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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-10-05 Harbor Commission SummaryKENAI HARBOR COMMISSION October 5, 1987 - 7'00 PM Kenai City Hall Leon Quesnel, Chairman AGENDA 1. ROLL CALL 2. PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of June 15, 1987 5. OLD BUSINESS 6. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion- Kenai River Viewing Area b. Discussion- Future Projects for the Commission 7. CORRESPONDENCE a. Letter from Mayor Williams - Grant Application to Division of Parks & Outdoor Recreation 8. COMMISSION QUESTIONS & COMMENTS 9. ADJOURNMENT Set agenda for next meeting Note to Commissioners- Jeff Jefferson, Esq. will be joining the Commission as an Ad Hoc member. KENAI HARBOR COMMISSION Monday, October 5, 1987, 7:00 pm Minutes, Regular Meeting Held, Kenai City Hall, Council Chambers Presiding: Leon Quesnel, Chairman 1. ROLL CALL Present Absent Leon Quesnel Tom Thompson Barry Eldridge Wally Page Joe Nord (unexcused) Will Jahrig (unexcused) Allen Houtz (unexcused) In Attendance: Keith Kornelis, Public Works Tom Ackerly, Councilman Director Chairman Quesnel indicated a need to update the list of Commission members. Brought to the attention of the Commissioners, was the appointment of Mr. Jeff Jefferson as an ad hoc member to the commission. A letter from the Mayor indicating the resignation of Mr. Marvin Dragseth was noted for the record. 2. PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD None. 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA __ Agenda was accepted as presented. · APPROVAL OF MINUTES - June 15, 1987 Chairman Quesnel August, however, available. explained there was a work session in minutes for the work session were not MOTION __ Commissioner Eldridge moved to written and Commissioner Thompson approved the minutes seconded the motion. as · ,, OLD BUSINESS ,, a. City Dock. Chairman Quesnel asked Public Director Kornelis for a report on the dock facilities. Works The dock Director Revenues, manager for this year was "Swede" Wayne Freedon. Kornelis handed out copies of the Statement of year ended June 30, 1987. The second sheet KENAI HARBOR COMMI SSI ON October 5, 1987 page -3- Chairman Quesnel brought into discussion the use of the wharf this fall and winter. Commissioner Eldridge suggested posting a sign with a phone number, and if the fueling facility is operational, it may be worthwhile to have someone there to provide service. Director Kornelis will look into this. Ramp use, crane use, and loading and unloading at the wharf for someone running a regular operation was discussed. Commissioner Eldridge asked if a sign was being made to post a/t R-~v~r Access Road for the boating facility. Discussion ~~followed regarding the type of sign to post for the facility and the name on the sign. Councilman Ackerly suggested getting a price to see what the cost would be. The Commissioners suggested City of Kenai - Public Dock and Boat Ramp, to put on the sign. Director Kornelis will check on the cost. The possibility of putting a gate across the road was suggested by Councilman Ackerly and discussed. Chairman Quesnel asked about locking the restrooms. Director Kornelis explained all were locked. Chairman Quesnel suggested a sign across the door. Commissioner Eldridge asked if there were any problems at the restrooms facilities. Director Kornelis indicated the restrooms were never in operation, the contractor was too late in getting them finished. A price for a water treatment is being looked into as the water has iron and will ruin the fixtures. The city crew drew all the water out, winterized and anti-freezed the facilities. Director Kornelis commented on the fact of Swede being very conscientious of this, and after the floor was washed down, he would return to put anti-freeze in the floor drains. The sink drains have been done. Chairman Quesnel asked about the insurance for the facility and Director Kornelis reported it was taken care of. Chairman Quesnel asked about the skiffs and fees. Director Kornelis explained the city did charge. Swede had some metal tags made at the sign shop which fishermen took with them on the boats. Some paid for the whole season, some paid by the week, the charge was a dollar a day, the system worked well. KENAI HARBOR COMMISSION October 5, 1987 page -4- Commission Eldridge suggested a discussion on the future operation of the facility by the city. This will be discussed at a later date and recommendation made at that time by the Commission. Director Kornelis commented on the need for the commission to think about future projects and improvements. One of the things mentioned by the fishermen was a narrow floating dock on the river side of the dock, approximately 3 feet wide. ~Basically, for people to step off the boat onto the dock, as well as a safety feature and prevents banging against the pilings. Discussion followed. Commissioner Eldridge suggested, through the winter, to try and get some estimates on costs of a 3 foot wide floating dock with cleats and some rings to ride up and down the tender piles. Councilman Ackerly talked about setting up goals and objectives. The Commissioners will be working on this and develope a five year plan, as well as a year by year plan. Commissioner Eldridge asked about filling and widening and the need for more operating space during the fish operating season and if done in winter, could provide temporary some RV locations for parking. This could be charged for by the night. The acquisition of gravel for fill and future expansion was discussed. Commissioner Page suggested the purchase of "fingers" for the use in stacking boats and trailers as a future project and source of revenue. 6. NEW BUSINESS a. Kenai River Viewing Area. The Commissioners reviewed and discussed the information received in their packets and grant application information submitted to State of Alaska, Department of Natural Resources, Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation. Director Kornelis explained the progress of the plans and brought the Commissioners up to date on the project. Discussion followed. The Harbor Commission would like the record to show the full support of the idea of the Kenai River Viewing Area and will stand ready to help towards this project. b. Future Projects for the Commission. This was touched on and discussed earlier in the meeting. Commissioner KENAI HARBOR COMMISSION October 5, 1987 page -5- Eldridge would like to look at the study done on the preservation of Old Town, where it covered the area of keeping the bank from falling in the River and going out to the inlet. Discussion followed regarding different ideas that could possibly help relieve this problem. Commissioner Page thought possibly the location of a small boat harbor for the future was something that could be looked into as part of the five year plan. Councilman Ackerly asked about the possibility of dredging the river and taking some of the sand bar out to relieve pressure on the bluff, as another project for the five year plan. Commissioner Eldridge talked about the possibility of placing sheet metal at the base of the bluff, to provide some deep water moorage for more barges and commercial traffic, as a source of commerce and use of the harbor. Discussion followed. Chairman Quesnel asked Director Kornelis to look into the possibility of dredging the mouth of the river and also the sand bar just down stream of the present dock. Lighting at the entrance to the Kenai River and buoy markers were discussed. Discussion on the best method for marking the channel was held. Chairman Quesnel asked Director Kornelis if he would approach the Coast Guard for a review of navigation markers and buoys, and ask if the range markers are in the right place because of current changes in the channel. 7. CORRESPONDENCE a. Letter from Mayor Williams. Grant Application was addressed earlier in the meeting. b. Letter from the City of Homer. This was a invitation of the 16th Annual Harbormaster's Conference. Discussion followed. Commissioner Eldridge would be attending in another capacity and would also represent the Harbor Commission. Others wishing to attend will notify Director Kornelis as soon as possible so that arrangements can be made. KENAI HARBOR COMMISSION October 5, 1987 page -6- 8. COMMENTS _ There were no comments at this time from the Commissioners. Chairman Quesnel suggested for the next meeting, continued discussion of old business and the Kenai River Viewing area. Also, formalize the five year plan and future projects. 9. ADJ OU RNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:50 pm. NJ'va A. Aburto dba/Niva's Clerical Services for the City of Kenai