HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-04-09 Harbor Commission SummaryKENAI HARBOR COMMISSION MEETING.
APRIL 9, 2001
KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 P.M.
AGENDA
ITEM 1'
CALL TO ORDER/k ROLL CALL
ITEM 2'
AGENDA APPROVAL
ITEM 3'
APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- March 12,2001 .
ITEM 4:
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
ITEM 5'
OLD BUSINESS
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Discussion -- 2001 Goals & Objectives
ITEM 6'
NEW BUSINESS
ITEM 7:
REPORTS
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Director
Dock Foreman
City Council Liaison
Scrapbook Information
ITEM 8'
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS/QUESTIONS
ITEM 9'
INFORMATION
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Kenai City Council 'Action Agendas of March 7 and 21, 2000.
Volunteer Reception Invitation
ITEM 10:
ADJOURNMENT
KENAI HARBOR COMMISSION MEETING
APRIL 9, 2001
KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 P.M.
MINUTES
ITEM 1'
CALL TO ORDER/l~ ROLL CALL
Chairman Tom Thompson called the meeting to order at 7'00 p.m.
Members Present- Spracher, Peters, Price, Rogers, Thompson
Members Absent: Eldridge
Others Present:
Councilman Bookey, Public Works Manager Kornelis, Contract
Secretary Roper
ITEM 2:
AGENDA APPROVAL
MOTION:
Commissioner Peters MOVED to approve the agenda and it was SECONDED by
Commissioner Price. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM 3'
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - March 12,2001
MOTION:
Commissioner Peters MOVED to approve the minutes of March 12, 2001 and the
motion was SECONDED by Commissioner Rogers. There were no objections. SO
ORDERED.
ITEM 4:
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
Leo Oberts, Kenai~ Alaska -- Oberts attended the meeting to express his
dissatisfaction with the lack of activity by the City of Kenai for Kenai River issues.
Oberts also expressed his desire to sell the many lots he has on the river. Councilman
Bookey suggested that Oberts contact the City Clerk to be placed on a city council
meeting agenda where he can express his concerns to that body.
ITEM 5:
OLD BUSINESS
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Discussion -- 2001 Goals & Objectives
Councilman Bookey gave a detailed report on a meeting with the Army Corps of
Engineers regarding the Kenai Coastal Trail. Bookey stated he felt confident a permit
is obtainable, however, funding is the major issue. Bookey stated it was evident that
funding will not come from the Corps so other avenues will be explored, including the
congressional delegation in Washington, DC for possible support from the CARA funds
and other grants. Discussion ensued regarding the necessary buy-out of right-of-way
property and it was noted the city would be responsible for that aspect.
There were no additions to the Goals and Objectives, however, it was stated that any
short-term goals could be added as required.
Bookey suggested the Commission consider support of the bike path at Bridge Access
Road as a short-term goal. Bookey indicated several environmental issues were
currently being discussed. A lengthy discussion followed regarding the various routes,
environmental issues, completion dates, etc. Bookey indicated there would be several
more meetings held on the project and encouraged commissioners to attend some of
them. Discussion also took place on the Unity Bike Trail and it was noted no decision
had yet been made regarding what side of the highway it would be situated.
ITEM 6:
NEW BUSINESS -- None
ITEM 7: REPORTS
7-a. Director-- Kornelis reported the dock would be opened soon and the
summer hire would be hired the middle of the month.
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Dock Foreman -- No report
7-c. City Council Liaison -- Bookey announced budget hearings would begin
during the week as well as the review of the applicants for the City Manager's position.
7-d. Scrapbook Information -- Peters requested photos and/or articles for
the scrapbook. Chairman Thompson congratulated Peters for the scholarship she
received.
ITEM 8'
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS/QUESTIONS -- None
ITEM 9'
INFORMATION
Kenai City Council Action Agendas of March 7 and 21, 2000.
Volunteer Reception Invitation
Chairman Thompson reminded the commissioners of the volunteer reception and drew
attention to the flyer in the meeting packet.
ITEM 10'
ADJOURNMENT
HARBOR COMMISSION MEETING
APRIL 9,2001
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MOTION:
Commissioner Peters MOVED to adjourn. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
The meeting adjourned at 7'55 p.m.
Respectfully submitted_,
Barbara Roper, ConttralSt Secretary
HARBOR COMMISSION MEETING
APRIL 9, 2001
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