HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-05-16 Council MinutesAGENDA
KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING
MAY 16, 2007
7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
http://www.ei.kenai.ak.tis
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)
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. 2226-2007 -- Amending KMC 23.50.010 by Changing
the Range of the Planner (Class Code 117) From a Range 14 to a Range
16.
(Clerk's Note: Ordinance No. 2226-2007 was postponed at the May 2, 2007
council meeting. The motion to adopt is active.)
2. Ordinance No. 2227-2007 -- Amending KMC 21.10.080 by Adding a
Section that Allows the Council by Resolution to Grant a Lessee the
Contractual Right to a Lease Renewal Upon Such Terms and Conditions
as the Council Determines are in the Best Interest of the City.
(Clerk's Note: Ordinance No. 2227-2007 was postponed at the May 2, 2007
council meeting. The motion to adopt is active.)
3. Ordinance No. 2229-2007 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $12,000 in the Senior Citizens Fund for Operating
Supplies.
4. 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.
5. Ordinance No. 2231-2007 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $20,000 in the Airport Fund for Paving Vehicle
Parking.
6. Ordinance No. 2232-2007 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $35,000 in the Airport Storage Building Capital Project
Fund for Construction of a Urea Storage Building.
7. Ordinance No. 2233-2007 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $25,000 in the Airport Fund for Construction and
Paving a Cargo Pad.
8. Resolution No. 2007-06 (as Substituted) -- Approving the Lease Form
for Leases of Airport Reserve Property.
(Clerk's Note: Resolution No. 2007-06 (as substituted) was postponed from the
April 4 and May 2, 2007 council meetings. The motion to approve Resolution No.
2007-06 is active.)
a. Substitute Resolution No. 2007-06 -- Approving the Lease Form
for Leases of Airport Reserve Property.
9. Resolution No. 2007-24 -- Supporting Passage of the Alaska Gasiine
Inducement Act (AGIA) in Order to Encourage the Expedited
Development of Alaska's Natural Gas Resources.
10. Resolution No. 2007-25 -- Transferring $10,000 in the Water and Sewer
Fund to Purchase Operating Supplies.
11. Resolution No. 2007-26 -- Setting the Public Hearing Date on the
Proposed Shamrock Circle Paving District.
ITEM F: MINUTES
ITEM G:
ITEM H:
*Regular Meeting of May 2, 2007.
Bills to be Ratified
2. Approval of Purchase Orders Exceeding $15,000
3. *Ordinance No. 2234-2007 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $2,000 in the General Fund for Donations to the Disc
Golf Course.
4. *Ordinance No. 2235-2007 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $3,000 in the General Fund for Police Canine
Purchase and Training.
5. *Ordinance No. 2236-2007 -- Adopting the Annual Budget for the Fiscal
Year Commencing July 1, 2007 and Ending June 30, 2008.
6. Approval -- Library Out -of -State Fees.
7. Discussion -- Dip Net Dock/Beach Parking Fee Discounts for City
Residents.
8. Discussion -- Operating Budget 2008/Cable TV Coverage of Regular
Council Meetings.
9. Discussion -- City of Kenai Appointment to Kenai Peninsula Borough
Planning Commission.
10. Discussion -- Formation of Beautification Committee
Subcommittee/Enhancement of Property Fronting Home Depot
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
ITEM J: REPORT OF THE MAYOR
ITEM K: ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
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.)
-- None Scheduled
ITEM M: ADJOURNMENT
KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING
MAY 16, 2007
7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
http://www.ci.kenai.ak.us
MAYOR PAT PORTER, PRESIDING
MINUTES
ITEM A. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Porter called the meeting to order at approximately 7:04 p.m. in the Council
Chambers in the Kenai City Hall Building.
A-1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Porter led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
A-2.
ROLL CALL
The City Clerk took roll. Present were:
Linda Swarner (Telephonic)
Barry Eldridge
Rick Ross
Robert Molloy
Mike Boyle
Pat Porter
Joe Moore
A quorum was present.
Also present: Adam DeMello, Student Representative
MOTION:
Council Member Molloy MOVED to amend the agenda by removing Resolution No.
2007-24 and adding Substitute H-2. Council Member Moore SECONDED the motion
and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
A-4. CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION:
Council Member Eldridge MOVED to approve the consent agenda as presented and
requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Molloy SECONDED the motion.
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM B: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS -- None.
ITEM C: UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 minutes)
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Joel Caldwell, 48405 Bernice Avenue, Soldotna, AK -- Caldwell, representing Arctic
Barnabas Ministries, thanked the council for its support of their building project on
Willow Street. Caldwell also spoke in support of 55-year leases for airport lots related
to Ordinance No. 2230-2007.
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. 2226-2007 -- Amending KMC 23.50.010 by Changing
the Range of the Planner (Class Code 117) From a Range 14 to a Range
16.
(Clerk's Note: Ordinance No. 2226-2007 was postponed at the May 2, 2007
council meeting. The motion to adopt is active.)
There were no public comments. Council comments included reference to whether the
position should have non-exempt or exempt status. City Attorney Graves reported the
Department of Labor was sent a copy of the job description with job duties and the
telephonic comments received was the position would not be exempt under the Fair
Labor Standards Act. A formal opinion has been requested. Administration was
requested to provide a written addendum to the file to indicate that if the position is
found to be exempt, an increase in range would take place.
VOTE:
*Student Representative DeMello: Yes
Swarner
Yes
Eldridge
Yes
Ross
Yes
Molloy
Yes
Boyle
Yes
Porter
Yes
Moore
Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
E-2. Ordinance No. 2227-2007 -- Amending KMC 21.10.080 by Adding a
Section that Allows the Council by Resolution to Grant a Lessee the
Contractual Right to a Lease Renewal Upon Such Terms and Conditions
as the Council Determines are in the Best Interest of the City.
(Clerk's Note: Ordinance No. 2227-2007 was postponed at the May 2, 2007
council meeting. The motion to adopt is active.)
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The public hearing was opened.
Rick Baldwin, Chair, KEDS Team, 3080 Kim-n-Ang Court, Kenai -- Baldwin stated
KEDS had reviewed the ordinance and proposed amendments and supported the
ordinance and amendments.
Council Member Molloy reported the Airport Commission also reviewed the ordinance
and recommended a modification be added to indicate a renewal would be available to
aviation type businesses only.
Joel Caldwell, Arctic Barnabas Ministries, 48405 Bernice Avenue, Soldotna --
Caldwell reported his company had just gone through the new lease process and
stated his support of the ordinance.
Discussion followed with review of the ordinance. It was noted, the ordinance would
be a tool to give flexibility in deciding what is important at the airport and what the
development would be would dictate whether or not administration would recommend
a guaranteed right of renewal and what conditions would be around it. It was also
noted the Airport Commission recommended there be a contractual right of renewal
limited to aviation business and the renewal term not exceed 35 years.
VOTE:
*Student Representative DeMello: Yes
SwarnerI
Yes
Eldridge
Yes
Ross
Yes
Molloy
Yes
Boyle
Yes
Porter
Yes
Moore
Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
E-3. Ordinance No. 2229-2007 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $12,000 in the Senior Citizens Fund for Operating
Supplies.
MOTION:
Council Member Eldridge MOVED for adoption of Ordinance No. 2229-2007 and
Council Member Molloy SECONDED the motion.
There were no public or council comments.
MOTION TO AMEND:
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Council Member Boyle MOVED to amend Ordinance No. 2229-2007 by increasing the
miscellaneous donations to $7,000 and the total increase to operating supplies as
$13,000. Council Member Eldridge SECONDED the motion.
VOTE ON AMENDMENT:
*Student Representative DeMello: Yes
Swarner
Yes
Eldridge
Yes
Ross
Yes
MolloyYes
Fle
Yes
Porter
Yes
Moore
Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
VOTE ON MOTION AS AMENDED:
*Student Representative DeMello: Yes
Swarner
Yes
Eldridge
Yes
Ross
Yes
Molloy
Yes
Bo le
Yes
Porter
Yes
Moore
Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
E-4. 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.
MOTION:
Council Member Eldridge MOVED for adoption of Ordinance No. 2230-2007 and
Council Member Ross SECONDED the motion.
Rick Baldwin, Chair, KEDS Group -- Spoke in favor of the ordinance as it would
allow a longer maximum lease term in order to give potential lessees a return on their
investments; value in the long term; incentive for upkeep and getting as much cash
out in a short amount of time in the short term; and, hoped council would allow
exceptions as projects come along.
Molloy reported the Airport Commission felt 55 years was too long for a renewal period
and recommended the lease term should not exceed 35 years with a 35-year renewal.
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It was noted, a project would have to meet the many requirements and the Airport
Commission and Council would have to approve the lease.
VOTE:
*Student Representative DeMello: Yes
Swarner
Yes
Eldridge
Yes
Ross
Yes
Molloy
No
(Boyle
No
or
(Pter _ _�
Yes
Moore
No
MOTION PASSED.
E-5. Ordinance No. 2231-2007 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $20,000 in the Airport Fund for Paving Vehicle
Parking.
MOTION:
Council Member Molloy MOVED for adoption of Ordinance No. 2231-2007 and
Council Member Eldridge SECONDED the motion.
There were no public or council comments.
VOTE:
*Student Representative DeMello: Yes
Swarner
Yes
Eldridge
Yes
Ross
Yes
Molloy
Yes
Boyle
Yes
Porter
Yes
Moore
Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
E-6. Ordinance No. 2232-2007 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $35,000 in the Airport Storage Building Capital Project
Fund for Construction of a Urea Storage Building.
Council Member Molloy MOVED for adoption of Ordinance No. 2232-2007 and
Council Member Ross SECONDED the motion.
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There were no public comments. Council/Administration comments included:
Concern of the cost and need for something more than a steel building to
protect the urea from the weather.
• The Airport Commission recommended approval of Ordinance Nos. 2231-
2007 and 2232-2007.
The project would be available for grant funding through FAA (97.5%,
including design costs).
VOTE:
*Student Representative DeMeilo: Yes
Swarner
Yes
Eldridge
No
Ross
IYes
Molloy
Yes
Boyle
Yes
Porter
( Yes
Moore
Yes
MOTION PASSED.
E-7. Ordinance No. 2233-2007 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $25,000 in the Airport Fund for Construction and
Paving a Cargo Pad.
MOTION:
Council Member Molloy MOVED for the adoption of Ordinance No. 2233-2007 and
Council Member Swarner SECONDED the motion.
There were no public or council comments.
VOTE:
*Student Representative DeMeilo: Yes
Swarner
Yes
Eldridge
Yes
Ross
Yes
Molloy
Yes
Bo le
Yes
Porter
Yes
Moore
Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
E-8. Resolution No. 2007-06 (as Substituted) -- Approving the Lease Form
for Leases of Airport Reserve Property.
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(Clerk's Note: Resolution No. 2007-06 (as substituted) was postponed from the
April 4 and May 2, 2007 council meetings. The motion to approve Resolution No.
2007-06 is active.)
There were no public comments.
E-8a. Substitute Resolution No. 2007-06 -- Approving the Lease Form for
Leases of Airport Reserve Property.
MOTION:
Council Member Molloy MOVED to adopt Substitute Resolution No. 2007-06 (Item 8-a)
and Council Member Eldridge SECONDED the motion.
There were no public comments. The memorandum included in the packet outlining
changes included in the substitute resolution were reviewed.
VOTE:
*Student Representative DeMello: Yes
Swarner
Yes
Eldridge
Yes
Ross
Yes
M0112Y
Yes
Boyle
Yes
Porter
Yes
Moore
Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
E-9. Resolution No. 2007-24 -- Supporting Passage of the Alaska Gasline
Inducement Act (AGIA) in Order to Encourage the Expedited
Development of Alaska's Natural Gas Resources.
Removed from agenda.
E-10. Resolution No. 2007-25 -- Transferring $10,000 in the Water and Sewer
Fund to Purchase Operating Supplies.
MOTION:
Council Member Eldridge MOVED to approve Resolution No. 2007-25 and requested
UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
There were no public or council comments.
VOTE:
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There were no objections to UNANIMOUS CONSENT. SO ORDERED.
E-11. Resolution No. 2007-26 -- Setting the Public Hearing Date on the
Proposed Shamrock Circle Paving District.
MOTION:
Council Member Molloy MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2007-26 and Council
Member Eldridge SECONDED the motion.
There were no public or council comments.
VOTE:
*Student Representative DeMello: Yes
Swarner
Yes
Eldridge
Yes
Ross
Yes
Molloy
Yes
Bo le
Yes
Porter
Yes
Moore
Yes
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Because it was Student Representative DeMello's last council meeting, a thank -you
gift was presented to him by Mayor Porter from the council in appreciation of his
efforts.
ITEM F: MINUTES
F-1. Regular Meeting of May 2, 2007.
MOTION:
Council Member Molloy MOVED for approval of the regular council meeting minutes of
May 2, 2007 and Council Member Eldridge SECONDED the motion.
VOTE:
*Student Representative DeMello: Yes
Swarner I Yes I Eldridge I Yes I Ross I Yes
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Molloy
Yes
Boyle
Yes
Porter
Yes
Moore
Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
ITEM G: UNFINISHED BUSINESS -- None.
ITEM H: NEW BUSINESS
H-1. Bills to be Ratified
MOTION:
Council Member Eldridge MOVED to ratify the bills. Council Member Moore
SECONDED the motion and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. There were no
objections. SO ORDERED.
H-2. Approval of Purchase Orders Exceeding $15,000
- MOTION:
Council Member Eldridge MOVED the Substitute Purchase Orders Exceeding $15,000
and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Moore SECONDED the
motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
H-3. Ordinance No. 2234-2007 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $2,000 in the General Fund for Donations to the Disc
Golf Course.
Introduced by consent agenda.
H-4. Ordinance No. 2235-2007 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $3,000 in the General Fund for Police Canine
Purchase and Training.
Introduced by consent agenda.
H-5. Ordinance No. 2236-2007 -- Adopting the Annual Budget for the Fiscal
Year Commencing July 1, 2007 and Ending June 30, 2008.
Introduced by consent agenda.
H-6. Approval -- Library Out -of -State Fees.
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Information included in the packet noted the Library Director had established a
registration fee of $25 for out-of-state residents using the Kenai Municipal Library.
Council was requested to approve the registration fee.
Discussion followed during which comments included:
• Statistical information offered by administration.
• Whether a deposit system was considered instead of a fee for the recovery
of books.
• Projected revenue was estimated at $5,000.
• The out-of-state user paying the fee would be able to check books out
and use a sit-down computer.
• Concern the timing would be detrimental to the need for residents'
support of the proposed library expansion.
• Support of the fee unless the individual would own property within the
city.
• The Library Commission recommended approval of the fee.
VOTE:
*Student Representative DeMello: No
Swarner
Yes
Eldridge
No
Ross
No
Molloy
No
Boyle
No
Porter
Yes
Moore
Yes
FAILED.
H-7. Discussion -- Dip Net Dock/Beach Parking Fee Discounts for City
Residents.
Council Member Moore noted the analysis included in the packet and prepared by City
Attorney Graves and stated he did not want to take the issue to the Supreme Court,
however would like a detailed analysis of dip net costs to be able to give residents free
parking and launch.
Through discussion, interest was expressed to offer a discount system available for
anyone or a decal for a fee valid only during dip net season. Administration was
requested to collect data during this year and to compile a detailed financial analysis
for further review.
H-8. Discussion -- Operating Budget 2008/Cable TV Coverage of Regular
Council Meetings.
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Council Member Molloy stated he believed cable TV coverage of council meetings
would be a good addition to delayed audio streaming and offer another service for
keeping residents informed of city issues and activities. Discussion followed and
comments included:
Y Interest in partnering with the high school to do the taping.
Suggestion to take a straw poll for an indication of interest.
Request for feedback after six months.
• Request for detailed budget prior to approving an agreement (cost to the
city, administration of the program, etc.)
Interest from Leadership Class at KCHS to do the taping has been stated.
Start the program in the fall.
Administration was requested to move forward with developing the program and bring
a proposed format to council for review.
H-9. Discussion -- City of Kenai Appointment to Kenai Peninsula Borough
Planning Commission.
Information included in the packet noted the term of Philip W. Bryson, current City of
Kenai representative to the Borough Planning Commission, would expire July 31,
2007. A letter of interest from Bryson was also included and indicated his interest in
continuing his representation to the Commission.
Council stated no objection to the reappointment of Philip W. Bryson to the Kenai
Peninsula Borough Planning Commission. A letter indicating the council's selection
would be forwarded to the borough.
H-10. Discussion -- Formation of Beautification Committee
Subcommittee/Enhancement of Property Fronting Home Depot
Reference of information included in the packet noted the formation of a subcommittee
was discussed at the May Beautification Committee meeting. It was also noted,
formation of a subcommittee is required to be approved by council.
A brief discussion took place in which it was noted the area of property suggested for
beautification review by the subcommittee was owned privately and included property
within the state right of way. Formation of the subcommittee was approved contingent
upon administration's identification of the ownership of the property.
ITEM I: COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS
I-1. Council on Aging -- Council Member Boyle reported the meeting
summary was included in the packet for review.
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I-2. Airport Commission -- Council Member Molloy reported the meeting
summary was included in the packet and reviewed discussions and actions taken.
I-3. Harbor Commission -- No meeting. Mayor Porter referred to the draft
legislation to sunset the Harbor Commission. Administration was requested to bring
the ordinance forward if no applications for appointment to the Commission were
received for the June 6 packet.
I-4. Library Commission -- Council Member Swarner thanked City Manager
Koch for attending the meeting and noted the meeting summary was included in the
packet.
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 gave a brief
report of actions taken at the May 9 meeting and noted the meeting minutes were
included in the packet.
I-7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees
I-7a. Beautification Committee -- Mayor Porter noted she attended the
meeting and the meeting summary was included in the council meeting packet.
I-7b. Alaska Municipal League Report -- No report.
I-7c. Joint Kenai River Working Group -- No report.
ITEM J: REPORT OF THE MAYOR -- Mayor Porter noted the following:
• Wished good luck to airport Manager Cronkhite on her new -job.
• Planning had begun for Industry Appreciation Day.
• She attended the Visitor Center's art show opening.
ITEM K: ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
K-1. City Manager -- City Manager Koch noted the following:
• Reported on legislative actions.
• Library Commission will be discussing Sunday closure at its next
meeting.
i The public opinion poll was proceeding and results should be available at
the next council meeting.
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Reported on local improvement district paving projects and he would
discuss a change order with Quality Asphalt Paving for costs involved with the
Shamrock Circle LID.
He attended the last Kenai River Special Management Area Board
(KRSMA) meeting for this year. The board would not meet again until fall.
• KRSMA Board would be sending a letter to Fish & Game, Department of
Natural Resources, and Department of Environmental Conservation related to
concerns of hydrocarbons in the river.
• He would be meeting with permitting agencies related to the Wal-Mart
404 Permit and amendments to the plan and he would be working with the Wal-Mart
consultant about the identified concerns.
• A vacation of a Magic Avenue right of way would be required to
accommodate the Wal-Mart bio-swale pond. A price had been received from the
surveyor to do the work and if the vacation is necessary, a new entrance to the PRISM
facility would be required. Consensus of council was the vacation should take place
even if the Wal-Mart development does not go forward.
• A new entrance to the PRISM facility would go through the property
leased to the University; he would be discussing the issue with University
representatives.
Because the dasher boards at the multipurpose facility were failing in
less than warranted time, the manufacturer and supplier had been contacted. The
city will be sent replacement boards which will be installed by the city.
• He is working with Kenai Landing and their request for operating a Class
A water system for their development.
• He is preparing a new brochure of Den'ina Pointe Estates with a
reconfiguration of the lots to make development requirements more feasible.
Porter noted Koch required direction with regard to relocation of the City Clerk's area
in the council chambers. Council consensus was to move forward with the relocation
and the $8,500 costs for wiring, equipment, etc.
K-2. Attorney -- City Attorney Graves reported he attended the May Airport
Commission meeting and would attend the June meeting as well to discuss minimum
standards of airports.
K-3. City Clerk -- City Clerk Freas reported a 'virtual tour' of the city was now
available on the city's webpage.
ITEM L:
L-1. Citizens -- None.
L-2. Council
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Swarner -- Reported she would be out of town until the end of the month and
that she would not be able to attend the June 5, 2007 Library Commission meeting.
Moore -- No comments.
Eldridge -- Wished Airport Manager Cronkhite well in her new position.
DeMello -- Reported he would be graduating on Wednesday, May 23 and
reminded all of the Community Swing Dance at the Boys & Girls Club on Saturday,
May 19.
Ross -- Thanked Cronkhite for her work over the years and also thanked
DeMelio for his efforts as student representative.
Molloy -- Thanked DeMello and wished Cronkhite well in her new position.
Boyle -- Thanked DeMello and wished Cronkhite well in her new position.
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.)
-- None Scheduled
ITEM M:
There being no further business before the Council, the meeting adjourned at
approximately 9:30 p.m.
Minutes submitted by:
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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.
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