HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-05-12 Harbor Commission SummaryKENAI HARBOR COMMISSION MEETING
MAY 12, 2®®8
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 -- April 7, 2008
ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS
a. Discussson -- Bird Viewing Platform
ITEM 6: NEFId BUSiNESc
YTEM 7: REPORTS
a. Director
b. City Council Liaison
ITEM 8: COMMISSIONER COMMENTS/QUESTIONS
ITEM 9: PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
ITEM 10:
a. Kenai City Council Action Agendas of April 2 and 16, 2008.
b. Memorandum -- Draft Ethics Ordinance
c. Dock Rate Schedule -- May 1, 2008
ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT
ASite visit to proposed location of bird viewing platform immediately following meeting.
I{ENAI HARBOR COlMMfgISSpION MEETING
MAY IB, Z®OS
CITY COUNCIL 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. Roli was
confirmed as follows:
Commissioners present: P. Morin, G. Foster, A. Poynor, D. Gregory, T. Thompson,
R. Peters
Commissioners absent: B. Osborn
Others present: Parks 8v Recreation Director B. Frates, Council Member
M. Boyle
A quorum was present.
ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL
Frates noted the following change:
ADD: 5-b. Dipnet Fishery
MOTION:
Commissioner Peters MOVED to approve the agenda including the above-mentioned
laydown and Commissioner Gregory SECONDED the motion. There were no
objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY -- April 7, 2008
MOTION:
Commissioner Peters MOVED to approve the meeting summary of April 7, 2008 and
Commissioner Foster SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO
ORDERED.'
ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None
%TEM 5: OLD BUSINESS
5-a. Discussion -- Bird Viewing Platform
Because the Commission had a number of questions regarding the Bird Viewing
Platform, it was noted Kenai Watershed Forum Executive Director Robert Ruffner was
present to answer them.
Robert Ruffner, Executive Director/Kenai Watershed Forum -- Ruffner noted the
following:
• There could be a cost savings if work was done at the same time as the
culvert replacement.
• Ideally the work should be done in June prior to the dipnet fishery.
• Pylons for the platform would be installed during late summer.
• His office would work on obtaining the necessary permits.
Commissioners agreed a site visit after the meeting would give a better visual of the
parking situation and amount of restoration work needed.
5-b. Discussion -- Dipnet Fishery
Commissioner Peters reviewed an article written by Brandon Loomis in the Anchorage
Daily News entitled, "Dipnetting Frenzy" and suggested accurate information be
provided to the media early.
ITEM 6: NEW BUSYNESS -- None
ITEM 7: REPORTS
7-a. Director -- Frates noted Council would be addressing a $70,000
appropriation in the Dock Improvement Capital Project Fund for culvert replacement
and paving, a $40,000 appropriation for dock fuel, fencing and signage for the dunes,
and, the fire incident at the dock facility.
7-b. City Council Liaison -- Boyle reviewed the draft ethics ordinance
included in the packet and requested questions be directed to the city attorney.
TTE.M R• nnMAgra~vnnaEP. ~.„AWA•E„1TS{^a~llE~TivN.~ -- None
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ITEM 9: PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE FiEARD
Ken Tarbox, Imgaired River Status -- Encouraged the City to request the
Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) perform carbon sampling below Mile
10 of the Kenai River (specifically from Mile 1.5 to 5), otherwise this portion of the River
could remain in an impaired status longer.
ITEM 10: INFORMATION
10-a. Kenai City Council Action Agendas of April 2 and 16, 2008.
10-b. Memorandum -- Draft Ethics Ordinance
10-c. Dock Rate Schedule -- May 1, 2008
ITEM 11:
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IMOTION:
Commissioner Peters NiOVED to adjourn and Commissioner Gregory SECONDED the
motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at
approximately 8:50 p.m.
Meeting summary prepared and submitted by:
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Corene Hall, Deputy City Clerk
kThe Commission adjourned and gathered for a site visit to the proposed location of the
bird viewing platform.
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