HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-11-08 Harbor Commission SummaryKENAI HARBOR COMMISSION MEETING
NOVEMBER 8, 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-
October 11, 1999.
September 13, 1999 and Notes of
ITEM 4:
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
ITEM 5:
a,
REPORTS
Director
Dock Foreman
Scrapbook Information
ITEM 6:
OLD BUSINESS
ITEM 7:
NEW BUSINESS
ITEM 8:
COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS/QUESTIONS
ITEM 9:
a,
ITEM 10:
INFORMATION
Kenai City Council Action Agendas of October 6 and 20, 1999.
DNR, Division of Parks & Outdoor Recreation Park Use Permit/Chris
Garcia.
ADJOURNMENT
KENAI HARBOR COMMISSION MEETING
NOVEMBER 8, 1999
KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 P.M.
CHAIRMAN WILL JAHRIG, PRESIDING
MINUTES
ITEM 1:
CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Chairman Jahrig called the meeting to order at approximately 7'01 p.m. and the roll
was called as follows:
Present:
Jahrig, Thompson, Spracher, McCune, Werner-Quade, Peters and
Eldridge
Staff:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
Newly appointed Commissioner Peters was welcomed to the meeting.
ITEM 2:
AGENDA APPROVAL
Commissioner Eldridge requested discussion be placed at Old Business regarding
comments made at the October 11, 1999 work session.
Chairman Jahrig requested discussion be placed at Old Business regarding the coastal
trail/bluff restoration project.
MOTION:
Commissioner Eldridge MOVED for approval of the amended agenda and
Commissioner Thompson SECONDED the motion. There were no objections.
ORDERED.
SO
ITEM 3:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES -
October 11, 1999.
September 13, 1999 and Notes of
Eldridge requested an amendment to the minutes be made on Page 2, second
Paragraph of Old Business, fifth line' "...downstream from Birch Island that might be
used..." should read, "...downstream from Cunningham Park that might be used..."
MOTION:
Commissioner Spracher MOVED for approval of the minutes as amended and
Commissioner McCune SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO
ORDERED.
ITEM 4'
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None.
ITEM 5:
REPORTS
5-a. Director
Snug Harbor Fencing/Lights -- Jahrig referred to the memorandum included
in the packet from Public Works Manager Kornelis which informed the Commission
Snug Harbor removed the lights and fencing from the dock property they formerly
leased.
Drift Boat Launch -- A general discussion followed regarding the comments
made by Ranger Berkhahn at the October 11, 1999 Harbor Commission meeting {work
session). Eldridge noted, Berkhahn explained State Parks would not support another
take-out point in the lower river for such a small amount of users. It was noted, State
Parks was not interested in placing a take-out at Birch Island or the Cone property
(EVOS purchased). Some of the reasoning for that decision is the additional costs
involved in parking requirements, additional staffing, toilets and dumpsters.
It was also noted State Parks was planning a bank restoration project below the bridge
which would include development of handicap-accessible restrooms and paving the
parking area. Berkhahn was interested in the possibility of placing a walkway from the
parking area, under the bridge, to Birch Island. However with that would come
additional parking needs, etc. which their budget would not allow at this time. With
the possibility of the river become drift-only, State Parks will be considering changes
for the future, but not at this time.
5-b.
Dock Foreman -- No report.
5-c. Scrapbook Information -- Commissioner Werner-Quade reported she
was still collecting newspaper clippings, photographs, etc. for the scrapbook. She
explained for Peters, the scrapbook was predominantly information regarding the
coastal trail/bluff erosion project. She also noted the involvement with the shorebirds
project which involves a sister-city relationship with other schools.
Werner-Quade also suggested a website be developed for the coastal trail project and
suggested donations for the project could be received through the website for the
project.
ITEM 6:
OLD BUSINESS
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Coastal Trail/Bluff Restoration Project
Clerk Freas reported the council chambers had been reserved for December 7, at 7'00
p.m. for a second public hearing for the project. She noted, Petratrovich, Nottingham
&, Drage would be sending out notices and advertising the hearing.
Jahrig requested information be forwarded t° the Commission as to the format of the
meeting and other information that will be distributed at the hearing prior to the
hearing. It was noted, the next Harbor Commission meeting would be held on
December 6. The Commission requested the information be included in the next
meeting packet for their review.
McCune requested copies of the new aerial photographs be included in the scrapbook
and noted he has aerial photographs from 30 years ago that he would make available
for the scrapbook as well.
Werner-Quade noted she forwarded some information regarding bank restoration to
Kornelis which she downloaded from various websites. She added, one particular
project Was done in Pennsylvania where concrete blocks were used which were cabled
together.
Drift Boat Launch -- Discussed at Item 5-a.
ITEM 7:
NEW BUSINESS -- None.
ITEM 8:
COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS/QUESTIONS
Jahrig -- Stated he appreciated Katie Peters' interest in appointment to the
Commission.
Peters - Stated she was excited to be involved and was willing to learn. She
added, she is currently a junior at Kenai Central High School and has lived in Kenai all
her life.
.Eldridge -- Stated he was anxious to get the information from' Petratrovich,
Nottingham & Drage (PND) so the search for funding could begin. Jahrig stated he
would like the questions' asked at the first hearing to be addressed in the information
PND would be forwarding at the next hearing.
ITEM 9:
INFORMATION
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Kenai City Council Action Agendas of October 6 and 20, 1999.
DNR, Division of Parks & Outdoor Recreation Park Use Permit/Chris
Garcia.
ITEM 10:
ADJOURNMENT
It was noted the next meeting would be held on December 6, 1999 at 7'00 p.m. in the
council chambers. Eldridge noted he would not be in attendance.
MOTION:
Commissioner Thompson MOVED to adjourn and Commissioner Eldridge SECONDED
the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
The meeting adjourned at approximately 7'25 p.m.
Minutes transcribed and prepared by:
Carol L. Fre~s, City Clerk
APPROVED BY COL~HC~
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