Session 01-12, a Regular Meeting of the Homer City Council was called to order at 7:33 p.m. by Mayor Pro Tem Marquardt at the Homer City Hall Council Chambers located at 491 E. Pioneer Avenue, Homer, Alaska, and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Council's Committee of the Whole met from 4:01 p.m. to 5:46 p.m. Agenda Items were the Regular Council Agenda and the Kachemak Bay Branch, Kenai Peninsula College (UAA) Lease.

PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: CUE, FENSKE, KRANICH, LADD, MARQUARDT,

STAFF: CITY MANAGER DRATHMAN

CITY CLERK CALHOUN

ATTY. BOOKMAN, PERKINS COIE

ACCT. SUPERVISOR MACK

ACTING FIRE CHIEF ELMER

EMS CHIEF BOYLE

POLICE OFFICERS SHEALY AND JAMES

ABSENT: MAYOR: CUSHING (excused)

COUNCILMEMBER: YOURKOWSKI (excused)

AGENDA APPROVAL

(Addition of items to or removing items from the agenda will be by unanimous consent of the Council. HCC 1.24.040.)

The agenda was approved by consensus of the Council with the following changes:

Additions: Memorandum 01-39 to New Business as Item C., from Councilmember Ladd, Re: Request to reschedule the Council's June 24 Prioritization Meeting until after obtaining survey input from the Citizens of Homer on What the City's Priority Level should be on city-related topics. Letter to Mayor and Council from the Ocean Drive Loop Neighborhood Re: the Bluff Erosion Control project.

Change agenda item placement: Resolution Item B. to Pending Business as Item A. Requested by Councilmember Kranich.

Remove from the agenda: Ordinance 01-26 pulled for further review.

PUBLIC COMMENTS UPON MATTERS ALREADY ON THE AGENDA

Renee Weddle stated that she is in favor of the City renewing the lease for the college. She relayed to the Council that she is a mother of three and a student at the college. She noted the importance of maintaining classes under one roof for the community of the college and so that students are not having to scramble around town and/or go to night classes. She advised the Council that there are students from all walks of life and that ages range from 18 to 65. She emphasized that until there is a permanent location this is the best situation and asked the Council to please seriously consider renewing the lease for the college.

Merritt Mitchell, Chair of the College Advisory Council, commented on the letter the City received from the Chancellor. He stated that they had urged the Chancellor to write in time for this Council meeting. He pointed out that the Advisory Council needs to know that the City Administration is willing to lease the property for the foreseeable future so that the College can get on with plans and get things under way for the next school year. He voiced his hope that this can move ahead properly.

Darrell Behemeyer, recent College graduate, stated that he is thinking about continuing his education at this College. He encouraged the Council to extend the lease for the West Campus and voiced his belief that this will help out Homer's image as a community campus and the City Council's image as well.

Larry Goode, Ocean Drive Loop Bluff Erosion Control Project, voiced his appreciation for the City Manager's assistance the last two or three weeks. He commented on the Ocean Drive Loop letter addressing a maintenance program, noting that since then the neighborhood and the City have come to an agreement and that the neighborhood feels they could handle the maintenance. Mr. Goode emphasized that they are just trying to get the ball rolling and see what can be accomplished. He reported having discussed the project with engineers and that the projects may be six to eight weeks out, if the financing can be secured. He voiced his hope to get this project going by fall.

Ginger Steffy, Kenai Peninsula College, stated that her presence is on behalf of the college and she distributed a copy of the letter from the Chancellor. She relayed that she had contacted the Chancellor to request a letter for this meeting. She emphasized the need for the college and the university to have some idea of where this lease is going. Ms. Steffy reported President Hamilton's comments, when he was in Homer, wherein he made it clear that he is not in support of building a new campus and that his reasons are relative to the legislature's position on capital expenditures. She further reported that President Hamilton had commented on the difficulty UAA was having and how long it had been since they had been able to make any progress. According to Ms. Steffy, President Hamilton has since stated that he is not going to support new facilities on any of the community campuses. She elucidated conversations toward a new tact and a more successful approach of expanding/adding on to existing facilities. In order to do that UAA has quoted a figure of $50,000, as indicated in the letter from the Chancellor, for planning and identifying what can actually be done and the associated costs. She emphasized the importance for the college to know how to plan for the fall semester regarding the lease of the current West Campus facility. She urged resolution to the lease issue as soon as possible.

Peter Larson, President of the Kenai Peninsula College, reiterated what Ginger Steffy said and that the lease issue needs to be quickly resolved. He stated that from his perspective in working with the President, the Chancellor and the City Manager, that the campus is supported by all of these players and seems to be an easy thing to work out. He urged the Council to extend the lease for at least three years and, in the mean time, to do the planning to, perhaps, get a more permanent facility.

George Meeker reminisced about Brother Asaiah Bates and he coming to the Council meetings and watching some of the meetings, now, on television. He commended the Mayor Pro Tem and Councilmembers for all the time and effort they put into every session for the support and improvement of the City of Homer and the surrounding area. He voiced his support of renewing the lease with the College and that he sees this as the best solution at this time. He reminded the Council that legislators and Boards of Regents are fairly sensitive when it comes to appropriating more money, which makes it a little harder to get the funds to Homer. He encouraged work toward securing funding, adding that he is sure these people and the people in Homer are in favor of improving the higher education and vocational training here in Homer. He thanked the Council for their consideration and time.

Richard Robinson, UAA Advisory Board member, commented on some things going on in Anchorage and elsewhere that he encouraged the Council to learn about, such as the move to do away with some of these colleges that are away from the center of power and learning and expand the university in Anchorage. He reported that Mr. Hickle is trying to sell the University Mall to UAA. He commented that it has been suggested that pressure be put on UAA to build a new facility or expand the current facility here in Homer, yet there is no money for that type of building. He reported that it has been stated that any funding would be used to expand the facility in Anchorage or other places where there are more people. He voiced his concern that if the Kachemak Bay Campus is driven out of business that will be the end of it and it won't ever be back. He relayed comments that the natives may put up a college in Homer, emphasizing that this is not a known fact. He urged the Council to support the Kachemak Bay Campus and if they can extend the lease then say so and if they can't extend the lease to say so. Once the College has the answer from the City they will be able to plan appropriately and can have classes in trailers, churches or somewhere else. Mr. Robinson relayed his own college experience, adding that learning does not have to occur in a magnificent ivy covered hall. He suggested that if the current West Campus facility would be empty for a while then the Council ought to consider allowing the college to have short lease and maybe get some rent out of the facility. He voiced his belief that this is a tax free facility and so maybe the Council could give the college a break, since it is a beneficial entity dealing with another beneficial entity. He encouraged the City of Homer to give the college some consideration, see if they can work out a deal and he will have the people who make leases, and so forth, meet with the City and go over the lease.

Mary Epperson stated that she knows all of the Council are wonderful people and that she knows the Council will give the college at least three more years.

Gail Ammorman, member of Kachemak Bay Branch Advisory Board and of the Kachemak Bay Community College Council, urged the Council to renew the lease of the West Homer Facility for the college classes. She voiced the college's appreciation for the on going support of the local government for the college program. She emphasized that time is of the essence, a facility needs to be secured due to classes starting in a couple of months and that the Kachemak Bay Branch Community College hopes to be thanking the City of Homer.

Carol Swartz, Director of the Kachemak Bay Campus of the Kenai Peninsula College, thanked all of the Council collectively and individually for spending an incredible amount of time on this issue. She noted that everyone shares the same goals in addressing this issue and that the College is a positive economic impact to and for the City. She emphasized that this matter is time critical. She commented on the letter from the Chancellor and the City's letter dated April 10th. She agreed that a plan is definitely needed, emphasizing that since 1986 there has been a plan. Some of the steps to the 1986 plan were met in 1991 with the purchase of property with a legislative appropriation. She noted that since that time it has been clear that there are other indicators and a conceptual artists' rendition was done on a potential facility that would go on that property. Ms. Swartz commented further on past, present and future issues, urging the Council to approve the lease for three years so that the College could get on with the planning process. She reiterated many of the other public comments regarding the lease, adding that they all got a wake up call when UAA President Hamilton was here and voiced appreciation to the Council helping to provide the catalyst for that wake up call. She emphasized that four campuses; Dillingham, Ketchikan, Kodiak and Valdez; did receive legislative funding; from $400,000 to $1.5 million; due to the support of their legislators. She encouraged the Council to demonstrate their commitment to the university and the Homer facility, since UAA and the City all share the same goals and strategies.

RECONSIDERATION

CONSENT AGENDA

(Items listed below will be enacted by one motion. If separate discussion is desired on an item, that item may be removed from the Consent Agenda and placed on the Regular Meeting Agenda at the request of a Councilmember.)

A. Homer City Council regular meeting unapproved minutes of May 29, 2001. Recommend approval.

B. Ordinance 01-23, Of the City Council of Homer, Alaska, Accepting and Appropriating, for Jack Gist Park, A Grant from the Kenai Peninsula Borough in the Amount of $31,225.00, a Grant from the State of Alaska Department of Natural Resources in the Amount of $169,792.00, and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Appropriate Documents. City Manager. Finance.Fiscal Note: Grants from KPB to revenue acct. 151.4509.735 and DNR to revenue acct. 151.4521.735 and expenditure/project acct. is 151.735. Recommend adoption for first reading, public hearing date to be June, 25, 2001 and Second Reading to be June 25, 2001.

Memorandum from Finance Director as backup.

C. Ordinance 01-24, Of the City Council of Homer, Alaska, Appropriating General Fund Monies in the Amount of $239,408.00, for the Small Boat Harbor Repairs and Renovation Project and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Appropriate Documents. City Manager. Finance. Fiscal Note: From the General Fund - Fund Balance to expenditure/project acct. 415.906. Recommend adoption for first reading, public hearing date to be June, 25, 2001 and Second Reading to be June 25, 2001.

D. Ordinance 01-25, Of the City Council of Homer, Alaska Appropriating General Fund Monies in the Amount of $5,750.00, to Reimburse Homer Electric Association for a Sterling Highway Boring and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Appropriate Documents. City Manager. Finance. Fiscal Note: From the General Fund - Fund Balance to acct. 100.5260.100.Recommend adoption for first reading, public hearing date to be June, 25, 2001 and Second Reading to be June 25, 2001.

E. PULLED OFF THE AGENDA UNDER AGENDA APPROVAL. Ordinance 01-26, Of the Homer City Council Adding a New Chapter to the Homer City Code, 12.12. Entitled Flood Damage Prevention. Planning Commission. City Manager. Recommend adoption for first reading, public hearing date to be June 25, 2001 and Second Reading to be July 23, 2001.

F. Ordinance 01-27, Of the City Council of the City of Homer, Alaska, Amending the Homer City Code Zoning Map to Rezone Portions of the Rural Residential District (RR) to General Commercial 1 (GC1). Planning Commission. City Manager. Recommend adoption for first reading, public hearing date to be June 25, 2001 and Second Reading to be July 23, 2001.

G. Resolution 01-35, Of the City Council of Homer, Alaska Awarding the Bid for the 2001 Public Works Gravel Supply, GRVL-01, Winter Sand in the Amount of $7.45 per cy and D-1 Base Course in the Amount of $10.26 per cy to Brown Construction of Kenai, Alaska and the 2" Minus Gravel in the Amount of $9.07 per cy to T & C Enterprises of Homer, Alaska and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Appropriate Documents. City Manager. PWD. Fiscal Note: Acct. 100.5202.172 gravel roads - 2" minus gravel $16,000 budgeted, acct. 100.5202.173 paved roads - D-1 $10,500 budgeted and acct. 100.5202.174 winter roads - sand $16,000 budgeted. Recommend adoption.

Memorandum from Public Works as backup.

I. Resolution 01-37, Of the City Council of Homer, Alaska Amending the Official Records Retention Schedule for the City of Homer for the Police Department. Clerk. HPD. Recommend adoption.

Memorandum from City Clerk as backup.

J. Resolution 01-38, Of the City Council of the City of Homer, Alaska Authorizing the Filing of Applications with the Federal Transit Administration, an Operating Administration of the United States Department of Transportation, for Federal Transportation Assistance Authorized by 49 U.S.C. Chapter 53, Title 23 United States Code, and Other Federal Statutes Administered by the Federal Transit Administration. City Manager Finance. Recommend adoption.

K. Resolution 01-39, Of the City Council of the City of Homer, Alaska Authorizing the Mayor to Sign the Finding of No Significant Impact and Request for Release of Funds for the South Peninsula Women's Services, Inc. Shelter Project, Emergency Shelter for Victims of Domestic Violence. City Manager. Recommend adoption.

L. Memorandum 01-36, from City Manager, Re: CIP List Development - 2001. Recommend approval.

M. Memorandum 01-37, from City Clerk, Re: Request for Executive Session, with Attorney for his analysis and recommendations concerning the North Star Case. Recommend approval and conduct under New Business.

FENSKE/CUE - MOVED FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CONSENT AGENDA BY READING OF TITLE ONLY.

There was a consensus of the Council that the Clerk may correct the typo on Ordinance 01-24 wherein the second whereas clause reads alternates 2, 3, and 5 and should read alternates 1, 2, and 5, page 43 of the packet.

VOTE: YES: FENSKE, LADD, MARQUARDT, KRANICH, CUE.

Motion carried.

VISITORS

ANNOUNCEMENTS/ PRESENTATIONS/ BOROUGH REPORT/ COMMISSION REPORTS

Councilmember Fenske gave a brief report on the KPB Reapportionment Committee Meeting held on Thursday, June 7, 2001.

A. Mayor's Proclamation, Youth Week, June 25 - 30, 2001.

B. Fire Fighter Certificates

Mayor Pro Tem Marquardt, Acting Fire Chief Elmer and EMS Specialist Boyle presented the following Fire Fighter One graduates with their certificates and congratulations.

Kip Walrath, Pete Coots, Jason Miller, Brian Schmitz, Kara Schneider, Matt James, Carey Restino and Terri Boyle.

C. City Manager Re: Certificate of Achievement to Excellence in Financial Reporting

PUBLIC HEARING(S)

A. Ordinance 01-22, Of the City Council of Homer, Alaska Accepting and Appropriating a Bureau of Justice Assistance Matching Grant for the Replacement of Bullet Proof Vests in an Amount up to $2,406.87, Appropriating the City's Match of up to $2,406.87 and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Appropriate Documents. HPD. City Manager. Fiscal Note: Grant: Revenue Acct. 151.4521.739 and Expenditure Acct. 151.5202.739. City's Match: Expenditure Acct. 151.5231.160. (First Reading 05/29/01, Public Hearing 06/11/01, Second Reading 06/11/01. )

There was no public testimony.

ORDINANCE(S)

A. Ordinance 01-18, Of the City of Homer Amending Homer City Code Section 1.08.020, Enactment Procedures, to Provide for Additional Public Hearings and Postponement of Final Reading of City Ordinances. City Manager. (First Reading 05/14/01, Public Hearing 05/29/01,Second Reading 06/11/01).

FENSKE/KRANICH - MOVED FOR THE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE ENACTMENT OF ORDINANCE 01-18 BY READING OF TITLE.

Council elucidated the change in the Ordinance enactment procedure that provides for more meetings as needed prior to the final adoption of an Ordinance.

VOTE: YES: KRANICH, CUE, FENSKE, LADD, MARQUARDT.

Motion carried.

B. Ordinance 01-20, Of the City of Homer Amending Homer City Code Chapter 8.08, Itinerant or Transient Merchant's License, and 8.11, Mobile Food Service. City Manager. HPD.(First Reading 05/14/01, Public Hearing 05/29/01, Second Reading 06/11/01).

KRANICH/CUE - MOVED FOR THE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 01-20 BY READING OF TITLE ONLY.

Councilmember Kranich stated that the change is so that the permittee has one stop, at the Police Department, rather than having to go to Planning, then the Police Department and back to Planning.

VOTE: YES: MARQUARDT, KRANICH, CUE, FENSKE LADD.

Motion carried.

C. Ordinance 01-22, Of the City Council of Homer, Alaska Accepting and Appropriating a Bureau of Justice Assistance Matching Grant for the Replacement of Bullet Proof Vests in an Amount up to $2,406.87, Appropriating the City's Match of up to $2,406.87 and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Appropriate Documents. HPD. City Manager. Fiscal Note: Grant: Revenue Acct. 151.4521.739 and Expenditure Acct. 151.5202.739. City's Match: Expenditure Acct. 151.5231.160. (First Reading 05/29/01, Public Hearing 06/11/01, Second Reading 06/11/01. )

KRANICH/CUE - MOVED FOR THE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 01-22 BY READING OF TITLE ONLY.

There was minimal comment regarding the disposal of the used/outdated bullet proof vests.

VOTE: YES: MARQUARDT, KRANICH, CUE, FENSKE, LADD.

Motion carried.

CITY MANAGER'S REPORT

A. City Manager's Report (Recognition of Lt. Rosencrans as the "Dean's Scholar", Sgt. Hutt performance commendation, Campground Fee Collections 2001, Ice/Crane Time, P/H Memorial Day Weekend report.)

City Manager Drathman read the letters regarding Lt. Rosencrans and Sgt. Hutt into the record. He reported on the Skateboard Group's tour of skateboard parks sponsored by Kenai Peninsula Chrysler and the City of Homer.

B. Bid Report.

C. Record Report.

Mayor Pro Tem Marquardt called for a recess at 8:38 p.m., reconvening the meeting at 8:51 p.m.

COMMITTEE REPORT

The Steep Slope Task Force first meeting will be Tuesday, June 12th at 6 p.m. in the Conference Room and the Beach Policy Task Force final meeting will be Tuesday, June 12th at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers.

PENDING BUSINESS

A. Ocean Drive Loop Bluff Erosion. Requested by Councilmember Kranich. Letter from the ODL property owners was added under Agenda Approval.

KRANICH/CUE - MOVED TO DISCUSS ITEM A. OCEAN DRIVE LOOP EROSION LID.

VOTE: YES: LADD, MARQUARDT, KRANICH, CUE, FENSKE.

Motion carried.

Councilmember Kranich elucidated his reasons for requesting this agenda item primarily to receive an update on the project status and to ensure that it is moving forward.

City Manager Drathman gave a brief report regarding the work toward funding for the Ocean Drive Loop Bluff property owners, about the meetings he has had with the property owners to work on the details of the project funding, and meetings with engineers such as Dennis Nottingham, etcetera.

Mayor Pro Tem Marquardt called for the Rules to be Suspended to facilitate Ocean Drive Loop Neighborhood/Property Owner input.

There were no objections.

Larry Goode voiced appreciation for the City Manager's assistance and inquired when the Finance Director would be available to meet with the property owners.

City Manager Drathman responded that the Finance Director would be in his Office sometime the end of the week or so.

Chris Newby commented on some funding possibilities.

Norman Schumacher, retired marine biologist, voice his support for the project, emphasizing that the property owners are paying for the entire project.

NEW BUSINESS

Mayor Pro Tem Marquardt called for the Rules to be Suspended to take up Items B. and C. before Item. A.

There were no objections.

B. Memorandum 01-38, from Councilmember Ladd, Re: Plans & Timeline for Lease of Old Intermediate School Facility to Kachemak Bay Campus, UA.

Recommendation: The requested lease agreement by UAA for the Kachemak Bay Campus with the City of Homer be placed on the upcoming Council Agenda (June 11, 2001) for discussion and the development of recommendations on the matter.

LADD/KRANICH - MOVED TO DISCUSS MEMORANDUM 01-38 AND THE RECOMMENDATIONS CONTAINED THEREIN.

VOTE: YES: KRANICH, CUE, FENSKE, LADD, MARQUARDT.

Motion carried.

Councilmember Ladd read the letter, written to the City Manager, from the UAA Chancellor, Edward Lee Gorsuch, into the record.

Points in the Letter:

• Suggested that UAA conduct a building assessment of the existing facility (Old Intermediate School - current College West Campus) to determine if a renovation and additions will meet the KBB needs.

• KBB will be provided with up to $50,000 to coordinate building assessment and planning efforts with UAA's internal facilities staff.

• Based upon the building assessment a recommendation will be forwarded to President Hamilton for a line item to the capital budget for FY03 that incorporates an appropriate solution for the KBB.

• The University is hopeful that a greater number of capital requests my be funded in FY03. Thus including a priority for the University system that considers the facilities' needs in Homer may be timely.

• Complete facilities assessment within the next nine months.

• If funding is received in this upcoming legislative session, a full design could begin fall of 2002 with construction the following summer.

• The City Council was asked to consider and approve a three year extension for KBB's continued use of the City's facilities.

• The campus has already planned its fall classes and needs to be able to assure students that courses will be offered.

• KBB will be seriously challenged to continue to offer courses this fall without immediate action on this lease provision.

• Mr. Gorsuch concluded the letter by stating that he would call Mr. Drathman to answer any questions or concerns and that he looked forward to working with him to arrive at common goals.

• Mr. Gorsuch encouraged the City Manager to feel free to directly contact the University's procurement officer, Bob Kizer, to discuss lease options.

There was a consensus of the Council for the City Manager to move forward with lease negotiations pursuant to the letter from the Chancellor dated June 8, 2001.

Mayor Pro Tem Marquardt requested further Suspension of the Rules to go into Executive Session at this time.

There were no objections.

A. Executive Session, as approved under Consent Agenda.

Mayor Pro Tem Marquardt recessed the regular meeting at 9:16 p.m. to go into Executive Session. Council returned to the Council Chambers at 10:43 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem Marquardt called the regular meeting back to order at 10:45 p.m.

Mayor Pro Tem Marquardt stated that the Council met with the attorney regarding the North Star Case, received advice and no action was taken.

C. AGENDA ADDITION IF APPROVED: Memorandum 01-39, from Councilmember Ladd, Re: Request to reschedule the Council's June 24 Prioritization Meeting until after obtaining survey input from the Citizens of Homer on What the City's Priority Level should be on city-related topics.

Recommendation: That the City of Homer contract services with a non profit organization such as the Center for Research and Evaluation at the University of Maine to survey citizens of the City in order to acquire a better understanding of attitudes and opinions on city related issues. This information along with research and information provided by city personnel will better assist the City Council in developing priorities that will guide the City in planning and use of City resources. Survey results are not intended to be an evaluation of City Government, but rather to be used to provide information that will assist and contribute to the prioritization of City goals and activities.

It is further recommended that the Council prioritization meeting scheduled for June 24, 2001 be rescheduled to a date following return and compiling of community survey data.

Fiscal Note: Would require an ordinance to appropriate $5,000 to $6,000 for the contract survey.

LADD/CUE - MOVED THAT MEMORANDUM 01-39 BE OPENED FOR DISCUSSIONS AND POSSIBLE RECOMMENDATIONS.

VOTE: YES: LADD, MARQUARDT, KRANICH, CUE, FENSKE.

Motion carried.

Councilmember Ladd elucidated the reason for the Memorandum and relayed his concerns about prioritizing City goals and activities without public input.

Pros and cons were discussed regarding the survey concept as well as the best and most appropriate time to conduct the survey and whether or not it was needed prior to the Strategic Planning Session, aka, Prioritization Meeting scheduled for June 24, 2001.

LADD/KRANICH - MOVED THAT THE RECOMMENDATIONS AS WRITTEN IN THE MEMORANDUM 01-39 BE ADOPTED.

LADD/KRANICH - MOVED TO AMEND THE ORIGINAL RECOMMENDATIONS THAT THE CITY OF HOMER COMPLETE A SURVEY OF CITIZENS PRIOR TO OCTOBER 31, 2001 IN ORDER TO ACQUIRE A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF ATTITUDES AND OPINIONS ON CITY RELATED ISSUES. THIS INFORMATION WILL BETTER ASSIST THE CITY COUNCIL IN DEVELOPING PRIORITIES THAT WILL GUIDE THE CITY IN PLANNING AND USE OF CITY RESOURCES. SURVEY RESULTS ARE NOT INTENDED TO BE AN EVALUATION OF THE CITY GOVERNMENT, BUT RATHER TO BE USED TO PROVIDE INFORMATION THAT WILL ASSIST AND CONTRIBUTE TO THE PRIORITIZATION OF CITY GOALS AND ACTIVITIES. (Intent is to replace the current recommendation with the amendment.)

LADD/KRANICH - MOVED TO AMEND TO REPLACE THE LAST SENTENCE WITH: SURVEY INFORMATION WILL ASSIST AND CONTRIBUTE TO THE PRIORITIZATION OF CITY GOALS AND ACTIVITIES.

VOTE:(secondary amendment) YES: KRANICH, CUE, FENSKE, LADD, MARQUARDT.

This was briefly discussed.

Motion carried.

VOTE:(primary amendment as amended.) YES: CUE, FENSKE, LADD, MARQUARDT, KRANICH.

Motion carried.

LADD/KRANICH - MOVED TO AMEND THAT THIS MEMORANDUM REFERENCE: SURVEY THE COMMUNITY ON CITY RELATED TOPICS. (Intent is that this is the Subject/Re: line on the Memorandum.)

VOTE: (primary amendment 2.) YES: KRANICH, MARQUARDT, CUE, FENSKE, LADD.

Motion carried.

VOTE: (main motion as amended) YES: FENSKE, LADD, MARQUARDT, KRANICH, CUE.

Motion carried. (This vote on the main motion was amended in at the July 23, 2001 Reg. Council meeting. It was a material omission and treated as amending something previously adopted.)

RESOLUTIONS

A. Resolution 01-36, Of the Homer City Council Amending the Council's Operating Manual, Agenda. City Clerk.

RESOLUTION 01-36 WAS ADOPTED BY READING OF TITLE ONLY.

B. Ocean Drive Loop Bluff Erosion. Requested by Councilmember Kranich.

PLACED UNDER PENDING BUSINESS DURING AGENDA APPROVAL.

COMMENTS OF THE AUDIENCE

There were no audience comments.

COMMENTS OF THE CITY ATTORNEY

Attorney Bookman, Perkins Coie, was no longer present.

COMMENTS OF THE CITY CLERK

City Clerk Calhoun had no comment.

COMMENTS OF THE CITY MANAGER

City Manager Drathman commended the volunteers who just graduated from the Fire Fighter One course. He lauded the Finance Department's work on the budget and audit. The Manager advised that he had encouraged his staff to take a little bit of time off this summer. He reported that the circus has been sent a copy of the Council's action regarding the circus, although he has had no contact with the circus people.

COMMENTS OF THE MAYOR

Mayor Pro Tem Marquardt thanked the Council for bearing with him. He voiced his belief that this was a good meeting and good progress was made on some key issues, specifically citing the college lease and the Ocean Drive Loop Bluff Erosion project. Mr. Marquardt stated that he looks forward to Mayor Cushing and Councilmember Yourkowski returning.

COMMENTS OF THE CITY COUNCIL

Councilmembers Cue and Ladd had no comments.

Councilmember Kranich commended the fire fighter volunteers; noting commitment, hours of training and time away from their families to better our community.

Councilmember Fenske lauded the work of all volunteers, many of which are never recognized.

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 11:24 p.m. The next regular meeting is scheduled for June 25, 2001 at 7:30 p.m. in the Homer City Hall Council Chambers preceded by the Committee of the Whole meeting at 4 p.m. Council's Strategic Planning Session scheduled for Sunday, June 24, 2001 at 9 a.m. Council Chambers.

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MARY L. CALHOUN, CMC, CITY CLERK

APPROVED: _________________________