HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-01-07 Council MinutesKENAI CITY COUNCIL — REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 7, 2015 — 7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
210 FIDALGO AVE., KENAI, AK 99611
MAYOR PAT PORTER, PRESIDING
MINUTES
A. CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the Kenai City Council was held on January 7, 2015, in City Hall
Council Chambers, Kenai, AK. Mayor Pat Porter called the meeting to order at 7:00
p.m.
1. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Pat Porter led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Roll Call
There were present:
Ryan Marquis
Robert Molloy
Tim Navarre
Pat Porter
A quorum was present.
Also in attendance were:
"Allison Ostrander, Student Representative
Rick Koch, City Manager
Scott Bloom, City Attorney
Sandra Modigh, City Clerk
Amber McGlasson, Deputy Clerk
3. Agenda Approval
Brian Gabriel
Henry Knackstedt
Terry Bookey (telephonic)
Mayor Pat Porter noted items provided as a lay down to be included for the record:
Item G.6: Nomination /Confirmation of Applicants to Committees /Committees — A
Revised Memorandum
Item G.7 Nomination /Confirmation of Applicants to P &Z Commission — A Revised
Memorandum and Twait Application
Additional Information Item: Invitation from the Kenai Community Coalition on
Cannabis to attend a Town Hall Meeting on January 19, 2015 at the Kenai
Challenger Center from 6:00 p.m. — 8:00 p.m.
MOTION:
Council Member Molloy MOVED to approve the agenda with requested additions and
requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Marquis SECONDED the motion.
VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED.
4. Consent Agenda
MOTION:
Councilor Navarre MOVED to approve the consent agenda and requested UNANIMOUS
CONSENT, Council Member Gabriel SECONDED the motion.
The Mayor opened the floor for public comment; there being no one wishing to be heard,
public comment was closed.
There being no objections, SO 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.
B. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS
1. Tim Colbath — Closure of Animal Shelter Drop Boxes After Shelter Hour
Mr. Colbath spoke in opposition of closing the Animal Shelter drop boxes.
C. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS
Kathy East, Kenai Resident, spoke in opposition of closing the drop boxes at the Animal
Shelter.
Judy Vondrae, Amanda Motenoga and Ellena Sheehan, Volunteers of the Animal Shelter,
spoke in favor of closing the drop boxes, but feel there should be changes to help avoid
drop off issues in the future.
Amber Brewington, Kenai Resident, spoke in favor of closing the Animal Shelter drop
boxes.
Amanda Berq, Soldotna resident, spoke in opposition of closing the drop boxes.
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Ordinance No. 2807 -2014 — Accepting and Appropriating a Grant from the
State of Alaska, Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic
Development for the Kenai River Bluff Erosion Project and Reducing
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Appropriation for a State Fiscal Year 2010 Grant from the State of Alaska,
Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development which
Lapsed at June 30, 2014.
Mayor Porter opened the public hearing; there being no one wishing to be heard, the public
hearing was closed.
MOTION:
Council Member Molloy MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 2807 -2014 and the motion was
SECONDED by Gabriel.
VOTE:
YEA: Gabriel, Knackstedt, Marquis, Molloy, Porter, Navarre, Bookey
NAY:
"Student Representative Ostrander: YEA
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
2. Ordinance No. 2808 -2014 — Accepting and Appropriating a Donation from the
Kenai Community Foundation and other Donations Received for the Municipal
Park Playground Improvements Project.
Mayor Porter opened the public hearing; there being no one wishing to be heard, the public
hearing was closed.
MOTION:
Council Member Gabriel MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 2808 -2014; the motion was
SECONDED by Knackstedt.
Council Members Navarre and Gabriel thanked the Mayor for her efforts into acquiring the
donations and to all that donated.
Councilor Marquis requested clarification of where these funds would be placed within the
Municipal Park playground project.
City Manager Koch clarified the funds donated by the Kenai Community Foundation will
be used throughout the Municipal Park Playground project and are not assigned to any
specific portion.
VOTE:
YEA: Bookey, Gabriel, Knackstedt, Marquis, Molloy, Navarre, Porter
NAY:
"Student Representative Ostrander: YEA
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
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3. Ordinance No. 2809 -2014 — Accepting and Appropriating a Donation to
the Kenai Animal Shelter from Stanley Chrysler for the Purchase of Minor
Equipment.
Mayor Porter opened the public hearing; there being no one wishing to be heard, the public
hearing was closed.
MOTION:
Council Member Marquis MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 2809 -2014; the motion was
SECONDED by Gabriel.
VOTE:
YEA: Bookey, Gabriel, Knackstedt, Marquis, Molloy, Navarre, Porter
NAY:
"Student Representative Ostrander: YEA
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
4. Resolution No. 2015 -01 — Awarding an Agreement for Fire Systems
Testing Inspection and Monitoring.
Mayor Porter opened the public hearing; there being no one wishing to be heard, the public
hearing was closed
MOTION:
Vice Mayor Gabriel MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2015 -01 and requested
UNANIMOUS CONSENT; the motion was SECONDED by Molloy.
VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED
E. MINUTES
1. *Regular Meeting of December 17, 2014
Minutes were approved by the consent agenda.
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS — None
G. NEW BUSINESS
1. *Action /Approval — Bills to be Ratified.
Bills were approved by the consent agenda.
2. *Action /Approval — Purchase Orders Exceeding $15,000
Approved by the consent agenda.
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3. *Ordinance No. 2810 -2015 — Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $6,500 in the Airport Fund and in the Airport Improvement
Capital Project Fund for the Security Camera Replacement Project.
Introduced by the consent agenda and set for public hearing on January 21, 2015.
4. Action /Approval — Ninth Amendment to Lease between the City of Kenai and
Schilling Rentals Amending the Property Description Under the Lease to Lot
4A, Cook Inlet Industrial Air Park 2014 Replat.
MOTION:
Council Member Molloy MOVED to confirm Ninth Amendment to Lease between the City
of Kenai and Schilling Rentals Amending the Property Description Under the Lease to Lot
4a and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT; the motion was SECONDED by Gabriel.
VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED
5. Action /Approval — Special Use Permit to Edward D. Jones & Co. D /B /A
Edward Jones for Office Space in the Kenai Municipal Airport Terminal
Building.
MOTION:
Vice Mayor Gabriel MOVED to approve the Special use permit to Edward D. Jones & Co.
for office space in the Kenai Municipal Airport and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT;
the motion was SECONDED by Marquis.
VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED
6. Action /Approval — Mayoral Nomination and Council Confirmation of
Applicants to Various Committees, Commissions and Council on Aging.
MOTION:
Council Member Marquis MOVED to confirm the Mayors reappointment of Larry Porter to
the Airport Commission; the motion was SECONDED by Molloy.
Mayor Porter excused herself from voting due to a conflict of interest.
VOTE:
YEA: Bookey, Gabriel, Knackstedt, Marquis, Molloy, Navarre
NAY:
"Student Representative Ostrander: YEA
MOTION PASSED.
MOTION:
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Council Member Marquis MOVED to confirm the Mayors reappointment of Lisa Gabriel to
the Beautification Committee; the motion was SECONDED by Knackstedt.
Vice Mayor Gabriel excused himself from voting due to a conflict of interest.
VOTE:
YEA: Bookey, Porter, Knackstedt, Marquis, Molloy, Navarre
NAY:
"Student Representative Ostrander:
MOTION PASSED.
MOTION:
Council Member Molloy MOVED to confirm the Mayors reappointments for Victoria Askin
and Tom Thompson to the Harbor Commission and Margaret Milewski and Bill Osborn to
the Council on Aging and requested UNAMIOUS CONSENT; the motion was SECONDED
by Marquis.
VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED
MOTION:
Council Member Molloy MOVED to confirm the Mayors nomination of Kimberly Dodge to
the Airport Commission and requested UNAMIOUS CONSENT; the motion was
SECONDED by Gabriel.
VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED
Action /Approval — Mayoral Nomination and Council Confirmation of an
Applicant to the Planning & Zoning Commission.
MOTION:
Council Member Marquis MOVED to confirm the Mayors nominations for Jeff Twat and
Kenneth Peterson to Planning and Zoning Commission; the motion was SECONDED by
Gabriel.
VOTE:
YEA: Bookey, Gabriel, Knackstedt, Marquis, Molloy, Navarre, Porter
NAY:
"Student Representative Ostrander: YEA
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
8. Action /Approval — Including Wooden Animal Carvings as Playground
Equipment in the Municipal Park Improvements Project
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Council further discussed the cost, safety, potential issues and theme of the wooden
carvings for the park improvement project.
MOTION:
Vice Mayor Gabriel MOVED to include the wooden carvings as playground equipment to
the Municipal Park Improvement Project; the motion was SECONDED by Knackstedt
VOTE:
YEA: Navarre, Gabriel, Porter, Knackstedt,
NAY: Bookey, Marquis, Molloy
"Student Representative Ostrander: NAY
MOTION PASSED.
H. COMMISSION /COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Council on Aging —Next meeting scheduled on January 8"' at the Kenai Senior
Center.
2. Airport Commission — Next meeting scheduled on January 81h.
3. Harbor Commission — Next meeting scheduled on January 12th to be preceded
by a work session on powers and duties at 6pm.
4. Library Commission — No report.
5. Parks and Recreation Commission — Next meeting scheduled on February 511.
6. Planning and Zoning Commission — Next meeting scheduled on January 28 ".
7. Beautification Committee — Next meeting scheduled on January 13th
8. Mini -Grant Steering Committee — No report.
I. REPORT OF THE MAYOR
Mayor Porter reported on the following:
• Congratulated the Special Olympics Team for their victory at the Special Olympics
bowling tournament.
• Presented at the Industry Forum.
• Coffee with the Major has become more popular.
J. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
1. City Manager reported on the following:
• Administration reaching out to the Governor and the Chief of Staff for
meetings concerning Kenai.
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• Municipal Matching Grant for roadway at the Municipal Park.
• Updated the timeline on FY16 Budget process.
2. City Attorney- Reported he will be out of the office tomorrow afternoon at 1 pm
to Friday afternoon at 1 pm.
3. City Clerk- No report.
K. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT
1. Citizens Comments (Public comment limited to five (5) minutes per speaker)
2. Council Comments
Councilor Navarre informed Council of the Governor's Ball to be held on January 301"
and thanked everyone that came to speak on animal control drop box issue. He
congratulated Allie for all of her accomplishments.
Vice Mayor Gabriel thanked the public that came to speak on the drop box issue and
congratulated Allie.
Representative Ostrander reported the school's spaghetti feed and auction for homeless
youth raised over $4,000.
Councilman Marquis expressed concern for the families in Paris.
Councilor Molloy appreciated the information the Mayor gave at the Forum and thanked
everyone that came forth with their comments on the drop box issue.
L. EXECUTIVE SESSION — Discussion and Negotiation of the City Clerk's
Employment Agreement, a Matter of which the Immediate Knowledge would Clearly
have an Adverse Effect Upon the Finances of the City and a Subject that Tends to
Prejudice the Reputation and Character of the City Clerk [AS 44.62.310(C)(1)(2)]
1. Action /Approval —Approving an Employment Agreement between the City of
Kenai and City Clerk Sandra Modigh.
Councilor Navarre MOVED to enter into executive session to discuss and negotiate the
City Clerk's Employment Agreement, a Matter of which the Immediate Knowledge would
Clearly have an Adverse Effect Upon the Finances of the City and a Subject that Tends
to Prejudice the Reputation and Character of the City Clerk [AS 44.62.310(C)(1)(2)] and
requested City Clerk and City Attorney be available. Motion was SECONDED by Gabriel.
VOTE:
YEA: Bookey, Gabriel, Knackstedt, Marquis, Molloy, Navarre, Porter
NAY:
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
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Upon reconvening in open session, Councilor Molloy MOVED to approve the City Clerk
Sandra Modigh's contract; it was SECONDED by Knackstedt.
VOTE:
YEA: Bookey, Gabriel, Knackstedt, Marquis, Molloy, Navarre, Porter
NAY:
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
M. PENDING ITEMS — None
N. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:50
p. M.
I certify the above represents accurate minutes of the Kenai City Council meeting of
January 7, 2015.
C
Sandra Modigh, CMC
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 official 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.
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