HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-12-19 Council Minutes - Work Session1 - 6w
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Council present: Mayor P. Porter, R. Molloy, M. Boyle, R. Marquis, T. Bookey, B. Gabriel,
T. Navarre
Others present: Representative K. Olson and Chief of Staff K. Jackson, Senator C.
Giessel, City Manager R. Koch, City Clerk S. Modigh, City Attorney S.
Bloom, City Finance Director T. Eubank, and City IT Manager D.
Castimore
Mayor Porter began the work session at approximately 4:00 p.m.
Mayor Porter thanked legislators for attending and participating in the City's work session
scheduled to discuss its FY2014 Capital Improvement Program (CIP). An overview was
provided by City Manager Koch of Resolution No. 2012 -56 adopted on October 17, 2012,
outlining the City's prioritized CIP for FY2014:
1. Paving and Improvements to City Streets, $1,000,000
2. Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades Phase I, $1,670,790 (Koch noted this priority
was addressed in Governor Parnell's proposed FY2014 Capital Budget)
3. Construct a New One - Million - Gallon Water Storage Reservoir, $2,500,000
4. Construct New City Light/Heavy Equipment Maintenance Shop and Equipment Storage,
$2,000,000
5. Kenai Industrial Park Conservation Phase II Utilities, $500,000
6. Capital Improvements to Support State Personal Use Fishery, $150,00
Discussion ensued related to the City's options for managing the Personal Use Fishery and fish
waste left on the beaches in Kenai. Additionally, Finance Director Eubanks provided an
overview of the Workers' Compensation medical costs increases.
Mayor Porter and council members expressed their gratitude for the proposed funds allocated to
the City by the Governor and for the continued support of the legislators advocating on the
City's behalf.
The work session was adjourned at 5:00 p.m.
N s prepared by:
San 'ra Modigh, CIVIC
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