HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-02-15 Council Minutes - Work SessionKENAI CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
FEBRUARY 15, 2011
6:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CITY OF KENAI 2010 DIP NET FISHERY REPORT
KENAI CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
FEBRUARY 15, 2011
6:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MAYOR PAT PORTER, PRESIDING
NOTES
Council Present: R. Molloy, B. Gabriel, T. Bookey, R. Marquis, P. Porter
Council Absent: J. Moore and M. Boyle
Staff Present: C. Freas, K. Stearns, T. Eubank, R. Koch, D. Ross, B. Frates, K.
Lyon
Mayor Porter called the work session to order at approximately 6 00 p. Cit
Manager Koch reviewed an electronic slideshow (copy distributed at the beginning of
the work session). The information included:
Dip Net Activity comparison between 2009 and 2010
Reports of the Fire, Public Works, Parks Recreation and Police
Departments
Capital Improvements and Scheduled Capital Improvements
Volunteer activities
Revenue information
Expenditures
Proposed Expenditures
Koch noted, the City was preparing grants to assist in covering costs of the Personal
Use Fishery.
The floor was opened for public comment.
Vince Goddard, Kenai Stated concerns related to personal use fishers taking more
fish than allowable; belief that illegal fish were being shipped out of state; lack of State
enforcement of fishing regulations; suggested the City work with the State Troopers,
Fish 86 Game with regard to the Lacey Act and get .Federal Express involved as well;
belief the City was doing an excellent job if the intention was to grow the fishery, but
thought the City should put a cap on what it does; he would be testifying at the Board
of Fisheries meeting; and, suggested Council consider what actions it could take,
including a resolution stating more enforcement was needed.
Rick Buoy, Soldotna Stated he had been involved with retail for many years; the
fishery's impact on the retail business tax revenue was huge; he appreciated how the
City had gone out of its way to support the fishery; and, the fishery was a huge
economic impact to the area.
Brenda Crim, Salmon Frenzy, Anchorage Crim reviewed the services her group
performed during the summer, including a day camp for children, trash patrol, gave
away food (approximately S50,000 to the local economy), render first aid, warming
stations, fish tables, etc.; they partner with area churches; they use 450 volunteers
over three weekends; they have some skilled laborers who would like to provide
services for three weeks, partnering with the City; and, they do background checks on
all the volunteers.
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Asked if she was aware of any problems with mobile food vendors, Grim stated she
was unaware of any.
Bob Peters, Kenai Stated he appreciated the Salmon Frenzy's contribution to the
community; believed it would be helpful to have fish- cleaning tables; suggested an
ordinance prohibiting fishers leaving fish garbage on the beach; suggested the City
pave Kenai Avenue; and, suggested signage be added at the end of Kenai Avenue
discussing the environmental good to stay off the dunes.
Council /Administration comments included:
Shifts were adjusted to accommodate the 24 -hour fishery and the cost to
the City was not substantial.
Concern of boaters relieving themselves from their boats or on the banks
in clear view of others.
Concern lots were being purchased along the river and used as
recreational lots with many visitors, boats, recreational vehicles, etc. and these types
of activities were becoming progressively worse.
Concern the City should not make money on the fishery and money that
does come in from the fishery should be used to manage the fishery.
Instead of having a negative attitude of the fishery, the City and its
residents /businesses needed to embrace it and welcome the fishery users.
Concern fishery users were burying garbage in campfires which
presented hazards when cleaning the beaches. Requested Administration work toward
a finding a solution.
Additional fire pits would be placed on the North beach, including metal
pits.
Administration would explore placing signage to warn users not to dump
fish carcasses in the creek.
Suggestion to add funds to the Beautification budget so that summer
hires would not be pulled from beautification responsibilities to work on fishery
issues. Administration would discuss the concern.
Suggestion to use two Conex trailers for storage instead of building a
storage facility.
Suggestion the City purchase a portion of the Anchor Trailer Park to
assist with accommodating parking needs during the fishery.
Code identified several areas with regard to burning and burying of
refuge, camping on private property, and trespassing violations.
The work session ended at approximately 7:45 p.m.
Notes prepared and submitted by:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
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