HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-05-07 Harbor Commission SummaryKENAI HARBOR COMMISSION
MAY 7, 2018 -6:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CHAIR CHRISTINE HUTCHINSON, PRESIDING
MEETING SUMMARY
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Hutchinson called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m .
a. Pledge of Allegiance
Chair Hutchinson led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
b. Roll Call
Roll was confirmed as follows:
Comm issioners present:
Commissioners absent:
Staff/Council Liaison present:
A quorum was present.
c. Agenda Approval
MOTION:
Chair C. Hutchison , Vice-Chair N . DuPerron, M. Dunn,
G. Greenberg , B. Peters, C . Crandall
J . Desimone
City Manager P. Ostrander, City Clerk J. Heinz, Public
Works Assistant K. Feltman, Council Member B. Molloy
Commissioner DuPerron MOVED to approve the agenda as presented . Commissioner Crandall
SECONDED the motion . There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
2. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS -None.
3. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT -None.
4 . APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY
a. April 9, 2018
MOTION:
Commissioner DuPerron MOVED to approve the meeting summary of April 9, 2018; and
Commissioner Crandall SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
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5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS -None .
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. Discussion -Dip Net Vendor Operation
City Clerk Heinz informed the Commission that the City of Kenai wanted to provide consistency
to dipnet fishery users while at the same time providing an opportunity for local businesses to
expand their business. Heinz presented an outline used for gathering vendor information, which
led to the development of a more streamlined approach including specific vendor location and
ease of access, size of space, and exclusivity for certain items. The proposed vendor operations
would consist of two food vendors, one specialty coffee vendor, and an ice vendor.
City Clerk Heinz addressed questions concerning size, costs, and areas of operation.
7. REPORTS
a. Public Works Director -City Manager Ostrander discussed the feasibility study for
the Bluff Erosion project and the request for an extension; and noted that there was
a joint work session with the Kenai Peninsula Borough, City of Kenai, Soldotna ,
Seldovia and Homer, and discussed an increase in Borough sales tax. Ostrander
further reported that the requested sub-committee was approved by Council to
review/determine the Harbor Commission 's roles and responsibilities; and he
provided an update on the No Wake sign that would be posted June 1.
b . Commission Chair -None.
c. City Council Liaison -Council Member Molloy reported on the May 2 Council
Meeting actions, as provided in the packet, and noted that the formation of a Harbor
Commission sub-committee was unanimously approved and that Council Member
Glendening would be the Liaison for it. Molloy further noted the joint work session
was a success and there was thorough discussion.
8. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION -June 11 , 2018
9. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS
Commissioners expressed support of the No Wake sign wording and having it up year-round .
Commissioner DuPerron noted interest in the sub-committee providing a monthly update to the
Commission on the progress of determining the roles and respons ibilities.
10. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT
Council Member Glendening thanked City Manager Ostrander for his leadership , specifically in
Harbor Commission recommendations to Council and follow-up.
11. INFORMATION ITEMS-None.
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12. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 6:49 p.m.
Meeting summary prepared and submitted by:
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