HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-03-09 Harbor Commission Summary KENAI HARBOR COMMISSION MEETING
MARCH 9, 2009
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:®0 P.M.
AGENDA
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
YTEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL
ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY -February 9, 2009
ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
ITEM 5: OLD BUS%NESS
a. Discussion -- Drift Boat Pull Out
ITEM 6:
a. Discussion -- River Access -- Bird Viewing Platform
%TEM 7: REPORTS
a. Director
b. City Council Liaison
ITEM 8: COMMISSIONER COMMENTS/QUESTIONS
ITEM 9: PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
ITEM 10: INFORMATION
a. Kenai City Council Action Agendas of February 4 and 18, 2009.
ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT
KENAI HARBOR C(aaOp~Mf~IppSSIppO~N MEETING
MARIiH 9, 6e®®9
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
?:00 P.M.
CHAIR TOM THOMPSON, PRESIDING
MEETING SUMMARY
ITEM l: CALL TO ORDER ~ ROLL CALL
Chair Thompson called the meeting to order at approximately 7:05 p.m. Ro11 was
confirmed as follows:
Commissioners present: P. Morin, B. Osborn, A. Poynor, T. Thompson,
R. Peters
Commissioners absent: G. Foster
Staff/Council Liaison present: Parks 8v Recreation Director B. Frates, Public Works
Director W. Ogle, Council Member H. Smalley
A quorum was present.
ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL
MOTION:
Commissioner Morin MOVED to approve the agenda as presented and Commissioner
Osborn SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY -February 9, 2009
MOTION:
Commissioner Morin MOVED to approve the meeting summary of February 9, 2009
and Commissioner Osborn SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO
ORDERED.
ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None
ITEM 5: OLD BUS%NESS
5-a. Discussi®n -- Drift Boat Pull Out
Commissioner Morin updated the Commission on the student's effort toward
researching a drift boat pull out, noting the student discussed the issue with Jack
Sinclair of Alaska State Parks who indicated monies were available for a feasibility
study. Morin suggested a letter of support from Administration supporting her efforts
would be appreciated.
Parks and Recreation Director Frates reported he had also spoken with Sinclair and
was told the State would be conducting a user survey along the river this summer with
questions pertaining to a drift boat pull out and data would be assembled during the
following winter.
ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS
6-a. Discussion -- River Access -- Bird Viewing Platform
Frates reported he had met with Wayne Ogle, Mike Edwards (US Fish and Wildlife
Service) and Robert Ruffner (Kenai Watershed Forum) concerning access from the bird
viewing platform to the river and inquired if the commission was in favor of continuing
to allow access.
Commissioner comments included:
• Fencing and geotextile fabric would be used to identify the trail.
• The gate would need to be moved to allow access during the winter
months.
Since it had been traditionally used for access it should continue.
Support of the idea if grant monies could be used for path work, fencing
and signage.
MOTION:
Commissioner Morin MOVED to recommend river access continue from the bird
viewing platform and the gate be relocated to accommodate winter access.
Commissioner Peters SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO
ORDERED.
ITEM 7: REPORTS
7-a. Director -- Frates reported the bird viewing platform dedication was
being planned for May 20, 2009 as part of the Chamber of Commerce luncheon
program; the bid was awarded to Kodiak Island Native Supply for beach posts and
chain; and, Administration was considering increasing the boat launch fee from X15 to
$20.
7-b. City Counesl Liaison -- Council Member Smalley reviewed the City
Council Action Agenda items included in the packet and noted he would be interested
in the justification for increasing the boat launch fee.
ITEM 8: COMMYSSIONER COMMENTS/QUESTIONS
Peters requested an update on the Bluff Erosion Project.
ITEM 9: PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None
ITEM 10: INFORMATION
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10-a.
ITEM 11:
MOTION:
Kenai City Council Action Agendas of February 4 and 18, 2009.
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Osborn MOVED to adjourn and Commissioner Peters
motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
the
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at
approximately 7:55 p.m.
Meeting summary prepared and submitted by:
Cis
Corene Hall, Deputy City Clerk
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MARCH 9, 2009
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