HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-06-08 Harbor Commission Summary1. CALL TO ORDER
KENAI HARBOR COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 8, 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.
Cha ir M. Dunn, Vice-Chair N. Berga, C. Crandall, B. Peters,
C. Hutchison, J. Desimone
B. Bornemann
Public Works Director S. Curtin, City Clerk J. Heinz, Council
Member J. Glendening
c. Agenda Approval
Add item 6.b.
MOTION:
Action/Approval -Ratify Decision for in-person/virtual hybrid
meetings.
Commissioner Crandall MOVED to approve the agenda with the additions to the agenda as noted
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. May 11, 2020
MOTION:
Commissioner Crandall MOVED to approve the meeting summary of May 11, 2020; and
Commissioner Desimone SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS -None.
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. Discussion -Upcoming Fisheries
The Public Works Director noted the City was moving forward with the dipnet fishery, subject to
changes due to the public health emergency; COVID material to be provided on window hangers,
cashless, utilizing porta-potties, and adding hand wash stations for 2020. He also reported the
vault restroom project would likely not be finished by July and that the Peninsula Avenue Bluff
Erosion Project and City Dock Repair projects were out for bid and provided overviews of the
projects.
He also noted the management agreement for the dock was in the process of being executed and
other Special Use Permit dock permittees are using the dock.
b. Action/Approval -Ratify the Commission's Decision Regarding Future In-Person
MOTION:
Commissioner Crandall MOVED to meet in the in-person/virtual hybrid moving forward and
Commissioner Hutchison SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
7 . REPORTS
a. Public Works Director -S. Curtin reported the following:
• Kenai Police and Fire would be policing the water and coordinating with the
US Coast Guard and state troopers during dipnet;
• Provided update on the Bluff Erosion project noting the City has received
authorization to begin spending their contribution for project.
b. Commission Chair -M. Dunn asked Commissioner Berga to provide an update
on the Pacific Star dock. Commissioner Berga noted the Kenai Peninsula Borough
(KPB) Planning Commission denied their request to expand a boat launch ramp as
borough code didn't allow for any new construction in the mouth of the river. He
added that City Administration had provided him with information and another
meeting with the KPB Planning and Zoning Commission was tonight.
c. City Council Liaison -R. Peterkin reported on the actions of the June 3 Council
Meeting; encouraged ideas for use of CARES Act funding be communicated with
Public Works Director.
8. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION -August 10, 2020
9. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS
Commissioner Berga noted he had a rough draft of a survey of the mouth of the river that he would
share if it would be helpful for dredging in the future.
Commissioner Crandall wished all a good summer and encouraged everyone to be safe.
Commissioner Peters wished Pacific Star Seafoods well with their Launch Ramp application before
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the KPB Planning Commission, wished everyone a happy Fourth of July, and wished everyone
well with the dipnet fishery.
Commissioner Desimone expressed gratitude for continuing the meetings in the public emergency
conditions noting it was good to have choices.
Commission Chair Dunn expressed gratitude for all attending the meeting; wished everyone a safe
and good summer.
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 6:54 p.m.
Meeting summary prepared and submitted by:
Harbor Commission Meeting
June 8 , 2020
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