HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-07-10 Harbor Commission SummaryKENAI HARBOR COMMISSION MEETING
JULY 10, 2017 — 6:00 P.M.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CHAIR CHRISTINE HUTCHISON, PRESIDING
MEETING SUMMARY
CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Commission Chair Hutchison called the meeting to order at 6:09 p.m. Roll was confirmed as
follows:
Commissioners present:
Commissioners Absent:
Staff/Council Liaison present:
A quorum was present.
2. AGENDA APPROVAL
MOTION:
B. Peters, J. Desimone, C. Hutchison, N. DuPerron, G.
Greenberg, M. Dunn
None
Acting City Clerk J. Heinz, City Planner M. Kelley, Council
Member G. Pettey
Commissioner Duperron MOVED to approve the agenda. Commissioner Greenberg SECONDED
the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
3. ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR
MOTION:
Commissioner Duperron MOVED to nominate Christine Hutchison as Chair; Commissioner
Desimone SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
MOTION:
Commissioner Hutchison MOVED to nominate Commisioner Duperron as Vice Chair;
Commissioner Dunn SECONDED the motion.
4. APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY
a. May 8, 2017
MOTION:
Commissioner Peters MOVED to approve the meeting summary of May 8, 2017 and
Commissioner Duperron SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
6. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD — None.
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS — None.
NEW BUSINESS
a. Discussion — Defining Roles & Responsibilities
Interest was expressed in continuing the Glazer's process to define roles and responsibilities.
Commissioners Hutchison and Duperron indicated they would take the lead in going forward.
b. Discussion/Recommendation — Draft Ordinance amending Kenai Municipal Code
Chapter 14.25 — Landscaping and Site Plans for all Retention Basins, Commercial,
Industrial, and Multi -Family Development and Land Clearing in Certain Zones in
the City and Making other Housekeeping Changes.
City Planner Kelley provided an overview on current landscape site plan code and proposed
changes in the draft ordinance.
It was pointed out that landscaped property reduced runoff into the harbor and the commission
could review from that point of view; more time was requested to review materials.
MOTION:
Commissioner Duperron MOVED to postpone to the August meeting and Commissioner
Desimone SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
C. Discussion — "No Wake" signage for the mouth of the Kenai River.
It was noted that in the past there had been "No Wake" signs on either side of the mouth of the
Kenai River, but they had been removed and could potentially contribute to the deterioration of
the base of the river and the riverbank.
It was suggested that the signs be put back into place specifying no wake at high tide. The Public
Works Director was asked to provide a history of the signs at the August meeting.
8. REPORTS
a. Public Works Director—Absent; no report
b. Commission Chair — C. Hutchison noted she was looking forward to continuing
to define roles and responsibilities utilizing the glazer's process.
C. City Council Liaison — G. Pettey noted the Personal Use Fishery had begun, the
Dipnet Kenai App was available, and the Corps of Engineers report regarding the
Bluff Erosion Project was available online.
NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION — August 7, 2017
Harbor Commission Meeting
July 10, 2017
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10. COMMISSIONER COMMENT&QUESTIONS
All Commission members expressed sorrow at the passing of Commission Member Koch and
also congratulated the Chair and Vice -Chair on their election.
Commissioner Peters welcomed Commissioner Dunn to the Commission.
Commissioner Greenberg noted PRL Logistics had built a harbor and was charging fees for
launching and mooring; suggested inviting them to a meeting.
Commissioner Desimone noted she was excited about the council having tasked the commission
with providing a recommendation on the Landscape Siteplan Ordinance.
The Commissioners participated in a moment of silence to remember Commissioner Koch and
what he brought to the City of Kenai.
11. PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
Council Member Glendenning noted he appreciated the Harbor Commission's enthusiasm.
12. INFORMATION — None.
13. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 6:56 p.m.
Meeting summary prepared and submitted by:
Tawni Eubank, Administrative Assistant
Harbor Commission Meeting
July 10, 2017
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