Session 06-07 a Regular Meeting of the Homer City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor
James C. Hornaday at the Homer City Hall Cowles Council Chambers located at 491 E. Pioneer Avenue,
Homer, Alaska, and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Hornaday reported that the City has been listed in the Men's Journal as one of the 50th sexiest
towns in America. He reported on the success of the Arctic Winter Games in Homer and displayed the
plaque, trophy and Thank You poster that the City received. Mayor Hornaday expressed thanks to Jack,
Harry, the Hockey people, the two Cathys and all the other volunteers who made this such a tremendous
success. He reported that Homer has been advised that it will be the topic of the Daily Show and John
Stewart and that Val McLay is being sent to discuss matters with them. Lots of things happening in Homer.
PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: HEIMBUCH, McLAY, NOVAK, STARK, SHADLE (Telephonically.)
STAFF: CITY CLERK CALHOUN
CITY MANAGER WREDE
CITY PLANNER McKIBBEN
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: WYTHE.
Department Heads may be called upon from time to time to participate via teleconference.
Committee of the Whole met from 4:00-4:57 p.m. Agenda items Regular Meeting Agenda Items and
Discussion of Lobbying Plans for the Deep Water Dock. Homer City Hall Cowles Council Chambers.
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 City Council, with the following changes: Submission of
Data Sheet from Bruce Turkington for the Comprehensive Plan Committee. Correction of typo in
Ordinance 06-19, Special Services Package amount is $12,782.00.
Mayor Hornaday requested that Consent Agenda Item J. Memorandum 06-42 be removed from the
Agenda for future consideration by the Council.
Councilmember Heimbuch requested that Resolution 06-31, Land Allocation Plan, be removed from the
agenda.
No objections were expressed to either deletion.
Mayor Hornaday read a press release from the City Manager, regarding the shooting incident at the airport,
into the record and encouraged the News Media to carry this press release in full:
On Wednesday, March 1, 2006, the Homer Police Department participated in an attempted apprehension
and arrest of 31-year old Jason Karlo Anderson, a very dangerous fugitive at the Homer Airport. Homer
Police Department officers were present at the request of the U.S. Marshals Service in order to provide
backup and support for the operation. As a result of the events that occurred, the Homer Chief of Police
requested that the State Troopers conduct an official investigation of the incident.
There is a significant amount of information about this operation that has not yet been released to the
public or is still under investigation. It would be inappropriate for the City to comment further on this while
an official investigation is being conducted by the Alaska State Troopers. The Troopers are conducting a
very thorough investigation and this must be done very carefully and methodically. We may not know the
final results of this investigation for weeks or even months. Therefore, the City requests that the public
reserve judgment and refrain from speculation about this incident until the investigations are complete and
all of the facts are known.
Mayor Hornaday interjected that the information that the City has is that the Troopers were not involved in
the incident and therefore they are an independent reviewing agency.
The City has confidence in its Police Department and in the officers that participated in this operation. The
Homer Police Department is one of the most professional, disciplined, and well-trained police departments
of any city of similar size in America. The officers involved in this incident are very highly qualified and experienced.
The City of Homer deeply regrets the loss of life and the injuries sustained by Jason Anderson II, the son of
the fugitive, that occurred during this operation. The City extends its heartfelt sympathy and condolences
to the friends and family of the deceased and his son.
The City Administration will have no further comment on this matter until the investigation is complete.
PUBLIC COMMENTS UPON MATTERS ALREADY ON THE AGENDA
Public Comments upon matters on the agenda except: Public Hearing Items Ordinance
06-09,Amending Ordinance 05-62(A), 2006 Budget, Ordinance 06-10(S), General Fund - Fund Balance
appropriations, Ordinance 06-12, Amending CBD by Deleting Some Allowed Uses, Ordinance 06-14,
Accepting and Appropriating Funds for the Fireplace for the new Library; and Ordinance
06-15,$6,605.00 for Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Inspections.
There were no public comments.
RECONSIDERATION
None scheduled.
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 unapproved meeting minutes of February 27, 2006 Regular Meeting. City Clerk.
Recommend approval.
B. Ordinance 06-16 , Of the City Council Amending Homer City Code Chapter 1.72 Title to Read Port
and Harbor Advisory Commission and Amending Sub Section 1.72.010(a) Commission--Creation and
Membership, to Change the not more than Two Members may be from Outside the City Limits to not more
than Three Members may be from Outside the City Limits. Shadle. Recommend introduction, Forward to
Port and Harbor Commission for input, Public Hearing for March 28, 2006 and Second Reading on April
10, 2006.
C. Ordinance 06-17, Of the City Council Amending Homer City Code Amending Sub Section 1.76.010(b) Homer Advisory Planning Commission established, To change the No more than one of its members may be from outside the City limits to No more than Three of its Members may be from Outside the City Limits. Shadle. Recommend introduction, Forward to Planning Commission for input, Public Hearing for March 28, 2006 and Second Reading on April 10, 2006.
D. Ordinance 06-18, Of the City Council Amending Homer City Code Sub Section 1.78.010(a) Economic Development Advisory Commission to Change a Minimum of Five Commissioners to a Minimum of Four Commissioners shall Reside within the Corporate Limits of the City of Homer and shall be Registered Voters in the Kenai Peninsula Borough or the City or Homer and to Amend all References to the Overall Economic Development Plan in the Homer City Code Chapter 1.78 to the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy. Shadle. Recommend introduction, Public Hearing for March 28, 2006 and Second Reading on April 10, 2006.
E. Ordinance 06-19, Of the Homer City Council Authorizing the Expenditure of Fleet Reserve Funds in
an Amount not to Exceed $40,000.00 for the Purchase of One Vehicle from Nye Frontier Ford of Wasilla,
Alaska and to Equip this Vehicle with the Special Service Package for Emergency Vehicles, for the Homer
Volunteer Fire Department and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Appropriate Documents.
City Manager. Fiscal Note: Funding Fleet Reserve Account 152.381 up to $40,000.00, Expenditure
Account 100.150 for HVFD Vehicle $27,218.00 and Correction of the Special Services Package to the
balance of the $40,000.00 which is $12,782.00 Recommend introduction, Public Hearing and Second
Reading on March 28, 2006.
Memorandum 06-39, from City Manager as backup.
F. Resolution 06-21, Of the City Council of Homer, Alaska Endorsing Kachemak Emergency Services Fire Station Site on Diamond Ridge Road. Stark. Recommend adoption.
G. Resolution 06-28, Of the Homer City Council Requesting that the Alaska Legislature Insert $6 Million
Dollars in the State Capital Budget for Strengthening and Expansion of the Homer Deep Water Dock
(DWD). City Manager. Requested by Mayor and Council. Recommend adoption.
H. Resolution 06-30, Of the City Council of Homer Alaska in Support of House Bill 415 Entitled "An Act
Relating to Landowners' Immunity for Allowing use of Land for a Recreational Activity; and Providing for
an Effective Date". Mayor. Parks and Recreation Commission. Recommend adoption.
I. Memorandum 06-41, from Deputy City Clerk, Re: March 27th Regular Meeting Rescheduled to
Tuesday, March 28th due to the Holiday, Seward's Day and Council's approved Regular Meeting Schedule.
Recommend affirmation.
J. Memorandum 06-42, from Mayor, Re: Comprehensive Plan Committee Appointments - Councilmember McLay, Planning Commissioner Lehner, Public Member R. David Scheer and Staff Member City Planner McKibben or her Designee. Recommend confirmation.
MEMORANDUM 06-42 WAS DELETED FROM THE AGENDA, UNDER AGENDA APPROVAL.
HEIMBUCH/SHADLE - SO MOVED FOR THE ADOPTION AND/OR APPROVAL OF THE
RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CONSENT AGENDA AS READ.
There was no discussion.
VOTE: YES: NON OBJECTION. UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
Motion carried.
VISITORS
None scheduled.
ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS/BOROUGH REPORT/COMMISSION REPORTS
A. Mayoral Recognition.
1. In Memoriam of Benjamin Walters, Jr.
2. Christopher Fielding, Eagle Scout Achievement.
B. Doug Stark, Passed the NAVTest with flying colors.
C. Val McLay, Listed with his business, Auto Clinic, in the Global Register's Who's Who 2006-2007
Edition.
D. Special Presentation of two plaques to Mayor Hornaday regarding the Men's Journal, April 2006
Edition, wherein Homer is listed as one of the 50 Sexiest Cities in America.
PUBLIC HEARING(S)
A. Ordinance 06-09, Of the City Council, Amending Ordinance 05-62(A), Appropriating Funds for
Calendar Year 2006 for the General Fund, Water- Sewer Funds, the Port/.Harbor Fund, Debt Funds,
Capital Reserve Funds (Conditional Expenditures). City Manager. (Total Budget $19,935,361.00). (First
Reading February 27, 2006, Public Hearing and Second Reading March 13, 2006.)
There was no public testimony.
NOVAK/McLAY - MOVED FOR THE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 06-09 BY READING OF
TITLE.
There was no discussion.
VOTE: YES: NON OBJECTION. UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
Motion carried.
B. Ordinance 06-10(S), Of the City Council of Homer, Alaska Authorizing the Appropriation of Funds
from the General Fund - Fund Balance for Fire Department Vehicle Maintenance in the Amount of
$12,000.00 and for Land Sale Expenses in the Amount of $15,000.00 and $3,000.00 for Alaska Municipal
League Summer Session Reception; and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Appropriate
Documents. City Manager. Fiscal Note: Revenue from General Fund $20,000.00, Expenditure Account
100.150.5207 Fire Department Vehicle Maintenance $12,000.00, Expenditure Account100.111 City
Manager's Budget Costs associated with Land Sales $15,000.00 and Expenditure Account 100.101.5206
City Council Food and Staples $3,000.00.(First Reading February 27, 2006, Public Hearing and Second
Reading March 13, 2006.)
There was no public testimony.
McLAY/NOVAK - SO MOVED FOR THE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 06-10(S) BY READING OF
TITLE ONLY FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING.
There was no discussion.
VOTE: YES: NON OBJECTION. UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
Motion carried.
C. Ordinance 06-12, Of the City Council of the City of Homer, Alaska Amending Homer City Code 21.48, Central Business District (CBD) by Deleting Some Allowed Uses. Stark. (First Reading February 27, 2006, forwarded to Planning Commission for public hearing and comment, conduct Council's public hearings March 13 and 28, 2006, Second Reading on April 10, 2006.)
Memorandum 06-43, from Planning Commission.
There was no public testimony.
D. Ordinance 06-14, Of the City Council of Homer, Alaska Accepting and Appropriating a USDA Grant
of $12,500.00 and a Rasmuson Foundation Grant of $12,500.00 for the Fireplace in the New Library
Building Project and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Appropriate Document. City Manager.
Fiscal Note: Revenue Account 151-722 for the USDA Grant and Rasmuson Foundation funds each in the
amount of $12,500.00 and Expenditure Account 151-722 Library Building Project $25,000.00. (First
Reading February 27, 2006, Public Hearing and Second Reading March 13, 2006.)
There was no public testimony.
NOVAK/STARK - MOVED FOR THE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 06-14 BY READING OF
TITLE.
There was no discussion.
VOTE: YES: NON OBJECTION. UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
Motion carried.
E. Ordinance 06-15, Of the City Council Accepting and Appropriating an ADOT Reimbursement of up to
$6,605.00 for Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Inspections and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute
the Appropriate Documents. City Manager. Fiscal Note: Revenue 151-731-4512 ADOT Reimbursement
for Commercial Vehicle Inspection in the amount of $6,605.00 Expenditure Account 151-731 $6,605.00.
(First Reading February 27, 2006, Public Hearing and Second Reading March 13, 2006.)
There was no public testimony.
McLAY/NOVAK - SO MOVED FOR THE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 06-15 BY READING OF
TITLE ONLY FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING.
There was no discussion.
VOTE: YES: NON OBJECTION. UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
Motion carried.
ORDINANCE(S)
A. Ordinance 06-20, Of the City Council of the City of Homer, Alaska Amending Homer City Zoning
Map to Rezone to Gateway a Business District, Portions of Rural Residential (RR) and Portions of Urban
Residential (UR) Zoning Districts fronting on the Sterling Highway West Hill Area to the South West
Boundary of the Central Business District (CBD). Heimbuch. (First Reading March 13, 2006, and
forwarded to the Planning Commission to Conduct two public hearings no later than April 19, 2006 and for
review and comment and to respond back to Council no later than April 30, 2006, Council's Public
Hearing: May 8, 2006 and Second Reading: May 22, 2006. )
Memorandum 06-44, from Novak.
Mayor Hornaday declared that he has excused himself from this matter, handed the gave to Mayor Pro
Tempore McLay and left the table at 7:21 p.m. (See minutes regarding Ordinance 06-05 and 06-11)
HEIMBUCH/STARK - MOVED TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 06-20 BY READING OF TITLE.
There was no discussion.
HEIMBUCH/STARK - I HAVE AN AMENDMENT TO OFFER, TWO AMENDMENTS TO OFFER
ON THIS ORDINANCE, WITH THE CLERK'S PERMISSION, IN THE TITLE AS I HAVE IT ON
PAGE 157 OF THE PACKET THIRD LINE TO REZONE TO A GATEWAY BUSINESS DISTRICT
ADDING THE PHRASE IN PARENTHESIS "A SUB DISTRICT OF THE CENTRAL BUSINESS
DISTRICT" AND IN SECTION 1. LINE 51 THE SAME ADDITION AFTER THE WORDS
"GATEWAY BUSINESS DISTRICT" IN PARENTHESIS "A SUB DISTRICT OF THE CENTRAL
BUSINESS DISTRICT", THINK I WILL READ THESE ALL AS ONE (Mayor Pro Tempore McLay
allowed this) AND IN THE WHEREAS CLAUSES THE ADDITION OF ANOTHER SENTENCE,
WHEREAS, THIS ORDINANCE PRIORITIZES THIS AREA CONSISTENT WITH THE INTENT OF
RESOLUTION 06-19, AND RECOGNIZES THE ROLE OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN IN
DEFINING GROWTH IN THE CITY OF HOMER.
Councilmember Novak inquired if the new Whereas clause replaced the third Whereas clause.
Councilmember Heimbuch responded in the negative, adding that would need to be a separate amendment.
VOTE:(primary amendment 1.)YES: NON OBJECTION. UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
Motion carried.
Title now reads: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Homer, Alaska Amending Homer City
Zoning Map to Rezone to a Gateway Business District (a sub district of the Central Business District)
potions of Rural Residential (RR) and Portions of Urban Residential (UR) Zoning Districts Fronting on
the Sterling Highway West Hill Area to the South West Boundary of the Central Business District (CBD).
Section 1. now reads: Section 1. The Homer City Zoning Map be amended to rezone portions of Rural
Residential land Urban Residential Zoning Districts to a Gateway Business District (a sub district of the
Central Business District) as depicted in Exhibit A. Map and Exhibit B. legal descriptions.
Whereas clause added: WHEREAS, This Ordinance prioritizes this area consistent with the intent of
Resolution 06-19, and recognizes the role of the Comprehensive Plan in defining growth in the City
of Homer.
HEIMBUCH/STARK - I'D LIKE TO OFFER ANOTHER AMENDMENT TO STRIKE LINES 31, THE
WHEREAS CLAUSE BEGINNING ON LINE 31 PAGE
There was no discussion.
VOTE: (primary amendment 2.) YES: NON OBJECTION. UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
Motion carried.
Whereas struck is the third whereas clause: [WHEREAS, This Ordinance is complementary to Resolution
06-19 and prioritizes this geographic area of that Resolution; and ]
There was no further discussion.
VOTE: (main motion as amended) YES: SHADLE, STARK, NOVAK, HEIMBUCH, McLAY.
Motion carried.
Mayor Pro Tempore McLay called for a recess at 7:26 p.m.
Mayor Hornaday, returning to the table and accepting the gavel back from Mayor Pro Tempore McLay,
called the meeting back to order at 7:29 p.m.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
A. City Manager's Report (Updates and Follow up: 1. Mayor Hornaday has scheduled a Public Forum for
April 10, 2006 at 5:30 p.m. Regarding Kachemak Bay as the Port of Refuge - Panel of guests includes
USCB, CIRCAC, CISPRE, SW Pilots Association, Cook Inlet Keeper, DEC and Governor's Office - this
provides an opportunity for panel, Council and public interaction, 2. Wildfire Protection Plan for Homer; 3.
Animal Shelter proposals were due March 8th, one was submitted, award is scheduled for March 28, 2006;
4. Arctic Winter Games in Homer March 6, 7 and 10, 2006 - Mayor Hornaday involved in the festivities at
the Homer Multi Purpose Ice Facility; Deep Water Dock Expansion - see Resolution 06-28 on the Consent
Agenda page 79 of Council's packet; March Employee Anniversaries - Barbara Garcia PWD 16 years,
Steve Bambakidis Admin 6 years, Mitch Hrachiar PWD 5 years, Matt Clarke PH 5 years and Gary
Richardson PWD 2 years.)
It was noted that travel authorization regarding the Juneau lobbying trip will be on the next agenda.
Mayor Hornaday noted that those going to Juneau will would need to get a packet of information from
Special Projects Coordinator Holen since they will be doing more than just lobbying on the Deep Water Dock.
It was noted that the new City Hall matters are under New Business.
B. Bid Report. (RFP: For the Operation and Management of the Homer Animal Shelter. Sealed proposals due to the City Clerk by 4 p.m. on Wednesday, March 8, 2006, Award scheduled for March 28, 2006 via Resolution 06-29; RFP: Professional Planning and Engineering Services, Design of Improvements at the Deep Water Dock. Sealed proposals are due at the Office of the City Clerk, by 4:30 P.M., Thursday, March 30, 2006.)
C. Report of Inactivated Records. (City Clerk, Finance, Library, Planning and Zoning, Port and Harbor,
Police, and Public Works.)
COMMITTEE REPORT
A. Public Arts Committee. (Meeting scheduled for Thursday, March 23, 2006 at 1 p.m.)
B. Road Standards Committee. Memorandum Re: Homer Boulevards.
Recommendation: Add Heath Street and Main Street as Boulevards, reconstruction of these roads will
incorporate Boulevard Standards where practical. Amend second sentence of the first paragraph to add
"and balancing pedestrian needs and safety with vehicular traffic and landscaping." and add, "This
document is intended to provide a flexible set of guidelines for design."
PENDING BUSINESS
None scheduled.
NEW BUSINESS
A. Memorandum 06-45, from City Manager Re: City Hall Space Needs Study.
Recommendation:
1. Confirm in an official manner, preferably by resolution, that the Council wants to build a new City Hall in or immediately adjacent to the Town Center.
2. Authorize the Manager to conduct a wetlands delineation and soils analysis on City owned property within the Town Center.
3. Authorize the Manager to conduct a public information initiative regarding the need for a new City Hall and the planning process underway to make it happen. The planning process could include public hearings or other ways to gather reaction from the public.
4. Authorize the Manager to work cooperatively with the City's Town Center landowner partners to develop a proposed Town Center Plan that shows the location of buildings and infrastructure (including City Hall) for approval by the Council.
5. Authorize the Manager to make recommendations on a financing plan or strategy for Council approval
and to begin the process of raising money.
Fiscal Note: not defined.
NOVAK/McLAY - MOVED TO APPROVE THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF MEMORANDUM 06-45.
Council discussion points:
Keep in mind, with regards to working with the Town Center Land owner partners that there may be some potential of trading property or sharing of parking spaces.
It was suggested that an option be considered of expanding the current Library building, if City Hall is sold use that money to, in essence, purchase the current library building and use that money toward paying off the loan/debt the new Library to satisfy the deed requirement on the current Library. The current Library site is adjacent to the Town Center. Enough funds would be left over from the sale of City Hall to expand the building and purchase additional property for expansion and parking.
The old school has been considered.
Emphasis is that a Civic Anchor, such as City Hall with perhaps an adjacent Conference Center, is desired for Town Center since the Library is in a different location.
Location of City Hall in the Town Center has always been in the plan and is a very good plan, with a conference center to the northeast of it, which could be the Council Chambers. Public restrooms at the north east end of the conference center close to Pioneer Avenue. Do not see the Fire and Police headquarters being located with the City Hall. A City Hall building of 20,000 square feet as outlined in the Space Needs Study/proposal and then adding on the conference center and the restroom would be a very proper use. The Fire and Police facility could be built at some later time at a different location and in no way has to be connected to City Hall itself.
No discussion or option should be precluded.
Keep an open mind.
If it is going to cost a couple million dollars more to have City Hall in Town Center then City Hall could be located at the current library site.
Council is responsible to spend the City's money wisely.
Perhaps, the City could increase the foot print size of Fred Meyer up to 100,000 square feet and lease the
City Hall space from them.
City Manager Wrede expressed appreciation for the comments, that this is why he wanted to get this
information out and that the discussion has been in rather general terms. He stated that two questions
would have to be answered with regard to using the current Library building and site and that he can have
those answers for Council by the next meeting: 1) Whether or not this is a suitable use for the property,
because the donors who donated that property stated that it was to be used for library and 2) To see if that
property is large enough for a 20,000 square foot building with parking, landscaping and etcetera. He
voiced his confidence that the City Planner and her staff can provide this information.
Mayor Hornaday noted that this is one of the long term projects. He recalled when the current City Hall
was purchased from Shoultzes. He commented about the College request to the Legislature for the $2.5
million to purchase this building, emphasizing that he does not see that much of a City Hall can be built for
$2.5 million and that additional funding will have to be sought. It is good to start thinking about what is
wanted, but the financial aspect has to be considered. He reminded Council about the situation with
funding for the Library and how costs continue to rise.
There was no further discussion.
VOTE: YES: NON OBJECTION. UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
Motion carried.
B. Memorandum 06-46, from City Manager Re: Itinerant Merchants and Mobile Food Vendors.
Recommendation:
Authorize the Manager to make a parcel of City land available on a one year trial basis to Itinerant
Merchants for short term leases consistent with the provisions of HCC 8.08 and HCC 8.11.
Fiscal Note: not defined.
NOVAK/HEIMBUCH - MOVED THE APPROVAL OF THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF
MEMORANDUM 06-46.
City Manager Wrede responded to Council inquiry that the Harbor staff has suggested the area hemmed in
by the City Campground, Nick Dudiak Fishing Lagoon, and Bob's Trophy Charters where there is a little
gazebo in the little corner area. This is a pretty high traffic area and is right across from a couple of
restaurants. It will be hard to avoid direct competition unless the Itinerant Merchant and Mobile Food
Units are located on the 30 Acres, adding that no body wants to be over there. He reported that in the past
the Itinerant Merchants have been on private property with usually one or two permits issued a year, but
that this year there is more demand and the City does not have the room to scatter them about unless they
are truly mobile. He advised that he just wanted to throw this out there and see what the Council thought
about dedicating just one lot to the Itinerant Merchants and Mobile Food Units and to possibly have short
term leases.
Councilmember Shadle inquired if there is power in the vicinity of the location that the Manager is referencing?
City Manager Wrede responded that this is a very good question and that he does not know the answer.
There was no further discussion.
VOTE: YES: NON OBJECTION. UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
Motion carried.
RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution 06-24, Of the City Council Amending the City of Homer Fee Schedule, Administrative, to Add a Fee Amount for Zoning Appeals. Shadle. Postponed on 02/27/06
A.1. Resolution 06-24(S), Same Title. Includes verbiage regarding reimbursement. Shadle.
MAIN MOTION IS ON THE FLOOR AS POSTPONED ON FEBRUARY 27,
2006:SHADLE/STARK - I'D LIKE TO MAKE A MOTION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 06-24.
There was no discussion.
SHADLE/NOVAK - I'D LIKE TO MAKE A MOTION TO SUBSTITUTE RESOLUTION 06-24(S).
There was no discussion.
VOTE: YES: (substitute) YES: NON OBJECTION. UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
Motion carried.
There was no discussion.
VOTE: (main motion as amended) YES: NON OBJECTION. UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
Motion carried.
B. Resolution 06-31, Of the City Council Approving the City of Homer 2006 Land Allocation Plan.
Mayor and Council.
DELETED FROM THE AGENDA UNDER AGENDA APPROVAL.
C Resolution 06-32, Of the Homer City Council Requesting the Finance Department to Approximate the
Three Summer Months General Sales Tax Increase it Would Take to Offset the Effect of a Nine Month
Sales Tax Decrease. Heimbuch
HEIMBUCH/McLAY - MOVED TO ADOPT.
Council discussion:
This is basically a fact finding Resolution, asking the Finance Department to give Council a sheet of figures
showing the relationship of a three month increase to a nine month decrease. Once this information is
received and back to the Council, there may be another Resolution rising out that, possibly, or at least
some discussion.
VOTE: YES: NON OBJECTION. UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
Motion carried.
COMMENTS OF THE AUDIENCE
Comments of the Audience on any matter.
There was no public comment.
COMMENTS OF THE CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney Tans was not present.
COMMENTS OF THE CITY CLERK
City Clerk Calhoun thanked the Mayor for putting the City on the Map in such a unique way.
COMMENTS OF THE CITY MANAGER
City Manager Wrede had no comment.
COMMENTS OF THE MAYOR
Mayor Hornaday stated that he has said far too much already.
COMMENTS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember McLay stated that Council accomplished an awful lot and has had an awful lot of fun too.
He stated that when Council quits having fun they will quit accomplishing things and go home. He thanked
everyone for their good humor tonight.
Councilmembers Heimbuch, Stark, and Heimbuch had no comments.
Councilmember Shadle thanked everyone for the quick meeting and that he'll see all the next time.
Mayor Hornaday stated that he hoped all was going well with Councilmember Shadle. (1) He reported that
Holland Marie Hornaday was born last Monday night and weighed in at 8 pounds 13 ounces of bouncing
baby girl. Grand child number six, the girls are ahead four to two.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council the meeting was adjourned at 7:52 by Mayor
James C. Hornaday. The Next Regular Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 28, 2006 at 7 p.m. and
the Next Committee of the Whole is scheduled for Tuesday, March 28, 2006 at 4 p.m. Worksession Public
Forum scheduled for March 28, 2006 regarding Kachemak Bay as Port of Refuge. All meetings scheduled
to be held in the Homer City Hall Council Chambers located at 491 E. Pioneer Avenue, Homer, Alaska.
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MARY L. CALHOUN, CMC, CITY CLERK
Approved: _____________________
1. Councilmember Shadle is in Utah with his wife who is soon to deliver a new child.