HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-11-10 Harbor Commission SummaryKENAI HARBOR COMMISSION MEETING
NOVEMBER 10, 2003
KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 P.M.
AGENDA
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL
ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY -- September 8, 2003
ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
a. Ken Tarbox -- Feathered Trail Champions
ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS
a. Discussion/Recommendation -- Dip Net Fishery
ITEM 6: NEW BUS%NESS
a. Discussion/Recommendation -- Proposed 2004 Foreclosure Sale
ITEM T: REPORTS
a. Director
b. Dock Foreman
c. City Council Liaison
YTEM 8: COMMYSSIONER COMMENTS/QUESTIONS
ITEM 9: PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
ITEM 10: YNFORMATION
a. Kenai City Council Action Agendas of October 1 and 15, 2003.
ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT
KENAI HARBOR COMMISSYON MEETING
NOVEMBER 10, 8003
KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 P.M.
CHAIR TOM THOMPSON, PRESIDING
MEETING SUMMARY
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Chairman Thompson called the meeting to order at approximately 7:00 p.m. Roll was
confirmed as follows:
Commissioners Present: Eldridge, Higley, Foster, Spracher, and Thompson.
Commissioners Absent: Barrett
Others Present: Council Member Bookey and Public Works Manager
Kornelis
ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL
MOTION:
Commissioner Eldridge MOVED for approval of the agenda as presented and
Commissioner Spracher SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO
ORDERED.
ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY -- September 8, 2003
MOTION:
Commissioner Eldridge MOVED to approve the meeting summary as presented and
Commissioner Foster SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO
ORDERED.
YTEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
4-a. Ken Tarbox -- Feathered Trail Champions
Tarbox discussed bird watching and the Kenai River estuary, a proposal for economic
gain and wetland conservation. He noted, bird watching is the second-most popular
hobby in the U.S., however in Alaska trail development and localized birding hotspots
are in the infant stage of development and economic gain could be significant.
Tarbox reviewed the proposed areas for placement of viewing platforms along the City
of Kenai public boat access road, noting the locations would minimize costs and
environmental impacts while providing good viewing opportunities, adequate parking,
sanitation facilities, etc.
Discussion followed where it was noted, the area for Platform A was already leased
area; platforms are 60x60' and cost would be approximately $50,000; cost of walkways
are $300/lf; and the agencies would be concerned about development on new
wetlands.
MOTION:
Commissioner Eldridge MOVED to recommend to city council the Harbor Commission
supports creating bird wildlife viewing trails/platforms off dock road including B8r,C
sites as proposed locations, but moving Site A to the area near the existing piles.
Commissioner Higley SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO
ORDERED.
ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS
5-a. Discussion/Recommendation -- Dip Net Fishery
The Commission reviewed the information included in the packet, as well as motions
made at the September 8 meeting. It was noted the city does not have a solution to
collecting fees on the south side. Council Member Bookey requested the
commissioners to prepare lists of improvements they recommend for the dip net
operation for the next meeting and the item be included on the agenda for that
purpose.
ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS
6-a. Discussion/Recommendation -- Proposed 2004 Foreclosure Sale
The Commission reviewed the information, maps and Kornelis' memorandum and
recommendation which were included in the packet. Comments included the desire for
the city to retain the beach properties as several are beach dunes and wetlands;
retaining those properties would be helpful if the coastal trail is developed.
MOTION:
Commissioner Eldridge MOVED to recommend the city keep these blocks of lands as
(suggested in Public Works Manager Kornelis' memorandum included in the packet) for
city use and not put them into the sale. Commissioner Foster SECONDED the motion.
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM 7: 'REPORTS
7-a. Dsreetor -- Kornelis noted the following:
• Explained the $350,000 grant from the State would include land
purchase, new launch ramps with floats, new road to exit onto Bridge Access Road,
parking and paving.
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• A Fish & Wildlife grant in the amount of $12,000 with city's in-kind
contribution would be used for South Spruce wetlands protection.
• State Parks is pulling the pillars at the Pillars Ramp and will give them to
the city. The city will use them as their in-kind contribution to the South Spruce
wetlands protection project.
• Council is considering creating a Millennium Square Commission/Task
Force to review economic development avenues in the city, and include all kinds of
major projects.
?-b. Dock Foreman -- No report.
7-c. Csty Council Liaison -- Council Member Bookey reviewed actions taken
by council at their November 5 meeting, i.e. appointed liaisons to
commissions/committees (he will continue as the Harbor Commission's liaison); the
Comprehensive Plan was approved; the Recreation Center Management Agreement was
approved; December 18 "Board" Cutting at Home Depot, etc. He added, he was not
interested in tying up the Kenai Flats into conservation land and he would be closely
following the bird-watching proposal.
ITEM 8: COMMYSSYONER COMMENTS/QUESTYONS
Commissioner Eldridge reported CIRCAC was doing some sampling in the River and
suggested the Corps be informed.
ITEM 9: PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None
ITEM 10: INFORMATION
10-a. Kenai City Council Action Agendas of October 1 and 15, 2003.
ITEM 11: AD30URNMENT
MOTION:
Commissioner Eldridge MOVED for adjournment and Commissioner Spracher
SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:30 p.m
Meeting Summary prepared by:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
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