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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-02-10 Harbor Commission Summary1. CALL TO ORDER KENAI HARBOR COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 10, 2020-6:00 P.M . KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS CHAIR MIKE DUNN, PRESIDING MEETING SUMMARY 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: Commissioners absent: Staff/Council Liaison present: A quorum was prese nt. Chair M. Dunn, Vice-Chair C. Crandall , C. Hutchison , B. Peters, J . Desimone, B. Bornemann N. Berga Public Works Director S. Curtin , Public Works Ass istant K. Feltman, Council Member R. Peterkin c . Elections of the Chair and Vice-Chair MOTION: Commissioner Peters MOVED to re-appoint Commissioner Dunn as Chair; Commissioner Crandall SECONDED the motion . There were no objections; SO ORDERED. MOTION: Commissioner Crandall MOVED to appoint Commissioner Berga as Vice-Chair; Comm issioner Peters SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED. d . Agenda Approval MOTION: Commissioner Peters MOVED to approve the agenda and Commissione r Bornemann SECONDED the motion. There were no objections ; SO ORDERED. 2. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS a . USCG Sector Anchorage, LT JG Scott Peters & CWO Thad Wagner -2019 Kenai Dip Net Fi s hery USCG LT JG Scott Peters noted he was in Kenai working with the State Park Rangers during two of the busier weekends of the Dip Net Fishery and the focus while on the river was boating safety education . The State Park Rangers primary focus was to manage Kenai River waterways. He added that the 2019 Dipnet Fishery seemed orderly with the large amount of boats, noting the USCG most reasonable recommendation was to wear life jackets. The plan for 2020 would be the same as 2019 with the state fishery and USCG as the primary enforcement officers on the water. 3. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT Jim Glendening commented on Title 11 concerns regarding management of the waterfront. 4. APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY a. November 4, 2019 MOTION: Commissioner Crandall MOVED to approve the meeting summary of November 4, 2019; and Commissioner Hutchison SECONDED the motion . There were no objections; SO ORDERED. b. November 25 , 2019 (Joint Meeting) MOTION: Commissioner Crandall MOVED to approve the meeting summary of November 25, 2019; and Commissioner Hutchison SECONDED the motion . There were no objections; SO ORDERED. c . January 6, 2020 MOTION: Commissioner Crandall MOVED to approve the meeting summary of January 6, 2020; and Commissioner Hutchison SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED. 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS -None. 6. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion/Recommendation -Special Use Permit Fee for City Crane Access The Public Works Director noted an invitation to bid for the use of the City Dock would be advertised later this week . The intent would be to continue with the special use permit for the private fishermen and citizens for some form of access . He clarified that the permit was $1,000 that started at the end of June last year and he recommended starting earlier this year, noting raising the cost to $1 ,500 or dependent on the user. He clarified there were three users last year, the Special Use Permit would be available in May, and Special Use Permit users had to have training before they could get the permit. The Public Works Director noted the contract for bid was to use cranes, offices, and operating area at the boating facility for 2020, with the intent to negotiate fueling at the City Dock with this contract. Harbor Commission Meeting February 10, 2020 Page 2 of4 The Commissio n discussed having two fees for the Special Use Perm it , Single Use F isherman and Commercial Use with fees ranging from $1,000 to $5,000. 7. REPORTS a. Public Works Direct or-S. Curt in reported the following : • Special Use Permit for the City Dock would be advertised fo r two weeks, also in April and May; • He executed the change order to Nelson Eng ineering for updating plans for the Dock Repair Project, would sign this week, then it would go out for bid ; • Discussed dredging with the Army Corps of Engineers ; working toward a study for City Dock dredging; • An update was provided on the Peninsula Avenue Bluff Erosion proj ect and the overall Bluff project; and • There would be a City Council work sess ion to hear about the new Cap ita l Improvement Plan (CIP); noting two specific projects of interest to the Harbor Commission . b. Commission Chair -M. Dunn noted interest on the Bluff Erosion project and dredging at the City Dock . c . City Council Liaison -R. Peterkin reported on the actions of the February 5 Council Meeting. He added that if Commission members wanted specific items on a future Harbor Commission agenda , contact Chair Dunn and he would work with Administration; noting the agenda deadline was one week prior to the meetings . 8. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION-March 9, 2020 9. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS Commission members welcomed new commissioner, Branden Bornemann . Commissioner Hutchison expressed appreciation for keeping the Comm ission informed on the Bluff Erosion project. She added she would contact the State Park Rangers and invite them t o one of the Harbor Commission meetings. Commissioner Crandall thanked the Public Works Director for the due dil igence w ith the Army Corps of Engineers, and thanked all those that attended the Commission meeting . Commissioner Bornemann expres sed gratitude for the warm wel come and looked forward to working with the Commission. Commissioner Des imone applauded the City 's efforts for recognizi ng the Purple Heart, and urged the Army Corp s of Engineers for their continued support. Cha ir Dunn thanked everyone for their participation and attendan c e to t he me eti ng , a nd expresse d appreciation to the Public Works Director for the updates on the Bluff and City Do ck. 10. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT -None. 11 . INFORMATION ITEMS-None. Harbor Co mmi ss io n Meetin g Febru ary 10 , 2020 Page 3 of 4 12 . ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Commissioner Hutchison MOVED to adjourn and Commissioner Bornemann SECONDED the motion . There were no objections ; SO ORDERED . There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m. Meeting summary prepared and submitted by: Harb or Co mmission Meetin g Fe bru ary 10, 2020 Page 4 of4