HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-05-06 Harbor Commission SummaryKENAI HARBOR COMMISSION MEETING
MAY 6, 2002
KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 P.M.
AGENDA
ITEM 1'
CALL TO ORDER& ROLL CALL
ITEM 2:
AGENDA APPROVAL
ITEM 3'
APPROVAL OF MINUTES ¥ - April 8, 2002.
ITEM 4:
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
ITEM 5'
OLD BUSINESS
ITEM
NEW BUSINESS
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Discussion -- Boating Facility Operating Alternatives
ITEM 7:
REPORTS
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Director
Dock Foreman
City Council Liaison
ITEM 8°
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS/QUESTIONS
ITEM 9:
INFORMATION
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Kenai City Council Action Agendas of April 3 and 17, 2002.
4 / 11 / 02 Homer News article, Bluff Seawall Project on Hold.
4/02 Resource Development Council for Alaska, Inc., Resource Review.
4/10/02 Anchorage Daily News article, Water Samples Show Oil Pollution
in Kenai Riven
ITEM 10'
ADJOURNMENT
KENAI HARBOR COMMISSION MEETING
MAY 6, 2002
KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 P.M.
CHAIRMAN TOM THOMPSON, PRESIDING
MINUTES
ITEM 1'
CALL TO ORDER/h ROLL CALL
Chairman Thompson called the meeting to order at 7'00 p.m.
confirmed as follows.
Roll was taken and
Present:
Absent:
Others Present:
Eldridge, Rogers, Spracher, Thompson, Barret, Foster
Simon
Councilman Bookey, Public Works Director Kornelis,
Manager Freden and Department Assistant Harris
Dock
ITEM 2-
AGENDA APPROVAL
MOTION:
Commissioner Eldridge MOVED to approve the agenda as presented and Commissioner
Rogers SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM 3:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- April 8, 2002.
Chairman Thompson requested a change on page three (Item 6-a, fourth paragraph) to
read "... by five percent..."
MOTION:
Commissioner Eldridge MOVED to approve the revised minutes and Commissioner
Spracher SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM 4:
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None
ITEM 5:
OLD BUSINESS
Commissioner Eldridge requested the Commission briefly discuss the status of the
Unity Trail- Warren Ames Bridge area bike path. Kornelis stated a recommendation
was sent to the Department of Transportation; he will provide the Commission with a
copy as well as comments and suggestions from the last meeting. Commissioner
Eldridge requested the Commission focus on public safety issues regarding the location
of the proposed bike trail.
ITEM 6:
NEW BUSINESS
Discussion -- Boating Facility Operating Alternatives
Councilman Bookey explained the current fiscal situation and requested the
Commission dedicate time focusing on expenditure-reducing solutions. Bookey also
reminded the Commission of a work session on May 7 at 7 p.m. that will concentrate
on potential budget cuts. Bookey stated it would be beneficial for the Commission to
provide several ideas prior to the work session. Bookey requested this item remain on
the agenda throughout the summer. The following ideas were discussed at length'
· The Commission discussed the idea of contracting out some (or all) of the
dock services. If contracted out, the added expenses of crane maintenance,
inspections, gear installations, insurance, dock repairs, etc. would be very high and
perhaps not economically feasible for a private entity. If contracted, limitations to the
agreement would be made to ensure public access.
· The Commission discussed ideas on creating new revenue including:
-- Check out competitive rates for launch fees and consider raising the fee
as approximately 3,000 people launched last year.
-- Fines for overnight parking: Overnight parking is prohibited in the
lease.
-- Charging for general parking: As the City charges only for a launch fee,
additional vehicles park for free.
" -- Tie-up fees: The City currently charges only $7.00 a day for buoys.
Additional fees for tie-ups have not been established.
-- Derby revenue (though the Commission found this unlikely as the City
of Kenai cannot engage in gambling activities and the river would suffer
from over-crowding).
-- Create a set amount for fuel. The current margin rate is 26% which is
significantly higher than the competition.
ITEM 7: REPORTS
7-a. Director-- Kornelis reported on the following:
· Regarding the Kenai Coastal Trail email memo to City Manager Snow,
Kornelis explained Peratrovich, Nottingham & Drage (PND) might not be granted the
contract for this project. As the memo states, Tyrck, Nyman & Hayes (TNH) might be
awarded the contract and may, in turn hire PND as a subcontractor. Kornelis stated
he would keep the Commission apprised when new information is known.
7-b. Dock Foreman- Dock Foreman Freden reported on the following:
· As of May 1, the dock has been opened.
· Due to weather, the launch ramp was opened on May 15, 2002. Last
year it opened on April 25.
· New bumpers are scheduled for installation at the next low tide.
· Due to ice damages, several lower piles are in need of replacement at a
significant cost to the city.
7-¢. City Council Liaison- Councilman Bookey invited the Commission to the May
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7 work session at 7 p.m.
hard work.
Bookey also thanked the Commission for their ideas and
ITEM 8:
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS/QUESTIONS -- None
ITEM 9'
INFORMATION
Kenai City Council Action Agendas of April 3 and 17, 2002.
4 / 11 / 02 Homer News article, Bluff Seawall Project on Hold.
4/02 Resource Development Council for Alaska, Inc., Resource Review.
4/10/02 Anchorage Daily News article, Water Samples Show Oil Pollution in
Kenai Riven
ITEM 10'
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION:
Commissioner Spracher MOVED to adjourn and Commissioner Rogers SECONDED the
motion. There were no objectiOns. SO ORDERED.
The meeting adjourned at approximately 8'55 p.m.
Minutes prepared and transcribed by:
Sharon M. Harris, Department Assistant
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