The Kenai City Council took a series of formal actions at its Dec. 17 meeting:

Ordinance No. 3496 — Supplemental Challenger Learning Center funding: Vice Mayor Askin moved to enact Ordinance No. 3496 (moved and seconded). After roll call (one member left at 6:50 p.m.) the council recorded six 'Yes' votes and the ordinance was enacted.

Resolution 2025‑70 — HDR change order for Bluff Access Pathways: Council adopted a change order with HDR Engineering to develop a 30% design and cost estimate for safe access to the bluff revetment. City staff clarified that the immediate focus is on maintenance access rather than public access because bluff instability could create unsafe conditions. Resolution adopted by unanimous consent.

Resolution 2025‑71 — Cooperative agreement with a tribally designated housing entity: Council approved a cooperative agreement to support construction of senior housing and purchase of low‑income units; the city attorney explained the agreement requires use/income restrictions tied to federal funding and that such housing typically qualifies for borough tax exemption. Adopted by unanimous consent.

Resolution 2025‑72 — Request for disaster designation for Upper Cook Inlet east‑side set‑net fishery: After public comment from Lisa Gabriel of the Kenai Peninsula Fishermen's Association citing a preliminary ex‑vessel value just under $1.7 million (an estimated 82% loss vs. prior years), the council voted by roll call (6 Yes) to adopt the resolution requesting the governor declare an economic disaster for the fishery and support a recovery plan.

Appointments: The council approved a slate of mayoral appointments and reappointments to advisory commissions (airport, beautification, council on aging, parks & recreation), arbitration panel nominees, and Planning & Zoning Commission nominations by unanimous consent. The clerk noted several vacancies remain on commission rosters.

All recorded outcomes match the motions and roll calls taken during the meeting; council requested follow‑up briefings or additional data where needed (e.g., full survey cross‑tabs, design details for bluff access, eligibility details for housing projects).