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Home My WebLink About2012-03-12 Harbor Commission PacketKENAI HARBOR COMMISSION MEETING MARCH 12, 2012 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. AGENDA ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER eo ROLL CALL ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL ITEM 3: ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR ITEM 4: APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY -- October 10, 2011 ITEM 5: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 6: OLD BUSINESS ITEM 7• NEW BUSINESS 7 -a. Discussion -- Senior Discounts at the Boat Launch Ramp 7 -b. Discussion -- Status Report on the Meeks Crossing Bridge 7 -c. Discussion -- In -state Gas Line with Terminus to Nikiski ITEM 8: REPORTS 8 -a. Director 8 -b. City Council Liaison ITEM 9: 9 -a. ITEM 10: ITEM 11: ITEM 12: 11 -a. ITEM 13: NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION April 9, 2012 COMMISSIONER COMMENTS /QUESTIONS PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD INFORMATION Imagine Kenai 2030 -- Kenai Comprehensive Plan Update ADJOURNMENT PLEASE CONTACT U5 IF YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ATTEND THE MEETING: COREY -- 283 -8250 OR, SEAN -- 283 -8240 KENAI HARBOR COMMISSION MEETING OCTOBER 10, 2011 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. CHAIR PHIL MORIN, PRESIDING MEETING SUMMARY ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL Isk Chair Morin called the meeting to order at approximately 7:03 p.m. Roll was confirmed as follows: Commissioners present: Commissioners absent: Staff /Council Liaison present: Chair P. Morin, W. Nelson, V. Askin, B. Eldridge R. Peters, B. Osborn (excused), T. Thompson (excused) Public Works Director S. Wedemeyer, Council Member B. Gabriel A quorum was present. ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL MOTION: Commissioner Eldridge MOVED to approve the agenda as presented and Commissioner Askin SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY -- July 11, 2011 MOTION: 4. Commissioner Eldridge MOVED to change item 11 -A. to read Kasilof rather than Kenai and to approve the meeting summary of July 11, 2011 as amended. Commissioner Nelson SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 4: ITEM 5: ITEM 6: 6 -a. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None. OLD BUSINESS -- None. NEW BUSINESS Discussion -- Capital Improvement Project list Public Works Director Wedemeyer reported dock repairs would be bid within one month and the work would be done this year or next year before summer. The Commission asked Wedemeyer to research Warren Ames walkway. Morin suggested the Administration contact Juneau for information regarding a drift boat pull out for the Kenai River. It was suggested to move Warren Ames Walkway to #2 and fire suppression to #5. MOTION: Commissioner Eldridge MOVED to approve the CIP list with the above noted changes and Commissioner Askin SECONDED the motion. MOTION: Commissioner Eldridge MOVED to amend the CIP list to correct the dates from 2012, 2013, 2014 to 2013, 2014, and 2015. Commissioner Nelson SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. VOTE: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. VOTE ON MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. ITEM 7: REPORTS 7 -a. Director -- Wedemeyer reported on the status of the Meeks Crossing Bridge and the Pile Repair project. 7 -b. City Council Liaison -- Council Member Gabriel reported on the October 5, 2011 City Council meeting and reported he met with City Manager Koch to discuss contracting with a third party to handle fish carcasses during dip netting at the mouth of the Kenai. ITEM 8: NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION 8 -a. November 7, 2011 No Commissioners requested an excused absence. Clerk's note: Commissioner- Thompson requested an excused absence from the October and November meetings. ITEM 9: COMMISSIONER COMMENTS /QUESTIONS -- None. ITEM 10: PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None. ITEM 11: INFORMATION -- None. ITEM 12: ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Commissioner Eldridge MOVED to adjourn and Commissioner Nelson SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. HARBOR COMMISSION MEETING OCTOBER 10, 2011 PAGE 2 There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:10 p.m. Meeting summary prepared and submitted by: Corene Hall, CMC, Deputy City Clerk HARBOR COMMISSION MEETING OCTOBER 10, 2011 PAGE 3 Kenai Area Fisherman's Coalition PROTECTING YOUR H. NG RJGHTS R RUSOURC Subject: Kenai City Dock Boat Launch Fee Adjustment for Seniors To: Mayor Pat Porter and the Kenai City Council Thru City Manager, Rick Koch From: Dwight Kramer, Chairman Kenai Area Fisheiman's Coalition Dear Mr. Koch, P. O. Box 375 Kenai, Ak. 99611 Jan. 24, 2012 As you know Kenai Area Fisherman's Coalition (KAFC) represents private anglers in our area. In recent years it has become more difficult for some of our area seniors, on a fixed income, to make ends meet because of increased costs of living. With the increased costs of gasoline, outboard oil and boat launch fees their ability to participate in local fisheries is one of the areas they have had to cut back on. We fully appreciate why the City of Kenai felt they had to raise their boat launch fees to offset penses incurred by the PU fishery, however, having the $20.00 in affect for the entire year has had limiting ects on local seniors that would like to participate in the early King season and the fall Coho fishery. We would appreciate it if the council would consider a fee reduction to $10.00 for senior citizens 60 years and older throughout the year except for the PU season July 10 thru the end of the PU season (generally July 31). We understand that there may be other options for consideration but we have chosen this particular one because it does not discriminate between resident and non - resident or a local area option that may be difficult to administer. By virtue of the time periods involved most participants would be local area residents anyway. We chose the 60 year definition simply because the State of Alaska issues a permanent license at this age so it would be easy to verify. Additionally, this option does not require any additional administrative costs except for signage and deposit envelope changes. This fee would also parallel the $1.1.00 fee that the City of Soldotna charges everyone that launches at Centennial Park. We would be glad to attend both the Harbor Commission meeting and the City Council meeting where this might be discussed to answer any questions that may arise. Thank you again for consideration of this matter. Respectfully Submitted, ght Kramer .i -1054 .014/ KE laALASKA CITY OF KENAI Suggested by: Councilor Molloy Councilor Gabriel Administration RESOLUTION NO. 2012-** A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, AMENDING ITS COMPREHENSIVE SCHEDULE OF RATES, CHARGES, AND FEES "PARKS AND RECREATION FEESTO INCLUDE A SENIOR DISCOUNT FOR BOAT LAUNCH AND PARKING FEES AT THE CITY DOCK WHEREAS, the City has been approached by individuals and organizations about providing a senior discount boat launch and parking at the City Dock; and, WHEREAS, the City recognizes the benefit of providing certain discounts of fees for senior citizens; and, WHEREAS, the City desires to promote activities for Alaska's growing senior population; and, Whereas, a discount of five dollars for boat launch, and five dollars for parking, except for the period of the Personal Use Fishery (usually July 10 -31) will not result in a significant decrease in City revenues. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, to amend the City's Comprehensive Schedule of Rates, Charges and Fees "Parks and Recreation Fees" section to: PARKS AND RECREATION FEES Multipurpose Facility - hourly rate (reservation) Ice Rink Pass Family pass Adult pass Youth pass Public Skate Picnic Shelter /Gazebo Reservation Picnic Shelter (Refundable deposit 550.00) Gazebo (Refundable deposit 5200.00) Community Garden Plot (each) Adopt -A -Bench (Includes bench, shipping, installation and maintenance) North & South Beach Parking (Personal Use Fishery Season) per twelve (12) hour period North & South Beach Overnight Camping (Personal Use Fishery Season) 125.00 545.00 $30.00 $20.00 $1.00 $15.00 $20.00 520.00 450.00 $20.00 $20.00 New Text Underlined' [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED Resolution No. 2012 - ** Page 2 of 2 CITY DOCK FEES Product wharfage (with crane; without forklift) Non - product wharfage (ice, nets, staples, etc.) Used Oil Dumping Boat Launch Ramp (Includes Parking with Trailer) - First 10 minutes Senior Citizen (Includes Parking with Trailer) - First 10 minutes, effective September 1 -June 30 Each minute over 10 Season Boat Launch Pass Parking Only Per day (Vehicle with trailer must pay launch fee also) Senior Citizen Per Day (Vehicle with trailer must pay Launch fee also), effective September 1 -June 30 Seasonal Parking Pass Tie -Up Fee Skiff tied to land side of concrete dock - per day Skiff tied to land side of concrete dock - season pass Boat tied to buoy in river - per day Boat tied to buoy in river - season pass Forklift with operator (1/2 hour minimum) - per hour Labor charge for call -out (2 hour minimum) - per hour $0.07 / lbs. $0.04 / lbs. S 1.00 /gal. $20.00 $ 10.00 $1.00 /minute S 150.00 $10.00 $5.00 $100.00 $7.00 $150.00 $10.00 50.00 50.00 40.00 PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 21st day of March, 2012. PAT PORTER, MAYOR ATTEST: Sandra Modigh, CMC , City Clerk Approved by Finance: New Text Underlined; [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] the ci' of KENAI. ALASKA Suggested by: Councilor Molloy Councilor Gabriel Administration CITY OF KENAI RESOLUTION NO. 2012-** A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, AMENDING ITS COMPREHENSIVE SCHEDULE OF RATES, CHARGES, AND FEES "PARKS AND RECREATION FEES TO INCLUDE A SENIOR DISCOUNT FOR BOAT LAUNCH AND PARKING FEES AT THE CITY DOCK WHEREAS, the City has been approached by individuals and organizations about providing a senior discount boat launch and parking at the City Dock; and, WHEREAS, an individual 60 years of age or older is a senior citizen; and, WHEREAS, the City recognizes the benefit of a discount or elimination of certain of fees for senior citizens; and, WHEREAS, the City desires to promote activities for Alaska's growing senior population; and, Whereas, the elimination of boat launch and boat launch parking fees for seniors, except for the period of the Personal Use Fishery (usually July 10 -31), will not result in a significant decrease in City revenues. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, to amend the City's Comprehensive Schedule of Rates, Charges and Fees "Parks and Recreation Fees" section to: PARKS AND RECREATION FEES Multipurpose Facility - hourly rate (reservation) Ice Rink Pass Family pass Adult pass Youth pass Public Skate Picnic Shelter /Gazebo Reservation Picnic Shelter (Refundable deposit $50.00) Gazebo (Refundable deposit $200.00) Community Garden Plot (each) Adopt -A -Bench (Includes bench, shipping, installation and maintenance) North & South Beach Parking (Personal Use Fishery Season) per twelve (12) hour period $125.00 $45.00 $30.00 $20.00 $1.00 $15.00 $20.00 $20.00 $450.00 $20.00 New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED Resolution No. 2012 - ** Page 2 of 2 North & South Beach Overnight Camping (Personal Use Fishery Season) CITY DOCK FEES Product wharfage (with crane; without forklift) Non - product wharfage (ice, nets, staples, etc.) Used Oil Dumping Boat Launch Ramp (Includes Parking with Trailer) - First 10 minutes Senior Citizen (Includes Parking -with Trailerk:,"j) First 10 minutes, effectiv eptember 1-JunO Each minute over 10 Season Boat Launch Pass Parking Only Per day (Vehicle with trailer must payJaunch -fee also) Senior Citizen Per Day (Vehicle wi trailer must ay Launch fee also), effective Septe ber 1 -June 3Q Seasonal Parking Pass Tie -Up Fee Skiff tied to land side of concrete dock - per day Skiff tied to land side of concrete dock - season pass Boat tied to buoy in river - per day Boat tied to buoy in river - season pass Forklift with operator (1/2 hour minimum) - per hour Labor charge for call -out (2 hour minimum) - per hour $1 $20.00 $0.07 /lbs. $0.04 /lbs. $1.00 /gal. $20.00 $ 0.00 .00 /minute $150.00 $10.00 $0.00 $100.00 $7.00 $150.00 $10.00 $150.00 $50.00 $40.00 PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 21st day of March, 2012. ATTEST: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk Approved by Finance: PAT PORTER, MAYOR New Text Underlined. DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] Kena l C mprehensive Ilan Update Your City, Your Plan — Get involved! Updated Information: For current news about the plan revision you can follow us on Facebook or check out the link of the City of Kenai s Planning and Zoning Department s' webpage City of Yen' Mission Stater "To serve e citizens of Kenai through listening and leading; to pr mafe'. growffr and continually mprove servrces by balancing`fhe wishes 4f the community with responsfbfe management.'. April 2011 Public Meeting at the Senior Center Why the Plan is Being Updated It has been over eight years since the Comprehensive Plan was updated. Because the plan drives land use decisions for the City of Kenai, it is important to update the plan with current information and priorities. The Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council implement the Comprehensive Plan through permit decisions and through amendments to the Title 14, Planning and Zoning, Kenai Municipal Code. How You Can Be Involved Submit a Comment The Planning Team welcomes your ideas about planning for land use in the City of Kenai. One way to provide input is to fill out a comment form available on the City's website: htgja /(wv+w.cl.kenoi_ak_us( Corner _ elan_C o_mrrient Form df. You can mail or deliver your comments to City Hall at 210 Fidalgo Ave., Kenai, AK 99611. Planning Team City of Kenai Planner Marilyn Kebschull, AICP is heading up the Comprehensive Plan revision along with Nancy Carver, Planning Assistant. The City has retained consultants Glenn Gray of Glenn Gray and Associates and Eileen Bechtol, AICP of Bechtol Planning and Development to assist with the plan revision. Public Outreach The Planning Team has been conducting an extensive public outreach effort to gather input from the community. This information will be used to frame important issues and develop goals, objectives, and strategies to implement the plan. In addition to the April 23, 2011 public meeting, the Planning Team has met with City staff, members of the City's boards and commissions, and local organizations, includ- ing a meeting with the business community held on June 8. Contact Marilyn Kebschull to schedule a meeting with your group. Complete the Survey Kenai residents are encouraged to participate in an online survey to help shape the goals and objectives of the plan and to develop strategies to implement those goals and objectives. You can pick up a hard copy of the survey at City Hall or the Library or fill it out online: hest /[ www.surveyrrnonkey.corr(s /keno icornpu Ian. Next Steps The Planning and Zoning Commission review of the plan will occur in several stages. The Commission has completed a review of the proposed land use map which will be used to guide future changes to the zoning districts. In early February the Commission began review- ing a draft of the initial chapters of the plan that provide background information. After that, the Commission will review the goals, objectives, and strategies. Once the public review draft of the plan is complete, the Planning Department will initiate a formal comment period and hold a public meeting. After revising the draft to respond to public comments, the plan will be reviewed by the Commission and its recommendation will be forwarded to the City Council for review and adoption. After adoption, the City Council will forward the plan to the Kenai Peninsula Borough for adoption into the borough code. City of Kenai 210 Fidalgo Avenue Kenai, Alaska 99661 Phone: 907- 283 -7535 Fax: 907-283-3014 Email: rvrkebschuil cLkenal.ais.uss VILLAGE WITH A PAST - CITY WITH A FUTURE. What We've Been Hearing There is no shortage of ideas and opinions about how Kenai should plan for its future. The following bullets summarize comments received on the major issues. • Economic Development: Develop a diverse economic base, promote new business opportunities and industrial development, establish business - friendly policies, and ex- pand tourism. • Infrastructure and Services: Expand water and sewer systems, build a strong road system, develop a convention cen- ter, and fix the bluff erosion problem. • Zoning: Review and amend current zon- ing designations to promote the best uses in individual zoning districts. Define com- mercial and residential areas and im- prove public involvement in zoning and and use decisions. • Neighborhoods: Protect property rights, limit conditional uses in neighborhoods, develop buffers between commercial and residential areas, and restrict incom- patible commercial uses. • Open Spaces: Continue to promote parks, trails, green space, and fish and wildlife habitat. • Sustainability: Make the city a model for energy efficiency and sustainability. Message from Pat Porter, Mayor The Council and I would like to thank you for your patience and input into development of our new Kenai Comprehensive Plan. The Plan is developed by listening to our residents, business owners, and community volunteers as well as the youth of Kenai. Your suggestions for improvements and your vision for the future are greatly needed. One of the final phases is to gather information through a community survey of the services provided throughout town. We are dedicated to preserving the quality of life, while still promoting key eco- nomic growth initiatives that will support today and tomorrow's families. Please take a moment to complete the online survey: . iij ■ - ,_,_