HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-01-12 Harbor Commission SummaryKENAI HARBOR COMMISSION MEETING
JANUARY 12~ 2004
KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 P.M.
AGENDA
ITEM 1'
CALL TO ORDER/~ ROLL CALL
ITEM 2:
AGENDA APPROVAL
ITEM 3'
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
ITEM 4:
APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY -- November 10, 2003
ITEM 5'
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
ITEM 6:
OLD BUSINESS
Discussion/Recommendation -- Dip'Net Fishery
ITEM 7:
NEW BUSINESS
ITEM 8:
Discussion -- Columbia Ward/Kenai Landing Development
REPORTS
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Director
Dock Foreman
City Council Liaison
ITEM 9:
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS/~UESTIONS
ITEM 10'
PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
ITEM 11'
INFORMATION
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ITEM 12:
Kenai City Council Action Agendas of December 3 and 17, 2003.
11/20/03 Corps of Engineers Status Report/Kenai Coastal Trail.
Resolution No. 2004-02, Adopting the City of Kenai, Alaska 2004-2005
Capital Improvement Project Priority List for Request of State Grants.
ADJOURNMENT
KENAI HARBOR COMMISSION MEETING
JANUARY 12, 2004
KENAI COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 P.M.
CHAIR TOMMY THOMPSON~ PRESIDING
MEETING SUMMARY
ITEM 1'
CALL TO ORDER/l~ ROLL CALL
Chairman Thompson called the meeting to order at approximately 7'00 p.m.
was confirmed as follows'
The roll
Commissioners present:
Others present:
Eldridge, Higley, Foster, Barrett, Spracher and Thompson
Public Works Manager Kornelis, Council Member Bookey,
Police Chief Kopp and Police Lt. Wannamaker
ITEM 2:
AGENDA APPROVAL
MOTION:
Commissioner Spracher MOVED to approve the agenda as presented and
Commissioner Foster SECONDED the motion. There were no objections.
ORDERED.
SO
ITEM 3.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Thompson declared the floor open for nominations.
MOTION.
Commissioner Spracher MOVED to nominate Tommy Thompson for Chair and
Commissioner Foster SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO
ORDERED.
MOTION:
Commissioner Barrett MOVED to nominate Barry Eldridge for Vice Chair and
Commissioner Spracher SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO
ORDERED.
ITEM 4:
APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY-- November 10, 2003
MOTION'
Commissioner Eldridge MOVED to approve the meeting summary as presented and
Commissioner Higley SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO
ORDERED.
ITEM 5:
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD-- None.
ITEM 6:
OLD BUSINESS
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Discussion/Recommendation-- Dip Net Fishery
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traffic only.
Commissioners reviewed the lengthy report included in their packets. Comments
included:
· Manned fee stations will be at both beaches at an added cost of $20,000.
· Instead of the city paying $18,000 rental of port-a-potties, the committee
has recommended the installation of unisex outhouses on the north side at a cost of
$27,000 (including shipping). Funding for these costs are being discussed with the
state.
· Use fees (parking, camping) are well within reasonable rates.
· The two new city launches will help in alleviating some of the pressure on
the existing boat launch.
· Potential fire and dune damage from campers.
· A master sign board could be placed to indicate camping rules, fees, etc.
· If camping is allowed on the north side, a tent size was suggested.
Maybe not allow any open fires, only camp stoves or no open fires within
25 feet of the dunes.
The City Manager can allow camping.
Raise the walkways above the dunes.
The Perrizo's road can be dosed during dip net season and aJlow foot
The Kenaitze Tribe will be contacted to discuss the addition of a pay
station on the south side.
MOTION:
Commissioner Eldridge MOVED to recommend one non-flammable fixed toilets facility
be placed at the end of the Kenai River on the north side of the river and continue
using port-a-potties on the south side beach and Commissioner Barrett SECONDED
the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
MOTION:
Commissioner Barrett MOVED to recommend no camping and a no fire zone within 20
feet from the bluff and vegetation and to allow camping. Commissioner Eldridge
SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
MOTION:
Commissioner Barrett MOVED to recommend fees be set at $10/12 hours for camping
and $10/12 hours for parking and camping be defined as any temporary shelter being
put up. Commissioner Eldridge SECONDED the motion. There were no objections.
SO ORDERED.
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ITEM 7:
NEW BUSINESS
Discussion -- Columbia Ward/Kenai Landing Development
The Commission reviewed the information included in the packet and comments were
all positive.
MOTION:
Commissioner Eldridge MOVED to recommend council to give favorable consideration
to Kenai Landing as the proposal will cause little disturbance to the river bank and
provide another pull-out station. Commissioner Barrett SECONDED the motion.
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM 8' REPORTS
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Director-- None.
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Dock Foreman -- None.
8-c. City Council Liaison -- Council Member Bookey noted the following:
· City administration will have a recommendation for council relating to the
city managing the Borough ordinance relating to the 50 foot setback for development.
· Council approved the 2004-2005 Capital Improvement List.
· Council approved naming the softball field area for Steve Shearer.
· Council members received a letter from Senator Seaton inviting them to
attend a Coastal Dynamics Workshop to be held in Homer, March 17 and 18.
ITEM 9.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS / (~UESTIONS
Commissioner Thompson reported he would not be able to attend the March 8, 2004
meeting. Bookey stated he would not be in attendance either.
ITEM 10'
PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None.
ITEM 11:
INFORMATION
11-a.
11-b.
11-c.
Kenai City Council Action Agendas of December 3 and 17, 2003.
11/20/03 Corps of Engineers Status Report/Kenai Coastal Trail.
Resolution No. 2004-02, Adopting the City of Kenai, Alaska 2004-2005
Capital Improvement Project Priority List for Request of State Grants.
ITEM 12:
ADJOURNMENT
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MOTION:
Commissioner Barrett MOVED to adjourn and Commissioner Foster SECONDED the
motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:50 p.m.
Meeting Summary prepared by:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
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