HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-02-07 Harbor Commission SummaryKENAI HARBOR COMMISSION
SPECIAL MEETING
FEBRUARY 7, 2022 — 6:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CHAIR MIKE DUNN, PRESIDING
MEETING SUMMARY
1. CALL TO ORDER
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: M. Dunn, C. Hutchison, B. N. Berga, B. Peters, D. Peck,
Askin, B. Bornemann
Commissioners absent: None
Staff/Council Liaison present: Public Works Director S. Curtin, Public Works Administrative
Assistant L. List, Council Liaison H. Knackstedt
A quorum was present.
c. Election of Chair and Vice -Chair
Commissioner Peters MOVED to re -appoint Chair Dunn; Commissioner Berga SECONDED the
motion. UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested.
VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED.
Commissioner Peters MOVED to re -appoint Vice -Chair N. Berga; Commissioner Hutchison
SECONDED the motion. UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested.
VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED.
d. Agenda Approval
MOTION:
Commissioner Peck MOVED to approve the agenda as written. Commissioner Hutchison
SECONDED the motion. There were no objections, SO ORDERED.
2. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT — None.
3. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT — None.
4. APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY
MOTION:
Commissioner Hutchison MOVED to approve the regular meeting summary of November 8, 2021.
Commissioner Peters SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
MOTION:
Commissioner Bornemann MOVED to approve the special meeting summary of January 11, 2022,
and Commissioner Peters SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS — None
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. Discussion/Recommendation — FY23-27 Capital Improvement Plan
MOTION:
Commissioner Hutchison MOVED to recommend the Kenai City Council approve the City of Kenai
Fiscal Year 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan. Commissioner Peters SECONDED the motion.
Public Works Director Curtin provided a background on the development of the FY2023-2027
Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), noting that there are approximately $100 million worth of projects
identified within it. He noted that $28.1 million was recently awarded to the City for the bluff
stabilization project, which will go towards the majority of the projects identified in the General
Fund. He explained that the majority of funds are focused in the Airport, Water/Sewer, and General
Funds, and provided further detail on some of the other major projects identified in the CIP. He
noted that every City department and some commissions participated in the development of the
CIP, and that it will be a great asset for our City to help direct funding towards our highest priorities.
Director Curtin provided clarification that the CIP will create debt for the City, and a large portion
of the projects will be covered by grants and other funds.
Commissioners inquired about dredging the harbor, and Director Curtin explained the logistics and
cost of dredging the harbor and suggested looking at some alternative solutions such as floating
docks. It was requested that dredging be put on the 2025 Capital Improvement Plan, and Director
Curtin suggested a tour of the river and committed to sharing concerns with the Administration.
VOTE:
YEA: Dunn, Bornemann, Hutchison, Peck, Peters, Berga, Askin
NAY:
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
7. REPORTS
a. Public Works Director — Director Curtin provided further detail on Capital
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Improvement Projects.
b. Commission Chair— Chair Dunn thanked Director Curtin and the commission.
c. City Council Liaison — Council Member Knackstedt noted that the roads are being
plowed well, discussed river dredging and reported on the actions of the February
2, 2022 City Council meetings.
8. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION — March 7, 2022
Chair Dunn noted that the next regular meeting was scheduled for March 7, 2022, but that
meeting was canceled and that date will be used for a City Council work session. He noted that
if the need arises, a Harbor Commission special meeting may be called for later in March. If not,
the next regular meeting will be on April 11, 2022.
9. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS
Commissioner Peck thanked Public Works and Streets Department for their good job of plowing
the City.
Commissioner Hutchison thanked Public Works and Streets Department for their good job of
plowing the City.
Commissioner Askin asked to pursue dredging and other possibilities, and consideration of a
floating dock.
Vice Chair Berga inquired about when the Airport Runway project began.
Commissioner Peters noted the good work by City employees and commended the lack of debt of
the City.
Commissioner Bornemann expressed appreciation of City employees and the road maintenance
crew.
10. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT - None
11. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at
approximately 7:42 p.m.
Meeting summary prepared and submitted by:
Meghan Thibodeau
Deputy City Clerk
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