HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-11-2009 Salmon Task Force PacketITEM 5: NEW BUSINESS
ITEM 6: INFORMATION ITEMS
a. List of Publications Received
ITEM 7: ADJOURNMENT
SALMON TASK FORCE MEETING
FEBRUARY 11, 2009
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
3:00 P.M.
AGENDA
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL
ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL
ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY January 21, 2009
ITEM 4: OLD BUSINESS
a. Discussion Details for Presentation of Information
b. Discussion Identify Recommendations to Provide to Council
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ITEM 5: NEW BUSINESS
a. Discussion Other Issues
ITEM 6: ADJOURNMENT
SALMON TASK FORCE MEETING
JANUARY 20, 2009
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
3:00 P.M.
AGENDA
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL
ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL
ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY January 5, 2009
ITEM 4: OLD BUSINESS
a. Discussion Ideas for Product /Process (Review issues related to
meeting Objectives One Through Five)
b. Discussion Tentative Schedule /Select meeting Dates 86 Times
c. Discussion Outreach
expense side (how the money received from the fishery is invested); property values for
major processors.
Member Torgerson provided and the membership reviewed Kenai Peninsula Borough
Commercial Fishing Industry Salmon Per !nits and Fishing Activity by Area of Residence
from the Borough Economic Situations report.
Trends /Environmental Issues Member Ruffner reviewed a handout of active threats
across systems and critical threats rankings, noting how development of new roads
and existing roads affect the migration of fish; residential development; inappropriate
fisheries management; policy threats.
Current Threats Members are to provide a list of what they believe are the top five
threats and review them at the next meeting. The list should include drivers and some
examples, i.e. lay out facts and why they need to be considered as a threat.
Education The group agreed an education component should be included, i.e.
differentiate between perception and reality, and perception driving reality and how
they are a threat to the city. It would be up to the council to decide if they want to
engage.
Recommendations Hold until all the information is together. At this time, the group
should start an outline of what they want to include in the report.
4 b. Discussion Tentative Schedule /Select meeting Dates Times
Next meeting Meeting was scheduled for Tuesday, February 10, 2009 at 3:00 p.m. in
the council chambers.
Group will discuss the overview, outline, narrative, supporting data, and bibliography
(copies with the Clerk). The goal is to keep the product to 15 -20 pages, including a
short narrative and bulleted items.
4 -c. Discussion Outreach
ITEM 5: NEW BUSINESS
5 -a. Discussion Other Issues
SALMON TASK FORCE MEETING
JANUARY 20, 2009
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SALMON TASK FORCE LIST OF PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED:
1. The Great Salmon Run: Competition Between Wild and Farmed Salmon, Traffic
North America.
2. Economic Values of Sport, Personal Use, and Commercial Salmon Fishing in
Upper Cook Inlet, Kenai River Sportfishing Association.
4. State of Alaska Seafood Economic Strategies, McDowell Group.
5. Economic Impacts and Contributions of Sportfishing in Alaska, 2007 Report
(executive summary).
3. 2007 Economic Study of sport fishing in Alaska due out in mid January, ADF &G
website link.
6. Economic Impacts and contributions of Sportfishing in Alaska, 2007 Report by
Southwick Associates, Inc., Sm. J. Romberg, Allen E. Bingham, Gretchen B.
Jennings, and Robt. A. Clark.
7. The Seafood Industry in Alaska's Economy, Northerneconomics Inc., January
2009.
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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;
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