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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-12-07 Harbor Commission SummaryKENAI OR COMMISSYON MEETING DECEMBER 7, 1998 KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. CHAIRMAN WILL JAHRIG NOTE: Before meeting begins, introduction of two new commissioners--William I,eo Clay and Teresa Werner-Quade. AGENDA ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- November 2, 1998. YTEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 5: REPORTS a. Director ITEM 6: OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion: Potter's Mazsh Boardwalk ITEM 7: NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion: Student Member on Harbor Commission ITEM 8: COMMYSSIONERS' COMMENTS/QUESTIONS ITEM 9: INFORMATION a. Kenai City Council Action Agendas of November 4 and 18, 1998. b. Updated Commission Membership ITEM 10: ADJOURNMENT REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF KENAI HARBOR COMMISSION DECEMBER 7, 1998 - 7:00 P.M. KENAI CYTY HALL VICE CHAYRMAN TOM THOMPSON, PRESIDING *** MINUTES *** CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Vice Chair Thompson called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. Members Present: Werner-Quade, Clay, McCune, Spracher, Thompson Members Absent: Eldridge, Jahrig Also Present: Councilman James Bookey, III, Public Works Manager Keith Kornelis, Contract Secretary Victoria Askin 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA SPRACHER MOVED TO APPROVE THE AGENDA. MOTION BY MCCUNE. THE AGENDA WAS APPROVED AS WRITTEN. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Regular Meeting of November 2, 1998 WERNER-QUADE CALLED FOR QUESTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 2, 1998. MOTION SECONDED BY MCCUNE. MINUTES WERE APPROVED AS WRITTEN. 4. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -None 5. REPORTS a. Director's Report City Manager Kornelis reported he had been contacted by an individual wanting to unload a 130' LCM at the City Dock. Kornelis advised the individual the Dock was closed and he would have to assess the conditions of the river. In addition this individual was advised the ramps were still there but no floats were in the river. McCune expressed his concern regarding unnecessary damage to the cement ramp, especially if tracked vehicles were being unloaded. Kornelis stated his understanding was it was goods. HARBOR COMMISSION MEETING DECEMBER 7, 1998 PAGEI Clay advised that winter ice conditions were only in effect in Northern Cook Inlet at this time. Kornelis reported the individual had been further advised to contact the City because the gate was locked and the road was not plowed. Kornelis asked if Snug Harbor may be another option, but didn't know if it was plowed out. McCune advised he hadn't been down to Snug Harbor since the snow but a ramp was available if required. Kornelis will further advise individual. 6. OLD BY7SYPTE~S a. Potter's Marsh Thompson requested a status update on Potter's Marsh. Kornelis stated the Commission had asked him to determine the funding source for the project. He advised a report was received from the individual handling the project. Most of the money was from a direct capital improvements grant from the state, as well as some volunteer labor was used and another small grant. McCune requested status of the boardwalk in the Potter's Marsh project and addressing beach erosion. Kornelis advised the proposal had nothing to do with beach erosion. The Commission is looking at the cleared area to the right of the boat launch road where some type of harbor was going to be built. The thought was to make the clearing a parking lot with a boardwalk going in the direction of the boardwalk on Bridge Access Road. It is a two- phase project, the first phase is $400,000, and the second phase X300,000. McCune asked about a nature trail being built as part of the project. Thompson noted this should be considered with capital funds. Kornelis stated the Capital Improvement Project list was finished for the year. Thompson further noted the piling depth needs to be kept in mind because of probable need to go down further than 10`. Kornelis stated he had requested drawings or other information and was advised some specifications were available and would be forwarded to him. Thompson asked if this item should be left on the agenda. Kornelis stated it could or be brought back in eight months or so when the new CIP list is developed. Kenai Harbor Commission December 7, 199& Page 2 McCune asked if the Council had had discussion on this. Bookey responded discussion had occurred and the thought was to try and tie it in to the project with the state's Birch Island project as State Parks is dedicated to completion of that project. McCune requested information on Audubon group interest in working with the Commission on this issue. Bookey noted it had been talked about and may be something to pursue. He further stated he knows Ducks Unlimited has done some small pond projects, but nothing to this extent. Thompson stated they may be willing to do some nesting boxes or something and could draw it into a community project. General discussion ensued regarding advantages of working together with groups and general consensus was reached to leave this issue on the agenda for the next meeting. 7. a, Stud~xxt MQxnber oaa gh€ Ilarl~or Coaa2anission Thompson asked for thoughts on the issue. Bookey related a citizen came forward and expressed interest in seeing all commissions having a student member. Council has left it to the Commissions to at least discuss it. Personally, Bookey was not comfortable with a voting student member, but felt anon-voting student member would have a positive impact. McCune and Clay both voiced their positive views on having a non- voting student member. MCCUNE MOVED THE HARBOR COMMISSION INVYTE A STUDENT TO SIT ON THE COMMISSION AS ANON-VOTING MEMBER. MOTION SECONDEiS BY iBiERNER-QUADE. MO^tION PASSER. b. Upgrade on Cunningham Park Thompson noted his understanding that the project is on schedule and money allocated. Bookey affirmed this understanding and the Council has appropriated $13,000 as a match. Kornelis stated purchase orders have been issued and the project is moving ahead. There is considerable permitting to be done and determination of the ideal time for work to be completed. Thompson anticipated everything would be on schedule for late fall so as not to impede on activities in June, July or August. Kornelis stated he guessed the facilities would be available and work would Kenai Harbor Commission December ?, 1998 Page 3 begin in late fall. Bookey noted the Council would probably feel activity cannot be infringed upon but this is a committed project and will occur. c. Snug Harbor Thompson requested clarification on discussion regarding potential boat storage on Snug Harbor's leased area during the winter. Bookey advised another review would occur should a request be made by Snug Harbor for more space. There has been no reply from Snug Harbor and considering fishing season and cash reserve, a request may not be forthcoming. McCune noted boat storage is a potential problem especially with the closure of Columbia Ward Cannery. Clay asked if property where Snug Harbor used to be was looked at for possible purchase. Bookey responded it had been reviewed but the numbers were not realistic for the Council to entertain purchasing property and no funding is available. Thompson noted boat storage probably would not generate enough money to justify the purchase. 8. COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS / QUESTYONS Councilman Bookey welcomed new Commissioners Werner-Quade and Clay, stating Werner-Quade comes from the Airport and Planning and Zoning Commissions with a lot of experience and Clay from a strong Navy background, whose expertise will be an asset for the Commission. Commissioner Thompson ~~elcomed both new Commissioners. Commissioners Thompson and Spracher updated the roster with their contact numbers. 9. a. Kenai City Council November 4, 1998 minutes. 10. ADJOURNMENT SPRACFIER MOVED TO ADJOURN. MOTION SECONDED BY CLAY. MEETING ADJOURNED AT '7:26 P.M. Reyspectfully syx mitted, Victoria Askin Contract Secretary Kenai Harbor Commission December 7, 1998 Page