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KENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING
MAY 2, 2007
7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
http://www.ci.kenai.ak.us
ITEM A: CALL TO ORDER
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
3. Agenda Approval
4. Consent Agenda
*All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non-
controversial by the council and will be approved by one motion. There will be no
separate discussion of these items unless a council member so requests, in which case
the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in its normal
sequence on the agenda as part of the General Orders.
ITEM B: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (10 minutes)
1. Shelly Brennaman, Kenai Watershed Forum and Kaleidoscope
Elementary School Representatives -- Creek Clean -Up, Adopt -a -
Stream, and Storm Drain Stenciling.
2. Josselyn Burke, Kenai Watershed Forum -- Kenai Shorebird
Celebration and Workshop.
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. 2225-2007 -- Amending KMC 14.20.030 by Adding the
Central Mixed Use Zone (CMU) to the List of Established Zones.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Ordinance No. 2228-2007 -- Amending KMC 7.32.020 and 7.32.030 by
Repealing the Existing Language and Replacing it With New Language to
Reflect Changes in Government Accounting Practices While Keeping the
Requirement of a $500,000 Restricted Cash Reserve for Repair and
Maintenance of the Congregate Housing Facility.
5. 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, 2007 Council Meeting. 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.
6. Resolution No. 2007-18 -- Approving the City of Kenai Emergency
Operations Plan and Authorizing Its Execution by the Mayor and City
Manager.
(Clerk's Note: Resolution No. 2007-I8 was postponed from the April 18,
2007 Council Meeting. The motion to approve Resolution No. 2007-18 is
active.)
7. Resolution No. 2007-20 -- Authorizing the City Manager and Finance
Director to Designate Personnel Responsible for Banking Duties.
8. Resolution No. 2007-21 -- Authorizing the Use of the Equipment
Replacement Fund to Purchase an Ice Resurfacing Machine.
9. Resolution No. 2007-22 -- Authorizing the Purchase of Tract A, Alaska
State Land Survey No. 2004-25 From the State of Alaska, for Market
Value, for a Future Water Well Site.
10. Resolution No. 2007-23 —Transferring $8,850 in the Water and Sewer
Fund to Purchase Land From the State of Alaska.
ITEM F: MINUTES
1. Regular Meeting of April 4, 2007.
(Clerk's Note: Approval of the April 4, 2007 minutes was postponed for
administrative review. Technical amendments were *Wade at Items E-6a
and E-7a. A motion for approval is required.)
*Regular Meeting of April 18, 2007.
3. *April 18, 2007 Budget Work Session Notes
ITEM G: UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Discussion -- Community Opinion Research Poll
ITEM H: NEW BUSINESS
Bills to be Ratified
2. Approval of Purchase Orders Exceeding $15,000
*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.
*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.
S. Approval -- Update/Kenai City Council Policy for Commission,
Committee, Board and Council on Aging Meetings and Work Sessions.
9. Approval -- Council on Aging By -Law Amendments
10. Discussion -- Dip Net Dock/Beach Parking Fee Discounts for City
Residents.
11. Discussion -- Schedule Executive Sessions/Annual Evaluations of City
Manager, City Attorney and City Clerk.
ITEM I: COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Council on Aging
2. Airport Commssion
3. Harbor Commission
4. Library Commission
5. Parks & Recreation Commission
6. Planning & Zoning Commission
7. Miscellaneous Co arnissions 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:
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 2, 2007
7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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MAYOR PAT PORTER, PRESIDING
MINUTES
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-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:
Joe Moore, Vice Ma or
Linda Swarner
I Barry Eldridge
Rick Ross
Robert Molloy (tele honic)
Mike Boyle
Pat Porter, Mayor
A quorum was present.
Also present: Adam DeMello, Student Representative
A-3. AGENDA APPROVAL
Mayor Porter noted additional information as:
Item E-2 -- Ordinance No. 2226-2007, Additional Information
Item E-7 -- Substitute Resolution No. 2007-20
Item F-3 Remove from consent agenda for correction
MOTION:
Council Member Moore MOVED for approval of the agenda, noting the requested items
for inclusion and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Swarner
SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
A-4. CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION:
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Council Member Eldridge MOVED approval of the consent agenda as presented and
requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Swarner SECONDED the
motion.
MOTION TO AMEND:
Council Member Boyle MOVED to remove Item H-4, Ordinance No. 2230-2007 from
the consent agenda and Council Member Moore SECONDED the motion.
VOTE ON AMENDMENT:
*Student Representative DeMello: Yes
Moore
Yes
Swarner
Yes
Eldridge
Yes
Ross
)y
Yes
Boyle
Yes
Porter
Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
VOTE ON MAIN AMENDED MOTION:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM B: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (10 minutes)
B-1. Shelly Brennaman, Kenai Watershed Forum and Kaleidoscope
Elementary School Representatives -- Creek Clean -Up, Adopt -a -
Stream, and Storm Drain Stenciling.
Brennaman introduced students from the Kaleidoscope Elementary School who gave a
presentation about the Adopt -a -Stream program and their efforts to clean No -Name
Creek. A request was made to allow stenciling of fish around street drains and
culverts and the children invited all to assist in the May 4, 2007 clean-up of No -Name
Creek.
MOTION:
Council Member Swarner MOVED to accept the proposal to do the stenciling on the
storm drains and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Boyle
SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
B-2. Josselyn Burke, Kenai Watershed Forum -- Kenai Shorebird
Celebration and Workshop.
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Burke reported on the upcoming Shorebird Celebration to be held at the Kenai
Convention & Visitors Bureau from May 16-19, 2007.
ITEM C: UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS -- None.
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. 2225-2007 -- Amending KMC 14.20.030 by Adding the
Central Mixed Use Zone (CMU) to the List of Established Zones.
MOTION:
Council Member Eldridge MOVED for adoption of Ordinance No. 2225-2007 and
Council Member Moore SECONDED the motion.
There were no public or council comments.
VOTE:
*Student Representative DeMello: Yes
Moore
Yes
Swarner
Yes
Eldridge
Yes
Ross
Yes
Molloy
Boyle
Yes
Porter
Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
E-2. 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.
MOTION:
Council Member Ross MOVED to adoption of Ordinance No. 2226-2007 and Council
Member Eldridge SECONDED the motion.
There were no public comments. Reference was made to the additional information
related to the ordinance distributed at the beginning of the meeting. City Manager
Koch reviewed the information and recommended the change in range and noted there
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was no difference in education requirements between the former job description and
new one.
MOTION TO POSTPONE:
Council Member Swarner MOVED to postpone action on the ordinance until the next
meeting (May 16, 2007). Council Member Molloy SECONDED the motion.
VOTE:
*Student Representative DeMello: Yes
Moore
Yes
Swarner
Yes
Eldridge
Yes
Ross
Yes
Molloy
Yes
Boyle
Yes
Porter
Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
E-3. 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.
MOTION:
Council Member Eldridge MOVED for adoption of Ordinance No. 2227-2007 and
Council Member Moore SECONDED the motion.
There were no public or council comments.
Administration requested to have action on Ordinance No. 2227-2007 postponed until
the Airport Commission could review it.
MOTION TO POSTPONE:
Council member Molloy MOVED to postpone May 16, 2007 to all the Airport
Commission to review it at its May 10 meeting. Council Member Ross SECONDED the
motion.
VOTE ON POSTPONEMENT:
*Student Representative DeMello: Yes
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Moore
Yes
Swarner
Yes
Eldridge
Yes
Ross
Yes
Molloy
Yes
Bo le
Yes
Porter
Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
E4. Ordinance No. 2228-2007 -- Amending KMC 7.32.020 and 7.32.030 by
Repealing the Existing Language and Replacing it With New Language to
Reflect Changes in Government Accounting Practices While Keeping the
Requirement of a $500,000 Restricted Cash Reserve for Repair and
Maintenance of the Congregate Housing Facility.
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Council Member Ross MOVED to adopt Ordinance No. 2228-2007 and Council
Member Moore SECONDED the motion.
There were no public comments. An explanation of the language was provided.
VOTE:
`Student Representative DeMello: Yes
Moore
Yes
Swarner
Yes
Eldridge
Yes
Ross
Yes
Molloy
Yes
Boyle
Yes
Porter
Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
E-5. 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, 2007 Council Meeting. The motion to approve Resolution No.
2007-06 is active.)
There were no public comments. Concern was expressed in taking action on the
resolution prior to the Airport Commission's review of Ordinance No. 2227-2007.
MOTION TO POSTPONE:
Council Member Ross MOVED to postpone action on Resolution No. 2007-06 and
Council Member Boyle SECONDED the motion.
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A request for information was made to indicate why aircraft salvage operations should
not be allowed within the reserve and where such an operation would be allowable
within the city.
VOTE ON POSTPONEMENT:
*Student Representative DeMello: Yes
Moore
Yes
Swarner
Yes
Eldridge
Yes
Ross
Yes
Molloy
Yes
Bo le
Yes
Porter
Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
5-a. Substitute Resolution No. 2007-06 -- Approving the Lease Form for
Leases of Airport Reserve Property.
No action was taken.
E-6. Resolution No. 2007-18 -- Approving the City of Kenai Emergency
Operations Plan and Authorizing Its Execution by the Mayor and City
Manager.
(Clerk's Note: Resolution No. 2007-18 was postponed fi-om the April 18,
2007 Council Meeting. The motion to approve Resolution No. 2007-18 is
active.)
There were no public comments. It was explained, the Plan was prepared for handling
large-scale or manmade disasters. A funding source is being researched to target
water disasters. The Airport Master Plan includes direction related to airport
disasters.
VOTE:
*Student Representative DeMello: Yes
Moore
Yes
Swarner
Yes
Eldridge
Yes
Ross
Yes
Molloy
Yes
Boyle
Yes
Porter
Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
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E-7. Resolution No. 2007-20 -- Authorizing the City Manager and Finance
Director to Designate Personnel Responsible for Banking Duties.
MOTION:
Council Member Moore MOVED for approval of Substitute Resolution No. 2007-20
(distributed at the beginning of the meeting) and Council Member Swarner
SECONDED the motion.
There were no public comments. It was noted, the current policy required a change in
check signers to be approved by resolution; comments included council's
responsibility for internal control through the approval of resolutions to change
signers; it was suggested more information be acquired related a policy for bonding
and/or background checks of those people authorized to sign checks; the substitute
resolution would require a listing of all signers be presented to council yearly; and,
changes in future audit processes may require council approval of check signers be
required by resolution.
VOTE ON SUBSTITUTE RESOLUTION:
*Student Representative DeMello: Yes
Moore
Yes
Swarner
Yes
Eldridge
Yes
Ross
Yes
Mo110
Yes
Boyle
Yes
Porter
Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
E-8. Resolution No. 2007-21 -- Authorizing the Use of the Equipment
Replacement Fund to Purchase an Ice Resurfacing Machine.
MOTION:
Council Member Moore MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2007-21. Council
Member Swarner SECONDED the motion and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
Bob Peters, Old Town, Kenai -- Suggested not to use funds from the Equipment
Fund, but to increase ice rental charge to pay off the cost of the equipment.
It was noted, both old machines may be kept for parts and the ice rate would be
increased to $115/hour.
VOTE:
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There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
E-9. Resolution No. 2007-22 -- Authorizing the Purchase of Tract A, Alaska
State Land Survey No. 2004-25 From the State of Alaska, for Market
Value, for a Future Water Well Site.
MOTION:
Council Member Moore MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2007-22 and Council
Member Eldridge SECONDED the motion.
There were no public or council comments. It was reported a well had been drilled on
the property previously and the water was not acceptable; the property could be used
for a future public purpose; there was no current plan for use of the property; and, the
property is adjacent to a contiguous water line.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
E-10. Resolution No. 2007-23 -- Transferring $8,850 in the Water and Sewer
Fund to Purchase Land From the State of Alaska.
MOTION:
Council Member Swarner MOVED for approval of Resolution No. 2007-23 and
requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Eldridge SECONDED the
motion.
There were no public or council comments.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM F: MINUTES
F-1. Regular Meeting of April 4, 2007.
(Clerk's Note: Approval of the April 4, 2007 minutes was postponed for
administrative review. Technical amendments were made at Items E-6a
and E-7a A motion for approval is required.)
MOTION:
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Council Member Moore MOVED for approval of the April 4, 2007 Regular Meeting
minutes. Council Member Swarner SECONDED the motion and requested
UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
F-2. Regular Meeting of April 18, 2007 -- Approved by consent agenda.
F-3. April 18, 2007 Budget Work Session Notes -- Removed from the
consent agenda to correct Item 3-a.
MOTION:
Council Member Moore MOVED for approval of the April 18, 2007 budget work
session notes and Council Member Eldridge SECONDED the motion.
VOTE:
"Student Representative DeMello: Yes
Moore
Yes
Swarner
Yes
Eldridge
Yes
Ross
Yes
Molloy
Yes
Boyle
Yes
Porter
Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
ITEM G: UNFINISHED BUSINESS
G-1. Discussion -- Community Opinion Research Poll
Council reviewed the suggested questions. Changes were made as follows:
Question 1 -- Okay as presented.
Question 2 -- Define distance of project, i.e. along the Kenai River to above the
Senior Center, approximately 5,000 feet.
Question 3 Change $12 million to $15 million
Question 4 -- Add "to double the size"
Question 5 - Change first sentence by adding, "estimated to cost in excess of
$5 million."
Question 6 Okay as presented.
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Question 7 -- Remove the question and include "What do you consider the most
important issue facing the city of Kenai?" as the question.
Question 8 -- Okay as presented.
Question 9 -- Change to "Do you own real property in the City of Kenai?"
ITEM H: NEW BUSINESS
H-1. Bills to be Ratified
MOTION:
Council Member Swarner MOVED to ratify the bills exceeding $15,000 and requested
UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Moore SECONDED the motion.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
H-2. Approval of Purchase Orders Exceeding $15,000
MOTION:
Council Member Moore MOVED to approve the purchase orders exceeding $15,000
and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Molloy SECONDED the
motion.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
H-3. Ordinance No. 2229-2007 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $12,000 in the Senior Citizens Fund for Operating
Supplies.
Introduced by approval of consent agenda.
H-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:
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Council Member Boyle MOVED to introduce Ordinance No. 2229-2007 and Council
Member Molloy SECONDED the motion.
There were no public comments. Discussion followed related to current lease
requirements; term of leases; why the change in lease term; and, the suggested lease
terms.
VOTE ON INTRODUCTION:
*Student Representative DeMello: Yes
Moore
Yes
Swarner
Yes
Eldrid e
Yes
Ross
Yes
Molloy
Yes
Bo le
Yes
Porter
Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
H-5. Ordinance No. 2231-2007 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $20,000 in the Airport Fund for Paving Vehicle
Parking.
Introduced by approval of the consent agenda.
H-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.
Introduced by approval of the consent agenda.
H-7. Ordinance No. 2233-2007 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $25,000 in the Airport Fund for Construction and
Paving a Cargo Pad.
Introduced by approval of the consent agenda.
H-S. Approval -- Update/Kenai City Council Policy for Commission,
Committee, Board and Council on Aging Meetings and Work Sessions.
MOTION:
Council Member Molloy MOVED to approve the update of the Kenai City Council
Policy for Commission, Committee, Board and Council on Aging Meetings and Work
Sessions and Council Member Boyle SECONDED the motion.
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VOTE:
*Student Representative DeMello: Yes
Moore
Yes
Swarner
Yes
Eldridge
Yes
Ross
Yes
M0112Y
Yes
Bo le
Yes
Porter
Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
H-9. Approval -- Council on Aging By -Law Amendments
MOTION:
Council Member Boyle MOVED to approve the Council on Aging By -Law Amendments
and Council Member Molloy SECONDED the motion.
VOTE:
*Student Representative DeMello: Yes
Moore
Yes
Swarner
Yes
Eldrid e
Yes
Ross
Yes
Mollo
Yes
Bo le
Yes
Porter
I Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
H-10. Discussion -- Dip Net Dock/Beach Parking Fee Discounts for City
Residents.
A brief general discussion took place related to information included in the packet
from Council Member Moore suggesting the initiation of a resident -only parking and
launching pass. Reference was also made to the City Attorney Graves' memorandum
opinion discussing the Public Trust Doctrine related to tidelands. Council requested
an update of the city attorney opinion and the issue be included on the May 16, 2007
council meeting agenda with back-up information to include capital project costs, i.e.
expenses incurred, funding which would need to be transferred to the General Fund,
grants for cleaning the beach, etc.
H-11. Discussion -- Schedule Executive Sessions/Annual Evaluations of City
Manager, City Attorney and City Clerk.
Council scheduled the executive session for June 6, 2007.
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ITEM I: COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS
I-1. Council on Aging -- Council Member Boyle reported the next meeting
would be held on Thursday, May 3, 2007.
I-2. Airport Commission -- Council Member Molloy reported the next
meeting would be held on Thursday, May 10, 2007.
I-3. Harbor Commission -- No meeting.
I-4. Library Commission -- Council Member Swarner reported on the
meeting held on Tuesday, May 1, 2007. She noted she would not be available to
attend tree June meeting.
I-5. Parks & Recreation Commission -- Council Member Moore reported the
next meeting would be held in July.
I-6. Planning & Zoning Commission -- Council Member Ross referred to
minutes of the April 11 and 25, 2007 meetings which were included in the packet and
reviewed actions taken.
I-7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees
I-7a. Beautification Committee -- Council Member Swarner reported the
next meeting would be held on Tuesday, May 9, 2007.
I-7b. Alaska Municipal League Report -- Council Member Swarner reminded
all of the National Association of Counties conference to be held in Fairbanks in May
and the AML Summer Legislative meeting to be held in Healy in August.
I-7c. Joint Kenai River Working Group -- Council Member Moore noted no
action had been reported from the agencies to date.
ITEM J: REPORT OF THE MAYOR -- Mayor Porter reported on the
following items:
• She attended the Caring for the Kenai banquet; Red Hat Parade; Kenai
Peninsula College reception; KCHS/Senior Center dance; and, Girl Scout Tea.
• She and teammates participated in the Quiz Bowl fundraiser.
ITEM K: ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
K-1. City Manager -- City Manager Koch reported the following:
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• He attended the May 1, 2007 Library Commission meeting where
concerns were expressed related to Sunday closings during the summer months which
would be brought to council for further discussion at its May 16, 2007 meeting.
• Reviewed open enforcement actions.
Other comments included:
• City administration has not considered suing Aurora Gas for not
providing gas as other entities are doing.
• The new recording equipment, physical change in the chambers, etc. will
be addressed prior to the end of the fiscal year with concerns incorporated.
• A budget adjustment will be required for purchase of software to archive
records.
• A request was made to provide a rundown of the last four months'
operations at PRISM.
• A suggestion was made to Challenger to install separate meters for water
and sewer uses.
K-2. Attorney -- Reported he would be attending the May 20, 2007 Airport
Commission meeting to assist in its review of Ordinance Nos. 2227-2007 and 2230-
2007.
Council Member Molloy referred to his memorandum included in the packet related to
developing a process for video coverage of city council meetings. The issue was
requested to be included on the May 16, 2007 council meeting agenda.
K-3. City Clerk -- No report.
ITEM L: DISCUSSION
L-1. Citizens --
Bob Peters, Old Towne, Kenai -- Commented on Sunday openings at the Library;
spoke in opposition to sunsetting of the Harbor Commission; suggested contacting
Keith Kornelis to make application for appointment to the Harbor Commission; stated
his interest in applying for appointment to the Harbor Commission; and, suggested
adding penalty language to "dangerous bluff' signs.
L-2. Council
Molloy -- Thanked council for allowing him to telephonically participate in the
meeting.
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Moore -- Thanked Peters for his comments related to the Harbor Commission
and offering to volunteer to be a member.
Swarner -- Suggested signage at bluff stating "No RVs"; reported the annual
used book sale will be scheduled at the library; and, reminded all of the Homer
Electric Association annual meeting.
Eldridge -- Offered a brief report on the forum presented by the Economic
Development District and stated support of the continuation of the Harbor
Commission.
DeMello -- Reported the May 16, 2007 meeting would be his last; he would
participate in the senior trip was scheduled for May 8; the student council is revising
the KCHS constitution; and, a multi -school swing dance is being planned.
Ross -- No comments.
Boyle -- Stated concern the signage at the bluff should be attended to before
the summer months, and believed it would be appropriate to do a general interest
survey and focus on youth desires.
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/I7/07, 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
There being no further business before the Council, the meeting adjourned at
approximately 10:15 p.m.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 2, 2007
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Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
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