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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-06-09 Harbor Commission SummaryKENAI HARBOR COMMISSION AGENDA June 9, 1997 Kenai City Hall 7:00 p.m. Chairman Will Jahrig ROLL CALL m APPROVAL OF AGENDA m APPROVAL OF MINUTES- May 12, 1997 PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD None OLD BUSINESS a. Dock Rate Schedule- Fuel Tax Sm NEW BUSINESS a. Special Use Permit for Snug Harbor Seafoods m INFORMATION None Se COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS a. City Council Agendas Se ADJOURNMENT Harbor Commission ***Minutes*** June 9, 1997 - 7:00 p.m. City Council Chambers Chairman Tom Thompson ® CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Members Present: Mike McCune, Tom Thompson, Ray McCubbins, George Spracher, Barry Eldridge, Will Jahrig (arrived at 7-15 p.m.) Members Absent: None Also Presem: Keith Komelis, Jim Bookey, Paul Dale, Debby Fahnholz 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Commissioner McCubbins MOVED to approve the agenda. Commissioner Spracher SECONDED the motion. Motion approved by unanimous consent. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Eldridge asked that under Old Business his statemem should have referred to the commercial "fishing" time frame. Commissioner Eldridge MOVED to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Spracher SECONDED the motion. The minutes were approved as amended by unanimous consent. e PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD None. 5. OLD BUSINESS Ao Dock Rate Schedule - Fuel Tax - Keith Kornelis stated that it was determined that the tax has to be added to the cost of the fuel but they give a receipt and the purchasers can then apply for a refund on their income tax forms. Harbor Commission June 9, 1997 Page 1 ® A, Kieth Komelis also stated that a discount for purchasing over 2,000 or more gallons of diesel fuel was approved. Commissioner McCune asked where the city stands with the Corps of Engineers person. Keith Kornelis stated that he hasn't heard back from them yet. Councilman Bookey stated he discussed with the situation with Congressman Young and that he wasn't very satisfied with the Corps response. He reported that Young stated he is willing to discuss the problems with his aids and see what avenues are available through them if the Corps will give the city a permit to dredge. Councilman Bookey stated that the Council's recommendation to the Kenai River Management was unanimous to leave the lower Kenai out of the Management Plan. NEW BUSINESS Special Use Permit for Snug Harbor Seafoods - Commissioner Thompson asked about the permissibility of the lease. Commissioner Eldridge asked why Snug Harbor didn't ask for an open determination. Councilman Bookey responded that they requested the special use permit to get a response for Snug Harbor and they also requested for an open determination. Commissioner Eldridge felt that $125 a month was not a realistic rent for the property. Councilman Bookey also felt it was not realistic. He stated that the figures were taken off of appraisals from a couple of local businesses. Commissioner Jahrig stated that it costs more than that just to put the pad in. Councilman Bookey stated that the request was for a two year lease and the city was not sure where to start. Paul Dale felt it was a fair value for the property. Commissioner Jahrig stated that it is a prime piece of improved property that is being leased at the rate of a raw unimproved lot. Councilman Bookey stated he also questioned the rate. Keith Komelis stated he wrote a letter to Rick Ross and Carey Graves and asked about the different possibilities available. He stated it was decided to use a special use permit and they then drew up the lease based on the information supplied. Commissioner McCune stated that where he works they figure $2,000 a year for boat storage. Paul Dale stated that they charge $800 a year storage per boat. He stated that Harbor Commission June 9, 1997 Page 2 Northern Enterprises charges a little more. Councilman Bookey stated that he was concerned that the City has had to subsidize the dock in years past and felt it needs to be brought up to a more reasonable market value. Paul Dale stated that they did lease 5-1/2 acres at $733 a month. He stated he only had to minimal improvemems on the property. Commissioner Jahrig felt the lease rate should be more like $300 a month. Paul Dale stated he was concerned about the size of the lot and was considering asking for additional seasonal leases in the winter months. He was unaware of Council's plans for long term development of the property. Commissioner Eldridge felt that since the dock operation is losing money they should get at least $250 a month and also felt the City should put in movable fencing to provide security and to promote the lease area in the winter months. Commissioner Jahrig agreed that wimer usage should be promoted. Commissioner Jahrig MOVED to raise the fees to $250 a month. Commissioner McCune felt that since they are suggesting doubling the lease fee that it be made as a year lease only. Keith Komelis stated that he felt the lease rate was too low. Commissioner Jahrig amended his motion to make the lease good from July 1 to March, 1998. Commissioner Eldridge felt that March was not a good time to expect someone to move their boats. Paul Dale stated that it is easiest to move the boat lot in July when the boats are in the water. Commissioner Eldridge suggested that the bid date could be March with the contract date to be July 1. The motion died due to lack of a second. Commissioner Jahrig MOVED to increase the monthly lease fee from $125 to $250 per month from July 1, 1997 to about July 1, 1998 with a contract time of bid or other means on or about March 31 for negotiating purposes. Commissioner Eldridge SECONDED the motion. The motion passed with a unanimous vote. Harbor Commission June 9, 1997 Page 3 7. INFORMATION None. So COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS Councilman Bookey stated that the budget was held in place as far as he knows. He also stated that the Commission needs to nominate a new vice chair. Commissioner McCubbins nominated Tom Thompson for the position of vice chair. Commissioner Eldridge SECONDED the motion. The motion passed with unanimous consent. 9. ADJOURNMENT The next meeting was scheduled for July 7. Commissioner McCubbins MOVED to adjourn. the motion. Commissioner Eldridge SECONDED The meeting was adjourned at 8'00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Harbor Commission June 9, 1997 Page 4