HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-06-10 Harbor Commission SummaryKENAI HARBOR COMMISSION MEETING
JUNE 10, 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 -- May 6, 2002.
ITEM 4:
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
ITEM 5'
OLD BUSINESS
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Discussion -- Boating Facility Operating Alternatives
Discussion -- Kenai River Bridge Access Road Pathway-- Project Update
ITEM 6:
NEW BUSINESS
ITEM 7:
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REPORTS
Director
Dock Foreman
City Council Liaison
ITEM 8:
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS/q}UESTIONS
ITEM 9:
INFORMATION
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Kenai City Council Action Agendas of May 1 and 15, 2002.
5 / 8/02 Dock Rate Schedule
ITEM 10:
ADJOURNMENT
KENAI HARBOR COMMISSION MEETING
JUNE 10, 2002
KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 P.M.
CHAIRMAN TOM THOMPSON, PRESIDING
MINUTES
ITEM 1'
CALL TO ORDER/1~ ROLL CALL
Chairman Thompson called the meeting to order at 7'00 p.m.
confirmed as follows'
Roll was taken and
Present:
Others Present'
Rogers, Spracher, Thompson, Foster, Barret, Eldridge (in at 7:02
p.m.), Simon (in at 7' 16 p.m.)
Councilman Bookey, Public Works Director Kornelis and
Department Assistant Harris
ITEM 2'
AGENDA APPROVAL
MOTION:
Commissioner Spracher MOVED to approve the agenda as presented and
Commissioner Rogers SECONDED the motion. There were no objections.
ORDERED.
SO
ITEM 3:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES ¥¥May 6, 2002.
MOTION:
Commissioner Foster MOVED to approve the minutes as presented and Commissioner
Rogers SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM 4:
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None
ITEM 5:
OLD BUSINESS
Discussion -- Boating Facility Operating Alternatives
Public Works Director Kornelis provided the Commission with a 2002 Kenai Harbor
Rate Schedule for product wharfage; non-product wharfage; fuel; used oil dumping;
boat launch ramp with and without extra parking; tie-up fees; forklift operator; and
City labor call-out charges.
The following items were discussed'
The shower facilities have been shut down. In the past, users have
mistreated the facility by cleaning boots, gear, etc. which resulted in frequent time-
consuming and expensive clean-up costs.
· The shack at the top of the launch ramp has been moved.
· Fees will be collected by the dockhands and, when available, Parks and
Recreation summer help.
· Commissioner Simon informed the Commission of possible dock funding
through cargo shipping. Kornelis stated the water depth in Kenai is not suitable for
such operations as there is no access to deep water.
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Discussion -- Kenai River Bridge Access Road Pathway-- Project Update
The Commission discussed the Kenai River Bridge Access Road Pathway as provided in
the packets. The Commissioners voiced their strong desire for a separated pathway
largely due to potential roadway hazards an attached pathway could cause. The
following items were discussed:
· The proposed pathway will cross underneath the bridge to encourage
Birch Island development.
The Commission stated a 50-foot easement from the road to the pathway
would provide a safer environment for pedestrians.
· The resolutions presented by city administration do not state the need for
a separated walkway; the Commission stated its desire for a new resolution.
Councilman Bookey stated he would address the City Council with this concern.
· The Commission unanimously requested the pathway be at least 50-feet
from the road with a ditch separation. Kornelis stated he would address this to the
proper entities.
The project is currently in the environmental assessment phase. Kornelis
stated he would keep the Commission apprised when new information is known.
ITEM 6:
NEW BUSINESS -- None
ITEM 7: REPORTS
7-a. Director -- Public Works Director Kornelis reported on the following:
The floats are out and have been placed in a good section of the river.
Kornelis reminded the Commission fuel storage and overnight
parking/camping is illegal in this area.
7-b. Dock Foreman -- No report
7-c. City Council Liaison -- Councilman Bookey reported on the following:
Provided a recap of City Council action items.
Suggested the idea of requesting regulation changes to allow charged
camping at the dock area to create more revenue.
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ITEM 8:
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS/~UESTIONS
Kornelis reported no further information had been received from the Army Corps of
Engineers regarding the Coastal Trail project. He will look into this and will report
back to the Commission when more information is known.
ITEM 9:
INFORMATION
Kenai City Council Action Agendas of May I and 15, 2002.
5/8/02 Dock Rate Schedule
ITEM 10:
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION:
Commissioner Eldridge MOVED to adjourn and Commissioner Barret SECONDED the
motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
The meeting adjourned at 7'55 p.m.
Minutes prepared and transcribed by:
Sharon M. Harris, Department Assistant
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