Session 00-20, a Regular Meeting of the Homer City Council was called to order at 7:35 p.m. by Mayor Cushing at the Homer City Hall Council Chambers located at 491 E. Pioneer Avenue, Homer, Alaska, and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.

PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: CUE, FENSKE, KRANICH, MARQUARDT, YOURKOWSKI.

STAFF: CITY MANAGER DRATHMAN

CITY CLERK MARY CALHOUN

CITY PLANNER BAGLEY

ABSENTEE: COUNCILMEMBER: WELLES (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: Substitute Election Certificate with final Canvass Board results and the addition of the Mayor's Proclamation on Arts and Humanities Month to Announcements.

PUBLIC COMMENTS UPON MATTERS ALREADY ON THE AGENDA

There were no public comments.

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 September 25, 2000. Recommend approval.

B. Resolution 00-100, Of the City Council of Homer, Alaska Awarding the Bid for Snow Removal and Sanding Services for 2000/2001/2002 to the Firm of T & C Enterprises of Homer, Alaska in the Amount per Trip per Location as indicated in this Resolution and on the Bid Sheet and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Appropriate Documents. Budgeted: 5244. PWD City Clerk. Recommend adoption.

Memorandum from Public Works as backup.

C. Memorandum 00-56, from City Clerk, Re: Travel Authorization for Mayor, Council and Staff to the AML Annual Conference in Juneau. Recommend authorization.

D. Memorandum 00-57, from Mayor, Re: Reappointment of Commissioner Bill Smith and the Appointment of Irene J. Randolph to the Advisory Planning Commission. Recommend confirmation.

E. Resolution 00-102, Of the Homer City Council Amending the Public Hearing Date Set Forth in Resolution 00-89(A) from November 13, 2000 to November 27,2000, a Regular Council Meeting. Recommend adoption.

MARQUARDT/FENSKE - MOVED FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CONSENT AGENDA.

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

Motion carried.

VISITORS

A. Mildred Graupe, Canvass Board and Election Report.

Ms. Graupe, Election Canvass Board, reported that the validated absentee and validated questioned ballots were opened, counted, and recorded at a legally authorized and convened meeting of the City of Homer Canvass Board, held October 9, 2000 and that the results of that count were entered with the certified results of the votes counted for the precinct polling places via Accu-Vote Ballot Tabulation System and that the total results are recorded on the certificate of election. She read the final totals and percentages for each race and candidate.

MAYOR - 1 Two year term

Harry E. Gregoire 355 43.1%; Jack Cushing 454 55.1%

COUNCILMEMBER - 2 Three year term

Ray E. Kranich, SR 516 68.8%; Bob Cousins 163 21.7%;

Lawrence-Ray:McCubbins 94 12.5%; Ann Riedel 295 39.3%;

Rick Ladd 421 56.1%

She further reported that there were 775 Regular voters, 71 Absentee voters and 8 Questioned voters for a total of 854 voters that voted in this election. Percentage of voter turn out is 25.4%. Total registered voters for the City of Homer are 3,363.

ANNOUNCEMENTS/ PRESENTATIONS/ BOROUGH REPORT/ COMMISSION REPORTS

A. Mayor's Proclamation, Arts and Humanities Month October 2000.

PUBLIC HEARING(S)

A. Ordinance 00-31, Of the City Council of Homer, Accepting and Appropriating a Grant of $20,000.00 from the State of Alaska Department of Fish and Game for the Fish Waste Disposal System and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Appropriate Documents. Finance. City Manager. Fiscal Note: Revenue and Expenditure Acct. 415.5901.908.(First Reading 09/25/00, Public Hearing and Second Reading 10/09/00.)

There was no public testimony.

ORDINANCE(S)

FENSKE/YOURKOWSKI - MOVED FOR THE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 00-31 BY READING OF ITS TITLE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING.

There was a minimal discussion regarding the location behind the fish dock, next to the Fish Factory. The City Manager advised that the City is going to manage this facility, get it built and going this year, and then figure out how to staff it for the future. The Port/Harbor Director is having ongoing discussions with certain individuals and the City is looking at alternatives.

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

Motion carried.

CITY MANAGER' S REPORT

A. City Manager's Report.

1. SPH Sublease.

B. Bid Report, from City Clerk

City Manager Drathman introduced Richard Bagley the new City Planner. He congratulated the City Clerk on a great election.

There was some discussion regarding the Ice House, that the winter maintenance schedule is being developed, one of the maintenance technicians is getting some training and software has been purchased regarding the maintenance of the Ice House. A processor on the Spit is planning on installing ice making capability, which may enable the City to close the Ice House in the winter. The Manager stated that until there is another facility on the Spit producing Ice it should be assumed that the Ice House will be open.

The Manager was queried regarding potential locations for the Animal Shelter. He advised that there is a possible location for the Animal Shelter and the plan is to do an earnest money agreement for one of the sites. More information will be available for the Council at a later date and as soon as possible. The conditions of the purchase will be by approval of the Council only.

A Land Allocation worksession may be scheduled for the meeting after next.

Councilmember Kranich relayed a commendation from a commercial truck driver for the Homer Police Department's professionalism, fairness and attitude regarding the commercial vehicle inspections and enforcement. He stated that the whole program was complimented. State funds do assist in this program and are expected to continue.

COMMITTEE REPORT

PENDING BUSINESS

NEW BUSINESS

A. Memorandum 00-58, from Mayor, Re: Homer Retail Businesses.

Recommendation:

1) Receive input from the City Attorney about ideas and measures other cities have used to promote and enhance the diversity of their small to medium sized retail businesses.

2) Request input from the Homer Chamber of Commerce and others on this issue.

MARQUARDT/CUE - MOVED FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF MEMORANDUM 00-58.

Council generally voiced a pleasure at maintaining a small town ambiance and more direction at keeping large box stores out of Homer. Some of the Councilmembers relayed personal experiences and/or conversations in support of this direction. Concern was expressed that the message not be portrayed that Homer does not want business development, including large stores if the area is so zoned.

Mayor Cushing emphasized the recommendations: To get input from the City Attorney and ensure that the City does not do anything or say anything illegal and to get input from the Chamber of Commerce as a group.

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

Motion carried.

RESOLUTIONS

A. Resolution 00-101, Of the City Council of the City of Homer, Alaska Certifying the Results of the City of Homer, General Municipal Election held October 3, 2000 to Elect one Mayor and Two Councilmembers. City Clerk. Canvass Board.

FENSKE/CUE - MOVED FOR THE ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 00-101 BY READING OF TITLE.

Jack Cushing was re elected as Mayor for a two year term. Ray Kranich was reelected as Councilmember for a three year term. Rick Ladd was elected for a three year term.

Councilmember Kranich inquired if he has a conflict of interest.

The Mayor ruled that Councilmember Kranich does not have a conflict of interest and there were no objections by the Council. He asked if any of the Council felt that he had a conflict of interest. The Council voiced no problems with the Mayor presiding on this Resolution.

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

Motion carried.

COMMENTS OF THE AUDIENCE.

There were no audience comments.

COMMENTS OF THE CITY ATTORNEY

City Attorney Tans available if needed.

COMMENTS OF THE CITY CLERK

City Clerk Calhoun reported that this election went very well although there were a number of election workers that were ill and that Deputy Clerk Benson's father passed away this last weekend.

COMMENTS OF THE CITY MANAGER

City Manager Drathman reported that his daughter got her driver's license.

COMMENTS OF THE MAYOR

Mayor Cushing commented that his son is only 14 and that he did see the driver's manual book hanging around the house. He thanked all the election workers, the City Clerk and her staff for the great work on the election. Mayor Cushing welcomed the City Planner to Homer. He commented about the level of humor on the City Council, the seriousness of the issues Council deals with, and how humor may be misunderstood and the public offended. He stated that this Council does have a good sense of humor, shows good restraint by not bringing humor into deliberations to maintain the proper decorum of a meeting. He thanked the voters for their trust and that the news media pretty much covered the reactions by the elected officials. He emphasized that it is the elected officials obligation to represent all the voters and that they will do their best to represent this town at the state and national levels.

COMMENTS OF THE CITY COUNCIL

Councilmember Fenske welcomed Mr. Bagley and voiced his hope that he would find his tenure here with the City of Homer rewarding, adding that this is a great community to work in and participate in. He agreed that the Council does have a sense of humor. Mr. Fenske congratulated Ray Kranich and Rick Ladd on being elected and voiced an appreciation for everyone that runs for an elected seat. He noted that it is issues that make elections, elections provide the opportunity to respond to the issues and that he appreciates the amount of energy it takes to run for office.

Councilmember Kranich thanked the voters for their support. He voiced concern that this meeting tonight is setting a bad precedence in showing the new City Planner and Rick Ladd such a brief meeting, that should go about four or five hours longer.

Councilmember Marquardt welcomed Mr. Ladd and Mr. Bagley and congratulated Ray Kranich on being reelected. He commented that right now it may be perceived that sitting on the Council is not the best place to be sitting for the average person by some folks in town. He stated that it takes a lot of courage and foresight as well to step up to the plate in these somewhat adversarial times. He commended both the Council people and Mr. Bagley for jumping on board. He stated that he is looking forward to working with Mr. Bagley, adding that there is a lot for him to do. He also congratulated Mayor Cushing for being reelected and that he is a fine Mayor for this community.

City Manager Drathman congratulated the Mayor for being reelected.

Councilmember Cue voiced agreement with Councilmember Marquardt and congratulated Mayor Cushing, Rick Ladd and Councilmember Kranich, and that she is glad to have him back.

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to come before the Council the meeting was adjourned at 8:21 p.m. The next Regular Meeting is scheduled for October 23, 2000 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. A Special Meeting is scheduled for October 16th to Administer the Oath of Office to the newly elected officials. A worksession will be held at 6:30 p.m. on October 23, 2000, Re: 90% Design Completion of the Small Boat Harbor Repairs and Renovation Project, presentation by John Pickering of Peratrovich, Nottingham and Drage.

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MARY L. CALHOUN, CMC, CITY CLERK