HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-08-23 Harbor Commission Summary - Special MeetingKENAI HARBOR COMMISSION
SPECIAL MEETING
AUGUST 23, 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, B. Peters, C. Hutchison, D. Peck, N. Berga,
B. Bornemann
Public Works Director S. Curtin, Public Works Assistant L.
List, Council Liaison B. Molloy
Commissioner Peters MOVED to approve the agenda as written and Commissioner Peck
SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
2. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT — None.
3. NEW BUSINESS
a. Discussion/Recommendation — Kenai Waterfront Revitalization Feasibility Study
MOTION:
Commissioner Peck MOVED to recommend approval of Ordinance No. 3237-2021 for increasing
estimated revenues and appropriations in the General Fund — Land Administration Department to
provide funding for a Kenai waterfront revitalization feasibility study. Commissioner Bornemann
SECONDED the motion.
Council Liaison Molloy explained the scope of the project and the need for a feasibility study, noting
that a specific consulting firm has not been selected at this time
Public Works Director Curtin addressed the question of how the Bluff Erosion Project will tie into
this issue, explaining that the possibility has been discussed but there are no specific plans at this
time. Clarification was provided that this is considered one feasibility study with several phases
that are scheduled to be complete in March of 2022, as per the timeline in the meeting packet.
Concerns were mentioned regarding tax incentives being too generous and the potential effect
they could have on the community. The commission expressed support for this project, noting that
development would be good.
VOTE:
YEA: Dunn, Bornemann, Hutchison, Peck, Peters, Berga
NAY:
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
4. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION — September 13, 2021
Commissioners Hutchison and Bornemann noted that they would not be in attendance.
5. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS
Commissioner Bornemann noted that supports the project but he is leery of tax incentives.
Commissioner Hutchison stated that this is the first step in the process, and she is in favor of the
study.
Commissioner Peck noted he is concerned for possible tax increases that could occur, but overall
thinks that this is just the first step in seeing what the possibilities are and we will see where we
can go from there.
Commissioner Vice Chair Berga noted that he is in support for the study, but has mixed feelings
about the next steps and would like to see a firm with coastal community experience.
Commissioner Peters expressed support for the study.
Chair Dunn noted that tax incentives are a concern, but supports the study.
6. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT — None.
7. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION:
Member Peters MOVED for adjournment and Chair Dunn SECONDED the motion. There were
no objections.
VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
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There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at
approximately 6:39 p.m.
Meeting summary prepared and submitted by:
Meghan Thibodeau x ® -.7,
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