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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-06-11 Harbor Commission SummaryKenai Harbor Commission June 11, 1990 Kenai City Hall Barry Eldridge, Chairman 1. ROLL CALL: The meeting was called to order at 9:00 P.M. after the work session with Council was adjourned. Commissioners present were: Eldridge, Quesnel, Thompson, and Breeden. 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: The agenda was approved by unanimous consent with the addition of "B" Public Notice of Permit Application #1- 900251 under New Business 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MAY 7, 1990: A motion was made by Commissioner Thompson and seconded by Commissioner Quesnel to approve the minutes. Motion carried. 4. OLD BUSINESS: Mr. Eldridge welcomed Loretta Breeden as the Harbor Commission's newest member. Commissioner Breeden apologized for missing the last meeting, but stated she had not received a notice. She did receive a package of information from the City that tells about the functions of the Harbor Commission, etc. She stated she was pleased to be appointed and looking forward to working on the Commission. Welcome, Loretta! 5. NEW BUSINESS: a. Information: Kenai Harbor Rate Schedule: Commissioners reviewed the new rate schedule as of 5- 14 -90. Keith responded to questions about the new rates. No other action taken. b. Public Notice Permit Application #1- 900251: The Commission reviewed the application for permit by All Alaskan Seafood Inc. #1- 900251 and looked at the inform- ation and maps provided by the applicant. Action Taken: Commissioner Breeden moved to approve the application #1- 900251 by All Alaskan Seafood Inc. provided that it does not interfer with the navigational channel of the Kenai River, shore -based facilities, or existing permits. Motion seconded by Commissioner Thompson. Motion Carried. 6. CORRESPONDENCE: Commissioners reviewed the maps provided of the tidelease lands, property lines, etc. on the Kenai River bank. The maps have a lot of good information, but more detail is still needed. It is probably impossible to get all the detail needed on one map, but this is a good start. Page Two Harbor Commission Minutes June 11, 1990 7. COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS: None 8. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 10:OOpm. The next meeting will be July 9th at 7pm. Respectfully submitted, Patti Truesdell, Recording Secretary for the City of Kenai Joint Work Session of the Kenai City Council Airport Commission Harbor Commission and Economic Development Commission June 11, 1990 7:00 P.M. City Hall Chambers 1. The work session was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Councilwoman Swarner. Present were: Council members Swarner and Smalley; EDC Commissioners Thomson and Elson; Airport Commissioners Summers, Ames, Shackleton, Garnett; and Harbor Commissioners Quesnel, Eldridge, Thomson and Breeden. Also in attendance were: Public Works Director Kornelis, City Clerk Carol Freas, City Manager -Bill Brighton, Airport Manager Randy Ernst and Chris Erickson of Erickson Enterprises. 2. The areas to be discussed in the work session were: AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT A. Marketable aspects B. Airport Land Promotion C. Float Plane Basin Promotion PUBLIC RELATIONS PROPOSAL 3. Councilwoman Swarner asked Mr. Ernst to chair the meeting and to bring everyone up -to -date on what is being done to market the airport and the float plane basin. Mr. Ernst answered questions about the float plane basin's projected revenues, current number of slips rented out and the efforts made to promote the airport and the float plane basin. A general discussion followed concerning the current status of the float plane basin. 4. Chris Erickson addressed how a marketing plan could be set up to attract business for the airport and the float plane basin. She emphasized that there was much more to marketing than running ads and doing direct advertising. Some ideas discussed during the work session were: How to go about developing a marketing plan for the airport. The type of industries /businesses we will try to attract. Chris discussed the benefit of using magazines and newspaper articles about the City of Kenai and /or the Airport activities as another way to advertise or market our airport. What specifics about the float plane basin do we want to market? The Council has allocated $25,000 for marketing/ promotion of the airport and the float plane basin. What is the best way to use this money? Some ideas suggested: A. Continue to work towards economic diversification for the City; B. Promoting new businesses that are compatible with the airport through tax incentives, or other means; Page Two Joint Work Session on Marketing /Airport Promotion C. Promote tourism and the Bicentennial especially as a way to market the airport and the basin; D. Plan special events such as fly -ins, etc.; E. Try to find ways to expand the tourism season Promote the viewing of the northern lights, winter sports, etc. F. Try to get Kenai to be the DESTINATION for persons traveling, not just a stop off place. Try to get folks from the bush to buy groceries and fuel in Kenai rather than Anchorage. Market the idea that we have less traffic and congestion at our basin than in Anchorage. G. Decide whether the airport will continue to be general aviation or become a commercial airport. There is considerable cost involved in putting in a full -scale security system needed for a commercial airport. Do we want to spend the money? H. Another idea was to develop a good brochure with arial photos that show the airport AND the harbor facilities. Market the two facilities together -a combined venture. I. The key idea to promote would be "Kenai- -The Gateway to the Future This is the idea to get across in whatever marketing campaign is planned. PUBLIC RELATIONS PROPOSAL: Chris felt that a real proposal could not be started until the Council determines the direction they want to go. The main idea that Chris stressed was to start off small and to begin by promoting those areas that are ready to go right now. 5. Councilwoman Swarner thanked everyone for coming and for their input. The City Council will be making their final decison and Commissioners and staff will be kept informed. Thanks again for coming. The meeting was closed at 9:00 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Patti Truesdell, Recording Secretary for the City of Kenai