Session 07-25 a Regular Meeting of the Homer City Council was called to order at 7:01 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.

 

PRESENT:                   COUNCILMEMBERS:           HEIMBUCH, NOVAK, ROBERTS,                                                                                                   SHADLE (telephonic), STARK, WYTHE

 

Councilmember Shadle has requested telephonic participation.

 

Department Heads may be called upon from time to time to participate via teleconference.

 

Council met as a Committee of the Whole from 4:02 p.m. to 5:27 p.m. regarding Capital Improvement Plan, 2008 Budget, Non-Profit Organizations, New Courthouse, Old Library Lot Split and Regular Meeting Agenda Items. Council met for a Special Meeting from 5:31 to 6:48 p.m. in Executive Session for City Manager’s Evaluation.

 

AGENDA APPROVAL

 

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

Consent Agenda:  Item C. Resolution 07-97(S), Of the City Council Certifying the Results of the City of Homer Regular City Election held October 2, 2007 to Elect Two Council Members and Decide One Ballot Proposition.

Announcements/Presentations/Borough Report/Commission Reports: Item C. Prince William Sound Regional Citizen’s Advisory Council Report by John Velsko.

New Business – Item A. Appointment of Councilmember to Transportation Advisory Committee. The agenda as amended was approved by consensus of the Council.      

 

The agenda was approved as amended by consensus of the City Council.

 

PUBLIC COMMENTS UPON MATTERS ALREADY ON THE AGENDA

 

Public may comment on any item on the agenda with the exception of: Ordinance 07-36(S), Amending Homer City Code Section 4.10.050 to Prohibit a Person Holding the Office of Mayor or City Council Member from being a Candidate for Another Office or Term of Office Except During the Last Year of the Official’s Term of Office or when a City Council Member is Running for Mayor.

 

Thorey Munro, Homer High School senior and Global Warming Task Force member, supports the recommendation for a staff person to carry out the measures to reduce emissions. She encouraged the City to effectively reduce emissions, save energy and money.  

 

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 September 13, 2007, Special         Meeting, September 24, 2007 Special and Regular Meetings. City Clerk. Recommend    approval.                                                                                                         

 

B.         Resolution 07-95, Of the City Council of Homer, Alaska Approving Amendment        Number One to the Memorandum of Agreement Between the State Department of Transportation and Public Facilities and the City of Homer Dated July 20, 2001. City         Manager. Recommend adoption.                                                                     

 

            Memorandum 07-163 from City Manager as backup.                          

 

C.        Resolution 07-97, Of the City Council Certifying the Results of the City of Homer        Regular City Election held October 2, 2007 to Elect Two Councilmembers and Decide     One Ballot Proposition. City Clerk. Recommend adoption.                                   

 

D.        Memorandum 07-164, From Homer Advisory Planning Commission, thru City            Manager, Re:    Kenai Peninsula Borough Ordinance 2007-33 Substitute/Section 6      Legal    Access.

 

Mayor Hornaday asked for a motion for the adoption of the recommendations of the Consent Agenda as read.

 

HEIMBUCH/WYTHE – SO MOVED.

 

There was no discussion.

 

VOTE: YES. NON OBJECTION. UNANIMOUS CONSENT.

 

Motion carried.

 

VISITORS

 

A.        Homer High School Senior Government Students

 

Homer High School Government students were acknowledged.

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS/BOROUGH    REPORT/COMMISSION REPORTS

 

A.                 Canvass Board Report – Deputy City Clerk Jacobsen

Deputy City Clerk Jacobsen reported 1,194 voters, 28% voter turnout and ballots were taken to long term care and the Senior Center. She thanked the election teams for their hard work.

 

B.         Report of September 2007 Trip to Washington, DC – Mayor Hornaday          

 

PUBLIC HEARING(S)

 

A.        Ordinance 07-36(S), Of the City Council of Homer, Alaska Amending Homer City      Code Section 4.10.050 to Prohibit a Person Holding the Office of Mayor or City Council Member from being a Candidate for Another Office or Term of Office Except During the          Last Year of the Official’s Term of Office or when a City Council Member is Running            for Mayor. Novak.  First Reading September 24, 2007, conduct Public Hearing and     Second Reading on October 8, 2007. 

 

There was no public testimony.

 

NOVAK/ROBERTS – MOVED FOR THE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 07-36(S) BY READING OF TITLE.

 

The intent of the ordinance is to prevent Councilmembers from filing for office, with the exception of Mayor, until they are in their last year.

 

ROBERTS/NOVAK – MOVED ON LINE 36 THAT WE CHANGE IT FROM NO ELECTED OFFICIAL MAY HOLD ANY OTHER MUNICIPAL OFFICE WITH A COMMA AFTER THAT AND INSERT THE WORD MUNICIPAL EMPLOYMENT OR ELECTED POSITION IN THE STATE OR FEDERAL GOVERNMENT WHILE IN OFFICE.

 

Amendment is to allow citizens in the federal government to file for office.

 

VOTE: YES. NON OBJECTION. UNANIMOUS CONSENT.

 

Motion carried.

 

NOVAK/WYTHE -MOVED TO AMEND TO STATE IN LINE 43-1: A PERSON HOLDING SUCH CITY OFFICE MAY BE A CANDIDATE FOR ELECTION TO THE SAME OR A DIFFERENT CITY OFFICE DURING THE LAST YEAR OF THE PERSON’S TERM OF OFFICE; AND “THAT PERSON MAY NOT RESIGN PRIOR TO THE LAST YEAR OF HIS TERM IN OFFICE WITH THE INTENT OF RUNNING FOR THE SAME OFFICE HE IS CURRENTLY RESIGNING FROM; AND”.

 

Council discussed the need for an amendment to the ordinance stating a councilmember cannot resign in the middle of their term and run for the term again. The likelihood that the issue would happen again was questioned. Council discussed resignation of a term at a date outside the candidacy filing period and the need to replace the seat with a vote of the Council. The voters should have the final say on council candidates.

 

NOVAK/WYTHE – MOVED TO WITHDRAW THE AMENDMENT AND POSTPONE TO OCTOBER 22, 2007.

 

There was no discussion.

 

VOTE: YES. NON OBJECTION. UNANIMOUS CONSENT.

 

Motion carried.

 

ORDINANCE(S)

 

A.        Ordinance 07-35, Of the City Council of Homer, Alaska Amending the Code of          Ethics, Homer City Code Chapter 1.18. Wythe. First Reading October 8,            2007, conduct Public   Hearing and Second Reading on October 22, 2007. (Postponed from September 24, 2007)

                                                                                                                                   

MOTION ON THE FLOOR: WYTHE/ROBERTS – MOVED FOR THE INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE 07-35 FOR FIRST READING.

 

WYTHE/HEIMBUCH - MOVED TO AMEND LINE 140 SECTION B TO READ: SHALL BE SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS OF AS 39.30 RELATING TO CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURES, REMOVING OR FINANCIAL, IE. SCHEDULES B, C, E AS IT APPLIES TO NATURAL RESOURCE LEASES F AND G.

 

The amendment will provide full disclosure for any conflicts of interest, but does not require full financial disclosure. Full disclosure of conflicts will be beneficial to both Council and the community.

 

Councilmember Stark objected,stating there are 105 communities exempted from the disclosure law. Homer voted by a 54% margin to exempt itself from the disclosure law. It will make it harder to get good, intelligent and successful people for the Council. It should be made easier for people to run for the Council.

 

Councilmember Wythe stated when the exemption was voted on the community was smaller and it was more difficult to find qualified candidates. In today’s society with many ethical issues the disclosure of conflicts of interest lends itself to that transparent government people are looking for. Finding qualified candidates is easier with the growth of the community.

 

VOTE: (amendment) YES. NOVAK, HEIMBUCH, ROBERTS, WYTHE

VOTE: NO. SHADLE, STARK

 

Motion carried.

 

VOTE: (main motion as amended) YES. WYTHE, SHADLE, STARK, NOVAK, HEIMBUCH, ROBERTS

 

Motion carried.

B.         Ordinance 07-37, Of the City Council of Homer, Alaska Repealing Homer City Code             Chapter 5.12 Concerning Dangerous Structures and Repealing and Reenacting Chapter          5.16 Concerning the Abatement of Public Nuisances. City Manager. Recommend             Introduction October 8, 2007, conduct Public Hearing and Second Reading on        October 22, 2007.                                                                                          

 

NOVAK/WYTHE – MOVED FOR THE INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE 07-37 FOR FIRST READING BY READING OF TITLE ONLY.

 

Councilmember Heimbuch questioned the measures it would take to clean up the big boat on the Spit with junk beside it.

 

City Manager Wrede responded the ordinance could cover something like that. There have been numerous complaints from the public about nuisances, dangerous structures, and junk that poses a hazard to health and safety. The older ordinances are skimpy, laws have changed as to public notice, documentation and collection of funds. The ordinance combines existing code to place it all under public nuisances. Council handles appeals or can designate them to a hearing officer or another commission. The building inspector is currently the Public Works Director; there may be a building inspector position at a later date. Enforcement is the Department of Public Safety. If there is an immediate danger to public health and safety, immediate action can be taken prior to notifying the property owner. Public nuisances without an immediate threat will be dealt with through the process of notification. Owners would be made personally liable for costs. A waiver for low income or elderly persons is included. It is an improvement to current code; it is a powerful tool.

 

Councilmember Heimbuch noted so much time has ensued since enforcement, thousands of tourists consider the Spit property with the boat and junk as an icon. There is the concern many people will say leave the Cousin’s place alone, it is wonderful and keeps Homer weird.

 

Public nuisance is defined in the ordinance. Vehicles and boats are included in lines 50 – 54.

 

Councilmember Wythe asked that Council move cautiously on the ordinance and expand the public comment period.

 

WYTHE/HEIMBUCH – MOVED TO EXPAND THIS BY ONE TWO-WEEK PERIOD, THAT IT WOULD BE INTRODUCTION TODAY AND PUBLIC HEARING AT THE NEXT MEETING AND A SECOND PUBLIC HEARING AND SECOND READING AT OUR FIRST MEETING IN NOVEMBER.

 

Houses under construction were discussed, some may take fifteen years to build out of pocket. The ordinance states fire hazards or unsafe for occupancy must be reasons, instead of not just liking your neighbor’s yard.  

 

The need for a qualified building inspector and a time frame was expressed.

 

VOTE: (POSTPONEMENT) YES. NON OBJECTION. UNANIMOUS CONSENT.

Motion carried.

 

C.        Ordinance 07-38, Of the City Council of Homer, Alaska, Accepting and Appropriating            an Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development     (DCCED) Grant of $65,000.00 for the Spit Trail Completion and Authorizing the City     Manager to Execute the Appropriate     Documents. City Manager. Recommend             Introduction October 8, 2007, conduct Public Hearing and        Second Reading October 22,    2007.                                                                                                              

 

NOVAK/ROBERTS - MOTION FOR THE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 07-38 FOR INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING BY READING OF TITLE ONLY.

 

There was no discussion.

 

VOTE: YES. NON OBJECTION. UNANIMOUS CONSENT.

 

Motion carried.

 

D.        Ordinance 07-39, Of the City Council of Homer, Alaska, Accepting and Appropriating            an Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development     (DCCED) Grant of $50,000.00 for the Senior Access Trail and Authorizing the City    Manager to Execute the Appropriate Documents. City Manager. Recommend             Introduction October 8, 2007, conduct Public Hearing and Second Reading October 22,          2007.                                                                                                              

 

Mayor Hornaday called for a motion for the adoption of Ordinance 07-39 for introduction and first reading by reading of title only.          

 

WYTHE/HEIMBUCH - SO MOVED.

 

There was no discussion.

 

VOTE: YES. NON OBJECTION. UNANIMOUS CONSENT.

 

Motion carried.

 

E.         Ordinance 07-40, Of the City Council of Homer, Alaska Accepting and Appropriating             an Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development     (DCCED) Grant of $133,000.00 for the Kachemak Bay Research Reserve Education          Project and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Appropriate Documents. City      Manager. Recommend Introduction October 8, 2007, conduct Public Hearing and        Second             Reading October 22, 2007.

 

Mayor Hornaday called for a motion for the adoption of Ordinance 07-40 for introduction and first reading by reading of title only.

 

WYTHE/STARK – SO MOVED.

 

There was no discussion.

 

VOTE: YES. NON OBJECTION. UNANIMOUS CONSENT.

 

Motion carried.

 

10.       CITY MANAGER’S REPORT

 

A.        City Manager’s Report  

 

  1. Spruceview LID: The Spruceview Ave. LID is near completion. We are very pleased with the way it turned out and we hope neighborhood landowners are as well. Spruceview Ave, and parts of Noview and Mullikin St. have been constructed and paved. The development also includes sidewalks. At the time this was written, the contractor was installing the new bridge over Woddard Creek. This is a culvert style bridge which fulfills the Council commitment to help daylight Woddard Creek. The Culvert is large enough to let light in and to handle the most severe flood events. It is also a half culvert that leaves the stream- bed intact. The bridge will have a sidewalk so that pedestrians can get across safely.
  2. Soundview Ave.The contractor has completed the paving work for the short section of Soundview that the Council approved at the last meeting. In addition, the subdivision developer has just about completed the remainder of the road (including sidewalk). So, it is now possible to drive on Soundview from the Sterling Highway all the way to Bartlett St. Completing this link has been an important component of the City Transportation Plan for many years and it will greatly improve internal traffic circulation (both pedestrian and vehicular).  
  3. Seawall Update: The property owners behind the wall want to make some routine maintenance repairs in October before we get to the worst of the fall storm season. The property owners have developed a list of necessary maintenance activities and have discussed them with Carey. They have solicited a bid from a local contractor. The work would be limited to placing some additional boards at the base of the wall to prevent scouring and placing some additional fill behind the wall to deal with some settling and erosion issues. The total cost for the work is estimated to be around $17,000. If the cost was split between the landowners based upon linear footage along the wall, the City’s share is estimated to be around $3,430.77. This includes two lots and several sections of ROW. I informed the property owners that the City would not front the money but would participate if the property owners collected their share first. Please let me know if any of you have concerns or questions.
  4. Paint Brush Booster Station: The work on the water distribution line booster station that Council authorized last year is being completed this week. Residents along Paintbrush Street and Paintbrush Court should soon have much better water pressure.
  5. Douglas Street Paving: Douglas Street is scheduled to be paved within the next week or so. As soon as the contractor completes the Spruceview project, he is headed over to Douglas. This will be an important road improvement for that neighborhood and for the Department of Fish and Game.
  6. New Courthouse: This item has been placed on the Committee of the Whole agenda. This is an item that the Council needs to discuss and make a decision on quickly so that I can inform the Court System of the City’s position and it can move forward with its own planning process. If the Council wishes to build the Courthouse and lease it back to the State, now is the time to talk about that so we can incorporate it into the overall planning for the Town Center.
  7. Fire Department Skyline Station: At the next meeting, I will be asking the Council to appropriate money to pay for a building engineer to evaluate the old water treatment building. The purpose would be too see if it is possible to convert it into something useful to the Fire Department and what that might cost.
  8. Fire Department / Engine 4. The RFP for design and construction of a replacement for Engine 4 went out last week. At the last Committee of the Whole meeting, the Council had a preliminary and brief discussion about the idea of paying for a new engine with cash received from 2007 Revenue Sharing Funds and replacing Engine 4 with a ladder truck on the CIP List. It would be appropriate to discuss that issue at this meeting since a resolution finalizing the CIP List is on the agenda. 
  9. Old Library Plat: I am pleased that Council Member Stark added this item to the Committee of the Whole Agenda. It would be very helpful for both me and the Planning Commission to get some feedback from the Council on some issues that have arisen. I hope to get these issues resolved and get the preliminary plat approved on October 17. If that occurs, we can start soliciting bids for the property almost immediately.  
  10. AMHS / Warehouse: I believe we are making slow progress on this one. I did receive a note recently from the AMHS attorney stating that they were reviewing my latest proposal and would contact us soon for discussions. Recall that I told AMHS I would recommend to the Council that land on Lot 48 be made available rent free for the large warehouse and AMHS employee parking if they would agree to not build the warehouse right next to the ferry terminal. So, please take that under advisement and let me know if you have any comments or concerns about this.
  11. City Hall / Town Plaza / Preconstruction Activities; We expect to have a Preconstruction Activities Agreement and project budget in front of the Council for consideration at the October 22 meeting. The new City Hall / Town Plaza Review Committee had its first meeting with the design team on September 26. On Thursday, the 4th, representatives from Jay Brant, ECI-Hyer, and the City will be meeting in Anchorage with CIRI to discuss overall planning for the City Hall, Town Square, and Town Center generally. CIRI has indicated that it would be willing to provide some of its own resources to help with overall planning of Town Center in a collaborative effort.   
  12. Travel: I will be in Anchorage on Thursday and Friday, the 4th and 5th. While there, I will be meeting with Gordon ( library sale documents, financial services RFP), CIRI (town center), UAA (sale of City Hall), and DOT/PF (Dock and Spit Trail).                         

 

The parity study and memorandum from Personnel Director Hobbs was included outlining employee turnover rate. Items of discussion were Douglas Street and Spruceview paving. An update on City Hall preconstruction activities was provided. The City Hall / Town Square Review Committee met with the design team and recommended a few seats be added to the committee. City Manager Wrede attended a meeting in Anchorage with CIRI, two representatives from Jay-Brant and two representatives from ECI Hyer. Discussion included the agenda and process and how the City, CIRI and the Land Trust could work together to plan the Town Square infrastructure. By working together resources can be shared. The replat will include all parties, charting the course for the future.

 

Council questioned public indebtedness for the project, concern that public support is not lost and suggested a public poll. City Manager Wrede explained waiting before or after Christmas will allow time for more information and refined cost estimates to conduct such a poll. The design team will fit in everything they can, working around the $10M figure. The proposal will then come back to the committee and judgments will be made by Council to establish a cap. Council asked for as much feedback as possible as there are reservations about building something too elaborate. Mayor Hornaday reported after meeting with the Senators in Washington, D.C., there is no federal money. He recommended looking at the model used to build the library and build up support for the project. Council suggested a community center and town plaza would look more attractive to Legislature.

 

Council commented on the City’s outdated wage compensation scale, suggesting alternate models with a 20-step scale. A migration chart depicting every position in place and normal retirement year was requested.  

 

The Senior Citizen’s request for inclusion as a line item in the budget was discussed. It was suggested the project be added to the CIP list for funding by Legislature.

 

Mayor Hornaday called for a recess at 8:02 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 8:10 p.m.

 

B.         Question of the Week

            Do You Think that Expanding the Homer Harbor is an important project for the City?    Why or Why Not? Did you know that Absentee Voting starts on Monday for the October   2, 2007 Election? Knowing that option is available will you vote this election? Why or         why not?                                                                                             

 

COMMITTEE REPORT

           

A.        Comprehensive Plan Community Advisory Committee

            (Regular Meeting October 10, 2007 6 – 8 p.m.)                                              

 

B.         Global Warming Task Force

            (Regular Meeting October 30, 2007 4 – 6 p.m.)                                              

 

Alan Parks, GWTF member, reported on the importance of implementing the Climate Action Plan. Proposed energy saving measures for the City of Homer compute to thousands of dollars. He requested a full time staff position to implement the plan and follow the time line. The goal is 12% reduction of emissions by 2012 and 20% by 2020. Mr. Parks stated Homer is on the map since joining ICLEI and is the only city in the organization to draft a climate action plan.

 

C.        Public Arts Committee

            (Worksession and Special Meeting October 19, 2007 10 a.m.)                        

 

D.        Transportation Advisory Committee

            (Regular Meeting October 16, 2007 5:30 p.m.)                                    

 

E.         City Hall - Town Square Review Committee                                        

 

F.         Permanent Fund Committee                                                                             

            (Regular Meeting October 11, 2007 6 p.m.)

 

Councilmember Wythe reported the Permanent Fund Committee is working on a draft RFP to have an investment plan developed and investor selected prior to distribution of Exxon Valdez settlement funds.

 

John Velsko, Prince William Sound Regional Citizen’s Advisory Council, reported on the oil spill prevention and contingency plan for shippers. He asked the city to provide a letter prior to the comment deadline.

 

PENDING BUSINESS

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

A.        Appointment of Councilmember to Transportation Advisory Committee

 

By consensus the Council postponed the appointment to the Special Meeting on October 15, 2007.

 

RESOLUTIONS

 

A.        Resolution 07-96, Of the City Council of Homer, Alaska, Amending the Membership of          the City Hall / Town Square Review Committee by Adding One Seat for the             Transportation Advisory Committee and One Seat for the Public Arts Committee. City      Manager. Recommend adoption.

 

Mayor Hornaday called for a motion for the adoption of Resolution 07-96 by reading of title only.

 

WYTHE/STARK – SO MOVED.

 

Discussion ensued on the seats for the Town Square Review Committee.

 

NOVAK- MOVED TO CHANGE THE COMMITTEE MAKEUP TO ONE MEMBER OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION AND ONE MEMBER OF THE TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND TWO MEMBERS AT LARGE.

 

Motion died for lack of a second.

 

WYTHE/ROBERTS - MOVED TO ADD AT THE END OF THE NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: AND REMOVING ONE MEMBER FROM THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION.

 

Council discussed having a representative from CIRI on the Committee; City Manager Wrede suggested CIRI be invited to every meeting and retain the committee with the present members.

 

VOTE: (amendment) YES. NON OBJECTION. UNANIMOUS CONSENT.

 

Motion carried. 

 

VOTE: (main motion as amended) YES. NON OBJECTION. UNANIMOUS CONSENT.

 

Motion carried.

 

B.         Resolution 07-98, Of the Homer City Council Adopting the Capital Improvement Project        Priority List for Fiscal Year 2009 and Capital Improvement Plan for 2008-       2013 and          Requesting Appropriate Funding. Mayor/City Council. Recommend adoption.

 

NOVAK/WYTHE - MOTION FOR THE ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 07-98 BY READING OF TITLE ONLY.

 

Mayor Hornaday commented Legislators pay attention to the top three choices, other than Senator Stevens who is well informed on all issues.

 

WYTHE/NOVAK- MOVED TO REPLACE RESOLUTION 07-98 WITH 07-98(A).

 

The CIP list was decided by Council at the Committee of the Whole.

 

WYTHE – MOVED FOR POINT OF ORDER.

 

Prior to amending the order of priority of projects the motion to amend requires a vote.

 

VOTE: YES. NON OBJECTION. UNANIMOUS CONSENT.

 

Motion carried.

 

NOVAK – MOVED TO MOVE THE DEEP WATER DOCK BACK UP TO #2.

 

Motion failed for lack of a second.

 

Councilmember Heimbuch questioned the East Boat Harbor on the State Legislative request as it is a federal project. City Manager Wrede explained the state is paying for a portion of the feasibility study; the federal portion is to build the breakwater and do the dredging. The City will be responsible for the inner floats. Councilmember Heimbuch expressed his dissatisfaction of the many projects dreamed about with no state funding.

 

WYTHE – MOVED FOR POINT OF ORDER.

 

The amended resolution is for approving the CIP in its entirety, four proposed projects need to be added and several items need to be removed.

 

WYTHE/ROBERTS - MOVED FOR THE SAKE OF DISCUSSION THE APPROVAL OF THE GATEWAY BEAUTIFICAITON PHASE I PAVING THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PARKING LOT TO BE ADDED TO THE CIP.

 

Councilmember Wythe recommended not adding paving of the Chamber’s parking lot to the CIP. The CIP list needs to be revisited; there are tons of projects, years that are unrealistic.

 

VOTE: YES. ROBERTS, SHADLE, STARK, NOVAK

VOTE: NO. WYTHE, HEIMBUCH

 

Motion carried.

 

NOVAK/ROBERTS - MOVED TO ADD END OF THE ROAD PARK, OCEAN DRIVE SEWER REHABILITATION AND KAREN HORNADAY PARK IMPROVEMENTS TO THE CIP LIST AS THESE ARE ITEMS WE HAVE HAD DISCUSSION ON.

 

Councilmember Novak suggested the items could be combined as one on the CIP list.

 

WYTHE/NOVAK - MOVED TO AMEND DENNIS’ PROPOSAL TO SPECIFICALLY COMBINE THE EXISTING PROJECT WITH THE NEW PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.

 

Combining the projects needs to be by Council’s conscientious decision.

 

VOTE: YES. (secondary amendment) NON OBJECTION. UNANIMOUS CONSENT.

 

Motion carried.

 

VOTE: YES. (primary amendment) NON OBJECTION. UNANIMOUS CONSENT.

 

Motion carried.

 

ROBERTS/WYTHE - MOVED TO ADD THE HAVEN HOUSE GREEN HOUSE AND DOG RUN PROJECTS TO THE CIP LIST.

 

It is a small cost project and the needs are recognized. A resolution of support instead of addition to the CIP list was suggested. Traditionally projects are over $25,000 when added to the CIP list.

 

VOTE: YES. ROBERTS, STARK, NOVAK

VOTE: NO. HEIMBUCH, WYTHE, SHADLE

 

Mayor Hornaday broke the tie vote with a YES vote.

 

Motion carried.

 

WYTHE/HEIMBUCH – MOVED THAT WE STRIKE THE SENIOR ACCESS TRAIL, THE KACHEMAK BAY CAMPUS EXPANSION, SOUTH PENINSULA HOSPITAL EXPANSION PHASE II, KBNERR MARINE SCIENCE EXHIBIT AND SENIOR HOUSING FROM THE EXHIBIT LIST.

 

There was no discussion.

 

VOTE: YES. NON OBJECTION. UNANIMOUS CONSENT.

 

Motion carried.

 

VOTE: (main motion) YES. SHADLE, STARK, NOVAK, ROBERTS, WYTHE

VOTE: NO. HEIMBUCH

 

Motion carried.

 

COMMENTS OF THE AUDIENCE

 

There were no public comments.

 

COMMENTS OF THE CITY ATTORNEY

 

City Attorney Tans was not present.

 

COMMENTS OF THE CITY CLERK

 

City Clerk Johnson thanked the election workers for their hard work and the voters for making the election successful.

 

COMMENTS OF THE CITY MANAGER

 

City Manager Wrede thanked the Clerks office for a wonderful job day in and out, keeping the City functioning.

 

COMMENTS OF THE MAYOR

 

Mayor Hornaday said he was gone for three weeks and nobody complained about their water rate or road.

 

COMMENTS OF THE CITY COUNCIL

Mayor Pro Tempore Novak reminded everyone to come to the Homer Comprehensive Plan Update, October 18th 5 – 8:30 at Homer High School Commons. It is a chance to provide helpful feedback on the Homer Comprehensive Plan.

 

Councilmember Heimbuch commented on Councilmember Stark’s many years of service to the community. Regardless of differences he has been consistent in his point of view. Mr. Stark has the ability to transcend the day to day toils, setting a consistent path for himself and yet has never hesitated to change his mind when confronted with the facts of the error of his ways. It has to be said, thank you, my personal thanks for your service.

 

Councilmember Roberts wished Councilmember Stark good luck.

 

Councilmembers Stark, Shadle and Wythe had no comments.

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

There being no further business to come before the Council the meeting was adjourned at 9:04 p.m. by Mayor James C. Hornaday. The next Regular Meeting is scheduled for Monday, October 22, 2007 at 7 p.m. The next Committee of the Whole is scheduled for Monday, October 22, 2007 at 4 p.m. Next Worksession is scheduled for Monday, October 22, 2007 at 5:30 p.m. Next Special Meeting is scheduled for Monday, October 15, 2007 at 7 p.m. All meetings scheduled to be held in the Homer City Hall Cowles Council Chambers located at 491 E. Pioneer Avenue, Homer, Alaska.

 

 

______________________________

JO JOHNSON, CMC, CITY CLERK

 

Approved: _____________________