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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-06-06 Council MinutesAGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING JUNE 6, 2007 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS http://www.ci.kenai.ak.us ITEM A: CALL TO ORDER Pledge of Allegiance 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) 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. 2234-2007 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $2,000 in the General Fund for Donations to the Disc Golf Course. 2. Ordinance No. 2235-2007 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $3,000 in the General Fund for Police Canine Purchase and Training. 3. Ordinance No. 2236-2007 -- Adopting the Annual Budget for the Fiscal Year Commencing July 1, 2007 and Ending June 30, 2008. a. Substitute Ordinance No. 2236-2007 -- Adopting the Annual Budget for the Fiscal Year Commencing July 1, 2007 and Ending June 30, 2008. 4. 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. (Clerk's Note: Administration is requesting the ordinance be introduced, receive a second reading, and adoption at the same meeting.) a. Motion for Introduction b. Motion for Second Reading (Requires a Unanimous Vote) C. Motion for Adoption 5. Resolution No. 2007-27 -- Fixing the Rate of Levy of Property Tax for the Fiscal Year Commencing July 1, 2007 and Ending June 30, 2008. 6 Resolution No. 2007-28 -- Transferring $20,250 in the Street Department to Purchase a Used Dump Truck. 7. Resolution No. 2007-29 -- Transferring $8,762.16 in the PRISM Fund for Salaries. 8. Resolution No. 2007-30 -- Awarding a Contract to Jackson Enterprises to Furnish and Deliver Unleaded Fuel and Diesel Fuel No. 1 and No. 2. 9. Resolution No. 2007-31 -- Approving a Contract to D 8s L Construction Co., Inc. for the Project Entitled Wildwood Water Main - 2007 for the Total Amount of $431,842 Which Includes the Basic Bid. 10. Resolution No. 2007-32 -- Transferring $22,000 in the General Fund to Purchase Records Management Software for the Clerk Department. 11. Resolution No. 2007-33 -- Authorizing Approval of a Provisional Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for Kenai Landing, Inc. ("KLI") for Public Water Utility Service. ITEM F: MINUTES 1. *Regular Meeting of May 16, 2007. ITEM G: 1. Notice of Reconsideration (Swarner) (Clerk's Note: Motion to Reconsider must be made, seconded and passed prior to offering of a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 2230-2007.) 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. ITEM H: 1. Bills to be Ratified 2. Approval of Purchase Orders Exceeding $15,000 3. *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. 4. *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. 5. Approval -- Vacation of the South 33-foot Right -of -Way Easement Adjacent to Government Lot 94, Reserving a 15-foot Utility Easement. Original Patent No. 053348, Recorded in Book 31, Page 236, Kenai Recording District Within Section 34, Township 6 North, Range 11 West, Seward Meridian, Alaska, the City of Kenai and the Kenai Peninsula Borough. KPB File No. 2007-107; Location: City of Kenai; Petitioners, John & Sharon Williams of Kenai, Alaska. Discussion -- Salary Adjustments/City Clerk and City Attorney 7. Discussion -- Historical Cabins/Move from Fort Kenay Site to City of Kenai Property (Adjacent to the Kenai Historical Society and Kenai Art Guild Buildings). 8. Discussion -- City of Kenai Community Opinion Poll 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 City Manager Attorney City Clerk ITEM L: DISCUSSION 1. 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. (1/1 7/07 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 Evaluations of City Manager, City Clerk and City Attorney. ITEM M: ADJOURNMENT KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING JUNE 6, 2007 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS http://www.ci.kenai.ak.us 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: Barry Eldridge Rick Ross Robert Molloy Mike Boyle Pat Porter, Mayor Joe Moore, Vice Mayor Linda Swarner A quorum was present. MOTION: Council Member Moore MOVED to approve the agenda and Council Member Molloy SECONDED the motion. Mayor Porter noted amendments to be made to the agenda. Council Member Eldridge MOVED to amend the agenda as follows: moving Item H-7 to be heard prior to the public hearings. adding to Item E-3a, memorandum from Finance Director Semmens outlining changes in the budget. removing Item E-4, Ordinance No. 2239-2007(b) and (c) removing Item E-9, Resolution No. 20007-31 adding letter of J. Caldwell/Arctic Barnabas Ministries to Item G-1, Notice of Reconsideration of Ordinance No. 2230-2007. adding applications of Bob Peters and Phillip Morin as Information Items 8 and 9. Council Member Moore SECONDED the motion. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 6, 2007 PAGE 2 VOTE ON AMENDMENT: Eldridge Yes Ross Yes Molloy Yes Boyle Yes Porter Yes Moore Yes Swarner Yes _ MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. VOTE ON MAIN AMENDED MOTION: Eldridge Yes Ross Yes Molloy Yes Boyle ( Yes Porter Yes Moore Yes Swarner Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. A-4. MOTION: CONSENT AGENDA Council Member Eldridge MOVED to approve the consent agenda as presented and Council Member Molloy SECONDED the motion. VOTE: Eldrid e Yes Ross Yes Molloy Yes Bo le Yes Porter Yes j Moore Yes Swarner I Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. ITEM B: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS -- None. ITEM C: UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS -- None. ITEM D: REPORTS OF KPB ASSEMBLY, LEGISLATORS AND COUNCILS None. ITEM H: (Clerk's Note: Item H-7 was moved to be heard prior to the public hearings.) KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 6, 2007 PAGE 3 H-7s Discussion -- Historical Cabins/Move from Fort Kenay Site to City of Kenai Property (Adjacent to the Kenai Historical Society and Kenai Art Guild Buildings). George Ford, President, Kenai Historical Society -- Reported approval had been received from the Russian Orthodox Church to transfer ownership of the historic cabins currently located at Fort Kenay back to the City. Ford discussed the possibility of recruitment of volunteers and monetary donations to put toward moving of the buildings (including $3,000 from the Society) to where the old City Hall, Art Guild, and old Library are situated. A lengthy discussion took place during which comments included: • The committee would be open to discussing with Church representatives the possibility of leaving the buildings at the current site where fencing was already in place to prevent vandalism and would cut costs considerably. i Request council be kept informed of costs involved in the proposed moving of the cabins. • Support for moving the cabins. • Request for council's confirmation of the city's desire to accept ownership. ��Tel 1woo Z Council Member Ross MOVED the city accept ownership and help the committee to work out a plan on what to do with those cabins. Council Member Eldridge SECONDED the motion. Discussion continued with comments including: • If the city accepts ownership, would it also accept future maintenance, surround the buildings with a fence which would increase costs. • Grant funding for renovation of the cabins may be available. • A walk -around of the buildings indicated some amount of reconstruction would be required for at least two of the buildings, and moving the buildings, new foundation construction, fencing, gate, etc. was estimated at approximately $100,000 (without grant funding). • The buildings were not on the National Register. • The Society could produce a better estimate of costs within 60 days. Council Member Moore MOVED to amend the motion to state the city will accept ownership of the property subject to the Historical Society obtaining cost estimates for the move. Council Member Eldridge SECONDED the motion. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 6, 2007 PAGE 4 Ross objected to the motion because the original motion was based on the Society review all options, which included not moving the cabins. Council Member Ross MOVED to postpone any action on this item until the committee has met and come up with a plan as well as cost estimates as to where the buildings are going to be located. Council Member Moore SECONDED the motion. Eldridge No Ross Yes Molloy Yes Boyle No Porter Yes Moore Yes Swarner Yes MOTION PASSED. ITEM E: E-1 rNOTUSWA PUBLIC HEARINGS (Testimony limited to 3 minutes per speaker.) Ordinance No. 2234-2007 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $2,000 in the General Fund for Donations to the Disc Golf Course. Council Member Molloy MOVED to adopt Ordinance No. 2234-2007 and Council Member Swarner SECONDED the motion. There were no public comments. It was noted, with the additional donations, there would be 18 holes available and additional sponsorships/donations were expected. VOTE: Eldridge Yes Ross Yes Molloy Yes Boyle Yes Porter Yes Moore Yes j Swarner Yes E-2. Ordinance No. 2235-2007 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $3,000 in the General Fund for Police Canine Purchase and Training. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 6, 2007 PAGE 5 FTNWCOKA Council Member Eldridge MOVED for adoption of Ordinance No. 2235-2007 and Council Member Boyle SECONDED the motion. There were no public or council comments. VOTE: Eldridge Yes TROSS Yes Molloy Yes Boyle Ye�Porter I Yes Moore Yes Swarner Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. E-3. Ordinance No. 2236-2007 -- Adopting the Annual Budget for the Fiscal Year Commencing July 1, 2007 and Ending June 30, 2008. E-3a. Substitute Ordinance No. 2236-2007 -- Adopting the Annual Budget for the Fiscal Year Commencing July 1, 2007 and Ending June 30, 2008. MOTION: Council Member Ross MOVED adoption of Ordinance No. 2236-2007, the substitute and Council Member Eldridge SECONDED the motion. Leslie Krusen, 1506 Toyon Way, Kenai -- Spoke in support of broadcasting council meetings through live internet streaming as it would reach a larger audience. Janie Odgers, Kenai Chamber of Commerce -- As a member of the KEDS Quality of Life/Old Town Committee, requested new signs be attached to the wooden signs placed in front of historic buildings along the walking tour of Old Town. Noted preliminary cost information would be $1,575 and requested funding be included in the budget for the purchase, including three new signs for buildings outside of the historic district. A brief discussion followed regarding the suggested new signs. Council Member Boyle stated he supported refurbishment of the old signs. Larry Semmens, Finance Director -- Reviewed information distributed to council at the beginning of the meeting indicating changes made during budget work sessions. He also discussed Airport Fund balances, how to increase the Airport Permanent Fund, land values, etc. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 6, 2007 PAGE 6 Council Member Eldridge suggested including $5,000 additional funding into the budget for purchase of additional banners to place on all the light poles along Willow Street, Main Street Loop, and Airport Way. Council Member Eldridge MOVED to amend Ordinance No. 2236-2007 by adding $5,000 to the Parks & Recreation budget for the purpose of getting banners appropriately placed along streets in downtown Kenai. Council Member Moore SECONDED the motion. Objections were stated related to amending the budget because the budget was reviewed and changes made during the budget work sessions. Appropriation of funds could be made by ordinance for items suggested (media, banners, etc.) and considered. WITHDRAWAL OF MOTION TO AMEND: Council Member Eldridge withdrew his motion with the consent of the second. MOTION TO AMEND: Council Member Molloy MOVED to amend Ordinance No. 2236-2007 by adding $10,000 in Legislative Miscellaneous for the broadcasting council meetings. Council Member Boyle SECONDED the motion. Molloy noted, he wanted to include the funding in the budget as a commitment for broadcasting meetings whether by cable, audio streaming, etc. Ross stated his objection to the motion as funding could be appropriated from fund balance when more definite information was offered as a specific plan. VOTE ON AMENDMENT: Eldrid e No Ross No Molloy Yes Boyle Yes Porter No Moore No Swarner (No __ VOTE ON MAIN MOTION: Eldrid e Yes Ross Yes Mollo Yes KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 6, 2007 PAGE 7 Boyle Yes Porter Yes Moore Yes Swarner Yes j f6) C61 6 C*N2;hT*J D) IminFAZI16 csif&i r►'II E-4. 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. (Clerk's Note: Initially, administration requested the ordinance be introduced, receive a second reading, and adoption at the same meeting.) E-4a. MOTION FOR INTRODUCTION Council Member Swarner MOVED to introduce Ordinance No. 2239-2007 and Council Member Molloy SECONDED the motion. There were no public comments. City Manager Koch explained the need for the ordinance; the Corps had informed the city of the design would have the line placed through possible contaminated soil on the Wildwood Facility property; he requested a statement from the Department of Corrections the city would not be held liable for contractor delays, etc. due to the design and soil issues in writing; and, scope and cost of the project may change if the State amended its design. Koch also explained, the project would be in the best interest of the city as it would bring water up Fifth Street in the Mommen Subdivision and to the 77-acre Mommsen parcel to be developed by Frontier Services, etc. E-4b. Motion for Second Reading (Requires a Unanimous Vote) Removed from agenda. E-4c. Motion for Adoption Removed from agenda. VOTE ON INTRODUCTION: Eldridge Yes Ross Yes Molloy Yes Boyle Yes Porter Yes Moore Yes L Swarner I Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 6, 2007 PAGE 8 E-5. Resolution No. 2007-27 -- Fixing the Rate of Levy of Property Tax for the Fiscal Year Commencing July 1, 2007 and Ending June 30, 2008. Council Member Eldridge MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2007-27. Council Member Swarner SECONDED the motion and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. There were no public or council comments. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. E-6. Resolution No. 2007-28 -- Transferring $20,250 in the Street Department to Purchase a Used Dump Truck. MOTION: Council Member Eldridge MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2007-28 and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Moore SECONDED the motion. There were no public comments. It was noted, the old truck would either be kept for parts or go to auction. VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED. E-7. Resolution No. 2007-29 -- Transferring $8,762.16 in the PRISM Fund for Salaries. MOTION: Council Member Moore MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2007-29 and Council Member Eldridge SECONDED the motion. There were no public comments. It was explained the salaries had been paid, the resolution would place the funds in the appropriate account, and it was a housekeeping measure. VOTE: Eldridge Yes Ross I Yes Molloy Yes KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 6, 2007 PAGE 9 Boyle Yes Porter Yes Moore Yes Swarner Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. E-8. Resolution No. 2007-30 -- Awarding a Contract to Jackson Enterprises to Furnish and Deliver Unleaded Fuel and Diesel Fuel No. 1 and No. 2. Fkr) RIF 6k Council Member Molloy MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2007-30. Council Member Eldridge SECONDED the motion and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. There were no public or council comments. VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED. E-9. Resolution No. 2007-31 -- Approving a Contract to D &, L Construction Co., Inc. for the Project Entitled Wildwood Water Main - 2007 for the Total Amount of $431,842 Which Includes the Basic Bid. Removed from agenda. E-10. Resolution No. 2007-32 -- Transferring $22,000 in the General Fund to Purchase Records Management Software for the Clerk Department. Council Member Molloy MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2007-33, Council Member Eldridge SECONDED the motion and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. There were no public or council comments. VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED. E-11. Resolution No. 2007-33 -- Authorizing Approval of a Provisional Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for Kenai Landing, Inc. ("KLI") for Public Water Utility Service. MOTION: KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 6, 2007 PAGE 10 Council Member Swarner MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2007-33 and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Eldridge SECONDED the motion. Jon Faulkner, 2021 Bowpicker Lane/4621 Bastille Road, Homer -- Stated his support of the agreement, however requested reassurance that if the city reacquired the utility in the future, the city would purchase the underground infrastructure. City Manager Koch noted the agreement indicated the cost of putting the pipes into the ground, absent the well site, would come to the city at no cost and the city would have the option to purchase the well and pump facility at appraised value which was developed by the Kenai Landing, Inc. Upon further review Faulkner noted, the "be it further resolved" paragraph of the resolution answered his questions. VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM F: MINUTES F-1. Regular Meeting of May 16, 2007 -- Approved by consent agenda. ITEM G: G-1. Notice of Reconsideration (Swarner) (Clerk's Note: Motion to Reconsider must be made, seconded and passed prior to offering of a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 2230-2007.) MOTION: Council Member Swarner MOVED for reconsideration of Ordinance No. 2230-2007 and Council Member Molloy SECONDED the motion. VOTE: Eldridge No Ross No Molloy Yes Boyle Yes Porter No Moore Yes Swarner Yes KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 6, 2007 PAGE 11 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. Jason Carroll, First National Bank -- Stated his support of Ordinance No. 2230-2007 noting a 35-year lease was a huge disincentive for developing the airport. Eric Mayer, 33125 Belaire, Soldotna, AK -- Noted he was representing Arctic Barnabas Ministries and stated his support of Ordinance No. 2230-2007 and a 55- year lease. Council discussion followed, with comments including: ® Value of investment of the leaseholder and not recognized is a detriment to the developers. • The KEDS recommended the 55-year lease; Administration review recommended 55 year leases; it is in the best interest of the city; and, council should listen to those who deal with the issue on a day-to-day basis. ® Lease terms should be similar to other airports in the state to keep business in Kenai. • The Airport Commission recommendation was to stay with the 35-year lease with a contractual right to negotiate up front in order to balance what is currently needed and what would be needed in the future. • A 55-year lease would have value to the lessee to transfer. • Because there were no businesses, bankers, etc. who gave testimony at the Airport Commission during its review of the draft ordinance, suggestion was made to have the Commission discuss the issue again with comments from businesses, etc. and include in its packet, the memorandum from City Manager Koch which was included in the council packet. • Concern a lessee could tic up land and not develop it. Council Member Swarner MOVED to postpone action on Ordinance No. 2230-2007 until July 18, 2007 and Council Member Molloy SECONDED the motion. It was noted, the postponement of action would allow the issue to be returned to the Airport Commission for further review, including input from business people, etc. VOTE: Eldridge Yes Ross Yes Molloy Yes Boyle No ( Porter ( Yes Moore Yes Swarner Yes KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 6, 2007 PAGE 12 MOTION PASSED. • r-r ITEM H: 9:14 P.M. 9:25 P.M. NEW BUSINESS H-1. Bills to be Ratified Council Member Molloy MOVED to ratify the bills. Council Member Moore SECONDED the motion and -requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED. H-2. Approval of Purchase Orders Exceeding $15,000 RT)r*3ffC*XA Council Member Swarner MOVED for approval of the purchase orders exceeding $15,000 and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Eldridge SECONDED the motion. VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED. H-3. 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. Introduced by approval of consent agenda. H-4. 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. Introduced by approval of consent agenda. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 6, 2007 PAGE 13 H-5. Approval -- Vacation of the South 33-foot Right -of -Way Easement Adjacent to Government Lot 94, Reserving a 15-foot Utility Easement. Original Patent No. 053348, Recorded in Book 31, Page 236, Kenai Recording District Within Section 34, Township 6 North, Range 11 West, Seward Meridian, Alaska, the City of Kenai and the Kenai Peninsula Borough. KPB File No. 2007-107; Location: City of Kenai; Petitioners, John & Sharon Williams of Kenai, Alaska. MOTION: Council Member Molloy MOVED for approval of the described request for vacation and Council Member Eldridge SECONDED the motion. VOTE: Eldridge Yes Ross Yes Molloy Yes Boyle Yes Porter Yes Moore Yes Swarner Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. H-6. Discussion -- Salary Adjustments/City Clerk and City Attorney Moore requested a line item be added to the Finance Director's memorandum included in the packet, to include a two percent cost of living increase to the city manager's salary. MOTION: Council Member Moore MOVED to approve the two percent cost of living allowance increases as indicated on the list included in the packet, with the addition of the city manager to the list, indicating current salary as $98,440, with 2% COLA increase of $1,169.00 and making the new budgeted salary $100,409. Council Member Swarner SECONDED the motion and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. VLSI a There were no objections. SO ORDERED. H-7. Discussion -- Historical Cabins/Move from Fort Kenay Site to City of Kenai Property (Adjacent to the Kenai Historical Society and Kenai Art Guild Buildings). Discussed prior to public hearings. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 6, 2007 PAGE 14 H-8. Discussion -- City of Kenai Community Opinion Poll Koch noted the inclusion of the poll results in the council packet and asked if council wanted administration to move forward with two propositions to be included on the October ballot, i.e. one $2 million bond proposition for bluff erosion and one $2 million bond proposition for the proposed library expansion. It was noted a proposal for bond counsel was being prepared, funds would need to be appropriated for bond counsel costs, bond resolutions (including proposition language) would need council approval, and the wording for the propositions would need to be forwarded to the Borough Clerk by August 16, 2007. Council consensus was to move forward with the bond proposition preparations. ITEM is COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS I-1. Council on Aging -- Council Member Boyle reported the June 14, 2007 meeting was cancelled. I-2. Airport Commission -- Council Member Molloy reported the next meeting would be held on June 14, 2007. I-3. Harbor Commission -- Council Member Boyle reported the May and June meetings were cancelled. Mayor Porter requested the current Commission members be contacted to learn whether they would be interested in continuing their membership on the Commission and any new appointments would be held until commitments were received from the current members. I-4. Library Commission -- Council Member Swarner reviewed discussions and actions taken at the June 5, 2007 Commission meeting, noting the July commission meeting would be cancelled. It was also noted, the commission passed a motion recommending council placing a $2 million bond proposition on the October ballot related to the proposed library expansion. I-5. Parks & Recreation Commission -- Council Member Moore reported the next meeting would be held on July 5. I-6. Planning & Zoning Commission -- Council Member Ross reviewed the minutes of the May 23, 2007 Commission meeting which were included in the packet. I-7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees I-7a. Beautification Committee -- Council Member Swarner reported the next meeting would be held July 10. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 6, 2007 PAGE 15 I-7b. Alaska Municipal League Report -- Council Member Swarner reported she would be attending the Summer Legislative Committee meeting in Healy August 8-11. I-7e. Joint Kenai River Working Group -- Council Member Moore reported the new regulations had been published and a meeting would be scheduled for the Working Group to discuss them. I-7d. Mini -Grant Steering Committee -- Mayor Porter reviewed the meeting summary of the Committee's May meeting which were included in the packet. ITEM J: REPORT OF THE MAYOR -- No report. ITEM K: K-1. City Manager -- City Manager Koch reported the following: • He met with representatives of Wal-Mart and government agencies, reviewing the site plan and discussing modifications required. • Suggestion council discuss the proposed Department of Natural Resources (DNR) regulations related to the Kenai River; with council direction, administration would prepare an ordinance mirroring the DNR regulations for below the bridge. • He will be preparing a request for proposal for project design services for reconstruction of Marathon Road and Wildwood Drive in the next several weeks (legislative funding will be provided for the projects). • Updated council on progress of paving projects. • Will direct the library to close on Sundays through Labor Day. A brief discussion took place related to a city booth at the Global Food conference being held in the area. K-2. Attorney -- City Attorney Graves reported he would be attending the next Airport Commission meeting to discuss two draft ordinances related to the Airport Commission. Graves noted the 35/55-year lease issue may be placed on the July meeting agenda instead of the June meeting. Council had no objections. In response to a question related to the DNR regulations and if the Board of Fisheries would not address hydrocarbons in the Kenai River below the bridge by means and methods, would the city be ready to implement some rules and regulations of its own, Graves stated he would prepare a report on the best way to implement city rules and regulations. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 6, 2007 PAGE 16 Other comments included: • Would the council want to allow only two-cycle engines in July on certain days in order to reduce pollution (some dip net participants may be using larger engines). • Wait for the working group comments/recommendations and push the means and methods before Fish 8a Game which would take care of the major amount of pollution without getting into uses going into open water versus up the river. • Suggestion the make-up of the Airport Commission be reviewed due to the ordinances being brought forward giving more authority to the members, i.e. other than aviation oriented. Graves stated he would prepare a memorandum related to current commission member requirements and other ideas. • Finance Director Semmens noted the memorandum included in the packet identifying the check signers and other bank information. K-3. City Clerk -- No report. ITEM L: L-l. Citizens (five minutes) Bob Peters, Old Town -- Commented on Commission members volunteering to shelve books and suggested the return of the one-half time employee at the library be investigated. L-2. Council Moore -- Stated he would buy fuel at the city dock during the summer. Swarner -- Noted Hunger Awareness Day was acknowledged at the Kenai Chamber lunch and the Borough Assembly meeting; congratulated Council Member Ross on the birth of a new granddaughter; and, asked if and of the properties noted available for sale could be potential water well sites. Koch stated he would report back on the question. Eldridge -- Stated he was looking forward to his first executive session. Ross -- Stated he enjoyed the opinion poll and noted the large amount of comments identifying the need for retail shopping, economic development and all the positive comments related to the Wal-Mart development. Molloy -- Thanked Koch and Semmens on the budget preparation, etc. Boyle -- No comments. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 6, 2007 PAGE 17 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.) EXECUTIVE SESSION -- Annual Evaluations of City Manager, City Clerk and City Attorney. MOTION: Council Member Moore MOVED to convene into an executive session of the council of the City of Kenai concerning matters that tend to prejudice the reputation or character of another. The purpose of the executive session would be to hold the annual evaluations of the city manager, city attorney and city clerk. Council Member Ross SECONDED the motion. VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED. BREAK FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION: 10:15 P.M. BACK TO ORDER: 10:32 Ross reported the council met to set up a process for evaluation of the city manager, city clerk and city attorney. The council determined they would like all (manager, clerk and attorney) of them to submit to the council some written goals for the next evaluation period. The city manager had essentially done that but would like him to review them and could make modifications if he would like. The evaluation of the city manager would be held at the June 20 council meeting; the city clerk at the July 3 council meeting; and the city attorney at the July 18 council meeting. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 6, 2007 PAGE 18 Ross added, the process council intended to follow would be the council meeting and discussing briefly the evaluation and goals, call the individual to be evaluated in, hold a mutual interview of the parties, and following the interview, a written evaluation would be prepared and presented by the mayor and vice mayor to each of the individuals. ITEM M: ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Council, the meeting adjourned at approximately 10:35 p.m. Minutes submitted by: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk PXPROVED By