Kenai City Council

Members say it’s tough for them to meet even the bare minimum to hold meetings. Last year, the commission cancelled more than half of its meetings leading up to the work session where they considered sunsetting.

Voters will consider whether to move city elections from October to November. The Kenai Peninsula Borough and the City of Soldotna made the same change after roughly two-thirds of peninsula voters enacted the change through a ballot proposition.

Building maintenance and upkeep shifted to the city when the building shut its doors. The closure comes as the city has identified a need for major improvements to or reconstruction of its existing public safety building.

The move would keep city and Kenai Peninsula Borough elections aligned, saving some money.

Pettey will take the seat previously held by Henry Knackstedt, who left the seat to run for mayor.

Every council member, some city staff and attendees thanked outgoing Mayor Brian Gabriel for his contributions to the city.

Both contracts include creating an inventory of existing infrastructure and development of a plan for maintenance and rehabilitation.

The ordinance passed unanimously, and takes effect July 18.

Vice Mayor Henry Knackstedt says making the name more descriptive will help locals and visitors.

City officials say a fine would discourage cut-throughs and reduce the possibility of car accidents.