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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-09-13 Harbor Commission SummaryKENAI HARBOR COMMISSION MEETING SEPTEMBER 13, 1999 KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. CHAIRMAN WILL JAHRIG AGENDA ITEM 1: CALL TO,ORDER/k ROLL CALL ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL ITEM 3' APPROVAL OF MINUTES a, July 12, 1999 August 9, 1999 ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 5' REPORTS ao Director Dock Foreman Scrapbook Information ITEM OLD BUSINESS ITEM 7: NEW BUSINESS a, Discussion- Offer to Sell Fence and Lighting/Snug Harbor Seafoods ITEM 8' COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS/QUESTIONS ITEM 9' INFORMATION a, Kenai City Council Action Agendas of August 18 and September 1, 1999. ITEM 10' ADJOURNMENT KENAI HARBOR COMMISSION MEETING SEPTEMBER 13, 1999 KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. VICE CHAIRMAN TOM THOMPSON, PRESIDING ITEM 1' CALL TO ORDER/k ROLL CALL Vice Chairman Thompson called the meeting to order at approximately 7:02 p.m. was taken as follows: Roll Commissioners Present: Commissioners Absent: Others Present: Eldridge, Thompson, Werner-Quade, Spracher, Clay and McCune. Jahrig City Clerk Freas and Public Works Manager Kornelis ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL MOTION: Commissioner Werner-Quade MOVED to approve the agenda as presented and Commissioner Spracher SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 3' AppROVAL OF MINUTES 3-a. July 12, 1999 MOTION: Commissioner Clay MOVED for approval of the minutes as presented and Commissioner Werner-Quade SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. ORDERED. SO 3-bo August 9, 1999 -- No action taken as there was no quorum. ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None. ITEM 5: REPORTS 5-a. Director -- Kornelis reported activity at the dock had slowed down, however some fuel was still being sold. He noted there were some people using the facility to go hunting and fishing. Only one float was remaining as the rest were pulled. It was anticipated the remaining float would be pulled the end of September. Kornelis also reported the restrooms had been closed for the winter and the water turned off at the dock. Fuel would be sold until the end of September. 5-b. Dock Foreman -- No report. 5-c. Scrapbook Information -- Werner-~uade reported she requested Kornelis to supply her with copies of the photos used by Petratrovich, Nottin§ham & Dra§e durin§ their coastal trail/bluff restoration presentation. She also requested the commissioners continue to submit pictures for the scrapbook. Werner-Quade reported she contacted Mrs. Jackson at Mt. View Elementary School in regard to participating with the Fish & Wildlife Service's Shorebird Project. Jackson will have to purchase the curriculum at a minor cost. Werner-Quade stated she was looking forward to seeing the project through during the school year and she hoped by the end of the year, Kenai would be able to become a sister city for the shorebirds. Werner-Quade also reported the safe boating brochure project didn't go forward this summer. She noted the consensus of the Commission was they wanted to be part of the project. Werner-Quade noted she would be the contact person for the project and looked forward to the project going forward next year. ITEM OLD BUSINESS Commissioner Eldridge suggested the Commission continue its efforts in finding an appropriate site for a drift boat launch along the Kenai River. He stated he felt the potential of placing a launch should be investigated as well as the possibility of incorporating a launch at the proposed Birch Island park. McCune agreed the Cunningham Park infrastructure could not accommodate a drift boat launch and added, he thought Birch Island would be an appropriate site. Eldridge reported the Kenai Sportfishing Association was very interested in placing a drift boat launch on the river. He suggested there were other properties further downstream from Cunningham Park that might be used for a launch if the state was not interested in using the Birch Island area. Eldridge stated he thought the project should be pursued. Clay agreed and stated he thought the State would soon become aware the river would go to drift boat use only. If the city can coordinate with the State in placing a launch, it would be good for the citizens of the area for their use as well as tourist use. Thompson asked if the council had comments on the Commission's recommendation in looking for other property for a drift boat launch and not using Cunningham Park. Kornelis answered, the council agreed with the Commission's recommendation. Eldridge suggested the Commission should identify other vacant land and request a representative from State Parks attend a Commission meeting to discuss their plan for Birch Island and consider modifying their plans to include a haul-out at Birch Island. Kornelis stated he would contact State Parks. Thompson requested the discussion be included on the October meeting agenda. HARBOR COMMISSION MEETING SEPTEMBER 13, 1999 PAGE 2 ITEM 7: NEW BUSINESS Discussion - Offer to Sell Fence and Lighting/Snug Harbor Seafoods Kornelis reported he miscalculated the information in his memorandum which was included in the packet. On further investigation, he found the fence did go all the way around the property and was approximately 720 feet in length. Also, there were four gates (two 20-foot, one ten-foot, and one three-foot personnel gate). He added, there was also approximately 400 feet of underground electrical work and three lights. Kornelis stated he calculated the value of the fencing, gates and lighting at approximately $10,000. Eldridge asked if the contract with Snug Harbor included requirements that improvements be left with the property. McCune suggested that since the city released Snug Harbor from the rental contract, the city should request Snug Harbor to donate the improvements to the city. The city would then give a receipt for the 'donation for Snug Harbor's tax purposes. McCune added, he didn't think the improvements were worth $10,000 of public funds. Eldridge stated he was surprised the contract did not include requirements that improvements stay with the city. He noted his agreement with McCune that since Snug Harbor was released from the contract without penalties, it would be appropriate for Snug Harbor to donate the improvements to the city. Kornelis reported the contract did not stipulate improvements remain with the property. He added, the contract stated the fencing was to be removed at Snug Harbor's expense. He noted, he requested Snug Harbor to wait on removing the fencing until after he discussed the matter with the Commission. Kornelis added, there was some discussion that R&J, the new lessees, were wanting to operate a storage yard as well. McCune stated, if R&J wanted to operate a storage yard, the expense should be theirs(for the fencing, etc.). He added, he believed the city worked fairly with Snug Harbor and didn't believe it would be a good purchase for the city. MOTION: Commissioner McCune MOVED for administration to approach Snug Harbor with the possibility of them donating the improvements on the existing boat yard and Commissioner Eldridge SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 8: COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS/QUESTIONS Thompson -- Asked how the public hearing on the coastal trail/bluff restoration project go. Kornelis reported it went well. Approximately 25 people attended and were HARBOR COMMISSION MEETING SEPTEMBER 13, 1999 PAGE 3 very receptive of the project. He noted there were some comments from the EPA representative who was mainly concerned of the impact to the area if a brealavater was placed and Nottingham stated it was a top priority in their study as they were very concerned about the dunes, the beach road, etc. Kornelis also reported notification of the public hearing was mailed to approximately 400 people and there were also newspaper advertisements. McCune -- Stated he had not talked with anyone who didn't believe the project would be a benefit to the city. Eldridge -- Stated he believed EPA wanted to be sure all the bases are covered and the project is not rushed. Werner-(~uade -- Congratulated Kornelis on the Waste Water Treatment Plant's receipt of the first Safety & Health Achievement Recognition Program Award from the State. Kornelis gave credit to the plant employees and explained the award recognized the employees' efforts to go well beyond the OSHA regulations. He added, the city's plant is to be a model in the state. Kornelis -- Noted he would include a Dip Net Fishery Findings report in the next packet for the Commission's review. He noted the information was compiled by Lt. Kohler and included cost information to the city (approximately $20,000} and income from the parking receipts {approximately $50,000 from the dock and South Spruce Street). ITEM 9: INFORMATION -ao Kenai City Council Action Agendas of August 18 and September 1, 1999. TEM 10: ADJOURNMENT It was noted the next meeting was scheduled for October 11, 1999. MOTION: Commissioner Clay MOVED to adjourn and Commissioner Eldridge SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:34 p.m. Minutes transcribed and prepared by: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk HARBOR COMMISSION MEETING SEPTEMBER 13, 1999 PAGE 4