HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-11-30 Harbor Commission SummaryKENAI HARBOR COMMISSION
November 30, 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 November 16, 1987
5. OLD BUSINESS
a. Review Goals - Letter from Mayor Williams Attached
b. Changes in Current Regulations - New Dock Facility
c. Request to Corps of Engineers - Small Navigation Project
6. NEW BUSINESS
7. CORRESPONDENCE
8. COMMISSION QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
9. ADJOURNMENT
Set agenda for next meeting
KENAI HARBOR COMMISSION
Monday, November 30, 1987, 7:00 p.m.
Minutes, Regular Meeting
Held, Kenai City Hall, Council Chambers
Presiding:
Leon Quesnel, Chairman
1. ROLL CALL
Present·
Leon QueSnel
Barry Eldridge
Tom Thompson
Mike Meeks
Absent
Wally Keppel-Page (excused)
Jeff Jefferson (excused)Ad Hoc
Will Jahrig (unexcused)
Joe Nord (unexcused)
In Attendance:
Keith Kornelis, Public Works
Tom Ackerly, Councilman
Director
Chairman Quesnel welcomed Commissioner Meeks.
2. PERSONS
None·
PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
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Agenda approved as submitted.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES - November 16, 1987
Commissioner Eldridge requested page 3, Item 6. (b) be
clarified to reflect that the Harbormaster's Conference, to
be held in Kenai in 1991, was voted and approved to be held
in Kenai in 1991 by the Harbormaster's Association.
The minutes were approved as amended.
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OLD BUSINESS
a. Review Goals. Letter from Mayor Williams. Chairman
Quesnel has contacted Professor Douglas Coughenower,
University of Alaska, Extension Service, in Homer and
invited him to Kenai to hold a meeting with fishermen,
processors and others in the fishing industry to compile a
report regarding the impact of the fishing industry and
related activities to the City of Kenai.
Regarding further development of the harbor, Public Director
Kornelis indicated his staff would be available to put
together cost estimates when needed.
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November 30, 1987
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Commissioner Eldridge suggested contact with fishermen and
processors to ascertain needs and benefits. Discussion was
held, and it was thought a meeting in con junction with
Professor Coughenower sometime in January. Advertizement
was suggested to develope interest prior to the meeting.
Commissioner Meeks addressed fire safety and equipment
discussion. Director Kornelis will discuss this issue
the City Attorney. Discussion.
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Commissioner Eldridge suggested talking with processors, set
netters and user groups regarding potential use for ice
plant services, size and uses. Director Kornelis will send
for information and brochures available from manufacturer.
Discussion regarding site for ice plant, management and cost
to user was held. Commissioner Meeks will contact fish co-
op, UCIDA group and various fish related groups to get input
and invite to attend possible work session with commission
in January. Chairman Quesnel will talk with the Economical
Development Chairman Vince O'Reilly and the Planning and
Zoning Commission.
b. Changes in current regulations. Chairman Quesnel asked
Commission Thompson to research and review for changes in
current regulations in running the dock facility.
c. Request to Corps of Engineers. Director Kornelis
reported his findings regarding Section 107 - Small
Navigation Projects and Section 103 - Small Coastal Erosion
Control Projects which are attached and Resolutions
proposed, also attached. Discussion concerning feasibility
and funding possibilities. Director Kornelis will make
inquires regarding dredging of sandbar across from
Salamontoff Seafoods.
Councilman Ackerly suggested contact with private concerns
for dredge cost estimates, and application and request of
Congressional Grant for studies from Senator Stevens,
Senator Murkowski and Representative Young. Discussion of
potential projects and impact on the fishing industry and
economic growth of the city. Councilman Ackerly will draft
ideas and bring them before the Harbor Commission for
discussion.
Commissioner Meeks will
to their views on making
ask for input from fishing groups
harbor and river more efficient.
as
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November 30, 1987
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The general consensus of the commission was to drop Section
103, Resolution 87-70 and continue with Small Navigation
Project, Section 107, Resolution 87-71. Director Kornelis
mention this at the City Council Meeting.
Discussion: Harbor Howls article regarding federal funding
for studies of improvements in river navigation and harbors
in Southcentral, Alaska.
6 . NEW BUSINESS/CORRESPONDENCE
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Letter from Resource Development Council for Alaska
regarding meeting was addressed by commission for
informational proposes.
7. COMMISSION QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
Commissioner Thompson commented on one of the TAMS study's
recommendation of the erosion problem, was to stake and
document the rate of erosion. Discussion followed. Aerial
photographs were determined to be a source of documenting
erosion that has taken place. It was suggested this could
be done now to determine erosion rate and get specific data
on the problem.
Councilman Ackerly suggested sending letters to re-announce
the opening of the dock facilities and services available
sometime in January, then a follow-up sometime in March.
Discussion followed with the general consensus to send an
announcement to the .fishermen's groups for publication in
their newsletters, Harbor Howls and perhaps a feature in the
newspaper.
Councilman Ackerly will approach the Physics and Science
teacher at the High School on the possibility of their
conducting interviews, taking pictures and staking erosion
areas as a school study project. The Commissioners felt
this was a good idea.
8. ADJOURNMENT
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The meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m. Next meeting will be held on
January 4, 1988.
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