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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-06-07 Harbor Commission SummaryKENAI HARBOR COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JUNE 7, 2021 — 6:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS COMMISSION CHAIR DUNN, PRESIDING MEETING SUMMARY 1. CALL TO ORDER Commissioner Chair Dunn called the meeting to order at approximately 6:00 p.m. a. Pledge of Allegiance Commissioner 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, C. Crandall, B. Peters, C. Hutchison, D. Peck N. Berga, B. Bornemann Public Works Director S. Curtin, Council Liaison B. Molloy Commissioner Hutchison MOVED to approve the agenda as written and Commissioner Crandall 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. April 12, 2021 MOTION: Commissioner Peters MOVED to approve the meeting summary of April 12, 2021 and Commissioner Crandall SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED. 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS — None. 6. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion — Update on Special Use Permit holders Public Works Director Curtin reported that two special use permits have been executed to the same dock tenants as last year. b. Discussion — Update on Dock Tenant Contract, 2"d year term PacStar Director Curtin reported that PacStar has started their second year term of a three-year contract with the City for access and use of the dock. c. Discussion — Update on Dock Repairs Capital Project Director Curtin provided an update on the Dock Repairs Capital Project, noting that it is approximately 90% complete, and most of the damages from the 2018 earthquake have been fixed. Engineers have found that an additional repair is needed on a dock trestle which Director Curtin intends to have repaired and will require an additional $7,000 change order. Additional work was also done on an electrical conduit. Overall the project has gone very well and is nearly complete, and the remainder of the work should not have an impact on fishing activities. d. Discussion — Beluga Whale Research participation Director Curtin reported that a graduate student approached the City about conducting beluga whale research, and we have been coordinating efforts to place equipment at the docks and the river. 7. REPORTS a. Public Works Director — S. Curtin reported on the following: • Attended a meeting with the Army Corps of Engineers regarding the Bluff Project which went very well; • Provided an update on Bluff Project activities, and noted that he had taken drone footage of the bluffs which he had shown to Senator Murkowski. b. Harbor Commission Chair— Chair Dunn noted that he would like the camera pole at the end of Main Street that looks over the beach to be painted. c. City Council Liaison —Vice Mayor Molloy noted that he also attended the meeting Senator Murkowski. Reported on the actions of the City Council meetings of April 21, May 5, May 19, and June 2, 2021. 8. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION — August 16, 2021 It was noted that the date was incorrect, and the next meeting of the Harbor Commission would be on August 9, 2021. 9. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS Commissioner Peck requested clarification on the zones marked on an older bluff project photo he had seen. Commissioner Crandall thanked Director Curtin for his hard work, and gave notice that he is resigning from the Commission and this will be his last meeting. Noted that it has been nice Harbor Commission Meeting Page 2 of 3 June 7, 2021 working with everyone for the past few years. Commissioner Peter wished good luck to Commissioner Crandall, noting that he will be missed. 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 7:35 p.m. Meeting summary prepared and submitted by: Meghan Thibodeab--- Deputy City Clerk Harbor Commission Meeting Page 3 of 3 June 7. 2021