unanimous consent.
Alan Poynor, 4560 Wolfe Street -- Discussed concerns with the lease timeframes,
and speculation in land purchases.
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Comments included:
• A brief explanation of the history of leases, discussion and
recommendation of the Airport Commission.
• The Airport Commission recommended approval of the lease.
• The property is included in the Airport Reserve.
• Concern the applicant is a non-profit organization, the property would be
taken off the tax roles.
• The existing lease was in default and administration recommended
moving forward under the new process.
• Concerns with benchmarks.
• Concern with investment loss at the end of the term.
• Concern of taking care of the applicant and not of the city.
• Difficulty for applicants receiving loans for development on lease terms.
• If property is undeveloped, it raises no revenue for the airport.
• Would like the city to receive value for offering a 20-year extension.
VOTE:
*Student Representative Harding: Yes
Ross
Yes
Molloy j Yes
Boyle
No
Porter
Yes
Moore Yes
Swarner
Yes
Eldridge
Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
E-11. WITHDRAWAL OF PROTEST OF LIQUOR LICENSE CONTINUATION
OF OPERATIONS -- Kings Inn Property Management LLC, d/b/a Kings
Inn Hotel, Restaurant 8s Lounge, LLC (License #2457).
MOTION:
Council Member Eldridge MOVED to withdraw the protest of continued operations for
Kings Inn Hotel, Restaurant & Lounge. Council Member Molloy SECONDED the
motion an requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
E-12. APPROVAL OF LIQUOR LICENSE -- Griffin Golf Enterprises, LLC,
d/b/a/ Kenai Golf Course (License #4708).
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Approved by consent agenda.
ITEM F: MINUTES
F-1. Regular Meeting of June 6, 2007 -- Approved by consent agenda.
ITEM G: UNFINISHED BUSINESS -- None.
BREAK TAKEN: 8:50 P.M.
BACK TO ORDER: 8:57 P.M.
ITEM H: NEW BUSINESS
H-1. Bills to be Ratified
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Council Member Molloy MOVED to ratify the bills and Council Member Eldridge
SECONDED the motion.
VOTE:
*Student Representative Harding: Yes
Ross
Yes
Molloy ; Yes Boyle
Yes
Porter
Yes
Moore j Yes Swarner
Absent
Eldridge
Yes
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MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
H-2. Approval of Purchase Orders Exceeding $15,000
Council Member Moore MOVED for approval of purchase orders exceeding $15,000
and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Eldridge SECONDED the
motion.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM I: COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS
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I-1. Council on Aging -- No report.
I-2. Airport Commission -- Council Member Molloy noted actions and
discussions which took place at the June 14 meeting including the Air Fair,
configuration of lease lots, reviewed proposed ordinance related to budget, and review
of the Arctic Barnabas Ministries lease application.
I-3. Harbor Commission -- Mayor Porter recommended Bob Peters and
Phillip Morin to be appointed to the Commission. Council had no objections.
I-4. Library Commission -- Council Member Swarner reported the meeting
summary was included in the packet and noted, the July meeting had been cancelled.
I-5. Parks & Recreation Commission -- Council Member Moore reported the
next meeting would be held July 5, 2007. Porter noted the resignation of Brad
Denesen due to his leaving for school and recommended appointment of Sue Carter
whose application had been included in a previous packet. Council had no objections.
I-6. Planning & Zoning Commission -- Council Member Ross gave a brief
report on actions/discussions that took place at the June 13 meeting including
approval of two variances and review of draft resolutions related to use of Connex
containers and screening.
I-7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees
I-7a. Beautification Committee -- No report.
I-7b. Alaska Municipal League Report -- Council Member Swarner reported
the summer Legislative meeting would be held in August at Healy.
I-7c. Joint Kenai River Working Group -- Council Member Moore reported
the group would meet on June 27, 2007 at 4:30 p.m.
I-7d. Mini -Grant Steering Committee -- No report.
ITEM J: REPORT OF THE MAYOR -- Mayor Porter reported the following:
• She and other council members attended a Shell Oil reception related to
water rescue apparatus.
• Contacted bluff -side residents of Redoubt Terrace related to beach noise
abatement, fire concerns, etc. and learned the citizens were very complimentary of the
Police and Fire Department efforts.
• Attended a reception at the Forget -Me -Not Center for Larry Dean.
• Worked the Global Food booth and attended the dinner with Governor
Palin.
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Noted the Kenaitze Tribe offers a salmon bake for tourists in Old Town.
Noted an open house would be held at the Kenai Veterinary Center
celebrating their expansion of the building/business.
® Noted she was involved with filming of an interview with a camera crew
related to supporting the Pebble Mine Project; council had approved the activity; she
offered them three comments in favor of the permitting process (first reviewed by the
city manager and city attorney) which were used as questions to her during the
filming; and, the sound bite would be available for council's review before it is used. A
brief discussion followed in which it was noted the mayor or council members have the
ability to comment on public issues on a personal basis.
ITEM K:
K-1. City Manager -- City Manager Koch noted the following:
• Has requested updated financial information on PRISM and will provide
it in the July 3, 2007 council meeting packet.
The bond proposition resolutions will be in a July council agenda for
consideration.
• Suggested hiring a consultant to prepare detailed conceptual drawings of
the proposed library expansion in order to provide information but not to sell the
project and would bring forward a formal request at a future meeting.
• Referred to Airport Commission composition information included in the
packet for council review.
• Gave a brief update on capital budget information.
Comments of council included:
• Request the Department of Transportation to repaint safety road lines to
assist in keeping bikers and pedestrians safe along Kalifornsky Beach Road and
Bridge Access Road.
Development of an area for large community picnics, etc.
K-2. Attorney -- Attended the Airport Commission meeting to assist in
discussions related to the increasing authority of airport leases and increasing input
related to the airport budget; the ordinances would be included on the July 3, 2007
council meeting agenda for introduction; he would attend the next Commission
meeting to assist in the 35/55-year lease issue; and, would attend the Kenai River
Working Group meeting on June 27.
K-3. City Clerk -- No report. A brief discussion took place related to the
voting rotation and if the student representative could be incorporated into the voting
rotation of the council.
ITEM L:
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Citizens (five minutes) -- None.
L-2. Council --
Boyle -- Noted he may not be in attendance at the July 18 or August l council
meeting and expected to attend telephonically.
Molloy -- s Requested the Koch and Graves memoranda related to Airport
Commission composition be included on the Commission's agenda as a discussion
item.
• Encouraged administration to negotiate a cash value for 20-year renewal
applications in airport leases.
• Discussed his progress related to media dissemination of council
meetings in different formats.
Ross -- Thanked Jenifer Lockwood for her years of employment with the city
and dedication.
Harding -- Stated she was looking forward to working with the council.
Eldridge -- Suggested the information related to the composition of the Airport
Commission be made available to the KEDS group. Porter and Eldridge noted on
concerns they had with Municipal Park use.
Swarner -- • Stated her agreement with Council Member Molloy on negotiating
value to 20-year extensions on airport leases.
• Stated her appreciation of Jenifer Lockwood's dedication to the city.
Moore -- • Thanked Jenifer Lockwood for her years of employment with the
city.
• Welcomed Student Representative Harding.
• Encouraged by the appointments to the Harbor Commission and glad the
ordinance had been postponed to allow the Commission to regroup and continue.
• Agreed with Swarner and Molloy related to the value to 20-year
contractual renewals of airport leases and would like benchmarks for granting a. 20-
year renewal.
• Questioned progress of soccer park project and Public Works Manager La
Shot gave a brief update of the work.
Ross -- Requested scheduling of a work session on Ordinance No. 2237-2007 at
the next council meeting in order for council to prepare concerns/questions related to
the issue.
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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.)
Reconsideration of 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. (616107, Tabled to July 18, 2007.)
-- Annual Evaluation of City Manager.
Council Member Moore MOVED to postpone the executive session for the annual
evaluation of the City Manager to July 3, 2007 and Council Member Swarner
SECONDED the motion. Moore requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. There were no
objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM M•
There being no further business before the Council, the meeting adjourned at
approximately 9:40 p.m.
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Carol L. Freas, City Clerkmail
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