HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-10-08 Harbor Commission PacketKENAI HARBOR COMMISSION MEET%NG
OCTOBER 8, 2007
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 10, 2007.
ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
YTEM 5: OLD BUSINESS
ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS
a. Discussion -- Dip Net Report
ITEM 7: REPORTS
a. Director
b. City Council Liaison
YTEM 8: COMMISSIONER COMMENTS/QUESTIONS
ITEM 9: PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
ITEM 10: INFORMATION
a. Kenai City Council Action Agendas of September 5 and 19, 2007.
b. November Meeting Schedule Change
c. Dock Rate Schedule dated September 21, 2007
ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT
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KENAI HARBOR COMMISSION MEETING
SEPTEMBER 10, 2009
KENAY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
9:00 P.M.
AGENDA
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
YTEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL
ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY -- August 6, 2007.
ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS
a. Discussion -- New Drift Boat Haul-Out
ITEM 6: NEW BUSYNESS
a. Discussion -- Summer Dock Operations Update
b. Discussion/Recommendation -- November Harbor Commission Meeting
Date
ITEM 7: REPORTS
a. Director
b. City Council Liaison
ITEM 8: COMMISSIONER COMMENTS/QUESTIONS
ITEM 9: PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
ITEM 10: INFORMATION
a. Kenai City Council Action Agendas of August 1 and August 15, 2007.
ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT
KENAY HARBOR COMMISSION MEETING
SEPTEMBER 10, 2007
KENAI COUNCYL 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 7:05 p.m. Roll was
confirmed as follows:
Commissioners present: P. Morin, A. Poynor, R. Peters, G. Foster, T. Thompson
Commissioners absent: B. Osborn, R. Canady
Others present: Parks & Recreation Director R. Frates, Council Member M.
Boyle
A quorum was present.
ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL
The agenda was approved as submitted.
ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY -- August 6, 2007.
The meeting summary of August 6, 2007 was approved as submitted.
ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None
ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS
S-a. Discussion -- New Drift Boat Haul-Out
Director Frates reviewed potential parcels near Cunningham Park for a drift boat haul-
out and concluded the best choice was the Lofstedt property upstream from
Cunningham Park.
MOTION:
Commissioner Poynor MOVED the City of Kenai administration contact the property
owners of Horseshoe End, Tract 1 Subdivision for the purchase and development of a
drift boat haul out facility. Commissioner Morin SECONDED the motion. There were
no objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS
6-a. Discussion -- Summer Dock Operations Update
Frates noted the 2007 launch/parking revenues were up almost 20% from a previous
high in 2005, 20,000 gallons of fuel were sold, and the City Dock crane moved 20,000
pounds of materials. Frates attributed much of the activities to good sockeye returns
and the addition of two new ramps. Frates noted the culvert still needed to be
addressed.
MOTION:
Commissioner Morin MOVED to support the City of Kenai in seeking and obtaining
funds to replace the culvert on Boat Launch Road and to recommend the culvert
replacement be given a high priority by Public Works. Commissioner Poynor
SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
6-b. Discussion/Recommendation -- November Harbor Commission Meeting
Date
Commission suggested meeting with the Parks & Recreation Commission and the
Kenai Police Department to review the 2007 dip net related activities.
MOTION:
Commissioner Morin MOVED to request the November Harbor Commission meeting be
held on November 13th and to invite the Police and Parks & Recreation Commission to
attend for the purpose of discussing 2007 dip net related activities. Commissioner
Poynor SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM 7: REPORTS
7-a. Director -- No report
?-b. City Council Liaison -- Council Member Boyle suggested the commission
may want to look at setting guidelines to attract concessionaires during next season's
dip net fishery.
ITEM S: COMMISSIONER COMMENTS/QUESTIONS
Peters recommended the Commission meet at 6 p.m. prior to the October 8 meeting in
order to take a tour of the bluff erosion area. The Commission supported this and they
requested Frates schedule the change.
Morin requested concessionaire special use permit information be included in the next
agenda packet. He noted for the health of the river he believed the river should be drift
boat only due to effects of hydrocarbons.
Peters suggested commissioners keep in mind other potential people to serve on the
Harbor Commission.
ITEM 9: PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None
HARBOR COMMISSION MEETING
SEPTEMBER 10, 2007
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%TEM lOc INFORMATION
10-a. Kenai City Council Action Agendas of August 1 and August 15, 2007.
ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting adjourned at
approximately 8:30 p.m.
Meeting Summary prepared and submitted by:
Corene Hall, Deputy City Clerk
HARBOR COMMISSION MEETING
SEPTEMBER 10, 2007 --
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KENAI PQLICE T)EP'A~ ~D
107 SOUTH WILLOW STREET KENT ~D
Telephone (907} 283-787
Fax (907) 283-2267
TO: Rick Koch, City Manager
FM: Chuck Kopp, Chief of Police ~'
RE: Depnet Fishery Management Recommendations
DT: September 27, 2007
City Administration has now reviewed operational reports and observations from all departments
involved with the managemerrt and oversight of the Kenai River Personal Use Dipnet Fishery.
This review process has distilled several recommendations Administration is prepazed to move
forward with for the 2008 Dipnet Fishery.
Administration Recommendations
1. Update Kenai Municipal Code 13.30:080 Qperatin a vehicle in aprohibited area. to
include language that exempts City Public Works and Maintenance vehicles, and their
agents, from the provisions of this Chapter. Pubfic Safety vehicles currently have an
exemption in this Chapter. The recommended exemption for maintenance vehicles will
authorize service of trash and fish waste receptacles by off-road vehicles on the North
and South shore during the course of the fishery.
2. Update Kenai Municipal Code 13.40.020 Off-road vehicle o erg, to include
language that exempts Public Safety vehicles from the provisions of this Chapter.
Current language states "It shall be unlawful for any person to operate an off-road
vehicle in the City of Kenai... "and lists prohibited areas for off-road vehicle operation.
The only exception currently allowed is for maintenance vehicles as identified in
subsection (j) Nat withstanding the provisions of this section, the City or State, or their
agents, may operate machinery or off-road vehicles in otherwise prohibited areas for
maintenance, repair, cleaning and upkeep. The recommended exemption for Public
Safety vehicles will clear up any disparity of exemptions between KMC 13 and 14.
3. Provide high visibility barrier/crowd control fencing on both North and South Shore to
protect dunes and vegetated wetlands from pedestrian and motorized traffic.
Cost estimate: $4,000.00 - To purchase 5,000 feet (SOct - 4'x 100' rolls) of fencing.
BENAI POLICE DEPARTMENT
4. Signage Improvements -North Shore
Two (2) 3-mimcte laad/unload signs on Kenai Avenue at the tumazound.
One (I) high visibility Pay Here sign for Iron Ranger (self-pay) station.
Thirty (30) Keep off Dune s- $100 Fine signs to be placed on both sides of dunes.
Signage Improvements -South Share
Fifteen (15) Keep off Wetlands - $100 Fine signs to be placed on beach in front of
vegetated wetland grass areas.
Cost estimate: $4,000.00
5. Public Safety Officer personnel increases are needed to effectively manage the Dipnet
Fishery 24/7 during the high usage times of Thursday -Sunday. The attached staff
reports clearly show the-sheer numbers of dipnetters overwhelming current personnel
resources to address fishery management issues during peak use periods.
Administration recommends two (2) additional Seasonal Enforcement Officers (SEOs)
and one Public Safety Officer (PSO) FT position to provide 24/7 coverage Thursday -
Sunday, and significant coverage Monday -Wednesday. Additionally, the PSO will
provide year round support to sworn police officers, the Animal Control Department, and
Code Enforcement Officer.
The SEO positions were originally budgeted to support a broad level of service requests
during the summer months, as well as provide Dipnet Fishery support. These positions
have evolved into almost exclusively a Dipnet Fishery support position, with very little
support directed to other seasonal activity increases handled by the police department.
Position justifications and actual costs will be submitted through the FY09 budget
process.
KENAI POLICE DEPARTMENT
Public Safety Officer Cost estimate:
Two (2) part time SEOs (pay/benefits/OT) -
One (1) full time PSO (pay/benefits) -
$20,000.00
$16,250.00
6. Parks and Recreation personnel increases are needed to address litter patrol, trash and
fish waste receptacle change outs, barrier fence repair and maintenance, camping and
pazking assistance to SEOs and other fishery support duties. Administration recommends
two (2) additional Parks and Recreation seasonal employee positions to address these
needs.
Cost estimate: Two (2) Parks and Rec seasonal emp. (pay/benefits/OT) $15,000.00
Garbage and Fish Waste service improvements are needed to address significant litter
and fish waste issues on the North and South shore. Administration recommends placing
pairs of trash & fish waste containers at 400' intervals for about 2,000' along both
shores. A "roll-on/roll-off' 20 - 30 yard dumpster would be place on Kenai Avenue and
Dunes Road to regularly service these containers. Administration would need to
consider the purchase of a 1-Ton flatbed truck with crane to service these trash & fish
waste receptacles, or contract it out to a service provider. As recently done for the North
Shore, Administration recommends making a donation of $7,500.00 to a non-profit or
school sports booster club that is willing and able to provide regular litter patroUclean up
duties on the South shore during the fishery.
Cost estimate: $7,500.00 for South shorelitter patrol
$5,000.00 for trash & fish waste receptacle service
~ Public Safety Officer Total Cost Estimate is $65,000. Ya of this cost ($16,250.00) is borne by Dipnet
Fishery revenues, with the remaining $48,750.00 coming from General Fund to support yeaz round. Police
operations, off-road vehicle municipal ordinance enforcement, code enforcement, animal control matters,
etc.
KENAI POLICE DEPARTMENT
8. North Shore Parking continues to see the most urgenbneed for improvements.
Administration recommends that the City coordinate with the Little League program to
allow North Beach averflaw pazking in the Little League ball fields and parking lots on
South Spruce Street. If there are no post-season baseball activities, this area would be
ideal for overIlow dip netter parking.
9. Administration further recommends that the City explore the purchase of Anchor Trailer
Court property, in whole or in part, to address tong term municipal parking needs for
beach front recreational activity, Little League, Kenai River Personal Use Dipnet Fishery
and Special Events pazking.
Total cost far implementation of Administration recommendations is approximately
$75,000.00, excluding the possible purchase of additional property for parking.
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KE1~tAI POLICE DEPAI2TME1~1T
107 SOUTH WILLOW STREET KENAI, AK 99611
Telephone (907) 283-7879
Fax (907) 283-2267
TO: Rick Koch, City Manager September 19, 2007
FM: Lt. Kim Wannamaker
TFiRU: Chuck Kopp, Chief of Police
RE: 2007 Kenai River Personal Use Dipnet Fishery
The Annual Dipnet Report is presented for your review. It includes reports from the Police,
Public Works, and Parks and Recreation Departments. You will-find a summary overview of
Police Department activity specific to the Kenai River Dipnet Fishery to include observations,
statistics, problems encountered, and recommendations for improvement. The Seasonal
Enforcement Officer report is also attached.
The Kenai River Dipnet Fishery opened at Gam on Tuesday 7-10-07, and closed at midnight
Tuesday 7-31-07. The 2007 Dipnet Fishery saw the largest number of State resident
participation since the fishery opened in 1996. City departments prepared for anticipated &
historical Dipnet Fishery-related challenges, resulting in effective overall management of the
fishery.
Two part-time Seasonal Enforcement Officers (SEOs) spent the majority of their 7uly shifts
engaged in Dipnet Fishery related activity, with parking and camping violations being the
significant portion of their enforcement/management focus.
The Police Department handled 153 Dipnet Fishery-related calls for service this yeaz; 89 by
sworn officers and 64 by SEOs. The majority of calls for service were cash pick-ups from the 4
pay shacks, followed by Pazking complaints/violations, Citizen Assists (lockouts, lost children or
pets), Noise/Disorderly Conduct, Trespassing on private property, Campfires in unauthorized
areas, and several complaints each of Theft, Drnnkenness, Vandalism, and vehicle collisions.
There were 18 vehicles impounded, nearly all for parking violations, and 4 people were arrested
for various crimes, including one DUI on an ATV. There were no deaths or serious injuries this
year.
Of the 90 hours spent by SEOs on the Dipnet Fishery, 75 were spent at the North Beach (S.
Spruce). Police Officers spent 34.5 hrs on Dipnet Fishery-related activity. SEOs spent a lot of
time patrolling the S. Beach on the Dept. 4-wheeler, which is a very practical manner to cover
that large and often very congested area.
KF.NAi POLICE DEPARTMENT
State Fish & Wildlife Troopers were a visible presence at the City Dock, N. Beach, and on the
water in a patrol vessel this year. They kept a relatively low profile but were very active
enforcing various Fish & Game laws.
The greatest managerial challenge this season, as in years before, was parking. For the North
Beach, overIlow parking at the designated parking lot off S. Spruce Street, and motor
vehicle/pedestrian traffic congestion on Kenai Avenue presented the most serious difficulties.
South Beach problem areas involved illegal parking and heavy traffic cangestion on Dunes Road
near the pay shack, and illegal operation of off-road vehicles on dunes and vegetated wetland
areas. The Dunes Road parking is troublesome because it is on Borough land, in which the
Alaska State Troopers have jurisdiction for enforcing traffic & criminal offenses (pazking,
trespass). The Police Department will work with Troopers to provide a better collective response
to Dunes Road this next season.
Four pay shacks to collect user fees were placed in the same locations as previous years: S.
Spruce Street at the beachfront parking lot, Boat Launch Road at the City Dock, Dunes Road and
Old Cannery Road. No pay shacks were run over this year, or otherwise incurred damage.
Police Department Labor, Equipment and Fuel Expenses
Police Officers (34.5 firs) $1030
S.E.O. (90 firs) 1260
Pre & Post season meetings/planning (Chief, Lt, SEO) 1000
Equipment & Fuel costs* 1300
Total $4590
* Patrol cars & the Dept. pickup, and the 4-wheeler were equipment expenditures for the fishery.
The costs included would reflect fuel consumption relative to driving to/from pay shacks, City
Hall, police station, Kenai Ave, and up & down the beaches on the ATV, and idling during stops
at these locations. Fuel was more expensive this year than last.
KENAI POLICE DEPARTMENT
2007 Observations
Sienaee deficiencies were documented. On the South Beach, SEOs responded to frequent
complaints of ATVs and other vehicles in the vegetated areas. There is just one sign at the very
end of the beach (river mouth) prohibiting operation of vehicles in wetland/grassy azeas. On the
North Beach at the end of Kenai Avenue there is an absence of signs requiring "5 minute
loading/unloading" which contributed to traffic congestion.
Other signage improvement needs are addressed in the SEO report. On the whole, public
awareness has improved with respect to parking, camping, campfires, and bathrooms due to good
signage posted atlneaz all the pay shacks and payJparking areas.
Public Information was available via commercial media, online sites such as the City of Kenai
and Alaska Dept of Fish & Game, printed brochures distributed by the City, and radio public
service announcements. This information included answers to FAQs for pazking, fees, camping,
campfires, dunes & grassy areas, restroom facilities, and contact information for State and City
management entities.
Parking_& Camoine fees were the same as last year. The manned pay shacks contributed
significantly to compliance, as did aggressive presence by police and SEO personnel. SEOs
issued hundreds of written warnings for parking &non-payment, or for not displaying the
parking permit.
On Saturday July 21, the busiest day in the history of the fishery, vehicles filled the N. Beach, S.
Spruce parking lot, S. Spruce, the little league parking lots, N. Spruce nearly all the way to 4a'
Ave, and commercial parking lots along KSR near S. Spruce.
Aestroom (port-a-potty) service was hindered due to traffic congestion along Kenai Avenue, and
on South Beach due to vehicles pazked in close proxunity to the toilets. This interfered with the
service provider being able to maneuver beside them for change-outs.
Off-Road Vehicles and associated violations are a recurring issue. Police & SEOs responded to
multiple complaints of ATVs causing late night noise, racing, youth operators w!o helmets, and
speeding on the beaches and access roads.
Dumpster service was overall satisfactory. There were several instances of traffic congestion at
the end of Kenai Avenue, which prevented or slowed the garbage truck from getting to the
dumpsters.
KENAI POLICE DEPARTMENT
Litter` and Trash collection and management needs are significant for the three weeks of the
Fishery. The possibility of providing more trash and fish waste collection points should be
reviewed.
Traffic congestion on Kenai Avenue was severe, and the improved wide areas often were
illegally used for extended parking along the "Ioading/unloading only" azea. Kenai Avenue is a
narrow one-lane dirt road with No Pazking allowed at any point. During the Fishery, by
necessity it becomes a 2-lane road with motortraffic and pedestrians. Vehicles often have
objects hanging. out the back or off the sides, and pedestrians aze generally pushing or pulling
objects, all of which takes more room than merely driving or walking. Couple this with
numerous vehicles loading/unloading along the road and traffic congestion happens quickly.
Recommendations
The recommendations and suggestions for improvement here are based on initial assessment.
We expect to further refine our ideas for improvement following amulti-department debriefing
in late September.
Coordinate with Little League to allow North Beach overflow parking in the Little League ball
field lots on South Spruce Street. Some years there are post-season tournaments and the parking
lot is needed for those involved with baseball. However, when there are no post-season baseball
activities; that parking lot would be ideal for overflow dip netter pazking.
~naee Improvements for the North Beach call for two (2) more signs at the Kenai Avenue
turnaround stating "S minutes loading/unloading", and for a more clearly marked Iron Ranger for
self-pay participants. On the South Beach three (3) additionai signs are needed that prohibit
operation of vehicles in the wetland areas. Regulatory signs stating "No parking/stopping within
30 feet of restrooms" would help facilitate Restroom service.
Oranee Barrier Fencinf; (along with improved signage) will help prevent South Beach wetlands
and dune destruction. This fencing has been installed in previous years with the assistance of the
Borough, but not for the past two seasons. Assistance with fencing should again be sought from
the Kenai Watershed Forum
Additional Public Safet~0fficer resources, beyond what is currently budgeted, are needed to
effectively address the significant management needs of the Dipnet Fishery. The intensity of the.
issues highlighted in this report, would each be considerably lessened with 24-hour coverage of
the fishery by public safety resources. Administration will discuss this internally to prepaze a
recommendation.
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KENAI POLICE DEPARTMENT
107 SOUTH WILLOW STREET KENAI, AK 99611
Telephone (907) 283-7879
Fax (907} 283-2267
To: Lt. Wannamaker
Cc: Chief Kopp ~.~=-
From: 5EOs Goggia & Caswell
Date: 8!4/2007
Re: Seasonal Enforcement Officer Report
2007 Kenai River Dip Net Fishery
This report is a summary of Seasonal Enforcement Officer observations and recommendations
concerning the 2007 Kenai River Personal Use Dip Net Fishery.
The fishery opened Tuesday July 10, 2007 at 0600 hours and closed Tuesday July 31, 2007 at
2359 hours. On Wednesday July 25, 2007 at 1100 hours the Alaska Department of Fish and
Game gave an emergency order to open the dip net fishery to 24 hours daily umil the closure.
The placement of pay stations remained the same as last year, with stations being placed on
South Spruce, Dunes Rd., Old Cannery Rd., and at the City Dock. Payment also remained the
same, $10 for 12 hour pazking and $10 for 12 hour camping, until the fishery was opened 24
hours daily upon which the fee for 24 hour camping was $10.
Enforcement of fees on both beaches was for the most part successful due to the placement of
payment booths and the use of "iron rangers" when the attendants of the pay shacks were not
auailable. SEOs also helped to enforce fee compliance. The pay shacks were attended 24 hours a
day once the dip net fishery went 24 hours daily. There were minor problems with people not
paying enough due to confusion about $10 per 12 hours.
The first week of the fishery was relatively slow due to minimal amounts of salmon. The parking
lot at both the North and South beaches remained less than 50% fullurrtil the weekend of
Saturday, July 14. Seasonal Enforcement Officers (SEOs) issued 44 parking warnings, one
citation for a minor operating an ATV without a helmet, and one tow truck was called. Two
children were reported missing as well as part of the parking lot needing to be evacuated due to a
propane leak on an RV that required Kenai Fire Departmem attention and deportation.
KENAI POLICE DEPARTMENT
On Saturday, July 14 the number of vehicles and people increased exponentially. The North
Beach parking lot was completely full, and at times overflowing. The majority of SEOs time was
spent at the North Beach enforcing fees for parking and vehicle congestion on Kenai Avenue.
SEOs also issued many ATV warnings for not wearing helmets and riding in prohibited areas.
Traffic on Kenai Ave. was congested throughout the day, which led to one tow truck being
called. However, the owner contacted SEOs and paid the tow truck driver before the vehicle was
impounded. Also, on 7uly 14 an SEO dealt with a man riding an ATV, which was pulling a
trailer with several young children on it who were not wearing helmets. Upon contacting the
operator, the SEO determined that he might intoxicated, which led to the request of another
officer to do Field Sobriety Testing. The driver was indeed intoxicated and was arrested for
DUI.
During the second week of the dap net fishery a large number of warnings for parking and ATV
use were issued. Nine (9) vehicles were impounded. More illegally parked vehicles would have
been impounded but owners amved in time to pay the tow agency. Also, six (6) citations were
issued for parking to the left (east) of the beach access on South Spruce.
Throughout the second week of the dip net fishery, both beaches were consistently 75-85% filll.
At the beginning of the week the fish began to come in abundance, leading to a massive influx of
people. SEOs spent most of their time at the North Beach enforcing traffic and the 5 -10 minute
parking aeeas on Kenai Ave. as well as checking camping and parking receipts, but maintained a
strong presence at the South Beach.
Saturday, July 21 was by far the busiest day of the season with both North and South Beach
parking lots at 100% capacity. The pazking lot at the North Beach was overflowing by about
0500 hours. SEOs spent significant portions of their shifts controlling traffic on Kenai Ave.
Another problem was overflow parking of vehicles on the beach due to lack of room in the
parking lot at the end of South Spruce. Normally parking on the beach is only allowed to the
right (west) of the beach access, and vehicles must proceed past the line of South Forest Drive.
However, due to the abundance of vehicles parked prior to the South Forest line, vehicles were
allowed to park to the right as long as they did not block access to the beach. SEOs clearly
marked the access lane with cones to indicate where vehicles could or could not park. Vehicles
not in compliance were impounded and/or warned. In addition, people began parking to the left
of the beach access where it is clearly posted "no motor vehicles beyond this point". SEOs
fought many of the same battles on Sunday, July 22.
KENAI POLICE DEPARTMENT
On Wednesday, July 25 ADF&G gave an emergency order to open the dip net fishery to 24
hours daily until the end of the season on Tuesday, July 31. Generally the dip net fishery is
opened to fishing 24 hours daily when there is a large increase in the Kenai River salmon
population. Unfortunately, the number of fish began to decrease after the emergency order was
given. This emergency order caused another influx of people during the last week even with the
dwindling number offish. The best fishing of this dip net season was during the middle of the
second week.
During the final week, both beaches consistently remained 70-80% full. SEOs continued to focus
on parking and camping compliance. Throughout this week the parking lot at the Little League
ball field was opened for use by dip netters. Parking was not as significant of a problem
compared to prior weeks even though there were many people. Also, during this week five (5)
vehicles were impounded, numerous parking/ATV warnings were issued, and there was one
vehicle abandoned below the high "de line.
Saturday, July 28 and Sunday, July 29 were the last days ofthe fishery. Both beaches were
crowded again, but people seemed to be self-maintaining. On the South Beach SEOs received
many complaints of ATVs riding in the wetlands and grassy areas. There is only one sign stating
that vehicles are prohibited in the wetlands, which led to a general lack of knowledge about
regulations concerning the area. On Sunday, July 29, one person was cited for this offense.
The City Dock continued to require little attention from SEOs due to last year's addition of two
new ramps, an exit road, and overIlow parking. The only problem that required police attention
was a hit and run of a boat trailer. The trailer had a broken boazd from being run over by another
truck's tire, but the owner of the trailer did not wish to pursue the matter.
Tuesday, 3uly 31, 2007 the 2007 Kenai River Personal Use Dip net Fishery was officially closed
at 2359 hours. SEOs spent a total of 90 hours on dip net related activities during the 2007
personal dip net fishery; 75 hours on the North Beach and 15 hours on the South Beach. SEOs
also responded to or initiated 101 dip net related calls for service; and issued eight (8) dip net
related citations.
KENAI POLICE DEPARTMENT
SPECIFIC OBSERVATIONS & CONCERNS
Overview
During the 2007 dip net fishery there weren't any major problems, other than a shortage of
staffing to address problems at eazlier stages before they became more of a management
challenge. Information and regulations regarding parking, camping, and waste collection were
contained in brochures distributed by the pay shack attendants.
The season began relatively calm, with the majority of people arriving during the second and
third weeks of the fishery. Traffic, parking and congestion on Kenai Ave. consistently required
the most time and attention. On busier days people inevitably parked in no parking zones and
blocked lanes in the parking lot and Kenai Ave. Camping on both beaches never reached full
capacity. Camping issues that the SEOs were involved with generally involved checking
payment receipts.
NORTH BEACH
The North Beach required more time and attention from SEOs throughout the dip net fishery.
Parking was limited and filled up quickly during busy days, which led to traffic jams that kept
people from traveling in and out of Kenai Ave. SEOs dealt with more ATV use violations on the
North Beach due to more restrictions than on the South Beach.
Parking in the Little League parking lot, closed to dip petters forthe majority of the season, was
opened on Saturday, July 28 for a fee of $10 for every 12 hours of parking. Because Little
League games happen rarely during the Dipnet fishery, opening the parking lot for dip petters
would help alleviate parking issues on South Spruce.
Improper parking and traffic on Kenai Ave. required the most attention from SEOs throughout
the fishery. The road and turnaround are intended for five to ten minute loading and/or unloading
of gear. However, people tended to take longer then the allotted time for these activities.
Vehicles were also left unattended, causing traffic backups. SEOs spent entire shifts clearing
traffic jams and 'impounding parked vehicles during the busier days. A suggestion for. this
problem is to create a lane for outgoing traffic to mnlimize competition between incoming and
KENAI POLICE DEPARTMENT
outgoing traffic. There need to be at least two more signs stating "five to ten minutes for
loadinglunloading" at the end of Kenai Ave.
This year there were also problems with parking on the beach. Vehicles should be parked to the
right of the beach access past the line of South Forest Dr. However, on days when the beach was
busy, vehicles would fill up the entire beach to the right of the South Spruce access with parking.
Eventually SEOs marked the access lanes onto the beach with cones, which allowed vehicles to
park on the beach as long as they didn't block the access lanes. This should be done at the
beginning of the season next year.
At the North Beach there are limited areas where ATVs are allowed. They are allowed to the
right of the beach access off South Spruce, but they are not allowed on the roadways or to the left
of the South Spruce access. SEOs received complaints and inquiries about ATV use on the left
side of the beach because it was not specifically marked that ATVs could not be used for the pick
up offish. Also, there is a trail starting in the pazking lot on South Spruce that leads to Municipal
Park at the end of South Forest where ATVs are prohibited. There were several warnings given
to children operating ATVs on this trail and into the park.
The majority of parking and camping payment issues occurred when the fishery was only open
from 0600-2300 hours. SEOs spent significant time checking parking and camping receipts, and
issuing warnings to those who hadn't paid. In most cases people just forgot to display their
receipt where it was visible to SEOs. Iron rangers also seemed to have a higher success rate than
other years. The combination of the iron rangers and pay shacks is very effective, and should be
continually used in future years. However, the iron ranger should be marked more cleazly to
reduce the amount of pedestrians who go to the pay shack and back up traffic on South Spruce.
On the last day of the fishery, there was a problem with vehicles pazking in the "City Vehicles
Only" zone. Several people that were warned complained that it wasn't very cleaz that there is no
pazking allowed in that spot. As of now there is only a white spray-painted message on a
concrete barrier stating "City Vehicles Only", and one No Parking sign at one end of the
concrete barrier. More signs need to be added along the concrete barrier so it is clear to dip
netters that it is for City vehicles only.
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SOUTH BEACH
Although the South Beach required less attention from SEOs, public safety presence was still
required. Self-supervision was easier due to fewer restrictions on the South Beach concenung
pazking, camping, ATV use, etc. Most of the SEOs time spent there was checking parking and
camping receipts and warning people on ATVs about helmet regulations for their children.
A reoccurring problem was overnight parking in the parking lot on Dunes Rd. In past yeazs,
vehicles, especially RVs, inevitably pazked overnight in this pazking lot, and this year was no
exception, However, the parking lot is in the Alaska State Troopers' jurisdiction. Many people
leave their vehicles and trailers in this parking lot overnight and bring camping gear onto the
beach. In future years it may be considered to allow people to park their vehicies overnight and
camp on the beach.
Along the beach there are grassy areas where vehicles are prohibited, yet there is only one sign
posted at the end of the beach. SEOs received numerous complaints of people riding their ATVs
into the wetlands and dragging lazge logs out for bonfires. When contacted, people claimed they
did not know vehicles weren't allowed in that specific area. At one time there was bright orange
fencing along the grassy area, but it has fallen down throughout the years. More signs stating "no
vehicles" and/or more orange fencing need to be put up. SEOs also issued.many warnings to
children not wearing helmets while operating ATVs. Fortunately many were cooperative and
either put on a helmet or stopped riding.
Another issue on the South Beach was a 2002 Nissan Frontier that was left below the high tide
line. The vehicle was le$ there for several days, and the owner of the vehicle could not be
contacted: As time passed, people/nature began to beat up the vehicle, tearing off the bumper,
breaking windows and generally destroying the vehicle.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Chuck Kopp, Chief of Police
Lt. Kim Wannamaker, Kenai Police Department
Jack LaShot, Public Works Manger
FROM: Robert J. Frates, Parks & Recreation Director
DATE: September 18, 2007
RE: Dip Net Report - 2007
The volume of people participating in the 2007 fishery sepazates this from previous seasons. It
is this elevated participation that resulted in some higher costs, namely for portable bathroom
services. The popularity of the fishery also resulted in extra challenges ranging from parking
issues, pedestrian traffic on dunes, litter, and other associated issues.
From an operational standpoint, this was the first year the dock operation was assigned to the
Parks Department. The additional ramps and exit road provided amuch-improved service this
season and allowed more boats to be retrieved and launched. Dock personnel did an excellent
job preparing for this year's dip net season and effectively met their challenges along the way.
Fee shack attendants randomly surveyed dip net participants during the 2007 fishery.
Participants were asked if they live in the City of Kenai, live on the Kenai Peninsula, or live
elsewhere. Of the 6,330 surveyed, approximately 90% indicated they live elsewhere, 7% live on
the Kenai Peninsula and 3% live in the City of Kenai.
The following outlines some miscellaneous suggestions for next season along with this year's
operational cost.
Sueeestions for Nezt Season
Portable Restrooms & Dumpster on Dunes Rd:
Due to the heavy public use of the parking lot off Dunes Road neaz our fee station, portable
restrooms and dumpster service is suggested to accommodate the public
Better Coordination With Restroom/Dumpster Service Provider.
Contractor had difficulty during the peak season gaining access to his equipment stored on Old
Cannery Road due primarily to parking of vehicles. 5ignage and fencing helped but will need to
be done prior to season next year. Servicing of restrooms on the south side required the
contractor to make two trips during the peak season due to the .number of people and increased
use.
Contractor also had difficulty during peak season (July 16a' - 24a') gaining access along. Kenai
Avenue, particularly Saturday and Sunday resulting in,a delay of services.
Litter & Fish Waste:
Consideration should be given to ways to effectivedy provide and manage garbage collection
stations on the beaches as well as providing an easy means of depositing fish waste.
Sand Dune Protection & North Beach Access:
Continue exploring ways to protect the dunes from pedestrian and vehicle traffic. Beach road
access during one weekend became very congested making passage difficult for commercial
fishing operators. Access road needs better defined with cones and signage to prevent this from
happening.
Traffic Controllers at City Dock:
Consideration should be given to placing a couple personnel at the City Dock during peak times
and weekends to facilitate loading & unloading at the ramps, parking, and exiting the facility.
Designated Ramps at City Dock:
Designating one ramp specifically for loading and another for launching may contribute to a
smoother operation. This is not typically the procedure used at the deck but may be worth
exploring.
Parks and Recreation Expenses
Material, Supplies & Services
Portable Toilets $18,900
Dumpsters 10,250
Receipt Books 1,099
Misc. (propane, batteries, etc.) 505
Dip Net Brochures 300
Phone/Minutes 135
Fuel 100
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Total $31,289
Labor
Wages (fee station attendants) $27,300
Wages (Admin, clean-up, prep, etc.} 1,700
Total $28,800
TOTAL MATERIAL, LABOR, SERVICES
Boating Facility Expenses
Material, Supplies & Services
Portable Toilets $1,500
Dumpsters 500
Receipt Books 500
Minutes 135
Cleaning Supplies, etc 100
Sgray Paint 80
Total $2,815
Labor
Wages (fee station attendants) $5,250
Wages (Dock Manager 1/2) 1,620
Wages (Dock Worker 1/2) 1,075
Wages (painting, signs, etc.) 450
Total $8,395
TOTAL MATERIAL, LABOR, SERVICES
$60,089
$11,210
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CC: Lt. Kim Wannamaker, Bob Frates
FROM: Jack La Shot, Public Works Manager
DATE: September 13, 2007
SUBJECT: Dip Net Fishery 2007
The following is a recap of Public Works efforts in support of the 2007 dip net
fishery. The department had less involvement this year due to the assignment of
dock operations to the Parks Department.
Support Operations
^ Yearly removal of the mud accumulation on the ramps, dike construction
and hauling of the mud off site after dewatering.
^ Set and remove dock ramps.
• Move and remove shacks and concrete barricades at beach entrance
sites.
• Place two concrete barricades at the end of Main Street for traffic control.
^ Blade the South Spruce parking lot once and Kenai Avenue twice. Haul
and place gravel from the parking area onto the beach entrance.
• Place and maintain numerous regulatory signs at various locations.
Capital Construction
Maul, place and grade gravel at the over flow parking area adjacent to the
exit road.
Estimated Expenses
Operations $18,721
Capital Construction $12,134
Total $30,855
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KENAI CITY COUNCIL -REGULAR. MEETING
SEPTEMBER 5, 2007
7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
http: / /www.ci.kenai.ak.us
ITEM A: CALL TO ORDER
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
3. Agenda Approval
4. Consent Agenda
*All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non-
controversial by the council and will be approved by one motion. There will be no
separate discussion of these items unless a council member so requests, in which case
the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in its normal
sequence on the agenda as part of the General Orders.
ITEM B: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (10 minutes)
ITEM C: UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 minutes)
ITEM D: REPORTS OF KPB ASSEMBLY LEGYSLATORS AND COUNCILS
YTEM E: PUBLIC HEARINGS (Testimony limited to 3 minutes per speaker.)
~,,,~,~~(, 1. Ordinance No. 2248-2007 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $27,532 in the Senior F~.tnd for Additional Grants and
Donations.
(Clerk's Note: Ordinance No. 2248-2007 was postponed from the 8/ I S/ 07
council meeting. The motion to adopt is active.)
~~~'Gf, 2. Resolution No. 2007-56 -- Transferring $10,000 in the General F~xnd
for Designing Dena'ina Point Estates Subdivision.
ITEM F: MINUTES
*Regular Meeting of August 15, 2007.
ITEM G: UNFINISHED BUSINESS
ITEM H: NEW BUSINESS
/i?H~{~1. Bills to be Ratified
~~%~!~ 2. Approval of Purchase Orders Exceeding $15,000
3. *Ordinance No. 2250-2007 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $6,350 in the Library Fund for a State Grant.
4. *Ordinance No. 2251-2007 -- Amending the Official Kenai Zoning Map
by Rezoning Lot 1 and Lot 2A of Schurr Subdivision From General
Commercial (CG) to Limited Commercial (LC).
5. *Ordinaace No. 2252-2007-- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $2,500 in the Senior Citizen Fund for Gas Card
Donations From Tesoro.
~~~,~, 6. Discussion -- Draft Ordinance/Requiring Owners of Multiple Family
Dwellings and Mobile Home Parks Provide for Proper Garbage Containers
and Garbage Collection.
ITEM I: COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Council on Aging
2. Airport Commission
3. Harbor Commission
4. Library Commission
5. Parks & Recreation Commission
6. Planning 8r, Zoning Commission
7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees
a. Beautification Committee
b. Alaska Municipal League Report
c. Joint Kenai River Working Group
d. Mini-Grant Steering Committee
YTEM J: REPORT OF THE MAYOR
ITEM K: ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
1. City Manager
2. Attorney
3. City Clerk
ITEM L: DISCUSSION
1. Citizens (five minutes)
2. Council
%TEM M: PENDING LEGYSLATION (This item lists Legislation which will be
addressed at a later date as noted.)
Ordinance No. 2202-2006 -- Amending KMC 11.05.090 to Limit the Use of the City of
Kenai Boat Launch, Located at the Municipal Harbor, to Vessels and Boats Powered
by Four-Cycle or Direct Injection Two-Cycle Engines. (1/17/07, Tabled, no time
certain.)
Ordinance Nc. 2230-2007 -- Amending KMC 21.10.090(d)(1) and (2) by Establishing
Different Requirements for Determining the Length of a Lease Extension and
Extending the Maximum Term of Lease Including Any Extension from 35 to 55 Years.
(Approved for reconsideration 6/6/07; postponed to 7/18/07,• postponed to 8/15/07;
postponed to 10/3/07.)
Ordinance No. 2240-2007 -- Amending KMC 21.10.070 to Give the Airport
Commission More Authority Over Leasing Decisions Within the Airport Reserve.
(7/18/07, Tabled, no time certain.)
-- None Scheduled
ITEM M: ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
KENAI CYTY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 19, 2007
7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
httn: ! /www.ci. kenai.ak.us
YTEM A: CALL TO ORDER
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
3. Agenda Approval
4. Consent Agenda
*All items listed with an asterisk (*) aze considered to be routine and non-
controversial by the council and will be approved by one motion. There will be no
separate discussion of these items unless a council member so requests, in which case
the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in its normal
sequence on the agenda as part of the General Orders.
ITEM B: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (10 minutes)
1. Patsy Clifford/Kenai Line Dancers, Joanna Hollier and Bill Osborn --
Kenai Senior Center.
2. Lori Dilley, Hattenburg, Dilley & Linaell -- Status Report/Water
System Improvements.
3. Trent Semmeas, Kenai Ski Team -- Funding Request.
ITEM C: UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 minutes)
ITEM D: REPORTS OF KPB ASSEMBLY LEGISLATORS AND COUNCILS
YTEM E: PUBLIC HEARINGS (Testimony limited to 3 minutes per speaker.)
Appropnations by $6,350 m the Library Fund for a State Grant.
~~~~ 2. Ordinance No. 2251-2007 -- Amending the Official Kenai Zoning Map
by Rezoning Lot 1 and Lot 2A of Schurr Subdivision From General
Commercial (CG) to Limited Commercial (LC).
~~~,~~ 3. Ordinance No. 2252-2007-- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $2,500 in the. Senior Citizen Fund for Gas Cazd
Donations From Tesoro
~~~~~L(, 1. Ordinance No. 2250-2007 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
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4. Resolution No. 2007-57 -- Extending the Contract with Wince-Corthell-
Bryson for Architectural/Engineering & Construction Management
Services for Kenai Municipal Airport Capital Improvement Projects.
5. *Liquor License Application (New) -- Acapulco Mexican Restaurant
#4740/Restaurant Eating Place Public Convenience
6. *Restaurant Designation Permit -- Hector Santana/Acapulco Mexican
Restaurant
ITEM F: MINUTES
L *Regular Meefing of September 5, 2007.
ITEM G:
ITEM H: NEW BUSINESS
~I^Q'J/l~ 1. Bills to be Ratified
2. Approval of Purchase Orders Exceeding $15;000
3. *Ordinance No. 2253-2007 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $1,000 in the General Fund for a Library Grant.
4. *Ordinance No. 2254-2007 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $7,000 in the General Fund for a Library Grant.
5. Discussion -- Draft Kenai River Working Group Resolution No. 2007-02.
6. Discussion -- Thompson Park Gravel Pit Update
ITEM I: COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Council on Aging
2. Airport Commission
3. Harbor Commission
4. Library Commission
5. Parks 8r, Recreation Commission
6. Planning 8v Zoning Commission
7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees
a. Beautification Committee
b. Alaska Municipal League Report
c: Joint Kenai River Working Group
d. Mini-Grant Steering Committee
ITEM J: REPORT OF THE MAYOR
ITEM K: ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
i. City Manager
2. Attorney
3. City Clerk
ITEM L: DISCUSSION
1. Citizens (five minutes)
Z. Council
ITEM M: PENDING LEGISLATION (This item lists legislation which will be
addressed at a later date as noted.)
Ordinance No. 2202-2006 -- Amending KMC 11.05.090. to Limit the Use of the City of
Kenai Boat Launch, Located at the Municipal Harbor, to Vessels and Boats Powered
by Four-Cycle or Direct Injection Two-Cycle Engines. (1/17/07, Tabled, no time
certain.)
Ordinance No. 2280-2007 -- Amending KMC 21.10.090(d)(1) and (2j by Establishing
Different Requirements for Determining the Length of a Lease Extension and
Extending the Maximum Term of Lease Including Any Extension from 35 to 55 Years.
(Approved for reconsideration 6/ 6/ 07; postponed to 7/ 18/ 07; postponed to 8/ I S/ 07;
postponed to 10/3/07.)
Ordinance No. 2240-2007 -- Amending KMC 21.10.070 to Give the Airport
Commission More Authority Over Leasing Decisions Within the Airport Reserve.
(7/18/07, Tabled, no time certain.)
EXECUTIVE SESSION -- Negotiating Strategy/Department of Public Safety.
ITEM M: ADJOURNMENT
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210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska 99611-7794
Telephone: (907) 283-7535 /Fax: (907) 283-3014
www.ci.kenai.ak.us
MEMORANDUM
TO: Harbor Commission Members
Parks Sv Recreation Director Frates
FROM: Carol L. Freas, City C erk
DATE: October 9, 2007
RE: REMENDER:
NOVEMBER HARBOR COMMISSION MEETING
Due to City offices being closed on Monday, November 12, 2007 in observance of
Veterans Day, the Harbor Commission meeting scheduled for November 12, 2007 has
been rescheduled and will be held on Tuesday, November 13, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. in the
Kenai City Council Chambers.
If you have any questions, please contact me at 283-8231.
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cc: Rick Koch, City Manager
September 21, 2007
KENAI HARBOR RATE SCHEDULE
The City Manager shall establish the fees, rates, and charges for the billing and
collections for the support of the harbor. The City Manager reserves the right to
change the rate schedule at any time. There is a 5% sales tax added to the total
invoice (3% City and 2% Borough).
RATE SCHEDULE SUMMARY
1. Product wharfs e w/crane; w/o forklift $ 0.07/Ib
Non- roduct wharfs e ice, nets, sta les, etc. 0.04/Ib.
Purchases Purchases Purchases
Under 500 500 al. 2000 al.
Gallons or more or more
2. Fuel Gasoline Regular 2.777 2.727
State Marine Tax .050 .050
Federal Tax .184 .184
Total $/ al. 3.01 2.96
Diesel #2 2.991 2.941 2.788
State Marine Tax .050 .050 .050
Total $i al. 3.04 2.99 2.84
6. Tie U Fee A. Skiffs tied to land side of concrete dock $7.00/da
Seasonal Pass er boat $150/season
B. Boats tied to buo in river $10.00/da
Seasonal Pass er boat $150/season
7. Forkliftw/O erator 1/2-hr. minimum $50.00/hr.
8. Cit Labor Char es for call out 2-hr. min. $40.00/hr.
9. Other .Items See Dock Mana er Prior to Use
Finance