HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-02-01 Council MinutesKENAI CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 1, 2012
7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MAYOR PAT PORTER, PRESIDING
MINUTES
ITEM A: CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the Kenai City Council was held on February 1, 2012, in City
Hall Council Chambers, Kenai, AK. Mayor Porter called the meeting to order at 7:00
p.m.
A -1. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Porter led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
A -2. Roll Call
There were present:
Pat Porter, Mayor
Terry Bookey
Mike Boyle
Brian Gabriel
Ryan Marquis, Vice -Mayor
Robert Molloy
Tim Navarre
comprising a quorum of the Council.
Also in attendance were:
Austin Daly, Student Representative
Rick Koch, City Manager
Krista Stearns, City Attorney
Sandra Modigh, City Clerk
A -3. Agenda Approval
Mayor Porter read the following revisions to the agenda:
ADD TO: ITEM F -1: Action /Approval - Purchase and Sale
Agreement between the City of Kenai and
Ma 86 Pa Alaskan Treasures, Inc. for Lot 2,
Gusty Subdivision.
• Memorandum for City Manager
ITEM G -6:
Discussion - Schedule Work Session to
Discuss the Facility Management Agreement for
the Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center.
• Correspondence from Joe Kashi
ITEM G -7: Discussion - Schedule Work Session to Discuss Tree
Removal of Obstructions in the Approach/
Departure & Other Airport Services.
• Correspondence from Foster and Virginia Walters
REMOVE: ITEM L: EXECUTIVE SESSION - Regarding Matters the
Immediate Knowledge of Which Could Have an
Adverse Impact on the Finances of the City and
Potential Litigation and to Give Direction to
Administration and Counsel for the City: Cook Inlet
Natural Gas Storage Alaska (CINGSA) - Mineral Rights,
Easements and Pore Space. [AS 44.62.310(c)(1)1
Mayor Porter opened the floor for public comment, there being none public comment
was closed.
MOTION:
Council Member Gabriel MOVED to approve the agenda as amended and requested
UNANMIOUS CONSENT. Council Member Bookey SECONDED the motion.
VOTE: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
A -4. Consent Agenda
Mayor Porter opened the floor for public comment, there being none public comment
was closed.
MOTION:
Council Member Bookey MOVED to approve the consent agenda and requested
UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Gabriel SECONDED the motion.
VOTE: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
*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 - None
ITEM C: UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS
Fred Braun, President of the Kenai Convention & Visitors Bureau (KCVB),
addressed Council to provide an update on the merger of KCVB and the Kenai
Chamber of Commerce. The entities look forward to working with the City of Kenai
and Council to continue to promote Kenai's economy and quality of life to current and
potential businesses, organizations, individuals, and visitors. Mr. Braun further
advised that Sue Carter has been appointed as Interim Director of the KVCB.
ITEM G -7: Discussion - Schedule Work Session to Discuss Tree
Removal of Obstructions in the Approach/
Departure & Other Airport Services.
• Correspondence from Foster and Virginia Walters
REMOVE: ITEM L: EXECUTIVE SESSION - Regarding Matters the
Immediate Knowledge of Which Could Have an
Adverse Impact on the Finances of the City and
Potential Litigation and to Give Direction to
Administration and Counsel for the City: Cook Inlet
Natural Gas Storage Alaska (CINGSA) - Mineral Rights,
Easements and Pore Space. [AS 44.62.310(c)(1)]
Mayor Porter opened the floor for public comment, there being none public comment
was closed.
MOTION:
Council Member Gabriel MOVED to approve the agenda as amended and requested
UNANMIOUS CONSENT. Council Member Bookey SECONDED the motion.
VOTE: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
A -4. Consent Agenda
Mayor Porter opened the floor for public comment, there being none public comment
was closed.
MOTION:
Council Member Bookey MOVED to approve the consent agenda and requested
UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Gabriel SECONDED the motion.
VOTE: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
*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 noiaual sequence on the agenda as part of the General Orders.
ITEM B: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS - None
ITEM C: UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS
Fred Braun, President of the Kenai Convention & Visitors Bureau (KCVB),
addressed Council to provide an update on the merger of KCVB and the Kenai
Chamber of Commerce. The entities look forward to working with the City of Kenai
and Council to continue to promote Kenai's economy and quality of life to current and
potential businesses, organizations, individuals, and visitors. Mr. Braun further
advised that Sue Carter has been appointed as Interim Director of the KVCB.
Susan Bradley, 209 Float Plane Road, Kenai, urged Council to schedule a work
session to discuss the Tree Removal Project at the airport providing for public input.
Mrs. Bradley advised that the trees provide a very important buffer from airport noise
and removal of such will decrease the value of the residential properties.
Les Bradley, 209 Float Plane Road, Kenai, spoke in opposition of removing the trees
at the airport due to light pollution and the trees acting as a noise barrier; requested
Council look at every other option other than removing the trees.
Virginia Shook, 1109 Third Avenue, Kenai, spoke in opposition of removing the
trees creating more noise, pollution, and wind. Spoke in favor of a scheduled work
session for public input.
ITEM D: PUBLIC HEARINGS
D -1.
MOTION:
Ordinance 2606 -2012 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $3,214.81 in the General Fund for State Traffic Grant
Overtime Expenditures.
Council Member Bookey MOVED to approve Ordinance 2606 -2012 and
Vice -Mayor Marquis SECONDED the motion.
Mayor Porter opened the floor for public comment, there being none public comment
was closed.
VOTE: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
D -2.
MOTION:
Ordinance 2607 -2012 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $10,990.27 in the General Fund for State Bureau of
Highway Patrol Overtime Expenditures.
Council Member Bookey MOVED to approve Ordinance 2607 -2012 and
Vice -Mayor Marquis SECONDED the motion.
Mayor Porter opened the floor for public comment, there being none public comment
was closed.
VOTE: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
D -3. Resolution No. 2012 -04 - Declaring Equipment, Supplies, and
Materials Surplus or Obsolete, and to be Sold as Provided in Kenai
Municipal Code 7.15.060.
MOTION:
Council Member Bookey MOVED to approve Resolution No. 2012 -04 and Vice -Mayor
Marquis SECONDED the motion.
Susan Bradley, 209 Float Plane Road, Kenai, urged Council to schedule a work
session to discuss the Tree Removal Project at the airport providing for public input.
Mrs. Bradley advised that the trees provide a very important buffer from airport noise
and removal of such will decrease the value of the residential properties.
Les Bradley, 209 Float Plane Road, Kenai, spoke in opposition of removing the trees
at the airport due to light pollution and the trees acting as a noise barrier; requested
Council look at every other option other than removing the trees.
Virginia Shook, 1109 Third Avenue, Kenai, spoke in opposition of removing the
trees creating more noise, pollution, and wind. Spoke in favor of a scheduled work
session for public input.
ITEM D: PUBLIC HEARINGS
D -1.
MOTION:
Ordinance 2606 -2012 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $3,214.81 in the General Fund for State Traffic Grant
Overtime Expenditures.
Council Member Bookey MOVED to approve Ordinance 2606 -2012 and
Vice -Mayor Marquis SECONDED the motion.
Mayor Porter opened the floor for public comment, there being none public comment
was closed.
VOTE: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
D -2. Ordinance 2607 -2012 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $10,990.27 in the General Fund for State Bureau of
Highway Patrol Overtime Expenditures.
MOTION:
Council Member Bookey MOVED to approve Ordinance 2607 -2012 and
Vice -Mayor Marquis SECONDED the motion.
Mayor Porter opened the floor for public comment, there being none public comment
was closed.
VOTE: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
D -3. Resolution No. 2012 -04 - Declaring Equipment, Supplies, and
Materials Surplus or Obsolete, and to be Sold as Provided in Kenai
Municipal Code 7.15.060.
MOTION:
Council Member Bookey MOVED to approve Resolution No. 2012 -04 and Vice -Mayor
Marquis SECONDED the motion.
Mayor Porter opened the floor for public comment, there being none public comment
was closed.
VOTE: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
D -4. Resolution No. 2012 -05 - Awarding a Bid to B &B Landscape for the
Project Entitled, "Kenai Leif Hansen Memorial Park Landscape
Improvements - 2012," for the Basic Bid Amount of $18,498.
MOTION:
Council Member Bookey MOVED to approve Resolution No. 2012 -05 and requested
UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Vice -Mayor Marquis SECONDED the motion.
Mayor Porter requested the remaining funds from the original appropriation of this
project be allocated to additional beautification projects /City improvements.
Mayor Porter opened the floor for public comment, there being none public comment
was closed.
VOTE: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
D -5. Resolution No. 2012 -06 - Authorizing a Budget Transfer of $9,100
within the Water and Sewer Special Revenue Fund - Waste Water
Treatment Plant Department.
MOTION:
Vice -Mayor Marquis MOVED to approve Resolution No. 2012 -06 and requested
UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Gabriel SECONDED the motion.
Mayor Porter opened the floor for public comment, there being none public comment
was closed.
VOTE: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
D -6. Resolution No. 2012 -07 - Authorizing a Budget Transfer within the
Airport Fund - for the Purchase of Radios.
MOTION:
Council Member Gabriel MOVED to approve Resolution No. 2012 -07 and requested
UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Bookey SECONDED the motion.
Mayor Porter opened the floor for public comment, there being none public comment
was closed.
VOTE: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
D -7. Resolution No. 2012 -08 - Authorizing a Budget Transfer within the
General Fund - for External Legal Assistance Related to Land Issues.
MOTION:
Council Member Molloy MOVED to approve Resolution No. 2012 -08 and requested
UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Vice -Mayor Marquis SECONDED the motion.
Mayor Porter opened the floor for public comment, there being none public comment
was closed.
VOTE: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
D -8.
MOTION:
Resolution No. 2012 -09 - Authorizing a Budget Transfer within the
General Fund - for Upgrades to the Audio System of the City's Council
Chambers.
Council Member Bookey MOVED to approve Resolution No. 2012 -09 and requested
UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Vice -Mayor Marquis SECONDED the motion.
Council spoke in favor of the resolution and inquired about in -house versus
contracted installation. City Manager Koch advised installation will be a combined
effort.
Mayor Porter opened the floor for public comment, there being none public comment
was closed.
VOTE: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
ITEM E: MINUTES
E -1. *Regular Meeting of January 18, 2012
Approved by consent agenda.
ITEM F: UNFINISHED BUSINESS
F -1.
Action /Approval - Purchase and Sale Agreement between the City of
Kenai and Ma & Pa Alaskan Treasures, Inc. for Lot 2, Block 1, Gusty
Subdivision.
[Clerk's Note: At its January 18, 2012 meeting, Council postponed the Purchase and Sale
Agreement between the City of Kenai and Ma & Pa Alaskan Treasures to the February 1, 2012
meeting; motion to approve the ordinance is on the floor]
MOTION TO AMEND:
Council Member Molloy MOVED to amend by substitution, pursuant to the City
Managers memorandum, approval of the Purchase and Sale Agreement between the
City of Kenai and Ma & Pa Alaskan Treasures, Inc. for Lot 2, Block 1, Gusty
Subdivision. Vice -Mayor Marquis SECONDED the motion.
City Manger Koch provided an overview of the proposed amendment advising such
MOTION:
Council Member Molloy MOVED to approve Resolution No. 2012 -08 and requested
UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Vice -Mayor Marquis SECONDED the motion.
Mayor Porter opened the floor for public comment, there being none public comment
was closed.
VOTE: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
D -8. Resolution No. 2012 -09 - Authorizing a Budget Transfer within the
General Fund - for Upgrades to the Audio System of the City's Council
Chambers.
MOTION:
Council Member Bookey MOVED to approve Resolution No. 2012 -09 and requested
UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Vice -Mayor Marquis SECONDED the motion.
Council spoke in favor of the resolution and inquired about in -house versus
contracted installation. City Manager Koch advised installation will be a combined
effort.
Mayor Porter opened the floor for public comment, there being none public comment
was closed.
VOTE: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
ITEM E: MINUTES
E -1. *Regular Meeting of January 18, 2012
Approved by consent agenda.
ITEM F: UNFINISHED BUSINESS
F -1.
Action /Approval - Purchase and Sale Agreement between the City of
Kenai and Ma & Pa Alaskan Treasures, Inc. for Lot 2, Block 1, Gusty
Subdivision.
[Clerk's Note: At its January 18, 2012 meeting, Council postponed the Purchase and Sale
Agreement between the City of Kenai and Ma & Pa Alaskan Treasures to the February 1, 2012
meeting; motion to approve the ordinance is on the floor.]
MOTION TO AMEND:
Council Member Molloy MOVED to amend by substitution, pursuant to the City
Managers memorandum, approval of the Purchase and Sale Agreement between the
City of Kenai and Ma & Pa Alaskan Treasures, Inc. for Lot 2, Block 1, Gusty
Subdivision. Vice -Mayor Marquis SECONDED the motion.
City Manger Koch provided an overview of the proposed amendment advising such
clarifies that the City will occupy first position on the land.
Council Member Molloy spoke in favor of the amendment and thanked the City
Manager, Executive Assistant, and City Attorney for the proposed language. Council
Member Molloy further thanked the Lovell's for their patience throughout this process.
Mayor Porter opened the floor for public comment, there being none public comment
was closed.
VOTE ON AMENDMENT: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
VOTE TO APPROVE AS AMENDED: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
ITEM G: NEW BUSINESS
G -1.
*Ordinance No. 2608 -2012 - Increasing General Fund Estimated
Revenues and Appropriations to Complete the Closure of the Council on
Aging Special Revenue Fund.
Introduced by consent agenda and set for public hearing on February 15, 2012.
G -2. *Liquor License Renewal - Katina's Greek & Italian Restaurant, License
#4533
Approved by consent agenda
G -3. Action /Approval - 2012 City Council Meeting Schedule
Council Member Molloy, Bookey, and Boyle spoke in opposition of conducting the City
Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk evaluations early for budgetary purposes and
additionally in opposition of approving a council meeting schedule in advance.
Council Member Navarre spoke in favor of early evaluations and
scheduling /rescheduling Council meetings in advance for public notification and
possible legislation conflicts
Council and administration discussed the budgetary impact on completing evaluations
after adoption of the budget.
Council concurred to place employees on notice that the following year evaluations will
be completed in March for inclusion in the budgetary process.
MOTION:
Council Member Navarre MOVED to approve the meeting schedule without the special
meetings and requested special meeting dates be brought back to Council at the next
meeting. Council Member Boyle SECONDED the motion.
clarifies that the City will occupy first position on the land.
Council Member Molloy spoke in favor of the amendment and thanked the City
Manager, Executive Assistant, and City Attorney for the proposed language. Council
Member Molloy further thanked the Lovell's for their patience throughout this process.
Mayor Porter opened the floor for public comment, there being none public comment
was closed.
VOTE ON AMENDMENT: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
VOTE TO APPROVE AS AMENDED: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
ITEM G: NEW BUSINESS
G -1.
*Ordinance No. 2608 -2012 - Increasing General Fund Estimated
Revenues and Appropriations to Complete the Closure of the Council on
Aging Special Revenue Fund.
Introduced by consent agenda and set for public hearing on February 15, 2012.
G -2. *Liquor License Renewal - Katina's Greek & Italian Restaurant, License
#4533
Approved by consent agenda
G -3. Action /Approval - 2012 City Council Meeting Schedule
Council Member Molloy, Bookey, and Boyle spoke in opposition of conducting the City
Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk evaluations early for budgetary purposes and
additionally in opposition of approving a council meeting schedule in advance.
Council Member Navarre spoke in favor of early evaluations and
scheduling /rescheduling Council meetings in advance for public notification and
possible legislation conflicts.
Council and administration discussed the budgetary impact on completing evaluations
after adoption of the budget.
Council concurred to place employees on notice that the following year evaluations will
be completed in March for inclusion in the budgetary process.
MOTION:
Council Member Navarre MOVED to approve the meeting schedule without the special
meetings and requested special meeting dates be brought back to Council at the next
meeting. Council Member Boyle SECONDED the motion.
Council Member Navarre requested to withdraw his motion; with no objections by
Council Member Boyle who seconded the motion, the motion to approve the
calendar with amendments was withdrawn.
Council discussed requirements pursuant to code /charter related to rescheduling
meetings. City Attorney Stems advised that neither a resolution nor ordinance is
required to reschedule a meeting; pursuant to KMC 1.10.010, by a majority vote,
council may change the date and give public notice of scheduled meeting changes.
Council concurred to discuss the 2012 Council Meeting Schedule at the February 15,
2012 meeting.
G -4. Action /Approval - Bills to be Ratified
MOTION:
Council Member Bookey MOVED to ratify payments of bills over $15,000 and
requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Vice -Mayor Marquis SECONDED the motion.
VOTE: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
G -5. Action /Approval - Purchase Orders Exceeding S 15,000
MOTION:
Vice -Mayor Marquis MOVED to approve purchase orders exceeding $15,000 and
requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Molloy SECONDED the motion.
VOTE: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
G -6. Discussion - Schedule Work Session to Discuss the Facility
Management Agreement for the Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center.
Council concurred to schedule a work session on February 15, 2012 at 5:30 p.m.,
prior to the regularly scheduled Council meeting.
G -7. Discussion - Schedule Work Session to Discuss Tree Removal of
Obstructions in the Approach /Departure & Other Airport Services.
Council concurred to schedule a work session on February 21, 2012 at 6:00 p.m.
Council recessed from 7:57 p.m. to 8:09 p.m.
ITEM H: COMMISSION /COMMITTEE REPORTS
H -1. Council on Aging - Vice -Mayor Marquis reported the Council's next
meeting is scheduled on February 9, 2012.
H -2. Airport Commission - Council Member Gabriel advised that the
commission's February 9, 2012 meeting was cancelled; next meeting is scheduled on
March 8, 2012.
Council Member Navarre requested to withdraw his motion; with no objections by
Council Member Boyle who seconded the motion, the motion to approve the
calendar with amendments was withdrawn.
Council discussed requirements pursuant to code /charter related to rescheduling
meetings. City Attorney Sterns advised that neither a resolution nor ordinance is
required to reschedule a meeting; pursuant to KMC 1.10.010, by a majority vote,
council may change the date and give public notice of scheduled meeting changes.
Council concurred to discuss the 2012 Council Meeting Schedule at the February 15,
2012 meeting.
G -4. Action /Approval - Bills to be Ratified
MOTION:
Council Member Bookey MOVED to ratify payments of bills over $15,000 and
requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Vice -Mayor Marquis SECONDED the motion.
VOTE: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
G -5. Action /Approval - Purchase Orders Exceeding $15,000
MOTION:
Vice -Mayor Marquis MOVED to approve purchase orders exceeding $15,000 and
requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Molloy SECONDED the motion.
VOTE: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
G -6. Discussion - Schedule Work Session to Discuss the Facility
Management Agreement for the Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center.
Council concurred to schedule a work session on February 15, 2012 at 5:30 p.m.,
prior to the regularly scheduled Council meeting.
G -7. Discussion - Schedule Work Session to Discuss Tree Removal of
Obstructions in the Approach /Departure & Other Airport Services.
Council concurred to schedule a work session on February 21, 2012 at 6:00 p.m.
Council recessed from 7:57 p.m. to 8:09 p.m.
ITEM H: COMMISSION /COMMITTEE REPORTS
H -1. Council on Aging - Vice -Mayor Marquis reported the Council's next
meeting is scheduled on February 9, 2012.
H -2. Airport Commission - Council Member Gabriel advised that the
commission's February 9, 2012 meeting was cancelled; next meeting is scheduled on
March 8, 2012.
11-3. Harbor Commission - Council Member Molloy advised that the
commission's February 6, 2012 meeting was cancelled; next meeting is scheduled on
March 12, 2012.
H -4. Library Commission - Council Member Boyle advised that the
commission meeting on February 7, 2012 was cancelled; next meeting schedule on
March 6, 2012.
H -5. Parks and Recreation Commission - Council Member Bookey reported
the following:
• Election of Chair Al Hull and Vice -Chair Ryan Tunseth
• Municipal Park review /discussion
• Trail Plan review and discussion - recommended Council develop a property
notification and public hearing process for Parks & Recreation projects.
• Discussion of FY2013 Draft Budget
11-6. Planning and Zoning Commission - Council Member Navarre reported
the following of the January 25, 2012 meeting:
• New Commissioner Kenneth Peterson oath of office
• Comprehensive Plan Review
• Conditional Use Pei,uits
• Certified Local Government Report
11-7. Beautification Committee - Mayor reported the meeting was not
conducted due to lack of a quorum; a meeting will be scheduled for next month.
Mayor Porter reported the Mini Grants Steering Committee awarded the following
"Together We Can" Mini Grants:
• "Cooking For Kids" Project submitted by Noelle Schmitter - Schrier and Carolyn Kiefer
• "Kenai Central Alumni Garden" Project submitted by Lauren Schams
ITEM I: REPORT OF THE MAYOR
Mayor Porter advised she presented Iviary Ford with a "Key to the City" at the Kenai
Chamber of Commerce luncheon and presented Sharp Billiards with its "Business of
the Year" award provided by the Small Business Administration.
Mayor Porter recommended newly appointed committee & commission members be
provided a meeting with the Mayor, Department Director, and Chairman of the
committee /commission for an overview and update of current and future projects.
Additionally, Mayor Porter requested name plates be provided to all commission &
committee members.
Council Member Molloy spoke in favor of the Mayor's recommendations and further
requested training on Robert's Rules of Order and Open Meetings Act by the City
Attorney and City Clerk.
ITEM J: ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
J -1. City Manager reported on the following:
• He and the Mayor attended and presented at the "Outlook Forum" and provided
information on the City's Industrial Park.
• Juneau travel February 13 & 14, 2012
• City's electrical consumption has overall decreased 2.9%
• Lake smoothed for ice skating
• HB9 Committee Substitute
• Hearing on SB38
Council Member Gabriel requested administration revive the senior discount
discussion related to the boat dock fees; City Manager Koch advised recommendations
for the discounts are currently being worked on.
Council and administration discussed the status of the Beaver Loop upgrade.
J -2. City Attorney reported her assistant would be out of the office and to
call her directly. Thanked individuals at the library for assistance in removing a car
stuck in the snow in the parking lot.
J -3. City Clerk reported on the continuation of website upgrades and is
looking at ways to further improve the infoiivation provided to the community. A new
interactive calendar will be uploaded on the website allowing updates on an as needed
basis Annual Financial Disclosure Statements to be forward to Council Members,
Planning & Zoning Commissioners, the City Manager, and City Attorney for
completion and submission by April 15, 2012 and advised of continued technical
issues with Granicus and City website access, old server versus new server
complications.
ITEM K: ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT
K -1. Citizens Comments
There were no citizens in attendance wishing to speak.
K -2. Council Comments
Council Member Boyle - no comment.
Council Member Molloy - no comment.
Vice -Mayor Marquis - no comment.
Student Representative Daly - attended the actors premier of "Big Miracle ", father
has a line and couple scenes in the movie; good movie. Advised of the Canned Food
Drive in February and school juniors prepping for "job shadowing ".
Council Member Bookey - commended reduction of energy consumption, advised of
award provided to Library, and thanked individuals for attending the meeting.
Council Member Gabriel - thanked residents for their participation, attended the
Certificate of Need Hearing, and thanked City Manager for his work in promoting the
City's Industrial Park.
Council Member Navarre - no comment.
ITEM L: EXECUTIVE SESSION
Regarding Matters the Immediate Knowledge of Which Could Have an
Adverse Impact on the Finances of the City and Potential Litigation and
to Give Direction to Administration and Counsel for the City: Cook Inlet
Natural Gas Storage Alaska (CINGSA) - Mineral Rights, Easements and
Pore Space. [AS 44.62.310(c)(1)]
Executive session was removed from the agenda under approval of the agenda.
ITEM M: PENDING LEGISLATION
M -1.
Ordinance No. 2597 -2011 - Amending Kenai Municipal Code
14.22.010, Land Use Table, to Make Comprehensive Changes to the Uses
Allowed in the Suburban Residential (RS), Suburban Residential 1 (RS1),
Suburban Residential 2 (RS2), Rural Residential (RR), Rural Residential
RR -1, and the Urban Residential (RU) Zoning Districts.
(Clerk's Note: At its November 16, 2011 meeting, the Council postponed Ordinance No.
2597 -2011 to the August 1, 2012 meeting and the ordinance was referred back to the
Planning and Zoning Commission so the Commission could continue to consider the
changes proposed in this work product during the Comprehensive Plan process.)
ITEM N: ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at
approximately 8:37p.m.
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