HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-08-08 Harbor Commission SummaryKENAI HARBOR COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 8, 2022 — 6:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CHAIR PRO TEM DAVID PECK, PRESIDING
MEETING SUMMARY
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Pro Tern Peck called the meeting to order at approximately 6:00 p.m.
a. Pledge of Allegiance
Chair Pro Tern Peck led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
b. Roll Call
Roll was confirmed as follows:
Commissioners present: D. Peck, B. Peters, V. Askin, C. Hutchison
Commissioners absent: M. Dunn, N. Berga, B. Bornemann
Staff/Council Liaison present: Public Works Director S. Curtin, Public Works Administrative
Assistant L. List, Council Liaison G. Pettey
A quorum was present.
c. Agenda Approval
MOTION:
Commissioner Hutchison MOVED to approve the agenda as written. Commissioner Peters
SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
2. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT — None.
3. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT — None.
4. APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY
a. June 6, 2022
MOTION:
Commissioner Peters MOVED to approve the meeting summary of June 6, 2022. Commissioner
Hutchison SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS — None
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. Discussion — HDR Bluff Stabilization Project 65% DDR Complete ..........................
......................................................... Kenai tsiurrs tsanK z:itaoinzauon rroiect lrvenoau,
Director Curtin explained that 65% of the dock was done, that the shape would be changing
slightly as requested by the Army Corps, and that the next steps would include the bid release
goal of April 31. He noted that on Tuesday, August 2"d, representatives from the Corps met in
Old Town and by boat; funding is now in State; $28.5 million in account is with the Corps. They
are currently on time with the budget, and 95% is expected by this winter.
Further discussion from the commission involved the 2023 bid/source materials and 2024
construction start timelines. Clarification was provided that a $2 million bond is not included in
the $4 million State grants, and that the City cannot move rock, but will coordinate with the
Borough and Seldovia to use contractors.
b. Discussion — Clean Harbors Participation
There was a presentation by a representative who wanted to get the Commission's feelings
about participation. Discussion included the benefit of acknowledgment for the City, and best
management practices.
Clarification was provided that participation would involve education, trash containers, dumpsters
and restrooms, and that some items are already in place. It was noted that a downside would be
that it would cause a lot of work for Director Curtin.
c. Discussion — Capital Improvement Plan Potential Projects/Amendments
Director Curtin explained two projects: reconstruction of floats and Lane 4 concrete ramps. He
asked the commission for suggestions for the next Capital Improvement Plan, and noted to bring
their suggestions to the commission so they can make a motion before the end of the year. It
was noted that the boat house for fireboat would be deferred to the Fire Chief.
7. REPORTS
a. Public Works Director — Director Curtin reported on the following:
• Fishery is on target; budget and actual figures were reported;
• Dock closure on November 1st;
• Dredging hauled over to racetrack.
b. Commission Chair — Chair Pro Tern noted that his neighbors had been happy with
the dipnet season.
c. City Council Liaison — Council Member Pettey reported on the City Council
Special Meeting of July 26, 2022 and the Regular Meeting of August 3, 2022.
8. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION — September 12, 2022
9. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS
Commissioner Peters asked about how often Kenai Avenue is graded, and it was clarified that it
was twice a year. He also asked about dipnet cameras, and was referred to contact the City's IT
department.
Commissioner Askin noted that we are down in the budget because the number of people is down.
10. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT — None.
11. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION:
Commissioner Peters MOVED to adjourn. Commissioner Hutchison SECONDED the motion.
There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
Harbor Commission Meeting Page 2 of 3
August 8, 2022
The meeting was adjourned at approximately 7:09 p.m.
Meeting summary prepared and submitted by:
Meghan Thibod au
Deputy City Clerk
Harbor Commission Meeting Page 3 of 3
August 8, 2022