HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-08-19 Harbor Commission SummaryKENAI HARBOR COMMISSION
AUGUST 19, 2019 — 6:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CHAIR MIKE DUNN, PRESIDING
MEETING SUMMARY
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Dunn called the meeting to order at approximately 6:00 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: Chair M. Dunn, Vice -Chair C. Crandall, B. Peters, G.
Greenberg, J. Desimone, N. Berga, C. Hutchison
Commissioners absent:
Staff/Council Liaison present: Public Works Director S. Curtin, City Manager P. Ostrander,
Assistant to City Manager C. Cunningham, City Attorney S.
Bloom Administrative Assistant K. Feltman, Council Member
J. Glendening
A quorum was present.
c. Agenda Approval
MOTION:
Commissioner Crandall MOVED to approve the agenda and Commissioner Peters SECONDED
the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
2. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS — (10 minutes) None scheduled.
3. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT — None.
4. APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY
a. June 10, 2019
MOTION:
Commissioner Peters MOVED to approve the meeting summary of June 10, 2019; and
Commissioner Crandall SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Discussion — Potential for Dredging at the City Dock
Public Works Director Curtin reported that dredging is accomplished by engaging the Corps of
Engineers and would cost between $500,000 and $1 million. He added that he would reach out
to the Corps of Engineers and, if any new information was provided, he would provide an update
at a future Commission meeting.
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. Discussion/Recommendation — Land Sale and Leasing Policies and Procedures
Presentation
City Manager Ostrander and Assistant to City Manager Cunningham presented on proposed
changes to the Land Sale Leasing Policy noting the administration was striving for uniform policies
for both leasing and sale, development of a Land Management Plan, and being proactive instead
of reactive with the sale or leasing of City land.
b. Discussion/Recommendation — Ordinance No. 3072-2019
City Attorney Bloom reviewed the ordinance explaining the policy changes suggested by
administration.
c. Discussion/Recommendation — Assignment of Shore Fishery Lease — Tract 2,
Shore Fishery Plat No. 71.
Not discussed.
d. Discussion/Recommendation — Assignment of Tidelands Lease — Tract B, Kenai
Tidelands Survey No. 2, According to Plat No. 89-2.
Not discussed.
7. REPORTS
a. Public Works Director— S. Curtin reported on the following:
• Working with the Insurance Adjuster and engineers on dock repairs;
• Well house damage from the earthquake;
• Potential lessee for dock next year;
• Special Use Permit for dock use working well this year;
• Dock & Harbor Survey results to be provided at the next meeting.
b. Commission Chair — M. Dunn asked about the following:
• Asked about an update on the Airport Terminal Rehabilitation Project;
• Asked about a better way to record fish counts during dipnet.
C. City Council Liaison — J. Glendening thanked the Public Works Director and the
team that developed the Land Sale and Leasing Policies and Procedures and
provided an overview of the August 71h City Council meeting.
8. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION — September 9, 2019
MOTION:
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Commissioner Hutchison MOVED to move the September meeting to September 16 and
Commissioner Crandall SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
9. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS
Commissioner Peters thanked staff for participating.
Commissioner Crandall thanked the Public Works Director for the update regarding the City Dock,
Coast Guard follow-up, and dipnet follow-up; also thanked staff for making the dock accessible.
Commissioner Desimone spoke about the Coast Guard presence and safety on the river; thanked
the Public Works Director for smooth operations at the dock during the dipnet fishery.
Commissioner Hutchison thanked the Public Works Director.
Commissioner Berga noted a donation of salmon to the Food Bank; a festival event being planned
for next June to include a fish bake; management of fish was the responsibility of Fish & Game.
10. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT — None.
11. INFORMATION ITEMS — None.
12. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION:
Commissioner Hutchison MOVED to adjourn and Commissioner Peters SECONDED the motion.
There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 8:34 p.m.
Meeting summary prepared and submitted by:
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