HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-04-07 Harbor Commission MinutesKENAI 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.
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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.
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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.
Log n Park
Deputy City Clerk
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