HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-05-10 Harbor Commission PacketITEM 7: REPORTS
KENAI HARBOR COMMISSION MEETING
MAY 10, 2010
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 P.M.
AGENDA
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER 8s ROLL CALL
ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL
ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY April 12, 2010
ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS
ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS
a. Discussion 2010 Goals and Objectives
b. Discussion Restroom Painting
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 April 7 and 21, 2010.
ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT
PLEASE CONTACT U5 IF YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO
ATTEND THE MEETING:
CAROL 283 -8231 OR, BOB FRATES 283 -3692
KENAI HARBOR COMMISSION MEETING
APRIL 12, 2010
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 P.M.
AGENDA
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL
ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL
ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY March 8, 2010
ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD
ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS
a. Discussion Drift Boat Pull Out
ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS
a. Discussion /Recommendation Commission Meeting Schedule.
ITEM 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 March 3, 13, and 17, 2010.
ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT
Item% 3.
Commissioners present:
Commissioners absent:
Staff /Liaison Present:
A quorum was present.
ITEM 2:
MOTION:
MOTION:
ITEM 4:
ITEM 5:
5 a.
KENAI HARBOR COMMISSION MEETING
APRIL 12, 2010
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 P.M.
CHAIR TOM THOMPSON, PRESIDING
AGENDA APPROVAL
SUMMARY
ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL
Chair Thompson called the meeting to order at approximately 7:00 p.m. Roll was
confirmed as follows:
P. Morin, B. Osborn, G. Foster, W. Niederhauser, B. Peters,
T. Thompson and B. Nelson
None
Parks 8; Recreation Director B. Frates, Public Works
Director W. Ogle, Council Member H. Smalley
Commissioner Nelson 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 March 8, 2010
Commissioner Nelson MOVED to approve the March 8, 2010 meeting summary as
presented and Commissioner Osborn SECONDED the motion. There were no
objections. SO ORDERED.
PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD None.
OLD BUSINESS
Discussion Drift Boat Pull -Out
Director Frates reported he was sent some initial findings from the Kenai River
Recreation Use Study by Alaska State Parks; the information requested by
Commissioner Morin would be available toward the end of April; and, the base study
was expected to be completed in mid summer.
Discussion followed with comments including:
Interest in a drift boat pull-out in the lower river.
Administration's opinion remained that the placement of a pull -out was a
State responsibility.
Desire for the City to be proactive rather than waiting for the State to
take action.
Suggestion to take a you build it, they will come" philosophy.
Suggested location behind the Martin property.
Commission's recommendation was to continue tracking Alaska State Parks' progress
on the use study and the Director forward information received from State Parks in
Commission packets for future discussion.
ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS
6 -a. Discussion /Recommendation Commission Meeting Schedule.
Frates explained other commissions and committees were considering whether to
request changes to their meeting schedules and requested the Harbor Commission to
do the same.
Commission recommendation was to maintain the current meeting schedule.
ITEM 7: REPORTS
7 a. Director Frates reported the following items:
Mud removal at the dock ramps had begun.
The ramp replacement project would begin toward the end of April.
A Soccer Clinic would be held in August.
The City would participate in an Alaska State Parks and McDonalds-
sponsored "Kids Don't Float Program" through the summer (free ice cream cone
coupons distributed to those wearing life jackets).
7 b.
items:
City Council Liaison Council Member Smalley reported the following
The library expansion project would begin in the near future.
A resolution supporting the "Honor and Remember Flag" project had
been requested.
A bird hazing dog would be incorporated in airport operations through a
suggestion posed by a "Caring for the Kenai' project.
ITEM 8: COMMISSIONER COMMENTS /QUESTIONS
Foster Asked the status of the bluff project and Smalley noted, federal and state
funding requests had been made but no funding had yet been approved by Congress.
ITEM 9: PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD None.
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APRIL 12, 2010
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ITEM 10: INFORMATION
10 -a. Kenai City Council Action Agendas of March 3, 13, and 17, 2010.
ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT
MOTION:
Commissioner Foster MOVED for adjournment and Commissioner Osborn
SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at
approximately 8:03 p.m.
Meeting Summary prepared and submitted by:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
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APRIL 12, 2010
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KEN ALASKA
Village with a Past, CI ty with a Future
210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska 99611 -7794
Telephone: 907- 283 -3692 FAX: 907- 283 -3693
Short term Goals Objectives:
MEMORANDUM
To: Kenai Harbor Commission
From: Robert J. Frates, Parks Recreation Director
Date: May 3, 2010
RE: Harbor Goals Objectives
Listed below are the current goals and objectives. Please review and be prepared to modify as needed at
our next regular meeting of May 10, 2010. If you have any questions prior to the meeting, please feel free
to call me at 283 -3692.
Mission Statement
It is the mission of the Kenai Harbor Commission to serve as an advisory body to the Kenai City Council
in all matters concerning the Kenai City Harbor, dock operations, tidelands and waters of the Kenai River
under the jurisdiction of the City of Kenai. In this capacity, members of the Harbor Commission are
tasked with acting as stewards to ensure the ecological protection of the Kenai River while promoting
safe, responsible recreational use, aesthetics and economic development. The goal of the Harbor
Commission is to provide all present and future users of the Kenai River, private and commercial, the best
recreational experience and economic growth possible.
Goal: Economics
Objectives:
1. Explore the possibility of developing a commercial leased area, either for yardage or buildings.
2. Encourage development of infrastructure along Bridge Access Road which will stimulate
business growth. Bridge Access water line added 2010]
3. Evaluate fee structure.
4. Solicit fuel service bids. [New 2010]
Goal: Social/Infrastructure
Objectives:
1. Replace or upgrade kiosk for better display of public information. [New Kids Don't Float Poster
will be added kiosk painted 2010]
2. Explore possibility of Installing new ramp signage (loading unloading signs). [Accomplished
2009 and same planned for 2010]
3. Explore possibility of using ramp attendants during dip net season. [Accomplished 2009 and
same planned for 2010]
4. Inventory gangways for welding needed. [New 2010]
5. Replace metal pins on wooden floats. [New 2010]
6. Provide on -site user survey forms for feedback. [Did not accomplish]
7. Continue support for drift boat pullout in lower Kenai River. [On- going]
8. Construct boardwalk from wildlife viewing area to proposed bird viewing platform. [On -going
planning with Kenai Watershed Forum]
9. Upgrade web site (pictures, rate schedule, etc.) [New 2010]
Goal: Environmental
Objectives:
1. Explore funds for paving of parking lot.
2. Work jointly with the Kenai Watershed Forum for the planning and consruction of a bird
viewing platform and related restoration work [Platform complete, restoration performed with
minimal results 2009]
3. Pave Boat Launch Road.
Goals: Safety
Objectives:
1. Replace facility fuel hoses [Reviewing pricing for 2010]
2. Replace culvert along Boat Launch Road. [Completed 2008]
3. Weld hinges on floats.
3. Replace facility window. [Completed 2008]
4. Provide a short-term tie -off dock.
5. Evaluate staffing levels and communication protocol at the dock throughout summer months for
safety and effectiveness. [Parks seasonal hire provided extra assistance and increased KPD
presence in July 2009]
6. Implement a Preventative Maintenance program. [New 2010]
Goals: Esthetics
Objectives:
1. Evaluate signage for adequacy, attractiveness and ease of reading. [On- going]
Long -term Goals Objectives:
Goals: Economics
Objectives:
1. Assess feasibility of adding a second causeway to expand the dock capacity in order to ease traffic
congestion and keep dock fully operational during low tides.
Goals: Social/Infrastructure
Objectives:
1. Encourage and support completion of Unity Trial along Bridge Access Road.
2. Assess condition of wooden floats and plan for replacement. [New 2010]
Goals: Environmental
1. Continue support for bluff erosion project.
2. Encourage siltation studies in the lower river and explore ways to minimize siltation buildup at
the dock and boat ramps.
Goals: Safety
Objectives:
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I. Continue providing safe use of facilities through staff training and public input.
2. Review and modify Preventative Maintenance Plan annually as needed.
Goals: Esthetics
Objectives:
1. Explore possibility providing beautification enhancements along Bridge Access right -of -ways.
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ITEM A: CALL TO ORDER
ACTION AGENDA
KENAI CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 7, 2010
7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
3. Agenda Approval
4. Consent Agenda
*All items listed with an asterisk are considered to be routine and non-
controversial by the council and will be approved by one motion. There will be no
separate discussion of these items unless a council member so requests, in which case
the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in its normal
sequence on the agenda as part of the General Orders.
ITEM B: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (10 minutes)
ITEM C: UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 minutes)
ITEM D: PUBLIC HEARINGS (Testimony limited to 3 minutes per speaker.)
1. AMENDED/PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Ordinance No. 2472 2010
Making Corrective Amendments to the Development Requirements Table
in KMC 14.24.020 Providing for Rear Setbacks of Ten (10) Feet in the
Light Industrial (IL), Heavy Industrial (IH), Central Commercial (CC),
General Commercial (00), and Central Mixed Use Zones (CMU).
2. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Ordinance No. 2473 2010 Increasing
Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $1,300 in the General Fund
for a Library Grant.
3. Ordinance No. 2475 2010 Increasing Estimated Revenues by
$2,029,343.75 and Appropriations by $2,023,595 in the Debt Service
Fund.
a. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Substitute /Ordinance No. 2475 2010
Increasing Estimated Revenues by $2,029,343.75 and
Appropriations by $2,023,289.94 in the Debt Service Fund.
4. Ordinance No. 2474 2010 Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $4,660,000 in the Library Improvements Capital
Project Fund.
a. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Substitute /Ordinance No. 2474 -2010
Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by
$4,775,516 in the Library Improvements Capital Project Fund.
5. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Ordinance No. 2476 -2010 Authorizing a
Budget Transfer Within the General Fund and Increasing Estimated
Revenues and Appropriations in the Kenai Multipurpose Facility Capital
Project Fund for Installation of Energy Efficient Lighting.
6. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Ordinance No. 2477 -2010 Authorizing a
Budget Transfer Within the General Fund and Increasing Estimated
Revenues and Appropriations in the Kenai Comprehensive Plan Project
Fund.
7 PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2010 -20 Approving a
Cooperative Agreement Between the Alaska Department of Fish and
Game and the City of Kenai for Kenai River Personal Use Fishery North
Shore Fishery Support Improvements and Authorizing the City Manager
to Sign the Agreement on Behalf of the City of Kenai.
8. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2010 -21 Awarding a
Contract to Blazy Construction, Inc. for the Project Entitled, "Kenai
Community Library Expansion and Renovation 2010" for the Total
Amount of $4,178,516.00.
9. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2010 -22 Authorizing the
Purchase of a Truck for the Capital Projects Manager from the Capital
Projects Management Fund.
10. POSTPONED TO JULY 7, 2010. Resolution No. 2010 -23 Opposing
"An Initiative Creating an Alaska Anti- Corruption Act" Which Will be on
the 2010 Alaska Primary Election Ballot.
11. REMOVED AS PROTEST /ADDED TO CONSENT AGENDA AND
APPROVEDOO. PROTEST OF LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWAL LdaM
Ventures Inc., d/b /a Little Ski -Mo Drive Inn
12. WITHDRAWN. WITHDRAWAL OF PROTEST Liquor License
Renewal/Alaskalanes, Inc., d/b /a Alaskalanes Bowling Center
Recreational Site
13. APPROVED /CONSENT AGENDA. *Liquor License Renewal Alaska
Chinook Lodge (License #4726) /Lodge- Seasonal (May 1 October 31).
ITEM E: MINUTES
1. APPROVED /CONSENT AGENDA. *Special Meeting of March 13, 2010.
2. APPROVED /CONSENT AGENDA. *Regular Meeting of March 17, 2010.
ITEM F: UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. APPROVED. Discussion /Action Item Town Hall Meeting
ITEM G: NEW BUSINESS
1. APPROVED. Ratification of Bills
2. APPROVED. Approval of Purchase Orders Exceeding $15,000
3. INTRODUCED /CONSENT AGENDA. *Ordinance No. 2478 -2010
Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $895 in the
General Fund for Training Reimbursements form Internet Crimes
Against Children (ICAC).
4. APPROVED. Action Item Deed of Trust /Assignment of Lease and
Security Assignment of Lease Loroc, LLC /Lot 7A, Block 1, FBO
Subdivision, Fed Ex Addition (Federal Express).
5. APPROVED. Action Item Amendments to Leases /Rate Changes
Kenai Golf Course.
6. APPROVED. Discussion /Action Item Bird Hazing /Airport Dog
from Flyaway Farms.
7. SCHEDULED /6/7 16/2010. Discussion Schedule Annual
Evaluations of City Manager, City Attorney and City Clerk.
8. RESOLUTION TO FOLLOW/PROCEED WITH COLLECTIONS.
Discussion Enforcement Actions for City Code Violations and
Collection of Civil Penalties.
ITEM H: COMMISSION /COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Council on Aging
2. Airport Commission
3. Harbor Commission
4. Library Commission
5. Parks Recreation Commission
6. Planning Zoning Commission
7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees
a. Beautification Committee
b. Alaska Municipal League Report
c. Mini -Grant Steering Committee
d. Kenai Convention Visitors Bureau
e. Reports of KPB Assembly, Legislators and Councils
ITEM I: REPORT OF THE MAYOR
ITEM J: ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
1. City Manager
2. Attorney
3. City Clerk
ITEM K: DISCUSSION
1. Citizens (five minutes)
2. Council
EXECUTIVE SESSION Pursuant to AS 29.20.020, AS 44.62.310, KMC 1.15.030,
and Kenai Charter, Section 2 -6: To discuss matters the immediate knowledge of
which would clearly have an adverse effect upon the finances of the City of Kenai and
to obtain advice from City Attorney: (1) Kenai Landing, Inc.; (2) Potential Land Sale
(TransCanada); and, (3) Ma Pa Alaskan Treasures, Inc. /Robert Debora Loveall
lease dispute.
DIRECTION GIVEN to City Attorney and City Manager to work on and monitor
the Kenai Landing issue; directed the City Manager to monitor the issue with
TransCanada and potential sale of property; and, directed City Attorney and City
Manager to follow City Code with regard to Ma Pal Alaskan Treasures, Inc.
ITEM L: PENDING LEGISLATION (This item lists legislation which will be
addressed at a later date as noted.)
Resolution No. 2009 68 Supporting the Alaska Coastal Communities Global
Climate Change Compact and Supporting the State of Alaska Energy Policy as
Proposed by the Tri- Borough Commission. (Clerk's Note: At the January 20, 2010
Council Meeting, Resolution No. 2009 -68 was amended and reconsideration of the
resolution was postponed to the May 19, 2010 council meeting.)
Resolution No. 2010 07 Amending the Administrative Policies and Procedures for
the Preparation, Distribution and Publication of the City Council Agenda and Packet,
Including Providing Direction Regarding the Time and Rules for Taking Public
Comment. (Clerk's Note: At its March 3, 2010 meeting, Council postponed Resolution
No. 2010 -07 to the second council meeting in April, 2010 (April 21, 2010). The motion to
adopt is active.)
Resolution No. 2010 15 Opposing House Bill Number 266. (Clerk's Note: At its
March 3, 2010 meeting, Resolution No. 2010 -15 was postponed, no time certain.)
ITEM M: ADJOURNMENT
ITEM A: CALL TO ORDER
ACTION AGENDA
KENAI CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 21, 2010
7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
http:/ /www.ci.kenai.ak.us
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
3. Agenda Approval
4, Consent Agenda
*All items listed with an asterisk are considered to be routine and non-
controversial by the council and will be approved by one motion. There will be no
separate discussion of these items unless a council member so requests, in which case
the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in its normal
sequence on the agenda as part of the General Orders.
ITEM B: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (10 minutes)
1. Shannon Elsey, Leader, Girl Scout Troop 545 Library
Donation /Library Expansion Needs from 7 -8 Age Perspective.
2. Graydon Cowgill Kenai Friendship Mission, Inc.
ITEM C: UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 minutes)
ITEM D: PUBLIC HEARINGS (Testimony limited to 3 minutes per speaker.)
1. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Ordinance No. 2478 -2010 Increasing
Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $895 in the General Fund for
Training Reimbursements form Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC).
2. Resolution No. 2010 -07 Amending the Administrative Policies and
Procedures for the Preparation, Distribution and Publication of the City
Council Agenda and Packet, Including Providing Direction Regarding the
Time and Rules for Taking Public Comment.
(Clerk's Note: At its March 3, 2010 meeting, Council postponed Resolution
No. 2010 -07 to the second council meeting in April, 2010 (April 21, 2010).
The motion to adopt is active.)
a. AMENDED, PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Substitute
Resolution No. 2010 -07 amending the Administrative
Policies and Procedures for the Preparation, Distribution
and Publication of the City Council Agenda and Packet,
Including Providing Direction Regarding the Time and rules
for Taking Public Comment.
3. AMENDED, PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2010 -24
Supporting Passage of United States Congressional Bill H.R. 1034 by the
111th Congress, Designating the Honor and Remember Flag as a National
Emblem to Recognize and Honor Members of the United States Armed
Forces Who Died in the Line of Duty.
4. APPROVED, CONSENT AGENDA. Liquor License Renewal MITAK
LLC, d /b /a .406 Family Sports Cafe #4555) /Beverage Dispensary
Tourism.
ITEM E: MINUTES
1. APPROVED. *Regular Meeting of April 7, 2010.
ITEM F: UNFINISHED BUSINESS
ITEM G: NEW BUSINESS
1. APPROVED. Ratification of Bills
2. APPROVED. Approval of Purchase Orders Exceeding $15,000
3. INTRODUCED /CONSENT AGENDA. *Ordinance No. 2479 -2010
Amending KMC Chapter 1.10, The Council, to Add a New Section
Establishing Procedures for the Use of Council Chambers and the City
Clerk's Conference Room.
4. INTRODUCED /CONSENT AGENDA. *Ordinance No. 2480 -2010
Amending KMC Chapter 1.15, Rules of Order, to Establish the Fowl of
the Council Agenda and Set the Order of Business, to Explain the
Consent Agenda and List of Pending Legislation, and to Make
Conforming Amendments.
5. INTRODUCED /CONSENT AGENDA. *Ordinance No. 2481 -2010
Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $150,000 in the
Personal Use Fishery Capital Projects Fund.
6. APPROVED. Action Item Mutual Rescission of Lease ENA,
LLC. /Lots 5 6, Block 1, FBO Subdivision (Everts).
7. APPROVED. Action Item Consent to Assignment /Assignment of
Lease Ocean Beauty Seafoods, Inc. /Tract C, Kenai Tidelands No. 2.
8. APPROVED. Action Item Consent to Assignment /Security
Assignment Dan O. Pitts /Lot 1A, FBO Subdivision.
ITEM H: COMMISSION /COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Council on Aging
2. Airport Commission
3. Harbor Commission
4. Library Commission
5. Parks Recreation Commission
6. Planning Zoning Commission
7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees
a. Beautification Committee
b. Alaska Municipal League Report
c. Mini -Grant Steering Committee
d. Kenai Convention Visitors Bureau
e. Reports of KPB Assembly, Legislators and Councils
ITEM I: REPORT OF THE MAYOR
ITEM J: ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
1. City Manager
2. Attorney
3. City Clerk
ITEM K: DISCUSSION
1. Citizens (five minutes)
2. Council
EXECUTIVE SESSION None Scheduled
ITEM L: PENDING LEGISLATION (This item lists legislation which will be
addressed at a later date as noted.)
Resolution No. 2009 68 Supporting the Alaska Coastal Communities Global
Climate Change Compact and Supporting the State of Alaska Energy Policy as
Proposed by the Tri- Borough Commission. (Clerk's Note: At the January 20, 2010
Council Meeting, Resolution No. 2009 -68 was amended and reconsideration of the
resolution was postponed to the May 19, 2010 council meeting. The motion to adopt is
active.)
Resolution No. 2010 -15 Opposing House Bill Number 266. (Clerk's Note: At its
March 3, 2010 meeting, Council postponed Resolution No. 2010 -15, no time certain. The
motion to adopt is active.)
Resolution No. 2010 23 Opposing An Initiative Creating an Alaska Anti
Corruption Act" Which Will be on the 2010 Alaska Primary Election Ballot. (Clerk's
Note: At its April 7, 2010 meeting, Council postponed Resolution No. 2010 -23 to its July
7, 2010 meeting. The motion to adopt is active.)
ITEM M: ADJOURNMENT