HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-11-06 Harbor Commission SummaryKENAI HARBOR COMMISSION MEETING
NOVEMBER 6, 2017 — 6:00 P.M.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CHAIR CHRISTINE HUTCHINSON, PRESIDING
MEETING SUMMARY
1. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Commission Chair Hutchinson called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Roll was confirmed as
follows:
Commissioners present:
Commissioners Absent:
Staff/Council Liaison present:
A quorum was present.
2. AGENDA APPROVAL
C. Hutchison, G. Greenberg, N. DuPerron, J. Desimone, B.
Peters, M. Dunn, C. Crandall
None
Public Works Director S. Wedemeyer, Council Member J.
Glendening
The agenda was approved as presented.
MOTION:
Commissioner DuPerron MOVED to approve the meeting agenda; and Commissioner Crandall
SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
3. APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY
a. October 9, 2017
MOTION:
Commissioner DuPerron MOVED to approve the meeting summary of October 9, 2017; and
Commissioner Crandall SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
4. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD — None.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Discussion — Defining Roles & Responsibilities
Dillingham's Harbor Commission was discussed, as detailed on their website, and their meeting
minutes were requested. The Dillingham Harbor Commission meets twice a year and as needed.
Phone calls were made to local residents asking for input on commission duties as well as input
on No -Wake signs. It was stated that the City Manager has authority to make No -Wake zones.
Discussion occurred regarding dip net season, drifters, lease holders, and No -Wake signs. A
status of No -Wake signs was requested. It was stated that the Lands Manager could provide
lease holder information.
A work session was requested for December to discuss commission roles and responsibilities.
MOTION:
Commissioner DuPerron MOVED to have a short December commission meeting, followed by a
work session; Commissioner Crandall SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO
ORDERED.
6. NEW BUSINESS — None.
7. REPORTS
a. Public Works Director — Director S. Wedemeyer noted that the cathodic
protection design for dock pilings was in progress. Also, a dip net report may be
ready for the next meeting.
b. Commission Chair — None
C. City Council Liaison — Councilor J. Glendening stated that the harbor has
economic value and that having No -Wake zones are important. He noted that the
the City Clerk is working on standardizing commission agendas; discussed the dip
net report; the possibility of vendors; and handicap access. He also passed around
a sign regarding pallet burning and discussed recent City Council agenda items.
8. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION — December 11, 2017
9. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS/QUESTIONS
Commissioner C. Crandall expressed interest in extending the boat ramp and asked why there
were no vendors. Public Works Director S. Wedemeyer explained why that was not feasible and
how the deed that transferred property from State to City does not allow it.
Commissioner C. Crandall noted that there were no fish cleaning tables or boat mechanics.
Commissioner M. Dunn explained that the river freezes up so there cannot be a harbor in the
Kenai River.
Commissioner N. DuPerron suggested that these topics be discussed at the work session.
Commissioner G. Greenberg noted he will continue to try to get meeting minutes from other
Harbor Commissions.
Commissioner B. Peters thanked Council Member Knackstedt for attending the meeting and
asked if there will be a joint work session with the Parks and Recreation Commission in the spring
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regarding dip net season. Councilor J. Glendening agreed it was suitable and he spoke on the
Bluff Erosion Project as requested by Commissioner B. Peters.
N. DuPerron thanked Council Liaison J. Glendening for his input and the audience in attendance.
10. PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
Andrew Sayers introduced himself to the Commission.
11. INFORMATION — None.
12. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 6:58 p.m.
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