MAYOR Bert L. Cottle COUNCIL David Wilson, Seat A Stuart R. Graham, Seat C Gretchen O'Barr, Deputy Mayor, Seat E Tim Burney, Seat B Colleen Sullivan-Leonard, Seat D Brandon Wall, Seat F WASILLA CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA WASILLA CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS Wasilla City Hall, 290 E. Heming A venue, Was ill a, AK 99654 907.373.9090 www.cityofwasilla.com REGULAR MEETING 6:00PM MARCH 21, 2016 I. CALL TO ORDER II. III. IV. ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF AGENDA V. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY A. Mayoral Proclamation Recognizing April2016 As Child Abuse Awareness And Prevention Month. VI. COMMISSION AND AGENCY REPORTS A. Planning Commission B. Parks and Recreation Commission C. Directors Reports D. Wasilla High School Report- Shyanne Massie E. Main Street Couplet Project- Al Burton, State of Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities.
VII. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION A. Public Hearings (3-Minutes Per Person) 1. Ordinance Serial No. 16-08: Amending Wasilla Municipal Code (WMC) 9.40.040, Related To The Transportation Of Marijuana Within Wasilla City Limits And Amending WMC 1.20.030, Disposition Of Scheduled Offenses, In Regard To The Fine Schedule For The Regulation Of Marijuana. (Sponsored By Council Member Graham) 2. Ordinance Serial No. 16-09: Amending The Fiscal Year 2016 Budget By Appropriating $16,000 From The Curtis D. Menard Memorial Sports Center Fund Balance To Regrade The Top Soil Mound At The Menard Center To Support An Annual Rodeo And Other Outdoor Events. B. Persons to be Heard (3-Minutes Per Person) VIII. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes of Preceding Meetings 1. Regular Meeting Minutes: February 22, 2016. B. Introduction of Ordinances: Recommended for Public Hearing on April 11, 2016. 1. Ordinance Serial No. 16-11: Amending Wasilla Municipal Code 13.04.080, Related To Bulk Water Sales. 2. Ordinance Serial No. 16-12: Amending Wasilla Municipal Code 1.20.030, Disposition Of Scheduled Offenses -Fine Schedule, To Add Fines For Offenses At The Wasilla Municipal Airport Related To Daily Transient Aircraft Parking, Tie-Down Space Fees, And Impoundment. 3. Ordinance Serial No. 16-13: Amending Wasilla Municipal Code (WMC) 2.12.005, Definitions, And WMC 2.12.010, Conflict Of Interest, To Clarify The Process For Declaring A Conflict Of Interest And Amending WMC 2.12.020, Financial Disclosure, To Define The Municipal Officers That Are Required To File A Statement Giving Income Sources And Business Interests Under AS 39.50. 4. Ordinance Serial No. 16-14: Amending Wasilla Municipal Code (WMC) 5.16, Sales Tax, To Enhance Administrative Regular City Council Meeting Agenda Page 2 of 4
C. Resolutions Procedures For The Collection Of Sales Tax, And WMC 2.76.040, Regarding The Duties Of An Administrative Hearing Officer. 1. Resolution Serial No. 16-03: Updating The Fee Schedule For The Wasilla Municipal Airport. 2. Resolution Serial No. 16-04: Supporting Matanuska-Susitna Borough Planning Efforts To Develop A Regional Transportation Planning Partnership Process To Ensure Better Communication And Collaboration Between The Alaska Department Of Transportation And Public Facilities, The Borough, And The Cities Of Palmer, Wasilla, And Houston. D. Action Memorandums 1. AM No. 16-09: Contract Amendment To Hattenburg, Dilley And Linnell In The Amount Of $30,540 For Engineering A New Well At The East Susitna Reservoir. 2. AM No. 16-10: Contract Amendment To E&D Water Wells In The Amount Of $85,700 For A New Well At The East Susitna Reservoir. 3. AM No. 16-11: Confirmation Of Luther "Chip" Anderson to the Airport Advisory Commission. IX. UNFINISHED BUSINESS X. NEW BUSINESS A. Resolution Serial No. 16-05: Authorizing The Mayor To Purchase Parcel C12, Section 10, T17N R1W Seward Meridian Alaska In The Amount Of $3,250,900 For The Main Street Couplet Project. XI. COMMUNICATIONS A. Informational Memorandums 1. IM No. 16-05: Monthly Financial Reports For The Period Ending January 31, 2016; To Include The Month-To-Date Expenditure Report And Disbursements Greater Than $5,000. B. Commission Minutes Regular City Council Meeting Agenda March 21, 2016 Page 3 of 4
1. Airport Advisory Commission Minutes: January 21, 2016. a. Airport Advisory Commission Resolution Serial No. 16-01. 2. Planning Commission Minutes: February 9, 2016. XII. AUDIENCE COMMENTS (3-Minutes Per Person) XIII. MAYOR, CLERK, ATTORNEY, AND COUNCIL COMMENTS XIV. EXECUTIVE SESSION A. Main Street Couplet Project Right-Of-Way Acquisition Related To The Centuar Avenue And Main Street Couplet Alignments. (Matters, The Immediate Knowledge Of Which Would Clearly Have An Adverse Effect Upon The Finances Of The City.) XV. ADJOURNMENT Regular City Council Meeting Agenda March 21, 2016 Page 4 of 4
WASILLA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MARCH 21, 2016 I. CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Wasilla City Council was held on Monday,, in the Wasilla City Council Chambers, Wasilla Alaska. Mayor Bert L. Cottle called the meeting to order at 6 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Council Members present and establishing a quorum were: Council Member David Wilson Council Member Gretchen O'Barr (Deputy Mayor) Council Member Colleen Sullivan-Leonard Council Member Stuart Graham Council Member Tim B umey Council Members absent and excused were: Council Member Brandon Wall Staff in attendance were: Jamie Newman, City Clerk Sarah Whiteley, Deputy Clerk Leslie Need, City Attorney Gene Belden, Interim Police Chief Archie Giddings, Public Works Director Steven Murray, Event Production and Facility Supervisor L yn Carden, Deputy Administrator Troy Tankersley, Finance Director III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member Sullivan-Leonard led the Pledge of Allegiance. IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mayor Cottle inquired about changes to the agenda. Council Member Graham requested to move Executive Session after Unfinished Business. GENERAL CONSENT: The agenda was approved as amended without objection by unanimous consent. V. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY Page 1 of 8
A. Mayoral Proclamation Recognizing April 2016 As Child Abuse Awareness And Prevention Month. Mayor Cottle read the proclamation, recogn1z1ng April of 2016 as Child Abuse Awareness Prevention Month, into the record. VI. COMMISSION AND AGENCY REPORTS A. Planning Commission Mr. Giddings provided a report. B. Parks and Recreation Commission Mr. Murray provided a report. C. Directors Reports Mr. Giddings provided a report at the request of Council Member Graham. D. Friends of Wasilla Public Library No report provided. E. Main Street Couplet Project- Al Burton, State of Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities. Mr. Burton provided details on the Main Street Couplet project and noted his agency's support of the project. Discussion ensued with a question and answer period. VII. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION A. Public Hearings (3-Minutes Per Person) 1. Ordinance Serial No. 16-08: Amending Wasilla Municipal Code (WMC) 9.40.040, Related To The Transportation Of Marijuana Within Wasilla City Limits And Amending WMC 1.20.030, Disposition Of Scheduled Offenses, In Regard To The Fine Schedule For The Regulation Of Marijuana. (Sponsored By Council Member Graham) Mayor Cottle opened the public hearing on Ordinance Serial No. 16-08. The following individuals spoke to concerns with Ordinance Serial No. 16-08: Mr. Rocky Bums Ms. Tina Smith Mr. Casey O'Connor Page 2 of 8
There being no others present who wished to testify, the public hearing closed and discussion moved to the Council. MOTION: Council Member Graham moved to adopt Ordinance Serial No. 16-08. Discussion ensued. MOTION: VOTE: Council Member Graham moved to divide the question to take Ordinance Serial No. 16-08 separately (Sections A and B as one question and items C and D another). The motion to divide the question passed without objection by unanimous consent. Discussion ensued. MOTION: First Segment. Council Member Graham moved to amend WMC 9.40.040, by inserting a new section (B) to read as follows: (A) Transport of marijuana within the Wasilla City limits shall be limited to no more than that allowed by Alaska State law. (B) No person may operate a vehicle within Wasilla City limits if there is marijuana, marijuana concentrate, or a marijuana product in the passenger compartment of the vehicle. Marijuana may be stored in the trunk of the vehicle or behind the last row of passenger seats in a station wagon, hatchback, or similar trunkless vehicle, or behind a solid partition that separates the vehicle driver from a storage area or separate passenger area. VOTE: The first segment failed with Council Members Graham, O'Barr, and Wilson in favor and Council Members Burney and Sullivan-Leonard opposed. [Clerk's Note: The motion failed per WMC 2.04.130, requiring four affirmative votes shall be required to carry any measure before the Council.] Discussion ensued and it was agreed that the second segment did not require action as the first segment of the question failed. GENERAL CONSENT: The second segment failed without objection by unanimous consent. 2. Ordinance Serial No. 16-09: Amending The Fiscal Year 2016 Budget By Appropriating $16,000 From The Curtis D. Menard Memorial Sports Center Fund Balance To Regrade The Top Soil Mound At The Menard Center To Support An Annual Rodeo And Other Outdoor Events. Mayor Cottle opened the public hearing on Ordinance Serial No. 16-09. Page 3 of 8
There being no one present who wished to testify, the public hearing closed and discussion moved to the Council. MOTION: Council Member Sullivan Leonard moved to adopt Ordinance Serial No. 16-09. Discussion ensued. VOTE: The motion to adopt Ordinance Serial No.16-09 passed unanimously. B. Persons to be Heard (3-Minutes Per Person) Mr. Rocky Bums provided details on a handout he distributed and spoke to concerns and the unconstitutionality of Ordinance Serial No. 15-10 (Wasilla Municipal Code 9.40.030B). Mr. Chris Allen: Thanked the City for reducing homeless camps; and Spoke to concerns with a homeless individual frequenting his neighborhood making threats and disturbing citizens. Mr. Tom Steams provided updates from Wasilla Area Seniors Incorporated (W ASI). Ms. Corky Hedrick voiced concerns regarding some taxicab operators and urged the Council to readdress taxicab regulations. Ms. Jessica Smith, Matanuska-Susitna Borough Transportation Planner, provided an overview of Resolution Serial No. 16-04. Discussion ensued between the Council and Ms. Smith with a question and answer period. Mr. David Bartel spoke to concerns with Ordinance Serial No. 16-08 and requested a letter from the Mayor providing additional clarification. VIII. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes of Preceding Meetings 1. Regular Meeting Minutes: February 22, 2016. B. Introduction of Ordinances: Recommended for Public Hearing on April11, 2016. 1. Ordinance Serial No. 16-11: Amending Wasilla Municipal Code 13.04.080, Related To Bulk Water Sales. 2. Ordinance Serial No. 16-12: Amending Wasilla Municipal Code 1.20.030, Page 4 of 8
Disposition Of Scheduled Offenses -Fine Schedule, To Add Fines For Offenses At The Wasilla Municipal Airport Related To Daily Transient Aircraft Parking, Tie-Down Space Fees, And Impoundment. 3. Ordinance Serial No. 16-13: Amending Wasilla Municipal Code (WMC) 2.12.005, Definitions, And WMC 2.12.010, Conflict Of Interest, To Clarify The Process For Declaring A Conflict Of Interest And Amending WMC 2.12.020, Financial Disclosure, To Define The Municipal Officers That Are Required To File A Statement Giving Income Sources And Business Interests Under AS 39.50. 4. Ordinance Serial No. 16-14: Amending Wasilla Municipal Code (WMC) 5.16, Sales Tax, To Enhance Administrative Procedures For The Collection Of Sales Tax, And WMC 2.76.040, Regarding The Duties Of An Administrative Hearing Officer. C. Resolutions 1. Resolution Serial No. 16-03: Updating The Fee Schedule For The Wasilla Municipal Airport. 2. Resolution Serial No. 16-04: Supporting Matanuska-Susitna Borough Planning Efforts To Develop A Regional Transportation Planning Partnership Process To Ensure Better Communication And Collaboration Between The Alaska Department Of Transportation And Public Facilities, The Borough, And The Cities Of Palmer, Wasilla, And Houston. D. Action Memorandums 1. AM No. 16-09: Contract Amendment To Hattenburg, Dilley And Linnell In The Amount Of $30,540 For Engineering A New Well At The East Susitna Reservoir. 2. AM No. 16-10: Contract Amendment To E&D Water Wells In The Amount Of $85,700 For A New Well At The East Susitna Reservoir. 3. AM No. 16-11: Confirmation Of Luther "Chip" Anderson to the Airport Advisory Commission. MOTION: VOTE: Council Member O'Barr moved to approve the Consent Agenda as read into the record by the City Clerk. The motion passed without objection by unanimous consent. IX. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business. Page 5 of 8
X. EXECUTIVE SESSION A. Main Street Couplet Project Right-Of-Way Acquisition Related To The Centaur Avenue And Main Street Couplet Alignments. (Matters, The Immediate Knowledge Of Which Would Clearly Have An Adverse Effect Upon The Finances Of The City). MOTION: Council Member O'Barr moved to enter into executive session to discuss matters, the immediate public knowledge of which would clearly have an adverse effect upon the finances of the City of Was ill a, specifically for an acquisition related to the Centaur A venue and Main Street Couplet alignments. Those present during the executive session were the entire City Council, Mayor, City Clerk, City Attorney, Finance Director, and the Public Works Director. GENERAL CONSENT: The motion passed unanimously and the Council entered into executive session at 7:00p.m. MOTION: Council Member Burney moved to exit executive session. GENERAL CONSENT: The motion passed without objection and the Council exited executive session at 7:17p.m. XI. NEW BUSINESS A. Resolution Serial No. 16-05: Authorizing The Mayor To Purchase Parcel C12, Section 10, T17N R1 W Seward Meridian Alaska In The Amount Of $3,250,900 For The Main Street Couplet Project. MOTION: Council Member O'Barr moved to adopt Resolution Serial No. 16-05. Discussion ensued. Council Member Wilson noted that in the interest of full disclosure, he serves on the Matanuska-Susitna Borough Transportation Advisory Board (TAB). VOTE: XII. The motion to adopt Resolution Serial No. 16-05 passed unanimously. COMMUNICATIONS A. Informational Memorandums 1. IM No. 16-05: Monthly Financial Reports For The Period Ending January 31, 2016; To Include The Month-To-Date Expenditure Report And Disbursements Greater Than $5,000. B. Commission Minutes Page 6 of 8
1. Airport Advisory Commission Minutes: January 21, 2016. a. Airport Advisory Commission Resolution Serial No. 16-01. 2. Planning Commission Minutes: February 9, 2016. The communication items were presented and no action was taken. XIII. AUDIENCE COMMENTS (3-Minutes Per Person) There were no audience comments. XIV. MAYOR, CLERK, ATTORNEY, AND COUNCIL COMMENTS Ms. Newman congratulated Ms. Whiteley on earning her Certified Municipal Clerk designation (CMC). Council Member Wilson: Congratulated Ms. Whiteley on earning her CMC; Announced the Palmer Choose Respect March at noon on March 24, 2016, at the MT A Sports Center in Palmer; and Spoke to concerns regarding the homeless individual mentioned by Mr. Allen. [Clerk's Note: Mr. Allen addressed the Council under Persons to be Heard.] Council Member 0 'Barr: Made inquiries to Chief Belden about the homeless individual mentioned by Mr. Allen; and Spoke to an upcoming family trip. Council Member Graham: Thanked the audience members for taking the time to testify this evening; Spoke to the vote on Ordinance Serial No. 16-08; and Spoke to concerns in his neighborhood regarding the homeless individual mentioned by Mr. Allen and stated that the individual should be considered dangerous. Council Member Burney: Voiced approval of the construction job at the new library and the company involved; Stated that he is impressed with the new library layout and energy efficiencies; Voiced appreciation to the Mayor for the proclamation on child abuse awareness and prevention; and Encouraged the public to support foster care and programs protecting children. Ms. Need: Reported that they are awaiting a decision on Appeal Case No. 15-01; Page 7 of 8
Provided an update on the City's pending litigation involving a former tenant; Stated that she would be assisting in training for Planning Commissioners; and Reported that she has been working with staff on code revisions. Mayor Cottle: Commented on the City's efforts in reducing homeless camps; Spoke to the upcoming meeting schedule; Announced several employment opportunities at the Police Department; Noted that an additional Call Taker position is needed at the Police Department and provided statistics on incoming calls; Announced Wasilla Clean Up Days, May 2-7; Noted that the Palmer Correctional Center (PCC) will assist in cleaning up the City; Noted that April1, 2016, is the deadline for a name to appear on the donor wall at the new library; and Spoke to the concerns raised by Mr. Allen. XV. ADJOURNMENT With no further business at hand Mayor Cottle adjourned the meeting at 7:42p.m. ~or Minutes approved: April 11, 2016 Page 8 of 8