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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSalmon Task Force Packet -- InitialCity of Kenai Salmon Task Force Kenai City Council Briefing (date) City of Kenai Salmon Task Force Briefing Introduction of STF Members Overview of Briefing Recommendations Overview of STF Process Q A with Councilors 1 Who does what Expect 5 10 min's max for each: do we want Q's during presentation or after? City of Kenai Salmon Task Force Briefing Jim Timeline Rev v. Costs Ken Biological Robert Habitat Environment Peter John T Community Dwight Threats Bob Business Jim facilitate Q &A Bob Scott John Torgerson Dwight Kramer Peter Micciche City of Kenai Salmon Task Force Briefing Ken Tarbox Robert Ruffner Jim Butler Joe Moore (Council Rep) 2 City of Kenai Salmon Task Force Briefing Salmon Industry Timeline Pre statehood: Traps, outside influence, habitat Post statehood; No traps, independent fishers, nominal sportfishing Mid -70's late 80's: Limited entry, new processors, limited sportfish Late 80's early 2000: Growth in sportfish industry, dipnetting, market shifts Early 2000 today: Political management, com fish not priority, new city challenges Note: info pending from city City of Kenai Salmon Task Force Briefing Economic Indicators (what do we call this section) amount city has received in fish tax over last 10 years assessed value [land property] of processors in the city over the past 10 years assessed value of com fish boats in the city over the past 10 years Dipnet fishing revenues over past 10 years Dipnet related costs incurred by city in past 10 years 3 THREATS City of Kenai Salmon Task Force Briefing POLITICAL Actions by Federal, State, municipal government agencies and other fishery groups that propose changes that may produce negative impacts on the City of Kenai and its residents; Loss of fishing industry jobs Closure of canneries and processors Loss of tax revenue Disruption of income diversity for the area Loss of historical identity. Imagine no canneries dotting our waterfront horizon or fishing boats in our harbors. THREATS City of Kenai Salmon Task Force Briefing HABITAT Habitat destruction and improper development have contributed to many resource failures in other parts of the country. We have already witnessed the pollution aspects of excess hydrocarbon output in our own Kenai River and need proactive planning to avoid future habitat failures caused by overuse that can have negative impacts on our resources: Hydrocarbons May rise again with increased powerboat use or lax enforcement Turbidity Issues Recent testing indicates we are exceeding turbidity standards that are scientifically known to cause harm to various fish species Erosion Caused by increased powerboat use and other natural factors can reduce holding areas for salmon smolt and fingerlings Grassland and dune destruction associated with increased growth of the PU fishery Riverfront home and business development Runoff issues and decreased natural bank development Invasive plant species 4 THREATS City of Kenai Salmon Task Force Briefing Growth of the PU Fishery While the PU fishery provides a boost to our economy there may be a point where continued growth may become problematic for the City and affected residents; Capital project expenditures for increased and improved parking and camping areas Lack of physical space to accommodate more expansion Increased seasonal police training and protection Increased costs for garbage and lavatory facilities Increased costs associated with fish carcass removal Provide grassland, dune and bird nesting protection inappropriate level of vehicle travel through adjoining neighborhoods City of Kenai Salmon Task Force Briefing Recommendations Establish city forum (new revised commission) to address fish watershed issues Outreach to city, kpb, state, fed re fish watershed issues Take positions against threats Others 5 0 c co cn 2_ -(7) s C 0 ct) U n C ill 2 a) c s2 4- 0 0 0) a- c 0 0 v= Cri 0, 1 c 0 c co 46) E t C ca J 0 Ct 0 S JW cat E c S a) -1-, rn yr w 0 0 i._ 4) CO 0 M W a) a) 1 co .F3 U 0 0 E cc z d z 0 L c co r 11 1 U u) u J .461 aso co Co L w CO U) CO W C e 0 co c L p o Political Threats Actions by Federal, State, municipal government agencies and other fishery groups that propose changes that may produce negative impacts on the City of Kenai and its residents; P Loss of fishing industry jobs Closure of canneries and processors Loss of tax revenue Disruption of income diversity for the area Loss of historical identity. Imagine no canneries dotting our waterfront horizon or fishing boats in our harbors. Habitat Habitat destruction and improper development have contributed to many resource failures in other parts of the country. We have already witnessed the pollution aspects of excess hydrocarbon output in our own Kenai River and need proactive planning to avoid future habitat failures caused by overuse that can have negative impacts on our resources: Hydrocarbons May rise again with increased powerboat use or lax enforcement Turbidity Issues Recent testing indicates we are exceeding turbidity standards that are scientifically known to cause harm to various fish species Erosion Caused by increased powerboat use and other natural factors can reduce holding areas for salmon smolt and fingerlings Grassland and dune destruction associated with increased growth of the PU fishery Riverfront home and business development Runoff issues and decreased natural bank development Invasive plant species Growth of the PU Fishery While the PU fishery provides a boost to our economy there may be a point where continued growth may become problematic for the City and affected residents; Capital project expenditures for increased and improved parking and camping areas Lack of physical space to accommodate more expansion Increased seasonal police training and protection Increased costs for garbage and lavatory facilities Increased costs associated with fish carcass removal Provide grassland, dune and bird nesting protection Inappropriate level of vehicle travel through adjoining neighborhoods