HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-04-07 Harbor Commission SummaryKENAI HARBOR COMMISSION MEETING
APRIL 7, 2003
7:00 P.M.
AGENDA
ITEM 1:
CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
ITEM 2:
AGENDA APPROVAL
ITEM 3:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - FebrUary 10, 2003
ITEM 4:
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
ITEM 5:
OLD BUSINESS
ITEM 6:
NEW BUSINESS
Discussion -- Dip Net Parking and Boat Launch Fee Increase
Discussion-- Kenai Harbor Rate Schedule
ITEM 7:
REPORTS
a. Director
b. Dock Foreman
c. City Council Liaison
ITEM 8:
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS/QUESTIONS
ITEM 9:
INFORMATION
Kenai City Council Action Agendas of February 5 and February 19, 2003.
Kenai City Council Action Agendas of March 5 and March 19, 2003
ITEM 10:
ADJOURNMENT
KENAI HARBOR COMMISSION MEETING
APRIL 7, 2003
ICITY CLERK'S CONFERENCE ROOMI
7:00 P.M.
VICE-CHAIR BARRY ELDRIDGE, PRESIDING
MINUTES
ITEM 1:
CALL TO ORDER/~ ROLL CALL
Vice-Chair Eldridge called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Members Present: Eldridge, Higley, Foster, Barrett, Simon, Spracher
Members Absent: Thompson
Others Present: Public Works Director Kornelis, Contract Secretary Roper
ITEM 2:
AGENDA APPROVAL
MOTION:
Commissioner Spracher MOVED to approve the agenda. Commissioner Foster
SECONDED the motion. There were no additions and the agenda was approved as
presented.
ITEM 3:
MOTION:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - February 10, 2003
Commissioner Barrett MOVED to approve the minutes of February 10, 2003.
Commissioner Foster SECONDED the motion. There were no objections and/or
additions and the minutes of February 10, 2003 were approved as written.
ITEM 4:
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None
ITEM 5:
OLD BUSINESS-- None
ITEM 6:
NEW BUSINESS
Discussion -- Dip Net Parking and Boat Launch Fee Increase
Kornelis reported the increase of dip net parking and boat launch fees were approved
by City Council at their April 2, 2003 meeting.
Kornelis reported, next year's budget calls for a shorter season at the boat launch. It
will open May 1 through August 31. Discussion ensued regarding when the launch
would be open this year. Kornelis reported, it is already being used but other services
such as water, fuel, etc., are not available yet. Full services won't be provided until late
April, early May. Kornelis noted, anyone wishing to use the boat ramp could call the
City and ask for someone to unlock the gate.
Commissioner Simon suggested the general public be advised of the rate increases so
there wouldn't be any surprises this summer. Kornelis answered, public service
announcements would go out. Discussion ensued regarding other methods of
notification to include the City and Visitor Center newsletters.
Kornelis reported the seasonal rate has also been increased from $50.00 to $100.00.
Discussion .- Kenai Harbor Rate Schedule
After discussion of the harbor rate schedule, the Commission determined the tie-up
fees for the skiffs tied to the land side of the concrete dock, the seasonal passes per
boat and the boats tied to the buoys in the river should be increased.
MOTION:
Commissioner Barrett MOVED to increase the tie-up fees for the skiffs tied to the land
side of the concrete dock to $7.00 per day; seasonal passes per boat to $150.00 and
boats tied to buoys in the river to $10.00 per day. Commissioner Spracher
SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
Discussion took place on camping at the beach and dock area during dip net season.
Kornelis stated the issue was discussed previously and the City probably would not
want to compete with other RV parks in the area. Kornelis also pointed out the City
already has camping available at the ball fields.
ITEM 7: REPORTS
7-a. Director -- Director Kornelis reported the bids for new leases at the dock
will be opened on April 10, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. The minimum bid is $12,500 and
Kornelis expected only one bidder. The lease would be awarded at the April 16th
Council meeting.
Dock Foreman -- No report.
City Council Liaison -- No report.
ITEM 8:
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS/QUESTIONS
Vice-Chair Eldridge welcomed new Commissioner Donna Higley.
Higley gave a brief introduction of herself.
Commissioner
Eldridge asked about the status of the coastal trail and Kornelis reported work is
continuing. Fish & Game was hired to perform a fish study and that work is being
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conducted at this time. Eldridge asked for a detailed report at the next meeting.
Kornelis replied, the City Manager is in contact with the Corps and he will attempt to
have some information at the next meeting.
Commissioner Barrett also welcomed Commissioner Higley and informed her she
would be the new keeper of the scrapbook, a chore passed on to all new
Commissioners.
ITEM 9:
INFORMATION
Kenai City Council Action Agendas of February 5 and February 19, 2003.
Kenai City Council Action Agendas of March 5 and March 19, 2003
ITEM 10'
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m.
Minutes recorded and transcribed by'
Barbara Roper, Contract~ecretary
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