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Home My WebLink About2025-11-10 Harbor Commission PacketKenai Harbor Commission Regular Meeting �+ November 10, 2025 - 6:45 PM Kenai City Hall -Council Chambers KENAI 210 Fidalgo Ave., Kenai, AK 99611 *Telephonic/Virtual Information on Page 1* Agenda A. CALL TO ORDER 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Roll Call 3. Agenda Approval B. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (Public comments limited to ten (10) minutes per speaker) C. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT (Public comments limited to three (3) minutes per speaker; thirty (30) minutes aggregated) D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES April 7, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS F. NEW BUSINESS Discussion/Action - Review of Commission Role, Future Status and Possible Sunset. G. REPORTS 1. Public Works Director 2. Commission Chair 3. City Council Liaison H. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS (Public comments limited to five (5) minutes per speaker) I. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION - February 10, 2026 J. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS K. ADJOURNMENT L. INFORMATION ITEMS Registration is required to join the meeting remotely through Zoom. Please use the link below to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/DMwaMfodTR6TvlwAaGl Uvg The agenda and agenda items are posted on the City's website at www.kenai.city. Copies of the agenda items are available at the City Clerk's Office or outside of Council Chambers prior to the meeting. Please contact the Public Works Director at 907-283-8236 for additional details. **COMMISSIONERS, PLEASE CONTACT US IF YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ATTEND THE MEETING** Harbor Commission - Regular Meeting Page 1 of 1 November 10, 2025 Fil KENAI HARBOR COMMISSION — REGULAR MEETING APRIL 7, 2025 — 6:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 210 FIDALGO AVE., KENAI, AK 99611 CHAIR LISA GABRIEL, PRESIDING MINUTES A. CALL TO ORDER A Regular Meeting of the Harbor Commission was held on April 7, 2025, in the Kenai City Council Chambers, Kenai, AK. Chair Gabriel called the meeting to order at approximately 6:00 p.m. 1. Pledge of Allegiance Chair Gabriel led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance. 2. Roll Call There were present: Lisa Gabriel, Chair Reveal, Vice Chair Zachary Rohr Matthew Moffis, Vice Chair Dominick Sarte A quorum was present. Also in attendance were: Lee Frey, Public Works Director Lisa List, Public Works Administrative Assistant Sovala Kisena, City Council Liaison 3. Election of Chair and Vice Chair Chair Gabriel called for nominations for the position of Harbor Commission Chair. MOTION: Commissioner Moffis NOMINATED Commissioner Reveal to the position of Chair. Commissioner Rohr seconded the motion. VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED. [Clerk's Note: Chair Gabriel passed the gavel to newly elected Chair Reveal.] Chair Reveal called for nominations for the position of Harbor Commission Vice Chair. MOTION: Commissioner Gabriel NOMINATED Commissioner Moffis to the position of Chair. Commissioner Rohr SECONDED the motion. VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED. 4. Agenda Approval MOTION: Commissioner Gabriel MOVED to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner Rohr SECONDED the motion. VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED. Harbor Commission Meeting Page 1 of 3 April 7, 2025 2 B. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS - None. C. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS Robert Peterkin addressed the Commission regarding in building a Harbor in Kenai, summarizing the number of items that are transported through the road system to get to a port and the number of boats that would utilize stalls. Tom Pellegrom addressed the Commission in support of building a Harbor in Kenai. D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. February 10, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes MOTION: Commissioner Gabriel MOVED to approve the February 10, 2025 Harbor Commission minutes. Commissioner Moffis SECONDED the motion. VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED. E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS — None. F. NEW BUSINESS 1. Discussion/Recommendation - Work Plan Implementation. It was reported this was placed on the agenda to allow the commission to discuss what direction the Commission wanted to move forward with from the work plan; the Bluff Stabilization project was scheduled to be completed this year; and the Waterfront Revitalization Project would be based on private investment and development. 2. Discussion/Recommendation - Schedule date for Kenai Dock Site Visit. The Kenai Dock Site Visit Work Session was scheduled for June 9, 2025. G. REPORTS 1. Public Works Director — Director Frey reported on the following: • Bluff Stabilization Project is moving forward. • Dock is currently open, earliest opening in years. • Purchasing materials to build new floats that we built in house over the winter. 2. Commission Chair— No report. 3. City Council Liaison — Council Member Kisena reported on recent actions of the City Council. H. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS Todd Paxton, Nikiski addressed the Commission in support of developing a Harbor in Kenai. I. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION - May 12, 2025. J. COMMISSION QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS Commissioner Gabriel congratulated Commissioner Moffis and Chair Reveal for the election as Commission Officers. Harbor Commission Meeting Page 2 of 3 April 7, 2025 ❑ 3 Chair Reveal stated she appreciated everyone patients when taking these long term issues through process. Commissioner Sarte congratulated the new Officers and stated his appreciation for the public participation and ideas. K. ADJOURNMENT L. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS — None. There being no further business before the Harbor Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 6:35 p.m. I certify the above represents accurate minutes of the Harbor Commission meeting of April 7, 2025. Logan Parks Deputy City Clerk Harbor Commission Meeting Page 3 of 3 April 7, 2025 ❑ 4 From: Lisa Gabriel To: City Clerk; teubanksCcbkenai.city Subject: Harbor Commission Date: Monday, September 8, 2025 10:48:30 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders. Good morning, City Clerk Saner and City Manager Eubanks, This weekend I received a reminder that the September 8, 2025, Harbor Commission meeting has been canceled. As a former chair and now a member of the commission, I am wondering if the commission has come to its useful end? With many meetings canceled due to lack of agenda items or quorum, or most meetings with just light discussion and no real purpose, it may be time to look at the value of the Harbor Commission to the City of Kenai and its citizens. I know that each meeting prep and attendance requires time and resources from your office, the Public Works office, the City Council Liaison and the commission members. Currently, we have only 4 members of the 7-member commission seated, so conducting business is also a challenge. With three vacant spots, it appears that the community has also lost interest in this commission. What is the purpose of the Harbor Commission moving forward? I feel a discussion with either or both of you regarding the merits of disbanding or pausing the Harbor Commission is warranted at this time based on the reasons I stated above. Thank you for your time and consideration and I look forward to hearing from you soon, Lisa Gabriel Harbor Commission Member (907)252-9524