HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-05-11 Harbor Commission Summary1. CALL TO ORDER
KENAI HARBOR COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
MAY 11, 2020-6:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY HALL
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 present.
c . Agenda Approval
MOTION:
Chair M. Dunn, Vice-Chair C. Crandall, B. Peters, N. Berga,
C. Hutchison, J . Desimone , B . Bornemann
Public Works Director S. Curtin , City Planner E. Appleby,
Public Works Assistant K . Feltman , Council Member R.
Peterkin
Commissioner Crandall MOVED to approve the agenda and Commissioner Desimone
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 . March 9 , 2020
MOTION:
Commissioner Crandall MOVED to approve the meeting summary of March 9, 2020 ; and
Commissioner Berga SECONDED the motion . There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS -None.
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. Discussion/Recommendat ion -Contract to Use Cranes, Offices, and Operating
Area at the Boating Facility 2020
The Public Works Director reported that no bids were received and he was in negotiations with
Pacific Star Seafoods . It was noted that Pacific Star Seafoods would not be providing fuel as part
of their agreement and they would have non-exclus ive use of the dock . It was clarified that fishery
users that apply for use of the dock crane would still be able to utilize the dock and cranes under
the Special Use Permit process .
MOTION:
Commissioner Hutchison MOVED to recommend Council enter into agreement with Pacific Star
Seafoods and Commissioner Crandall SECONDED the motion. There were no objections ; SO
ORDERED .
b. Discuss ion/Recommendation -Change of Use and Assignment of Lease for Lot
2, Kenai Spit Subdivision from North Pacific Seafoods, Inc. to E&E Foods, Inc. d/b/a
Pacific Star Seafoods.
It was noted the City Planner was seeking a recommendation from the Harbor Commission for a
change of use and assignment of lease. The lease value was discussed .
MOTION:
Commissioner Crandall MOVED to recommend Council approve the change of use and
assignment of lease to E&E Foods , Inc. d/b/a Pacific Star Seafoods and Commissioner Peters
SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED .
c. Recommendat ion -FY2021-2025 Capital Improvement Plan
The Commission discussed the Capital Improvement Plan and the priority of the Personal Use
Fishery Float Replacement and the City Dock Boat Ramp Replacement projects .
MOTION:
Commissioner Peters MOVED to approve the Personal Use Fishery projects as defined in the
FY2021-2025 Capital Improvement Plan and Commissioner Crandall SECONDED the motion .
There were no objections ; SO ORDERED.
7. REPORTS
a. Publ ic Works Director -S. Curtin reported the following :
• The City Dock opened on May 81h;
• He provided an update regarding the cathodic protection repair and
installation from the previous earthquake damage, and the status of
dredging at the dock ;
• The State was moving forward with the Personal Use Fishery this year;
• He provided an update of the Bluff Erosion and Peninsula Avenue projects
as well as Department of Transportation (DOT} projects ;
• The Special Use Permit process was continuing this year for the City Dock
cranes use ; and
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• A vault restroom was being constructed by Nelson Engineering for the
Personal Use Fishery.
b. Commission Chair -No report.
c . City Council Liaison -R. Peterkin reported on the actions of the May 6 Council
Meeting .
8. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION -June 8, 2020
9. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS
Commissioner Crandall thanked the City Council members for their hard work and diligence during
this time and thanked everyone for their participation through virtual meeting .
Commissioner Peters expressed thanks for the discussion and noted he was looking forward to
meeting in person soon.
Chair Dunn thanked everyone for being in attendance to the 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
approximately 7 p.m.
Meeting summary prepared and submitted by:
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Deputy City Clerk
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