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CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 P.M.
AGENDA
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
YTEM 2: ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR
ITEM 3: AGENDA APPROVAL
ITEM 4: APPROVAL OF MEETYNG SUMMARY --
a. October 9, 2006
b. December 11, 2006
c. January 8, 2007
d. February 12, 2007
e. March 12, 2007
ITEM 5: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
ITEM 6: OLD BUSINESS
ITEM 7: NEW BUSINESS
a. Discussion -- Meeting Schedule
b. Discussion -- Dip Net Fishery
c. Discussion -- New Drift Boat Haul-Out
d. Discussion -- Kenai Municipal Boat Launch Paving
e. Discussion -- Culvert Failure/Replacement on Boat launch Road
f. Discussion -- Kenai River Bluff Erosion Project
g. Discussion -- Water/Sewer Utility Extensions (Bridge Access to Beaver
Loop)
ITEM 8: REPORTS
a. Parks 8v Recreation Director
b. City Council Liaison
ITEM 9: COMMISSIONER COMMENTS/QiIESTI®NS
ITEM 10: PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
ITEM 11: INFORMATION
a. Kenai City Council Action Agendas of June 6 and 20, 2007.
b. Updated Kenai City Council Policy for Commission, Committee, Board and
Council on Aging Meetings and Work Sessions.
ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT
KENAI HARBOR COMMISSYON MEETING
JULY 9, 2007
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 P.M.
CHAIR TOM THOMPSON, PRESIDING
MEETING SUMMARY
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Chair Thompson called
confirmed as follows:
Commissioners present
Commissioners absent:
Others present:
A quorum was present.
the meeting to order at approximately 7:00 p.m. Roll was
R. Peters, B. Osborn, G. Foster, A. Poynor, T. Thompson,
and P. Morin
R. Canady
Council Member M. Boyle, Parks & Recreation Director B
Frates
ITEM 2: ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR
MOTION:
Commissioner Osborn MOVED to elect Tom Thompson Chair and the motion was
SECONDED by Commissioner Peters. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
MOTION:
Commissioner Peters MOVED to elect Bill Osborn Vice Chair and the motion was
SECONDED by Commissioner Poynor. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM 3: AGENDA APPROVAL
The agenda was approved as presented.
ITEM 4: APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY
4-a. October 9, 2006
4-b. December 11, 2006
4-c. January 8, 2007
4-d. February 12, 2007
4-e. March 12, 2007
MOTION:
Commissioner Foster MOVED to approve the meeting summaries of October 9 and
December 11, 2006, and the meeting summaries of January 8, February 12, and
March 12, 2007. Commissioner Osborn SECONDED the motion. There were no
objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM 5: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None
ITEM 6: OLD BUSINESS -- None
ITEM 7: NEW BUSINESS
7-a. Discussion -- Meeting Schedule
Chair Thompson referred to the memorandum from Director Frates and requested any
feedback related to the meeting schedule.
MOTION:
Commissioner Peters MOVED the Harbor Commission meet monthly on the first
Monday of the month. Commissioner Osborn SECONDED the motion. There were no
objections. SO ORDERED.
?-b. Discussion -- Dip Net Fishery
Frates gave a brief update on Dip Net preparation. Discussion included:
• Portable restrooms and dumpsters
• Dock access road and ramps
• Merit of passes for Kenai residents
MOTION:
Commissioner Poynor MOVED the Commission review the Dip Net Data presented by
City Administration and make recommendations to the City Council. Commissioner
Morin SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
7-c. Discussion -- New Drift Boat Haul-Out
Rick Koch, City Manager reported the following:
• A grant for $150,000 will be used for a new drift boat haul out.
• Possible locations were given
• Commission will be kept informed
Commission recommended property maps indicating ownership be reviewed.
7-d. Discussion -- Kenai Municipal Boat Launch Paving
Rick Koch, City Manager reported the project money was removed from the
Governor's budget.
7-e. Discussion -- Culvert Failure/Replacement on Boat Launch Road
Rick Koch, City Manager shared pictures of the failing culvert. Concerns included:
• Failure during dip net season
• Widening of exit road to detour around culvert
• Two-way traffic on the exit road
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7-f. Discussion -- Kenai River Bluff Erosion Project
Rick Koch, City Manager reported the following:
• Another cost benefit analysis is being performed
Described design elements
• Answered general questions from the Commission
Commission recommended a copy of the Bluff Erosion Summary be included in the
next packet and the $2 million bond issue be placed on the ballot to indicate support
to the Corps of Engineers.
MOTION:
Commissioner Peters MOVED to recommend the bond issue be placed on the October
ballot. Commissioner Osborn SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO
ORDERED.
7-g. Discussion -- Water/Sewer Utility Extensions (Bridge Access to Beaver
Loop)
Rick Koch, City Manager explained the potential water/sewer extension along Bridge
Access Road if monies are left over from the Arsenic Treatment Project.
MOTION:
Commissioner Osborn MOVED the Commission support the water/sewer extension
along Bridge Access Road. Commissioner Foster SECONDED the motion.
VOTE:
Morin NO Osborn YES Foster YES _
Poynor NO Canady Absent Thompson YES
rPeters N O ~ ~ _ ~ I _,
MOTION FAILED.
ITEM 8: REPORTS
8-a. Parks & Recreation Director -- Frates noted the following:
• The Commissioners should visit the dock facility as time permits.
Project Protect participants shoveled raised walkways.
® Redesign ideas for the walkways could be considered.
8-la. City Council Liaison -- Boyle noted the City Council would be delighted
there is a viable commission.
ITEM 9: COMMISSIONER COMMENTS/QUESTIONS
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Commissioner Peters noted a driving tour of the dock facility and South Spruce area
would be good.
YTEM 10: PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
YTEM 11:
11-a. Kenai City Council Action Agendas of June 6 and 20, 2007.
11-b. Updated Kenai City Council Policy for Commission, Committee, Board and
Council on Aging Meetings and Work Sessions.
ITEM 12: ADJOURNMENT
MOTION:
Commissioner Peters MOVED to adjourn and Commissioner Poynor SECONDED the
motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting adjourned at
approximately 9:00 p.m.
Meeting summary prepared and submitted by:
Corene Hall, Deputy City Clerk
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