HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-03-04 Council Minutes - Work SessionKENAI CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
2013 DIP NET REPORT
MARCH 4, 2014
6:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MAYOR PAT PORTER, PRESIDING
NOTES
Council present: Mayor P. Porter, R. Molloy, B. Gabriel
Others present: Harbor Commissioner P. Morin, Harbor Commissioner B. Peters, Harbor
Commissioner T. Thompson, 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
A. Call to Order
Mayor Porter began the work session at approximately 6:00 p.m.
Council concurred to have public comment moved to the beginning of the work session.
B. Public Comment
Residents addressed Council requesting the City take action on closing vehicular traffic on the
South side of the beach to reduce trespassing on private property, the amount of noise during
the Personal Use Fishery, and to preserve the beach and dunes.
Individuals spoke about beach erosion and waste left behind during the personal use fishery as
well as damages to vegetation due to high tides caused by boats.
Members of the South Beach - Waterfront Landowners Coalition advised that they would be
closing access to their property during the Personal -Use Fishery.
The following recommendations were provided by residents:
• Closure of the beaches in the evenings.
• Proposing higher fees and limited participation.
• Satellite parking and transportation to the beach.
• Sockeye salmon stamps for participating in fishery.
Members of the community commended the City and Administration for management and
operation of the fishery, but noted improvements were needed as the fishery continues to
expand.
C. City Managers Proposals for 2014 Kenai River Dipnet Fishery
Rick Koch reviewed his memorandum dated March 3, 2014 and recommended the City close
the fishery in the evening to allow for the safe cleaning of the beaches.
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Koch proposed the following recommendations for the 2014 Dipnet Fishery:
• Clarifying parking and camping fees by renaming as day use parking (parking only)
and overnight parking (includes camping).
• Implement specific fee for ATV's and modify cashiering system to issue ATV passes.
• Cover iron ranger fee stations during peak weekends and provide 24 hour coverage
in fee payment shacks.
• Implement a $10 drop -off fee. Fee will not be charged to anyone possessing a paid
parking pass.
Additionally, the City Manager discussed minimal increases to parking and camping fees
Council concurred to have administration report back on the pros and cons to closing certain
parts of the beach and roads to vehicular traffic.
D. Discussion of Expenditures from Miscellaneous Legislative Funds
Council agreed the Mayor should have a certain amount of funds to make purchases and
anything over the specified amount would require Council approval. The City Attorney was
directed to draft a policy for Council review.
Council concurred to have all miscellaneous requests for money that hasn't been budgeted be
differed to the Mini -Grant Steering Committee and directed the City Clerk to revise the
application and policy.
E. Discussion of Council Member Travel
Council concurred to mirror the Boroughs travel policy whereby the Mayor approves council
member request for travel and report back to the Council. The City Attorney was directed to
draft a policy for Council to review.
F. Adjournment
The work session was adjourned at 9:04 p.m.
Not s,prepared by:
Sandra. o igh, CWC
City Clerk