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Home My WebLink About2012-10-03 Council MinutesA Regular Meeting of the Kenai City Council was held on October 3, 2012, in City Hall Council Chambers, Kenai, AK. Mayor Porter called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 1. Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Porter led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance. 2. Roll Call There were present: Pat Porter, Mayor Terry Bookey Mike Boyle comprising a quorum of the Council. Absent: Brian Gabriel Also in attendance were: Austin Daly, Student Representative Rick Koch, City Ivianager Sandra Modigh, City Clerk Cary Graves, Acting City Attorney 3. Agenda Approval Ryan Marquis, Vice -Mayor Robert Molloy Tim Navarre Mayor Porter requested a proclamation presentation of "Breast Cancer Awareness - October 2012" be added to the agenda. MOTION° Vice -Mayor Marquis MOVED to approve the agenda as amended and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Molloy SECONDED the motion. VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED. 4. Consent Agenda MOTIOPia Vice -Mayor Marquis MOVED to approve the consent agenda and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT, Council Member Molloy SECONDED the motion. Mayor Porter opened the floor for public comment, there being none public comment was closed. VOTE: There being no objections, SC ORDERED. *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. Mayor Porter read the proclamation for Breast Cancer Awareness Month B. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS 1. Vincent Goddard -- Water Analysis Results on the Inlet Fish Producers, Inc. Plant Property Site. Mr. Goddard addressed Council regarding water quality results of the Inlet Fish Producers, Inc. Plant Property Site which includes concentrations of dissolved methane. Council took a brief at ease. City Attorney Graves departed meeting. 10 Maras Schrag, 312 Princess spoke against the new land use plan within the Comprehensive Plan and in opposition of the process to appoint members to the Planning and Zoning Commission. 1. Ordinance No. 2651 -2 012 -- Waiving Certain Leasing Provisions Imposed by Kenai Municipal Code Sections 21.10.100, 21.10.170, and 21.10.090; Determining the Lease Term, and Approving the Form of Lease with Respect to Lot 7a -1, Block 2, FBO Subdivision, Located within the Airport Reserve, to the Federal Aviation Administration for the Use of an Automated Flight Service Station. City of Kenai Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 7 October 3, 2012 Council Member Molloy MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 2651 -2012 and Vice - Mayor Marquis SECONDED the motion. Mayor Porter opened the floor for public comment, there being none public comment was closed. City Manager Koch provided a report for Council and recommended enactment of the ordinance. Navarre advised the Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously voted in favor of the ordinance. Council and the city manager discussed the possibility of future tenants after the lease ends. VOTE: YEA: Boyle, Molloy, Marquis, Bookey, Navarre, Porter NAY: *Student Representative Daly: YEA r r '• • r 2. Ordinance No. 2652 -2012 -- Amending Kenai Municipal Code Section 14.20.320, "Definitions," to Provide Definitions for Uses Listed in KMC 14.22.010, "Land Use Table" and to Replace the Definition of Boarding House to Better Define Boarding House in KMC 14.22.010, "Land Use Table." ifTi�•i�ii•7�i Vice -Mayor Marquis MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 2652 -2012 and Council Member Bookey SECONDED the motion. Mayor Porter opened the floor for public comment, there being none public comment was closed. VOTE: YEA: Boyle, Molloy, Marquis, Bookey, Navarre, Porter NAY: *Student Representative Daly: YEA City of Kenai Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 7 October 3, 2012 3. Resolutions No. 2 012 -55 -- Authorizing the City Manager to Accept a Donation, on Behalf of the City, of Four Parcels of Property Described as Lot 5, Block 11; Lot 9, Block 11; Lot 5, Block 12; and Lot 5, Block 8, Original Townsite of Kenai, Kenai, Alaska From Nancy J. Peck, for the Public Purpose of Including the Properties in the Dunes Restoration Project and Determining That the Public Interest Will Not be Served by an Appraisal. Vice -Mayor Marquis MOVED to approve Resolution No. 2012 -55 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. City Manager Koch gave a brief report on the lots noted. VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED. E. MINUTES 1. *Regular Meeting of September 19, 2012 Meeting minutes were approved by approval of the consent agenda. F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS -- None G. NEW BUSINESS 1. Action /Approval -- Bills to be Ratified MOTION: Council Member Navarre MOVED to ratify the bills. Vice -Mayor Marquis SECONDED the motion and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED. 2. Action /Approval -- Mayoral Nomination and Council Confirmation of Jake Arness to the Planning & Zoning Commission Mayor Porter nominated Jake Arness to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Vice -Mayor Marquis MOVED to confirm Jake Arness to the Planning and Zoning Commission and Council Member Navarre SECONDED the motion. City of Kenai Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 7 October 3, 2012 Council Member Molloy spoke in opposition of nomination due to qualifications and diversity on the commission at this time. Council Member Boyle agreed with Council Member Molloy's comments. Boyle thanked Jake for his application and spoke in favor of diversity. Council Member Navarre, Bookey, and Mayor Porter spoke in favor of the nomination. LI[,411 ai�8 YEA: Bookey, Boyle, Marquis, Navarre, Porter NAY: Molloy Student Representative Daly: YEA. c • • r 3. Discussion /Action -- Set Board of Adjustment Hearing Date -- Appeal of Condemnation Order of August 21, 2012, by Larry Floyd, City of Kenai Building Inspector, of Mobile Home(s) located at 5125/5120 Silver Salmon Drive, Kenai, Alaska, SPC 44, Tract B, Highland Pride Park, Highland Subdivision. Date tentatively set for October 23 pending publication of required notice in the paper. H. COMMISSION /COMMITTEE REPORTS 1. Council on Aging -- Marquis reported the next meeting would be October 11, 2012. 2. Airport Commission -- No report. 3. Harbor Commission -- Molloy reported the next meeting would be October 8. 2012. 4. Library Commission -- Boyle reported the October 2 Library Commission meeting was cancelled. 5. Parks and Recreation Commission -- Bookey reported the next meeting would be October 4, 2012. 6. Planning and Zoning Commission -- Navarre reviewed the September 26 meeting, noting the October 4 Open House on the Comprehensive Plan. 7. Beautification Committee -- Porter noted the meeting summary was in the packet. City of Kenai Council Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 7 October 3, 2012 Mayor Porter reported on the following: • Welcomed the Conference of Pioneers of Alaska • Read a proclamation at Job Service regarding Older Workers • Shot the starting gun for the Kenai River Marathon. • Commended the Parks and Recreation Commission on their work on the Marathon. J. 1. City Manager reported on the following: • City Planner Kebschull provided information on the open house related to the Comprehensive Plan • Recognized the hard work of the Planning Commission and Planning Department for 14 public meetings and work sessions and an on line survey • CIP Priority list work session on 10/ 17 at 5:30 p.m. to adopt the I egislative priorities for the capitol budget in December • Attended the Parks and Recreation Commission's last meeting and discussed the Beaver Creek petition with the facilitators of the petition and administrative action • Possibility of a more centrally located park within town was discussed and further discussion will be had by the Parks and Recreation Commission • Suggesting combining the Parks and Recreation Commission and the Harbor Commission due to amount of meeting cancellation • Meeting with the chief of staff of Senator Murkowski's office on bluff erosion and fishing issues • Dip net report would be ready by the end of October • Loss of two areas of the bluff and bluff erosion 2. City Attorney -none 3. City Clerk -- City Clerk Modigh gave an update on the canvassing board meeting. K. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT 1. Citizens Comments -- None. 2. Council Comments Council Member Navarre thanked the Mayor for the Breast Cancer Awareness Proclamation. Council Member Bookey congratulated Marquis and Molloy for their races and thanked Mr. Goddard for his presentation. Student Representative Daly reported holding a school supply fundraiser for the Boys and Girls Club. City of Kenai Council Meeting Minutes Page 6 of 7 October 3, 2012 Vice - Mayor Marquis congratulated Molloy and Rowell for a fair election race. Council Member Molloy congratulated the Clerk for running a good election, congratulated Smalley for his reelection to the Assembly, congratulated Navarre on his reelection to School Board and Hospital Board, and thanked the voters. Council Member Boyle agreed with other Council Members sentiments. L. EXECUTIVE SESSION -- Regarding Matters the Immediate Knowledge of Which Would Clearly Have an Adverse Effect Upon the Finances of the City [AS 44.62.3 10] - Potential Land and Property Purchase. 755 s+. Vice -Mayor Marquis MOVED to convene into Executive Session and Council Member Molloy SECONDED the motion. VOTE: YEA: Boyle, Molloy, Marquis, Bookey, Navarre, Porter NAY: *Student Representative Daly: YEA r ♦ t r • Executive session convened 8:14p.m. - 8:43 p.m. Council Member Navarre noted the Council met in executive session and were briefed by the city manager regarding potential land and property purchases. M. PENDING ITEMS -- None N. There being no further business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:43 p.m. Minutes prepared and submitted by: u Sa4dr iMbdigh, dMC ._, City Clerk "The student representative may cast advisory votes on all matters except those subject to executive session discussion. Advisory votes shall be cast in the rotation of the of council vote and shall not affect the outcome of the official council vote. Advisory votes shall be recorded in the minutes. A student representative may not move or second items during a council meeting. City of Kenai Council Meeting Minutes Page 7 of 7 October 3, 2012