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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-04-23 Harbor Commission SummaryKENAI HARBOR COMMISSION MINUTES April 23, 1990 7:OOpm Kenai City Hall Chairman Barry Eldridge 1. ROLL CALL: Chairman Eldridge called the meeting to order at 7:OOpm. Commissioners present were: Eldridge, Quesnel, Jahrig and Thompson. 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: The addition of "D" under Old Business will be an update on the Marpol V Regulations. The agenda was approved by unanimous consent. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MARCH 12, 1990: The minutes were approved by unanimous consent. 4. NEW BUSINESS: a. Discussion: Proposal to Purchase City -Owned Land Adjacent to Boat Ramp and Dock Mr. Fred West. Mr. West passed out a diagram of his proposal and gave a presentation on what he would like to do with the property if he was able to purchase it from the City. He would like to set up a small shop for now and possibly have an excursion boat (Mt. Redoubt, oil platforms, etc.) operation in the future. He feels it would be a good location for a bait /ice shop and would like to get started this year. Mr. West and his brother, Mike, responded to questions from the Commissioners. Action: The Commissioners recommended Mr. West talk over his proposal with the City Engineer and City Planner to get a better idea of the feasability of the plan. They might also discuss their proposal with the Economic Develop- ment Commission and get their input. A lease option on the property might be considered also. They were encouraged to return to the Harbor Commission when they had a more information. Mr. Eldridge thanked them both for coming and giving their presentation. Before moving on to the agenda, Commissioners discussed the question should the City provide power for expansion on the docks? The pros and cons were discussed with the upcoming fishing season in mind. Action taken: A motion was made by Commissioner Quesnel to recommend to the Harbor Master that we look into enhancement of the power requirements for the leasees and adjust the leases based on the improvements made. Motion seconded by Commissioner Thompson. Motion carried. 5. OLD BUSINESS a. Update on Beaver Loop Boat Launch: The permits have been submitted and there is nothing new to report on this project. Page Two Kenai Harbor Commission Minutes April 23, 1990 b. Update on Viewing Area: Bill Nelson has taken over as chair of this project for the Chamber. A test pile has been driven down in the parking area. c. Work on Comprehensive Plan: Commissioners reviewed the Five Year Plan. The Planning Commission will be meeting soon to finalize the City's Comprehensive Plan. The Harbor Commission needs to expand a little on their Five Year Plan and submit it to the Planning Commission as soon as possible. (Please refer to a copy of the Five Year Plan attached.) d. Marpol V: Although it will be the Coast Guard's responsibility to enforce the regulations, the Coast Guard does not necessarily notify boat owners, etc. of the new regulations. Chairman Eldridge will follow through with getting the new regulations posted at the dock and making sure that the fish processors are made aware of the regulations required by Marpol V. 6. CORRESPONDENCE: Commissioners discussed the Monthly Report sent out by the Alaska Department of Commerce and Economic Development. They also noted the memorandum from Bob Summers about an upcoming training session for commission members. The training session will be held on June 4th and will address how to deal with government agencies and commissions. 7. COMMISSION QUESTION AND COMMENTS: Just a reminder that the next Harbor Commission meeting will be held May 7th and that the Larry Powers lease will probably be on the agenda. 8. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 9:27pm. Respectfully submitted, Patti Truesdell, Recording Secretary for the City of Kenai 4 -30 -90 KENAI HARBOR COMMISSION FIVE YEAR :PLAN 1. Additional boat ramp and development_ The City is going ahead with plans for the boat ramp, permits have been submitted, and the City has applied for funding from the Dingell- Johnson Funds_ The plans currently call for the two -ramp option. recommended by the Harbor Commission_ 2_ Lengthen dock and build new trestle recommend approximately 100" longer and 50" wider and bring the trestle back towards shore. 3, Promote available lease land on Kenai Rivera Promotion of the harbor. area.. One suggested idea. would be a lease for a boat repair facility. The goal would be to promote businesses that are compatible with the fishing industry. The Harbor Commission should continue to investigate ways to bring in new new industries such as a reduced tax plan, or bringing water and sewer facilities to the harbor. 4. Fill old boat dock area -look at all the options available for this area. 5. Continue to explore means of dealing with erosion of the City bluff area. This may take the form of bulkheads with release of private lands to the City. 6_ Develop a plan. for administering the Marpol Annex V 73/75 r egulations in the Port of Kenai. (Lower River). This will include notifying the canneries, posting notices at the dock, and providing containers for the disposal of plastic. 7. Cathodic Protection needs for the dock facility..Have the consultant from Nordic Corosion look at the dock facility and make a recommendation as to the need for cathodic protection. B. Develop a plan of city waterfront area with the boundaries of all lease holders and property owners from h of the Kenai River to the Ames Bridge. Plats should include all improvements to the property on commercial -zoned lots. An overlay is needed of the permitted buoys and moorings in the river to insure that the vessel traffic lanes remain open. And lastly, continue to monitor the channel in the river_