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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-04-08 Harbor Commission Summary1. CALL TO ORDER KENAI HARBOR COMMISSION APRIL 8, 2019-6:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS CHAIR MIKE DUNN , PRESIDING MEETING SUMMARY Chair Dunn called the meeting to order at approximately 6 :05 p.m . a . Pledge of Allegiance Chair Dunn led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance. b. Roll Call Roll was confirmed as follows: Commissioners present: Commissioners absent: Staff/Council Liaison present: A quorum was present. c. Agenda Approval Chair M. Dunn, C. Hutchison, B . Peters, G. Greenberg , N. Berga Vice-Chair C . Crandall , J . Desimone Public Works Director S . Curtin, Public Works Assistant K. Feltman, City Clerk J. Heinz, Council Member R. Peterkin The following revisions to the packet were noted : Add to item 6 .a Add to item 6.c MOTION: Possible Questionnaire about the City Dock • Potential Poll Questions • Organizations Contacted reg. Potential Poll Potential Credit Card Readers at the City Dock Cranes • Proposal for City of Kenai Crane Control Commissioner Greenberg MOVED to approve the agenda with revisions noted and Comm issioner Peters SECONDED the motion . There were no objections; SO ORDERED. 2. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS -(10 minutes) None scheduled. 3. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT Resident Abe Pelgrim noted the importance of the Kenai City Dock and his uses for it with commercial fishing and moving freight materials May 25 through October 1, three to five times a week. He added that in previous years he would call the City ahead of time to get fuel as well. 4. APPROVAL OF MEETIN G SUMMARY a. March11,2019 MOTION: Commissioner Peters MOVED to approve the meeting summary of March 11, 2019; and Commissioner Greenberg SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED. 5 . UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Discussion/Recommendation -Kenai Municipal Code Amendments for Wake Signage , Safety Signage and Navigational Buoys MOTION : Commissioner Hutchison MOVED to recommend two additional buoys be placed within the mouth of the Kenai River closer to the Dipnet fishery, add two informational signs, and include the information on the Dipnet app; and Commissioner Berga SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED. b. Discussion/Recommendation -Harbor Commission Title 11 Amendments The Public Works Director discussed the difference between Tidelands and Airport Lands noting it would not be appropriate for leases to match Airport Lands regulations. MOTION: Commissioner Peters MOVED to recommend to Council rev1s1ons to Title 11 as is and Commissioner Greenberg SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED. 6. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion/Recommendation -Possible Questionnaire about the City Dock The Public Works Director referenced the laydown materials with potential poll questions and asked the Commission for any revisions to the draft questionnaire. MOTION: Commissioner Hutchison MOVED to recommend to Council to pursue the survey initiative, incorporating both sets of questions into one survey using Survey Monkey, distribute it to associated user groups, advertise in the newspaper, the City's website, and on Facebook, and have printed copies available in City Hall; and Commissioner Greenberg SECONDED the motion. Monthly updates were requested . There were no objections; SO ORDERED. b. Discussion -Potential for Dredging at the City Dock The Public Works Director noted tying off to mooring was permitted with the Army Corp of Engineers and the City would start excavating the launch ramp around April 18. Harbor Commission Meeting April 8, 2019 Page 2 of 3 MOTION : Commissioner Hutchison MOVED to postpone this discussion item to the August meeting and Commissioner Peters SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED . c. Discussion -Potential Credit Card Readers at the City Dock Cranes The Public Work s Director referenced the quote from Alaska ATS for card readers forthree cranes. The Director added that dock improvements was on the Capital Improvements Projects (CIP) list and he would include card readers at the City Dock Cranes. It was noted the CIP list would be provided at the next meeting . 7. REPORTS a. Public Works Di rector-S . Curtin reported on the following: • A Request for Proposals was being put together for the contract to use cranes, offices, and operating area at the boating facility; and • He was currently working on FY20 budgets. b. Commission Chair -M. Dunn thanked everyone for their help and input. c. City Council Liaison -R. Peterkin reported on the April 3 City Council Meeting actions . He also noted communication with the U.S . Coast Guard regarding a joint enforcement effort during Dipnet season , and that they would attend the next Harbor Commission meeting . 8. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION-May 13, 2019 Due to a conflict in scheduling , the next meeting date was changed from May 6 to May 13. 9. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS Chair Dunn recommended Commissioners read the Harbor Website page. Commissioners thanked Mr. Pelgrim for attending the Harbor Commission meeting. 10. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT -None . 11. INFORMATION ITEMS-None . 12. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Commission , the meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p .m. Harbor Commission Meeting April 8, 2019