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JUNE 9y 2®®O
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 P.M.
AGENDA
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL
ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY -- May 12, 2008
ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS
a. Discussion -- Bird Viewing Platform Update
b. Discussion -- Dip I`let Fishery Update
ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS
ITEM 7: REPORTS
a. Director
b. ,City Council Liaison
ITEM 8: COMMYSSIONER COMMENTS/QIIESTI®NS
YTEM 9, PE7~SONS N'(~T RCHED2JY,ED 'i'O BE HEARD
ITEM 10: INFORMATION
a. Kenai City Council Action Agendas of May 7 and 21, 2008.
b. S/21/08 Kenai Harbor Rate Schedule
ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT
KENAI HARBOgR~ COryMMryISSION MEETING
JUNE J, G®®~
CYTY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 P.M.
CHAIR TOM THOMPSON, PRESIDING
MEETING SUMMARY
ITEM I: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Chair Thompson called
confirmed as follows:
Commissioners present
Commissioners absent:
Others present:
the meeting to order at approximately 7:00 p.m. Roll was
B. Osborn, Cs. Foster, A. Poynor, D. Gregory, T. Thompson,
and B. Peters.
P. Morin
Parks &, Recreation Director B. Frates and Council Member
M. Boyle
A quorum was present.
YTEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL
There were no changes to the agenda and it was approved as presented.
ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY -- May 12, 2008
There were no corrections to the meeting summary of May 12, 2008 and it was
approved as presented.
ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO RE HEARD -- None.
ITEM s: oLD slrsaNESs
5-a. Discussion -- Bird Viewing Platform Update
Director Frates reported the culvert for the Kenai Boat Launch Road was scheduled to
arrive on June 20 and it was still Kenai Watershed Forum Director Ruffner's intention
to proceed with the initial work for the bird viewing platform around the time the
culvert replacement would be taking place.
5-b. Discussion -- Dip Net Fishery Update
Frates reported the following information:
• Approximately 6,230 lineal feet of safety fencing had been erected around
the sand dunes on the north beach.
• Efforts were being made to revise the informational brochure handed out
to participants of the dip net fishery.
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The north shore dune protection ordinance had been passed.
Discussion followed and included the following:
• Because the same environmental disturbances occur, should the
ordinance include the south side beach as well.
• Because the property is for sale, a suggestion the city should investigate
purchasing the Anchor Trailer Court property.
• Include discussion related to the Anchor Trailer Court property
availability on the next Harbor Commission meeting agenda.
MOTION:
Commissioner Poynor MOVED to request an amendment to the north shore dune
protection ordinance to include the south shore. Commissioner Peters SECONDED the
motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS -- None.
ITEM 7: REPORTS
7-a. Director -- Frates reported the following items:
• The docks damaged by fire were replaced.
• Staff will consider painting the metal frame for the dock facility sign..
• Council approved $40,000 for purchase of fuel.
7-b. City Council Liaison -- Council Member Boyle reported the City Manager
indicated the Department of Natural Resources may have available funding to be used
for dune protection efforts, i.e. viewing platforms and raised walkways.
ITEM 8: COMMISSIONER COMMENTS/QUESTIONS
Osborn -- • Reported a commercial fisher told him silt deposited on the upstream
dock was making it difficult for use, particularly during lower tides. Osborn requested
the issue be included for discussion on the next agenda.
• Asked the status of the no trespass signs and distance between them.
Frates explained, the signs had been ordered and would be approximately 50-80 feet
apart.
Poynor -- Commented signage along Bridge Access Road and Boat Launch Road
warning drivers of slow moving vehicles would be a good idea.
ITEM 9: PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None.
YTEM 10:
10-a. ,Kenai City Council Action Agendas of May 7 and 21, 2008.
10-b. 5/21/08 Kenai Harbor Rate Schedule
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ITEM 11: ADJ®LTRNMENT
MOTION:
Commissioner Foster M®VED for adjournment and Commissioner Poynor SEC®NDED
the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting adjourned at
approximately 7:40 p.m.
Meeting sumrmary prepared and submitted by:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
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