M E M O R A N D U M 04-79

TO: MAYOR AND HOMER CITY COUNCIL

FROM: MARY L. CALHOUN, CMC, CITY CLERK

DATE: MAY 18, 2004

SUBJ: Councilmembers Ladd and Novak Reconsideration of Resolution 04-46(A), Of the City Council of Homer, Alaska Requesting that the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities Reduce the Speed Limit on the Sterling Highway to 25 mph Between the Homer Middle School and its Intersection with Kachemak Drive.

Councilmembers Ladd and Novak issued notice of reconsideration on Monday, May 10, 2004 at midnight. This reconsideration notice complies with Council's Bylaws wherein notice of reconsideration must occur within forty eight hours of Council's action by a Councilmember voting on the prevailing side. Councilmembers Ladd and Novak did vote on the prevailing side. The vote was five yes and one no, Councilmember Stark casting the one no vote.

If reconsideration passes, Resolution 04-46(A), main motion as amended is back on the floor under Resolutions.

The Councilmembers have not advised of their reason for issuing notice of reconsideration.

The motion to reconsider must be made by one who voted on the prevailing side: Councilmember Beck, Fenske, Ladd, Novak, or Yourkowski. This motion may be seconded by any Councilmember.

Main Motion: STARK/FENSKE - MOVED FOR THE ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 04-46 BY READING OF TITLE. Amendment: LADD/NOVAK - MOVED TO AMEND THAT WE ADD A GRADUATED 30, THE 25 TO 30 FROM MCDONALD'S TO KACHEMAK DRIVE INTERSECTION AND KEEP 25 FROM THE MIDDLE SCHOOL TO MCDONALD'S.

VOTE:(main amended motion) YES: YOURKOWSKI, NOVAK, BECK, FENSKE, LADD.

NO: STARK.

RECOMMENDATION:

Move for reconsideration of the vote on Resolution 04-42 having voted in favor for the Resolution.

Fiscal Note: NA