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Home My WebLink About06262017 City Council Minutes City of Seward,Alaska City Council Minutes June 26, 2017 Volume 40, Page 237 CALL TO ORDER The June 26, 2017 regular meeting of the Seward City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Jean Bardarson. OPENING CEREMONY Lieutenant Doreen Valadez led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. ROLL CALL There were present: Jean Bardarson presiding and Marianna Keil Ristine Casagranda Dave Squires Sue McClure comprising a quorum of the Council; and Ron Long, Assistant City Manager Johanna Kinney, City Clerk Will Earnhart, City Attorney Absent—Altermatt, Slater CITIZEN COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING Diane Dubuc ran a fishing charter and noted recently she observed from her vessel a swimmer in Resurrection Bay and was concerned of the safety of the practice. She was aware there was a large,tri-sport race starting in Seward on July 15,2017 where there would be 300 swimmers in the water.Dubuc hoped this race course would be marked off with lanes so boaters could have better visibility. She saw a safety issue with this event. Karin Sturdy showed photos of various portions of the city campgrounds. She noted staff put up barricades with instructions on where to go for overflow camping when city campgrounds were full. At peak camping times, the city had an overflow campground near Forest Acres called Plane View RV park. Gene Minden spoke on the transfer of the liquor license for Chinooks on the agenda tonight. He was available for questions and emphasized the importance for that transfer to be approved. By unanimous consent, council suspended the rules to ask questions to Minden. In response to Squires,Minden said this was a full liquor license,not a beer and wine license. Council went back on the rules. City of Seward, Alaska City Council Minutes June 26, 2017 Volume 40, Page 238 APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA Motion (Keil/Casagranda) Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda McClure requested the June 12, 2017 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes and the recommendation to appoint Cindy Ecklund to the Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning Commission be placed on the consent agenda. Motion (Casagranda/Keil) Amend the agenda item "Transfer of Chinook's Liquor License #4617 from Aqua Pesca, LLC dba Chinooks Waterfront to Fam Alaska, Inc dba Chinooks Waterfront and Restaurant Designation Permit Application for Chinooks Waterfront." by adding the words "Non-objection to the" Motion Passed Unanimous Keil requested the non-objection to the transfer of Chinook's Liquor License #4617 from Aqua Pesca,LLC dba Chinooks Waterfront to Fam Alaska, Inc dba Chinooks Waterfront and Restaurant Designation Permit Application for Chinooks Waterfront be placed on the consent agenda, as amended. Keil requested Resolution 2017-037 be placed on the consent agenda. Motion Passed Unanimous The clerk read the following approved consent agenda items: Resolution 2017-037, Adopting The 2017 Historic Preservation Commission Priorities. Approval of the June 12, 2017 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes. Recommend appointment of Cindy Ecklund to the Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning Commission,with a term expiring July, 2020. . • - .. . . • . . . . .. . . . . . . • . . • • . • . . 20`20.(Removed by Clerk, this appointment will come forward on the July 24, 2017 agenda) Non-objection to the transfer of Chinook's Liquor License#4617 from Aqua Pesca,LLC dba Chinooks Waterfront to Fam Alaska, Inc dba Chinooks Waterfront and Restaurant Designation Permit Application for Chinooks Waterfront. SPECIAL ORDERS,PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS City of Seward, Alaska City Council Minutes June 26, 2017 Volume 40, Page 239 Proclamations & Awards Chamber of Commerce Report. Cindy Clock said eight new businesses had joined the chamber since her last report,which brings the membership to 399. They had almost 2,000 anglers enter the Halibut Tournament, which took place during the month of June. The Mount Marathon Race Committee scheduled an additional safety meeting with the Fire Chief and volunteers due to the uncharacteristic bear activity occurring around the state. The chamber was still looking for volunteers for the race on July 4, 2017. City Manager Report. Ron Long stated the following purchase orders between $10,000 and $50,000 were approved by the City Manager since the last council meeting: • $11,673.49 from Public Works to Construction Machinery for a grader blade mount • $34,420.90 from Parks and Recreation to Sitelines Park & Playground for picnic tables • $12,726.50 to HD Supply Water Works for water valve boxes at the City Hall Annex • $14,820 from the Electric Department to Financial Engineering Co for an electrical rate study • $13,782 to AK Map Co Electric for GIS Support Long announced the city was asking the public to please keep from fishing off of the Travelift dock or the North Dock while construction was occurring. Long stated the city received communication from the U.S. Air Force, who stated they intended to terminate their lease with the city for their vacated recreation camp. Long anticipated a resolution to authorize this termination to come forward soon. City Attorney Report. Will Earnhart thanked council for allowing him to come to the second meeting of the month. The attorney had been advising staff on minor questions and had reviewed the paving contract with Knik Construction.They were still waiting on a decision regarding the litigation with Orion. The personal injury case he previously informed the council on was accepted by the city's insurance, who would hire an attorney to represent the city. Long noted that in the City Manager Report tonight was a letter from the Seward Bear Creek Flood Service Area Board listing some of their many accomplishments over the last few years. Bardarson congratulated the City Clerk and Deputy City Clerk on their recent Master Municipal Clerk (MMC) designations. Other Reports, Announcements and Presentations Report on 2016 Audit Results by BDO, USA LLP. Providence Seward Mountain Haven presentation by Joe Fong. PUBLIC HEARINGS City of Seward,Alaska City Council Minutes June 26, 2017 Volume 40, Page 240 Resolution 2017-036,Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A New Lease With Ray And Janina Simutis For Lot 3, Block 6, Seward Small Boat Harbor Subdivision, City Of Seward,Alaska And Recorded As Plat No 2000-19,In The Seward Recording District,Third Judicial District, State Of Alaska. Motion (Keil/Casagranda) Approve Resolution 2017-036 Harbormaster Norm Regis said the current lease ended in September, 2017. Ray Simutis was requesting a new 30 year lease with no extensions. He and his daughter would like to continue the operation of their restaurant business on this land. Notice of the public hearing being posted and published as required by law was noted and the public hearing was opened. No one appeared to address the Council and the public hearing was closed. Squires noted he inquired about the lack of extensions for this lease and was told the lessee did not want extensions. He wished the leases would be more uniform,but understood the decision of the lessee. Motion Passed Unanimous UNFINISHED BUSINESS—None NEW BUSINESS—None Other New Business Items INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS On-going City Project and Goal List. April 2017 financial reports for Providence Seward Medical and Care Center and the City of Seward. COUNCIL COMMENTS Casagranda said the new City of Seward flags were for sale at the Library Museum,as well as flag poles at True Value. She was happy to hear the final word on the Air Force Rec Camp and to see movement; it was a long time coming and she was looking forward to hearing all the ideas from the community on the land. McClure commented on the swimmer in the bay and had similar concerns. She knew this large triathlon was coming,but it was still a concern especially to those practicing for the race.The cemetery tour was a great success. She complimented those who kept the cemeteries very tidy this year. City of Seward, Alaska City Council Minutes June 26, 2017 Volume 40, Page 241 Squires asked Long to pass on to Parks and Recreation to please include signage at the Plane View Campgrounds that listed services provided like dump stations and emergency procedures. He requested the City Clerk add the dates of candidate filing to the city's calendars. Keil noted she attended the Health Resources and Services Administration(HRSA) mock review along with the Finance Department, which was a requirement of the Seward Community Health Center. She also planned to be a part of the actual review in August and believed the center was in good shape for this review. She congratulated Kinney and Ballou on their new certifications. Keil wished everyone a safe and sane Fourth of July. Bardarson would be gone for the July 10, 2017 meeting. She was attending a U.S. Coast Guard change of command ceremony this week. She thanked the Finance Department and BDO USA for the draft Comprehensive Annual Financial Report that they reviewed this evening. McClure said Borough Mayor Navarre appointed City Manager Jim Hunt to the newly formed Eastern Peninsula Highway Emergency Service Area Board. Long said the last housing work session was focused on demand,and noticed Anchorage had the highest vacancy rental rate in years; it was interesting how things were different. CITIZEN COMMENTS—None COUNCIL AND ADMINISTRATION—None ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m. in(�O 1I A - ua Kinney, I ► „_____} Marianna Keil '--1 /:L''( lerk Vice Mayor (City Seal) : Vi 440µP O�'4` O SEAL • 1. i _•— • 10 i . •: Sdt QA•'.".VE 1 ��'�:••� o **:10E OF•PLP* ''.,..O.,6•0u