HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-01-06 Council Minutes - Work SessionKENAI CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
2013 DIP NET REPORT
JANUARY 6, 2014
6:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MAYOR PAT PORTER, PRESIDING
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Council present: Mayor Pat Porter, R. Marquis, R. Molloy, M. Boyle, T. Bookey, B. Gabriel,
T. Navarre
Others present: City Manager R. Koch, City Attorney S. Bloom, City Clerk S. Modigh,
Finance Director T. Eubank, Police Chief G. Sandahl, and IT Manager D.
Castimore
Mayor Porter began the work session at approximately 6:00 p.m.
City Manager Koch provided an overview of the 2013 Dip Net Report and noted it was another
large salmon run this season; however, different than previous years on the length and timing of
the runs. Koch also reported on the increase in high tides this season. Most notable difference
this year was the reduced amount of fish waste on the beach as a result of the disposal of fish
waste required to be placed in the water and time provided for evening beach raking.
Parks & Recreation Director Bob Frates reported on the operations and maintenance of the
fishery and spoke in favor of the increased amount of signage placed on the beach instructing
dip netters of the rules and regulations.
Finance Director Eubank provided a financial report advising the City collected $440,000 in
revenues, $43,000 under what was projected. Eubank reported the fishery was categorized as
a separate enterprise and a new cashiering system was implemented. Eubank reviewed capital
and additional expenditures versus revenues.
Police Chief Sandahl provided a public safety report advising fewer citations were issued
compared to previous years due to new law requiring citations to be issues in person and for an
increased presence of Temporary Enforcement Officers.
Council reviewed the 2013 Dipnet Report and allowed for public comment.
The following items are to be discussed for the 2014 dipnet season:
• Elimination of on- street parking in Old Town, July10 -July 31
• Elimination of in -park parking without a permit in Municipal Park,
July 10 -July 31
Elimination of on- street parking along South Forest Drive
• Management of Parking at Eric Hansen Scout Park
• Management of Parking at South Forest Drive Scenic Overlook
• Increased management of access to South Beach
• Research & Develop Plan for to institute a no -wake Zone along VIP
subdivision
Council concurred to hold an additional work session to discuss the report further.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
JANUARY 6, 2014
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The work session was adjourned at 7:20 p.m.
Nofkpreparecl b y:
San r M digh, MC
City Clerk