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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-09-08 Harbor Commission SummaryKENAI HARBOR COMMISSION MEETING SEPTEMBER 8, 2003 KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. AGENDA ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- July 7, 2003 ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD a, Cary R. Graves, City Attorney-- Commission and Committee Powers ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS a, de Discussion -- Discharge of Firearms in the City Limits Discussion-- Dip Net Fishery Discussion -- Special Use Permit -- Randy Meier, d/b/a R&J Seafoods/Boat Storage Area. Discussion -- Kenai Peninsula Borough/Kenai River Protection Area Ordinance-- 50 Foot Setback. ITEM 7: REPORTS a, Director Dock Foreman City Council Liaison ITEM 8: ITEM 9: COMMISSIONER COMMENTS/QUESTIONS PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 10: INFORMATION ao Kenai City Council Action Agendas of August 6 and 20, 2003. ITEM 11' ADJOURNMENT KENAI HARBOR COMMISSION MEETING SEPTEMBER 8, 2003 KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. CHAIR TOM THOMPSON~ PRESIDING MEETING SUMMARY ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL Chair Thompson called the meeting to order at approximately 7:02 p.m. confirmed as follows: Roll Call was Commissioners Present: Commissioner Absent: Others Present: Thompson, Eldridge, Barrett, Spracher and Foster Simon and Higley Public Works Manager Kornelis, City Attorney Graves, Council Member Bookey, Lt. Wannamaker, and Dock Foreman Sweden ITEM 2' AGENDA APPROVAL MOTION: Commissioner Spracher MOVED to approve the agenda as presented and Commissioner Eldridge SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. ORDERED. SO ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- July 7, 2003 MOTION: Commissioner Eldridge MOVED to approve the minutes as presented and Commissioner Foster SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. ORDERED. SO ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD Cary R. Graves~ City Attorney-- Commission and Committee Powers Graves reviewed the memorandum included in the packet relating to the role of the Harbor Commission, reminding the members they are advisory to the council. He added, the council appreciates their efforts and input. ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS-- None. ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS 6-a. Discussion -- Discharge of Firearms in the City Limits A general discussion followed relating to Ordinance No. 2015-2003, amending KMC 13.15.010(a) to redefine the allowed hunting areas within the city and replace the maps of those areas with an updated one. Commissioner concerns included viewing ducks along Bridge Access Road and shooting ducks do not mix; there is not a safety problem as shooting is not allowed near the wooded area; there is a healthy duck population; if duck hunting is closed, it would probably never be reopened. 6-1), Discussion-- Dip Net Fishery Lt. Wannamaker reviewed the dip net fishery report which was included in the packet. A discussion followed relating to the report and Graves discussed the Public Trust Doctrine, noting resident and non-resident fees must be the same, a season pass discount would be acceptable, and the restricting of the section line easement may be possible. A general discussion followed. MOTION: Commissioner Eldridge MOVED to recommend a manned booth be placed on both sides of the river and dock and Commissioner Barrett SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. $O ORDERED. Placing porta-potties or constructing a permanent bathroom facility was discussed. Concerns were expressed relating to vandalism problems, more seats are available through use of porta-potties, and either facility would have to be pumped. MOTION: Commissioner Eldridge MOVED to keep the porta-potties and Commissioner Spracher SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. The Commissioner discussed camping on either side of the fiver. Comments included: · Campers take up space for local users. · Parking cannot be expanded on the North side. · Camping should not be allowed on the beach during dip net season. · There should be no camping or activities on the dunes. The Commission requested additional research be done on the issue, requested Seward be contacted as to their regulations and the issue be included on the January agenda. Discussion -- Specie Use Permit-- Randy Meier, d/b/a R/~J Seafoods/Boat Storage Area. The Commission reviewed the information included in the packet. Their recommendation was for the dip net users to park in the new area in the Snug Harbor old area. HARBOR COMMISSION MEETING SEPTEMBER 8, 2003 PAGE 2 Discussion-- Kenai Peninsula Borough/Kenai River Protection Area Ordinance -- 50 Foot Setback. Council Member Bookey reviewed information included in the packet and explained the Borough ordinance which now regulates the first 50 feet of the river bank. He also discussed his purpose in bringing the matter forward. BOokey added, the city administration had not yet made a recommendation. MOTION: Commissioner Barrett MOVED to support the city taking over the 50 foot setback Kenai River Protection ordinance completely and the Borough should no longer be involved in administering the ordinance within the Kenai City Limits. Commissioner Eldridge SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 7: REPORTS 7-a. Director-- No report. 7-b. Dock Foreman -- Dock Foreman Freden reported issues arising at the dock during the summer use. He suggested the permittee run their own forklift next year. Suggested costs were discussed, i.e. $300/month for use of the buoy, parking, launch and skiff parking; $10/day for use of the buoy; and $20/day for permittee to use the dock, with the city's discretion to move him off the dock. 7-¢. City Council Liaison -- Council Member Bookey reviewed the council meeting action agendas included in the packet. He also noted, the council would begin the budget process in January. ITEM 8: COMMISSIONER COMMENTS/0UESTIONS Commissioner Thompson suggested more dip net areas be opened up by the State and reminded the Commission their next meeting will be held on November 10. ITEM 9: PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None. ITEM 10: INFORMATION 10-a. Kenai City Council Action Agendas of August 6 and 20, 2003. ITEM 11' ADJOURNMENT HARBOR COMMISSION MEETING SEPTEMBER 8, 2003 PAGE 3 MOTION: Commissioner Barrett MOVED to adjourn and Commissioner Spracher SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. The meeting adjourned at approximately 10'15 p.m. Meeting Summary prepared by: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk HARBOR COMMISSION MEETING SEPTEMBER 8, 2003 PAGE 4